Hey guys! I'm so sorry for the late post, things aren't getting any easier around here. I've decided to just write as much as possible when I can and post as frequently as possible, so it can get to you guys without my schedule interfering :) I have had so much positive feedback and it is such a mood booster, thank you so much, you beautiful creatures! I wanted to ask if any of you have a tumblr so I can follow you and stuff? I love getting to know people :)

Anyway, here she is: fluffy and angst-y, sorry for it! I wanted Kevin to open up a bit.

I lay in my bed, uncertainty consuming me.

It had been a week since the two days I spent with Kevin. Everything came as a shock to me; those two days had been unexpected, inconceivable… and amazing. I was a zombie that week, thinking only of him and the time we spent together. Lectures, tutorials and society meetings were all spent daydreaming. My stomach fluttered at the memories and my soul soared.

But my heart was aching, it was a dull ache, like the throbbing that follows after you slam your toe against the furniture. It was slight, but painful. It was my rational side that was causing this twinge, it was telling me that this was all too good to be true. A low moan of distress escaped my lips as tears stung my eyes. I heard Jimmy toss in his sleep, probably roused the noise I produced.

I probably should leave and allow Jimmy to slumber in peace, I thought to myself, as I got out of bed and silently prepared for a night of roaming and reverie.

Kevin stared from across the room at Nazz as she did her hair, and whined about her cheerleading mate, "Can you believe it Kev, she had the guts to say that to me"

Kevin shifted his gaze to the window, the wind was bullying leaves into a frenzy. Another storm was coming. Like the storm him and Double D had been stuck in that day at the library. The first smile of his day lingered on his lips, before being immediately replaced with a frown.

"Nazz" Kevin grunted.

"Yeah?" she responded, glimpsing in his direction through the reflection in the mirror.

"I had a really shit day today" he admitted, biting his lip.

"Oh dude, that sucks… what happened?" she asked, returning to her hair. Kevin frowned.

"Nothing"

"Oh ok… cool" she shrugged, turning to her wardrobe, "Now what to wear?"

Kevin shook his head and headed for the door, "I'll see you around, okay?"

Nazz probably didn't hear him, but he didn't care. He needed out.

I trudged along, my head hanging low and my mind far away. The wind rustled the trees angrily, as if frustrated. I ignored it, and continued to push on.

I have a cru- No, I refused to admit it. The wind continued to force its way through the trees, and push me back. It was as though it was attempting to say I was not allowed to pass until I said it. But I wasn't going to.

I continued to fight against the wind, fighting my thoughts even more vigorously. Damn it all, I cursed internally.

My phone vibrated with a message. I angrily opened it. It was from Lee Kanker:

I hope you have your interview with Kevin ready, gotta be released before the big game

I locked it angrily; there was no escaping him was there?

I have a crush on-NO!

I pushed forward as the wind continued to berate me, attempting to forcefully extract those forbidden words from my mouth. One strong gust caused my hat to be ripped from my head

Oh no!

I ran after it, staying close to the ground in an attempt to pick it up. The material was so heavy, and yet the wind was strong enough to rip it off my scalp. Thanks Mother Nature.

I continued to chase it, my thoughts scrambling as fast as my feet. I felt my body lurch to a stop as I saw a pair of strong, masculine hands grasp my hat. Reaching for my head to cover it, I lifted my eyes slowly. They came to a stop at two green orbs, staring in curiosity and amusement. His lips formed a slight curve, and his chin jut out in pride. I could not deny it any longer, my heart, gut and soul agreed; I had a crush on Kevin.

"A little late to going for a stroll, don't you think?" Kevin said, slumping onto the bed. I stood awkwardly at his window, staring out at the raging storm. The wind had been a sign of the impending downpour, but my scientific sense had gone out the window; I saw it as a sign from Mother Nature that she wanted me to be trapped with him.

"You were also out there in the raging wind Kevin, care to explain?" I retorted, hearing the edge in my voice. It was not irritation, it was fear. I flinched.

There were moments of silence, I heard shuffling and the sound of footsteps approach me. Kevin stopped by me at the window and joined me in watching the rain fall.

"I was on my way back from Nazz's" he said, his voice almost empty. I faced him, sensing that something was amiss. He stared blankly out the window.

"Is something the matter, Kevin?" I asked, automatically placing my small, cold hand on his shoulder. He looked down at it, before he took it into his own much larger hand.

We stood silent for a moment, our hands in full contact. He stared at my hand, I stared at him. The look on his face was a mixture of turmoil and sadness. Something was definitely the matter.

"Please, speak to me Kevin" I pleaded, daring to rub my thumb along his collar bone. He did not flinch, he did not move. Moments passed.

"I had a really shit day, Double D" he finally whispered, his voice laden with sadness.

"What happened?" I asked, my heart aching.

"I don't know…" he began, being deflective, as if that could ever possibly work on me.

"You can tell me anything, you know that. I am aware we have only become close quite recently, but I do intend to be your friend, and that means that I must be open and accepting with you" I gushed, trying to be as assuring as possible.

"Dude, let's sit" he said, taking the hand that I placed on his shoulder and leading me to the bed.

We sat silently for a few moments, before he began, "I had to read aloud today"

It dawned on me quickly what that entailed and my heart sank further, "Oh Kevin…"

"Dude, you don't understand, I'm supposed to be this awesome hero, that everyone looks up to but I can't even fucking read! I stood up and I thought I was going to die. My nerves just kicked in, I can read, it just takes me a while, but everyone just thought I was stupid or something!"

"Kevin, you are not stupid" I assured him.

"I wish I thought that too Double D" he sighed, resting his head between his hands. I thought vigorously, trying to think of the ideal thing to say, how could I comfort him?

"Kevin… I don't know exactly how to feel, but I can only imagine how terrifying and frustrating it must be. I want you to know that…" I paused, waiting for a reaction, there was none, so I continued, "That… you need to trust in yourself, the way I trust in you. When I see you, I see someone very capable and intelligent. Yes it takes you a bit longer, but there are so many things that you can do, that other's cannot! You are an amazing football player, and not many people can say that. You need to believe that"

He lifted his head from his hands and smiled to me, before that smile wavered.

"Things also aren't too good with Nazz" he sighed in frustration.

"What's going on with that?" the eagerness in my voice made me uncomfortable, but it couldn't be helped. I was curious.

"Recently, we have just grown very distant. It feels like she is becoming for self centered and she just doesn't seem to care about me much. I feel... gosh this sounds lame, but unappreciated? "

I sighed and before I could stop myself, I began, "I can't understand how she doesn't appreciate someone as amazing as you are, someone who is caring, gentle, considerate, humorous, talented, and attractive as you are. There are some people who would kill to be with you, and she simply takes that for granted. She doesn't realize there are people... people who think about you at every waking moment, wishing that they could be in your presence again, be able to bask in your glow, and who appreciate every and any moment they can get with someone as amazing as you, Kevin... you are... oh my"

I was panting by the end of my speech, but I clasped my mouth, incredulous at what I just said, what I just admitted to Kevin. I refused to look at him or to acknowledge his gaze that was upon me. I did not have to look at him to know that he was staring at me, his facial expression only imaginable after what I just dared to confess.

Silence. Several moments passed. I began to feel queasy, feeling as though I had said the wrong thing, I must have done, he was not responding.

Suddenly, I felt his fingers on my chin, pushing my face around to look at him. Our eyes met and I felt my heart pounding, it was almost deafening. It was as though he was looking at me for the first time, taking in every aspect of my facial structure, looking me over carefully.

"Double D" he said my name, with so much feeling, feelings I was too scared to analyse. We sat there, transfixed in each other. I watched him watch me. I watched his hand reach out towards my face. I watched his face inch closer to my face.

When suddenly the phone rang.

Oh my O_O I just wanted to say, I didn't want to make Nazz seem horrible (I really like her) but I had to push the plot a bit you know ;) :) Thank you for reading! ^_^