Forever Young

9. I Love You, Friend?

~Brooke's P.O.V.~ "That was so much fun!" I smiled walking towards the house.

"Yeah, I've always loved dancing." Will stated

"You can waltz pretty good." I grinned.

"You're not so bad yourself." He smiled.

When I opened the door, I saw Lily and Ty on the couch laughing together. He's still here?

"Hey, you two!" I smiled at them.

They both waved. Will and I just went upstairs to my room. I passed by McKinlee's room. She wasn't there. I guess she's downstairs. Will walked over and sat on the bed. "Can you please unzip me." I smiled. Will smirked. He unzipped my dress and began kissing my neck. I turned around and found his lips on mine. He pulled me real close and placed his hand on my cheek. As he ran his thumb over my cheek he pulled away and smiled looking me in the eyes. "I love you."

I was shocked. Woah. That's something most girls wanna hear but that's something I want proven. Will continued to look me in the eyes. Not pressuring me to say it back. Just flickering his eyes from mine to my lips. I grinned slightly knowing I was ready.

"I love you, too." I beamed, placing my lips back onto his and we fell back onto the bed.

~McKinlee's P.O.V~

I slowly creaked open the door hoping no one would hear me. When I shut the door quietly I turned around and their stood Brooke smirking at me.

"And where have you been, missy?"

"Uhh... Out?" I said unsure.

"Mhmm," She laughed "next time tell someone you're gonna be out till 3 a.m." She laughed.

"Ok, I will!" I smiled.

"Why are you still up?" I asked.

"I uh.. Just came to get a glass of wat-"

"Get me a glass too, babe." Will's voice quietly said from up the stairs. My eyes went wide and Brooke began to blush. I silently busted out laughing.

"You better be careful, missy." I winked.

"Hey Will, it's McKinlee! You better be dressed!" I said quietly walking up the dark staircase.

When I got to my room, I sighed and fell back onto my bed recapping tonight's events. My best friend was hit by her crazy ex-boyfriend. I went out for dinner with Austin and then we strolled along the beach. And I just caught my other best friend with her boyfriend. All I know is tonight's date was great. I had so much fun. As I laid there enjoying the memories of my date tonight. I heard my phone buzz. I picked it up. I had a text.

Hey, I just wanted you to know that tonight's dinner was fun, I look forward to many more, friend. -Austin

For some reason my heart dropped when he referred to me as friend. Why? Isn't that what I wanted. I told him tonight was just dinner. Maybe that's all he sees me as. I mean we kissed and hung out the other day but I still hair wanted to be friends with him...

One thing I do know is: now I'm not even sure how I feel about him.