* Chelsea's POV *
After the delightful morning I had with Brandon, I only hoped the rest of the day went just as good. I texted Tyler, asking if he was free today and he told me he was so I decided to meet up with him and let him in on the news. I felt like he should know, just because I had those thoughts that it was his. He had a right to know, right?
Going with Brandon downstairs and to the parking garage, we kissed and said goodbye before parting ways. Getting into my car I watch as Brandon drives away, waving as he passes by, starting my own car in the process. It felt good to have my own car, and of course Patrick had to hide it from me, but our parent's bought this car just for me. They did a good job picking it out too, it's the car I've been wanting for a while now. Whatever though, it's in my possession now.
Stopping at Starbucks before heading on over to Tyler's, I pick up both of our favorites drinks. As well as two of my favorite treats. If he doesn't like the cinnamon crumb cake, more for me! Feeling rather hungry today, I feel like I could eat everything in sight and still not be full.
Once I arrive, I text him that I'm on my way up. I had to restrain myself from eating the crumb cake, and boy that was tough. It just looked, and smelled, so delicious. The elevator dings, then the doors open. Stepping out, I check my phone real quickly to see what room he said he was in. Muttering the number over and over to myself as I walk down the hallway, passing door after door I finally find the right room. Being thankful I have a drink carrier, I wiggle the doorknob before initially knocking. He left it unlocked, how unsafe of him. Knocking, I hear a muffled 'Come in' and I let myself in.
"Hey Ty!" I say greeting him with a bright smile. "I brought some coffee and a snack."
"Chels, you know you didn't have to do that." Tyler scolds, taking the coffee and crumb cake out of my hands anyhow.
"Well, you know me. I thought it'd be nice." I murmur, shrugging slightly as I set my things down next to his on the somewhat empty tabletop.
"And that's why I love you so much." Tyler states, pulling me into a tight embrace.
We stand like that for probably a good two or three minutes. I lost count after a while. Yes, I am officially dating Brandon, in a closed relationship, but Tyler's a close friend so this wasn't exactly weird for him to do. When he releases me, his cheeks seem a bit pinker than usual.
"Are you blushing?" I question, pinching one of his rosy cheeks playfully.
"M-maybe. You have that effect on people." He stutters, he never usually stutters. Something definitely was up with him.
"Stop that, you're gonna make me blush." I tease, truth laced into my words.
Tyler motions towards the little couch in his room, which I was thankful of. All I wanted to do was sit, and eat. I'm not usually like this though. I love being active, eating too, but in moderation. Passing by Tyler, I notice he has this weird look on his face, like he did a few moments ago.
"So, Chelsea, there's been something I've wanted to talk to you about for a while now." Tyler says, sitting down next to me on the couch. He looks me straight in the eyes, and that's when I know what he has to say is completely serious. I nod for him to go on. "Well, you know how we've always had that sort of on and off relationship type ordeal?"
"Yeah, why?" I ask, raising an eyebrow at his question.
"Well, I was sort of hoping we could take it a step further, I really do like you Chelsea." Tyler states, taking ahold of my hands in his own strong, capable hands.
"I-i uh Tyler, I can't" I stutter, looking down at our intertwined hands.
"Why not?" He asks, a hurt look evident in his beautiful blue eyes.
"I'm kind of with someone, and I'm pretty positive I'm pregnant with his baby too." I practically whisper, unable to bring myself to say that out loud.
Tyler's releases his right hand to place it lightly on my cheek, his left hand gently squeezing my hand a little tighter. Covering his hand with my own, I look up at him, smiling weakly.
"Oh Chels, I wish I knew this sooner." Tyler murmurs, "I hope this isn't going to ruin our friendship."
Laughing, I pull him closer to me, wrapping him in a big hug. "It won't, I'd miss you too much. I would say you're like a brother, but that'd be pretty creepy after what's gone on between us." I say, blushing a bright shade of red.
"Yeah, that would be weird." Tyler chuckles. "So, whose the lucky guy? Wait I know, it's gotta be Brandon, I feel like you're going to say it's him."
"Yeah, it's Brandon." I say, "Wait, how did you know that?"
"Your brother, we talk too y'know." He states ever so simply, a smug little smile on his face.
"Right. I forgot how close you two got after Switzerland last season." I recall, shaking my head at the thought.
"You said you're pregnant though?" Tyler inquires, his eyes wandering down towards my stomach. "How far along?"
"At least a month, and at most two months." I say as I place a hand gingerly over my still flat stomach. "You can't really tell just yet, though."
"I was gonna say, I thought you were pulling my leg with that bit." Tyler admits, his eyes still focused on my stomach as if he was still trying to wrap his head around the thought of me being pregnant. Something in the back of my mind made me feel like he wished it was his.
"Well I do have a doctors appointment to find out if I actually am pregnant, which I'm pretty sure I am." I say. "Brandon and I aren't exactly ready for a baby, we just started dating after all." I admit.
"I wouldn't think you would be." Tyler says, pulling me in for another hug. This time, less forceful and more gentle. He rubs his hand in a smooth, calming motion up and down my back as he rests his chin on the top of my head. I always loved when he did that, I think I always will to be honest.
After sitting and talking for a while longer, finishing our coffee and the crumb cake I decide it's best if I leave. It was getting late after all, and Britt had a girls night with my sisters planned out for when I got home. It was definitely difficult to get up off of the couch, considering how lazy I was feeling today. Once I manage to get up, and am about to step out of the room Tyler pulls me back towards him. Stumbling, I knock right into him and before I know what's going on his lips come crashing down into mine. Pulling away rather quickly, I still feel a bit shocked over what just happened.
"Chelsea, I-I'm sorry. I-I just wanted to do that s-since you walked in. Before I knew you were with someone exclusively." Tyler apologizes, an innocent looking expression on his face.
"J-just don't do it again, okay?" I stutter, feeling a bit numb inside. I forgot the effects a kiss from him could bring upon a person. I felt a little guilty about that, even though I didn't initiate it, or carry on with kissing him. I pulled away quickly, it was the after feeling that made me feel guilty.
Tyler nods, "I promise."
"Good. I'll see you soon, before you leave for Dallas." I say, turning the handle on the door. "I'll have to buy myself a Dallas jersey soon." I decide it's best to brush what just happened behind me. I wanted to have a semi-normal friendship with this boy, and that was the best thing I could do to get past it.
"Yeah, you will. See you later Chels." Tyler says as I shut the door behind me and getting in the elevator so I could leave the hotel.
Reaching my car, I get in and just sit there for a little while. I didn't know Tyler was capable of actually, truly caring for someone. He just didn't give off that vibe. He gave off more of that carefree, doesn't care about much vibe. I really did hope he could find someone good enough for him, especially since I'm now unavailable. He is, after all, the NHL's most eligible bachelor. Or maybe he was just the playboy of the NHL. Either one worked, to be honest.
I just felt relieved that our talk went so well. Of course, I wasn't expecting him to drop that he wanted to actually become a couple on me. That was a complete surprise, or at least it felt like one. I guess I should have seen that coming, after all we did act like a couple around each other a lot. Quite a few strangers thought we were a couple. We both thought it was funny, or at least I thought it was. I never really could picture myself in a fully comitted relationship with Tyler, but I couldn't pinpoint why. There wasn't much negative against him, except his playboy ways. Those of which probably wouldn't have been a factor if we had become a couple. He seemed rather sincere when he told me about his feelings today. I had to hand it to him, he sure had enough guts to tell me. I was sweating my nonexistent balls off with the news I was giving him. It all went well though, so now I was just ready for that night in with my sisters and Brittany. Ah, relaxtion here I come!

Notes

So, that was quite some time for me to take to update. I just wasn't feeling it. At. All. I would start to write, then nothing would happen. I had made a promise to a friend and myself I would update at least 3 times over my christmas vacation. I didn't even update once. I blame the utter laziness that washed over me these past two weeks. I'm sorry I kept you waiting this long. I'll try to do better this year though c: Anyways, if you liked it, vote, comment and share if you'd like c:
- Kara (: