Surprise, surprise {Teddy}

[TEDDY MUNROE]

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Teddy didn't know where to look, at her? with his heart beating so fast and his breath trying to burst from his lungs. When her hand reached his face he flinched a bit, waiting for her to finish talking before he held the hand in his own. He looked away for a moment, unable to find the words to say. So there was someone else, what was this Ryan guy? Was he better than Teddy? Or just different is that why she wanted him?

Teddy looked back at Oakley and sighed, running his hands through his hair, If it's hard for you to be with one person, then maybe this isn't for you, he began, his voice a little shaky, I want to be with you, Oakley, but not if you're thinking about someone else.

The professor took a few steps away from her, trying to ignore the tears. He couldn't deal with them, he would give in to anything she asked if she was crying - and for something as important as this, he couldn't. Maybe you need to time to figure out whatever it is you want, yeah? Just come back when you have, I'm sure I'll still be here.

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[OAKLEY JAMES]

Oakley tried to keep the tears from coming, but they wouldn't stop. Wiping them away each time with a silent sniffle, she listened to Teddy until he finished. "Teddy, please, you know I want to be with you! But...it's...him. He's...he's complicated." she said, pushing her long brown hair out of her face. She didn't know how else to describe Ryan. She hated him some days, but then was sort of into him on others...But with Teddy, she was into him all the time. He couldn't do anything wrong to her. So what was the problem? She had no idea...

"Teddy, Wait!" she said as he stepped away, she followed him, getting close and putting her arms around his neck before standing on her tiptoes to whisper in his ear "Promise you'll be here. Promise." she said, a hot tear falling onto his shirt. Wiping it away with her fingers, she pulled away and gave him a peck on the cheek. "I just need to think about some things..."

[TEDDY MUNROE]

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Teddy had to close his eyes, retain his composure, keep calm. He had to ignore those tears. He didn't want to hear about this Ryan, boy. He didn't care. He'd only start to care about him if he knew he was losing Oakley to him, but from the tears streaming down her face he knew that wasn't the case.

He tired to look away as she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his ear. He could hear the sharp intakes of breath, the way her lips shuddered to try to stop her tears. I promise, he said, giving her an encouraging smile and allowing her to kiss him softly on the cheek. Take as long as you need, I don't want to force you into something you're not ready for.

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[OAKLEY JAMES]

Letting go of Teddy, Oakley stepped away from him, meeting his smile with one of her own, though it was obvious she wasn't happy. She knew this would be difficult for her, and as much as she wanted to say "I want you and only you.", she knew that it would take her a few days to really make that commitment. It was Oakley James, after all. She couldn't just quit her way of life cold-turkey. No, she had to go think long and hard about this decision. 

Letting out a breath she ha been holding in for awhile to keep the tears from coming still, she looked at Teddy one last time before walking out of the music room. She didn't really want to leave. After all, just a few hours ago, she had thought he had been killed. There was no use in staying, however. She had things to do. People to see. People to think about. Walking towards the door, she stopped in the door way and said "Goodbye, Teddy." before stepping into the crowded music hall and heading back to her dorm. Wiping the tears from her eyes, she hid her head to hide the pure sadness she was feeling at that moment. Why me?

(THE END. c: )