Chris sat at his piano writing intently. He was going to show Chelsea how much he loved her if it killed him. He had seen her get hurt by Lance way too many times to just sit back and let it happen again. She was always there for him and he for her. That made these feelings okay right? They were really close so it�s only natural that he�d fall in love with her. He rubbed his temples. He was tired. Writing the song was taking away all his energy. Well that and the fact that he hadn�t spoken to Chelsea in weeks. She was always in his thoughts, and he cared so deeply for her that his heart ached. He got up and started walking through the big empty house. He needed her.

Something strange has come over me
A raging wind across my seas
And girl you know that your eyes are to blame
And what am I supposed to do
If I can't get over you
I come to find that you don't feel the same

How did this happen though? One day he looked at her and felt his heart do a little flip. That was his first signal that things were going to be different for him. How could he let himself fall in love with his best friend�s girlfriend? Well now she was his ex-girlfriend but it wasn�t always the case. From the minute they met, Chris and Chelsea had a special bond. Over the time that knew each other, Chris found himself falling for her. What was he going to do if he told her and she neglected him or didn�t feel the same way? He�d be shattered.

Cause I'm fallin'
Girl I'm fallin' for you
And I pray your fallin' too
I've been fallin' fallin'
Ever since the moment I laid eyes on you

He went back to the piano. Sitting there was a picture of him and Chelsea from her last birthday party. He let his fingers drift over her delicate features. She�s so beautiful. And he was falling and falling hard. It was very gradual but it happened. He looked at the clock. She would be coming over soon and he needed to clean up.

�Hey Chel.� He said, opening the door and letting her in.

�Hey Chris. Thanks for inviting me over. I haven�t been out of the house in days.� Chelsea replied, walking into the house.

�School? Work?� he asked

�Both. I�m so exhausted.� She said, flopping down on the couch

He sat next to her and she laid her head on his shoulder. He inhaled deeply. Her coconut shampoo wafted through his nostrils. He smiled to himself, drowning in her. He felt himself just letting go and surrendering to her. He wanted her so badly, now he just had to get her.

I loose my step
I loose my ground
I loose my self
When you're around
I'm holding on for my life
To keep from drowning in your eyes

�Well, at least you�re keeping yourself occupied.� He replied.

�Yeah I know. Sometimes its still hard to get outta bed ya know?� she replied, looking up at him.

�But the important thing is that you do get out of bed.� He said.

She pouted. She was still so na�ve. His Chelsea, his sweet innocent little Chelsea. He always felt the need to protect her. Maybe that�s why he loved her so much. If she was with him, he could protect her all the time so that no one would ever hurt her again. Lance didn�t deserve her. No one could care for her the way he did.

�Chris? What are you thinking about so intently?� she asked

�Huh? Oh nothing important. Just stuff.�

�Like what? You know you can talk to me about it.� She said sounding genuinely concerned.

�I�m fine Chel. Don�t worry.� he said forcing a fake smile.

�You�ve been acting really weird lately. Are you sure you�re okay?� she asked.

�Yes Chel, I�m fine. Stop worrying.� He said laughing

�Oh, you don�t like it when the roles are reversed do ya?� she teased

�Oh shush. I�m older so that means it�s my job to take care of you.�

�I know and I love you for that. But you know, you can let me worry about you for a change.� She pointed out.

�If you must.� He surrendered, smiling to himself.

Girl what have you done to me
To make me fall so desperately
To think that I don't even know your name
How am I supposed to live
If I can't get over this
You decide you don't feel the same

They sat there together for a bit longer, neither one of them saying anything. Chris was thinking. Should he break the silence and tell her how he felt? Then he thought about what she had said. She was being burdened with many other things, she didn�t need to deal with his feelings too. He knew her well and knew that if she didn�t feel the same as he did, she would never be able to tell him how she really felt.

Cause I'm fallin' fallin'
Girl I'm fallin' for you
And I pray your fallin' too
I've been fallin' fallin'

�Chel, you�re my best friend right?� he asked, finally breaking the silence.

�Of course I am Chrissy. What�s wrong?� she asked, sounding alarmed.

He took a deep breath. �Well, it�s like this��

�Okay.�

�Well you know you�re my best friend and like a sister to me but I�ve also had other feelings for you.� He began.

�Other feelings like what?� she asked nervously.

�Stronger feelings. Like romantic ones.� He said.

She laughed. �Come on, be serious.�

�I am being serious.� He said, looking her straight in the eye.

�Oh, okay. Go ahead.� She replied, motioning for him to continue.

�Well, Chel, I think I�m falling in love with you.� He confessed.

�You what?� she asked.

�I�m falling in love with you. Now if you never wanted to speak to me again, I�ll understand. That was a lot to just dump on you.� He babbled.

Will you stay or will you go
Heaven, heaven knows what my future holds
Questions, questions linger on my mind
Day break from day break to dark of night
I'm fallin' I don't know what's come over me

�Chris, give me a chance to speak before you get all willy nilly on me.� She interrupted.

�Sorry. I�m just worried that you don�t feel the same way.� He apologized.

�I have to think. I still haven�t completely gotten over Lance yet but I do have feelings for you. You�ve been there for me when my whole life seemed to fall apart. You helped me pick up the pieces and realize that things would get better. I love you for everything you did. I�ve always had a crush on you but ya know how that is.� She replied.

�Yeah I know. I understand that you�ve been through a lot and I don�t wanna make it worse.� He said.

�You�re not. Chris, I would love to be with you if you give me time to sort out my feelings.� She said.

�I�d wait a million years for you.� He admitted.

She laughed. �It won�t take that long.�

�I would hope not.� He said smiling.

Can't you see that I'm fallin' fallin'
Girl I'm fallin' for you
And I pray your fallin' too
I've been fallin' fallin'
Ever since the moment I laid eyes on you

* *Nsync - Falling

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