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Tyler's Thoughts:

It's been two days since his performance…

Chris's thoughts:

He still hasn't agreed to be my boyfriend…

Tyler's thoughts:

He still hasn't made up his mind about Juilliard…

Chris's thoughts:

I have made up my mind about Juilliard, he just refuses to accept my decision.

Tyler and Chris sitting on the couch facing each other

Tyler:

*Looking irritated

You should go. It's an amazing opportunity!

I read through the package she gave you.

It's not just normal educated, this offer is from people on the board,

People with connections in the music and entertainment industry!

Chris:

*Steady face, focus, serious

I don't care. If you aren't coming to New York with me I won't go.

Tyler:

*blushing

*Closes eyes with knit brows

I can't. I still need to finish high school and …

Chris:

You could finish online.

Tyler's thoughts:

This is all we've been talking about the last two days.

I'm honestly surprised he hasn't started to try and kiss me yet to distract me from his decision.

Chris's thoughts:

I'm going to start trying to kiss him again soon.

Tyler:

*light blush

*Slightly saddened face

I really doubt my dad will go for that…

I don't know why you won't go without me…

Chris's thoughts:

I should be sainted for my patience and restraint...

Chris:

*Huffs

Because I lo—

Tyler:

*Slaps hand to Chris's mouth

Don't! Say it... not yet…

You're just trying to distract me.

Chris:

*Eyebrow raises

*grabs Tyler's hand

No. I'm just done discussing my decision.

*Exhales in frustration

I've been waiting to tell you how I feel for what feels like a lifetime…

When Juilliard approached me I thought I might go…

Then I thought about why I play the piano the way I do…

I play for you.

If you aren't there to play for…

Tyler:

*Blushing again

You!…

Fine…

Chris:

*Brightens

*Smiles

Tyler's thoughts:

God, he is so stubborn…

Tyler:

*Looking down at his lap

Go ahead.

Ask your question.

Chris:

*leans forward

*Lifts Tyler's chin

Tyler, you've been by best friend for our entire lives.

When we were ten your dad came to pick you up…

Tyler's thoughts:

What is this?

Normally he just asks me straightforward to by his boyfriend…

Chris:

You're words back then sparked something like a want in me…

From that day on I wanted to make you smile, and I knew I could do that when I played the piano.

Me desire to make you smile, turned into something more…

I want you. I want to love you. I want you to be mine.

Tyler, will you be mine?

Tyler:

*Looking a little dazed and surprised

*Nods head

*Smiles

As long as that means you're also mi—

*Kiss

Tyler's thoughts:

Blank—

Chris:

*Pulls away from kiss

*Soft smile

I love you.

Tyler's thoughts:

I love you too…

Tyler:

Okay.