After about fifteen minutes I got back to my house, feeling hungry I decided that I would go into the kitchen and make some Greek salad. As I got to the fridge I noticed a note taped to the door. I was from my aunt saying that she was sorry for not being home the past few weeks and that she wouldn't be home tonight but that she would be sure to make it up to me with a "girl's night". I sighed and rolled my eyes, typical. I pulled open the fridge door and pulled out everything to make Greek salad.

Just as I got everything out on thee counter I heard someone knock on my front door, silently cursing the person who was interrupting my salad making I walked to my front door and pulled it open. Behind it I found a Tony who looked to be on the verge of tears. I immediately pulled him into the house and into a hug.

"What's wrong Turtle?"

"It's just-I should've-I mean I could have said something to Vic-"

"Sweetheart, I don't blame you, I promise, that I blame completely on him, he should have asked me-"

"That's not the only reason I came over Anna." Tony sighed interrupting me. I am starting to get nervous.

"Alright, well in that case, why don't you have a seat in the living room, I'm just making some Greek Salad, would you like some?" I asked.

"No, I'm good thanks though." He replied. And I directed him to the living room.

I took the time that while making the salad to calm myself down. But all too soon I had to go in and face whatever was coming. I grabbed 2 bottles of water and my salad and walked in to the living room.

"Think fast!" I exclaimed as I threw a water bottle at Tony, who caught it just in time as I flopped down on to the couch right next to him.

"What's up Turtle?"

"Why do you do it?"

"Do what?" I asked confused.

"Pretend that you're okay all of the time, and don't try to tell me that you don't because I do too and I know what I'm seeing."

"What do you mean Tony- are you saying..." I looked up to him and he nodded sadly.

"That's exactly what I'm saying Anna, I know exactly what you're going through, and I promise that I will be here for you as much as I can, I care about you Anna, I don't want you hurting yourself or pretending to feel something that you don't." By this point I have tears forming in my eyes. I scooted over on the couch and snuggled into Tony's side, my salad completely forgotten on the table beside the couch as he wrapped his arms around me. Feeling bold, I decided that I was going to stretch up and kiss Tony on the cheek, right next to his mouth.

"What was that for?" He asked sounding dazed.

"To say thank you." I replied simply. "Hey, Turtle?"

"Yeah ?"

"Will you let me be there for you?" I asked seriously. I felt him nod as I nuzzled my head into his neck.

"Anna?" He asked, I looked up in response. His eyes flicked to my lips as if asking permission, I nodded, feeling butterflies starting to form in my stomach. He moved closer until I could feel his breath on my face. Just as he was about to kiss me his phone started blaring Second and Seabring by Of Mice & Men (AN link in the notes). I shook my head to break my daze and listened to Tony's half of the conversation.

"Yeah, I'm with her right now, why? Oh, alright, sounds good Mike, bye." He put his cellphone back in his pocket and stood up.

"What did Mike want?" I asked standing up with him.

"He just wanted to make sure that you're okay, that's all." I nodded, that sounded like Mike. "I should probably go though, I have work tomorrow morning, but if it's okay with you I'd like to hang out afterwards?" He asked nervously.

"Of course Turtle, I expect nothing else, what time do you get off?"

"I'm off at 3:30, so can I come by around 4 and then we can figure out what we want to do when I get here?"

"Sounds good m'dear," I said as I walked him to the door. Tony gave me a hug and lightly brushed his lips on my cheek sending shivers throughout my body.

"Night sweetheart." Tony said as he walked out the door.

"See you tomorrow Turtle."

"I'm so screwed" I thought to myself after closing the front door, I thought I like Vic, but he didn't bother calling me or trying to fix anything after I left. But Tony did, he came down to my house to make sure that I am okay, he didn't have to do that, I feel like he and I just have this connection naturally. I feel like I don't have to pretend around him. What am I going to do?

Notes

Okay! I am so sorry for not updating in almost a month! I have been sick and school (Metaphysics will keep you up at night I found that out the hard way) and work are getting in the way and so are some personal issues, but I promise I will never make you wait that long again!

Also! Please comment Team Vic or Team Tony AND WHY!! I will try to take them into account. other than that please let me know what you think! It always inspires me to write more!

Second and Seabring by Of Mice & Men: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSeiG6qMhaI