~(Y/N)~

Sitting on my twin-sized bed I look to my right at the digital clock, it's red numbers read 1:53. I had stayed up longer than expected to study for a biology test and calculus test. I was growing tired and frustrated with the numbers on the paper and overlooking the same old boring notes. I couldn't call Levi to help since he hardly answered his phone. His sleeping schedule was just as out of wack as mine.

It was my final year of high school with my best friend Levi who had been my best friend since we were in kindergarten. He was the only real human he'd ever tolerate being around since I didn't annoy him.

Flipping through the pages of my old notebook I had found little notes scribbled at the side of my note from biology, Levi sat next to me and was my lab partner. We'd spend most of the period writing in each other's notebooks and taking notes.

We had been doing that since middle school. Middle school was also the time I had found out I was hopelessly in love with him, it was an unexplainable feeling. It was like he could walk into a room and leave me breathless somehow, and when he left my side I felt lonely as ever.

Frowning down at the paper realizing we'd be in separate colleges I felt a sudden urge to rip the notes out and save them for myself. Grabbing my phone I dial his number and press the phone to my ear. It rang a few times before there was a slight shuffling sound of him placing it to his ear.

"What is it?" he asks.

"Did I wake you? Sorry." I say.

"No, I was studying for that fucking test in biology, her notes suck ass," he complains.

"I've been studying too, at least you don't also have calculus," I answer.

"Do you need help? I should still have my notes," he asks, his tone was slightly tired.

"If you can." I sigh.

There was a long pause while Levi rummaged his room for his notes. Since the sixth grade, all I had ever done was keep my feelings to myself, and now I was scared more than I was before to tell him due to the fact we'd be separated at college. Levi wasn't the type of guy to really date, he was perfectly content with just being friends with someone and that was it.

And there was reason number two, I was afraid he'd reject me and it'd make things awkward between us. A light shuffling sound caught my attention bringing me back from my thoughts of what could be. For the next hour, Levi helped me with my studying until I grew tired and called it a night.

~Next Day~

The sound of my alarm clock beeped in my ear, it made me regret not falling asleep earlier last night. Groaning I turn and cover my head under the pillow wishing I could sleep longer in my comfy bed. Slapping the snooze button I laid there looking out the window. Another cloudy day.

There were at least three more weeks until graduation, I was excited yet nervous. Even if Levi and I had the summer to ourselves there would still be that taunting voice in the back of my head telling me that it's only a matter of time until we are both off to college never to see each other again.

That part of the summer I would dread. I was still waiting to hear from my college choice Stanford, while Levi was going to Columbia. Part of me hoped I'd get accepted but the other wished it would decline me and allow me to stay on the east coast.

Sighing loudly I climb out of bed and get ready. Pulling my hair up into a messy bun I tossed on a loose t-shirt and jeans. Stepping in front of my long mirror I made sure I didn't look like a complete hobo today.

Brushing my jeans off I grab my books and shove them into my backpack. Pulling my phone off its charger I place it in my pocket. Walking over to my door I grab my keys hanging on the hook before opening my door and walking out into a narrow hallway. Walking down the stairs I jump off the last step and swing the front door open.

I hear my parents yelling goodbye as I shut the door. Walking over into the driveway I walk to my old beat-up car. Getting in I start it and back out of the driveway turning to the left heading for school.

Pulling into a parking spot I got out finding Levi parking next to me. Getting out with my bag I walk over to him. We exchanged our hellos and walked alongside each other into the school.

Going to our first class, Biology we sat in the back like always. Leaning back in my seat I slapped the book onto the desk. "So, I heard prom is coming up," Levi mentions. Feeling a slight rush in my heart I sat up and looked at him slightly curious.

"Yes?" I ask.

"I was wonder..." he stopped, leaning in I felt like he was going to ask me to prom. Any girl's wish was for her crush to ask them to prom. I hadn't intended on going but if Levi asked I'd gladly go. Prom was next week, a little strange to be right toward the end of the school year but I didn't care. Not until now anyway.

"I was wondering if anyone asked you?" he asks.

My shoulders dropped at his question. "That's it?" I ask.

Nodding his head he leaned back and looked at me confused. "What did you think I was gonna ask you?" he asks.

I felt my face grow warm, turning forward I slouched down in my seat crossing my arms. "O-of course not... that would be weird." I deny.

"I see," he answers, the tone sounded as if he were a bit saddened by my answer as if he wanted me to say yes.

Letting out a sigh I sit back up and open my book to read. Plopping down in the seat next to me Hanji laughed and turned to me. "Hia!" she says.

Turning to her I nod my head. "What's up with you?" she asks.

"Nothing," I say, Hanji new my crush on Levi better than anyone, I was surprised she hasn't opened her big mouth yet.

Leaning in she tilted her head as if she were trying to read my expression. "You haven't told him have you?" she asks.

Shaking my head I watch her expression turn a bit annoyed. Hanji had been trying for weeks to get me to confess. "If you don't tell Levi now, you'll never have a chance." Hanji whispers.

"Tell me what?" I hear Levi ask.

Whipping around I turn to Levi who had been curiously leaning over trying to listen in to our conversation. "Uh, nothing!" I panic.

Sitting there his eyes bored into mine as if he were trying to drive the truth out of me with his intense stare. Normally I didn't keep things from him, but this would either make or break us, and I feared it would break us.

Hanji pulled at my sleeve leaning into my ear. "You either tell him after school or I'll do it for you," she says.

Shaking my head I lean back. "No, no you will not I'll tell him okay?! After school." I shout.

Smiling at me I knew Hanji would tell him if I didn't. This is it. Nervously I sat through class taking my test. My left leg shook underneath the desk, I normally didn't do something like that but today was different, I was anxious to pass the test and having a nervous breakdown coming up with how to tell Levi how I feel, those two things were not helping. While trying to answer the questions on the page I kept thinking back to what I'd say to Levi.

When I had finished the test I felt a slight relief but was pretty sure I had failed. Walking out of the class I headed to History, there Levi and I had that without Hanji. I'd be in a class with him being the only one I knew in that class.

As I walk through the doors entering a dark room I found we were going to be watching a movie. "Psst (Y/N)." I hear Hanji call quietly.

Turning my head I walk back over to the door. "Remember after school, you gotta tell him," she says.

Letting out a soft groan I turn away and walk over to sit next to Levi. A long table with two chairs placed behind it, Levi took the right chair while I'd take the left. Sitting down I set my bag next to the table.

I felt a hand on my shoulder slowly bringing me to sit up. "What is four-eyes blabbing about this time?" he asks.

"U-Uh nothing just trying to convince me to help her with Biology homework." I lie.

"Are you sure?" he asks seeming not so convinced with my answer.

Nodding my head I quickly turn and face forward. Leaning back on my chair I felt Levi's arm resting on the back of my chair. Sitting back up I kept my eyes on the screen as class started.

~Levi~

Throughout the movie Pearl Harbor. It came to a slightly sexual scene, looking over at (Y/N) I watched her face go slightly red as she kept her eyes on the screen. I couldn't tell if it was the movie or if she could sense me staring at her. I ignored the other people giggling softly and whispering to their friends how it was embarrassing.

What she really hoping I'd ask her to prom? I mean I would.

My fingers lightly pulled at the tips of her hair catching her attention. Turning to me she smiled slightly. I wonder what's happening after school. "What?" she asks smiling at me sweetly, it was a smile that always made my heart melt, and made it difficult to hide my emotions.

Thank god for the darkened lights if they were on she'd see my intense blush. "Nothing," I say after clearing my throat. Grabbing the top of her head I snap her head forward making her pay attention to the movie. Damn brat, you really don't know how much I love you.

~After School~

~(Y/N)~

My mother had texted me to meet her after school at the office. I was nervous that I had gotten in trouble, a possible drop in my grades maybe? I didn't know. As I walked down the hall in the crowd I knew I had to hurry with Levi leaving and Hanji going to tell him before me.

I saw sitting on the bench my mother who looked happy as ever. When she caught sight of me she stood up and rushed over. "I couldn't wait for you to get home!" she says excitedly as she threw herself into my arms.

"What's this about?" I ask, pushing her back she pulled an envelope out from her pocket.

Handing me the envelope I found it was my acceptance letter from Stanford. Levi was going to Columbia for a music program while I was doing Marine life courses at Stanford. We'd be on the opposite sides of the country.

I felt tears build up in my eyes, I didn't know if I should be happy or sad. Choking up I handed my mother the envelope and quickly wiped them away. "Honey? What's wrong do you not what to go?" she asks.

"N-no it's... it's not that, I'm happy." I say, forcing a smile I could see Levi behind my mother. I can't face him now, not when I know we'd be separated. Then, I saw the determination to find me on his face, Hanji had told him. Shit.

Turning around I head back down the hall leaving my mother there. Running through the hall past the crowd of people walking out I made it to my locker and quickly opened it to grab my books. Shoving them in my back I hid my face with my (h/l) (h/c).

I could hear Levi's shoes squeak against the tiles. Sniffling softly I tried to hurry, slamming my locker I felt his hand on my shoulder, twisting me around he grabbed my shoulders looking down at me intensely.

His eyes went from cold to soft and concerned. "What's wrong?" he asks.

"N-nothing... I-I got accepted into Stanford." I sigh as I wipe my damp cheeks.

"I have something to tell you," he says.

Nodding my head I stood there waiting. "I'm only going to say it once so you better pay close attention," he says.

I watched his face turn slightly red. His grip on my shoulders tightened while he stood there silently seeming to be lost for words. "I-I love you... I love you a lot!" he says very clearly and loudly.

Standing there silently I felt everything grow quiet with only those three words repeating over and over. "I didn't want to say anything because... I didn't think you'd feel the sa-

"I love you too!" I shout. I didn't care if people heard at this point.

"I didn't say anything because... because I didn't think we'd have a chance during college... we're going to be separated... and if we got together... I didn't know if you'd find someone else or... get bored-

Before I could even finish I felt Levi's lips crash into mine. His nails dug into my skin as he brought me closer. My eyes widened, I thought I was dreaming, pinching my thigh I knew it was no dream. Levi was kissing me, kissing back I shut my eyes tightly. Wrapping my arms around his neck he took his hands off my shoulder and brought them around my waist holding me tightly as he lifted me up off the ground a bit.

Within a matter of seconds, the kiss had ended and the school halls were empty... well not completely, Hanji was standing at the end of the hall watching. " I don't give a damn about distance, we'll make it work... I'll get skype or some shit," he says.

Laughing I nod and fall into his arms happily hugging him. Swaying slightly we stood there in each other's arms not worrying about what was to come, not just yet anyway. Who knew that my best friend loved me back.