i feel bad. i regret everything i said to him. he doesn't even spare me a glance any more. did i miss everything up?

''ughhhhhh!'' i screamed out loud, causing Abby to throw her shoe at me. i shrieked up from my comfortable space, and threw her shoe back at her.

she caught it in her hand, ''what the hell is wrong with you?''

i slumped back down, ignoring her question. she was getting ready for tonight's bonfire, since apparently there is going to be a bonfire everyday, which is just good. i was in my black hoddie and black jeans because it was chilly for me, my body tend to get cold pretty quickly. on the other hand, Abby was in her yellow strapless top, matched with a high-waist ed black jeans. she was applying her makeup, when i decided to pull my hair up in a bun.

''what is taking you so long?'' a voice that belonged to Logan suddenly said, taking us by surprise. Abby screamed as an reaction, while i was busy finding something to throw it at him. unfortunately, he dodged Abby's shoe. ''a shoe? really?''

''get out of here, dipshit.'' i grumbled out to which he grinned at.

''i see you cleaned out so well.'' he teased me, as i got out of the tent.

''yeah your friend Tom is lazy today.'' i stretched out my muscles from the being in the tent for almost an hour now. Abby trailed after us, still struggling to put on her freaking shoes, and Carter had his arm snaked around my neck, and as usual Lucas is busy on the phone.

people were already gathered around the fire talking and chatting. music was playing, some girls were taking selfies, Stella was clinging to Noah as usual, and i tried to ignore. i mean i would be crazy if i felt bad now, i can't be mad at him. but somehow i still managed to feel grumpy and sad. we all took our seats next to each others, and started talking randomly, when i saw Della coming toward us.

''hey guys!'' she waved her hand, taking a seat next to me. she was wearing a black dress with yellow flowers on it, it looked cute and hot just like her. she snaked her arm around mine, ''do you want s'mores?''

''don't need to ask.'' i simply said grinning. Abby, Della, and i decided to get up and go away from the boys to get our s'mores. we stood near the fire, and struggled to get a thing done.

''ouch you shitty thing!'' i exclaimed as i successfully burnt myself. Abby took my hand, and inspected it with a grin on her face.

''okay! i give up!'' Della shouted at us, holding her burnt marshmallow in her hand. we were laughing, when suddenly a voice interrupted us.

''oh hey, Emma'' Asher greeted as he came closer to us. his eyes fell on my hand, and he frowned, ''are you okay? it's burnt.''

''no shit Sherlock.'' i heard Abby mumbling under her breath. she never liked the guy, i guess no body did.

''yeah. just slightly burnt, no big deal.'' i smiled, and returned back to the girls, but then his arms curled themselves around my shoulder, and he took my hand in his.

''no it's not fine. you should get it checked.'' he was so close, and it was uncomfortable. i didn't like it one bit. it just felt weird, so i slowly pulled myself out of his embrace, and sent him a glare.

'' no it's fine.'' i snapped. Della pulled Abby and i away from the dude, all the while looking at him deadly, as if warning him by her eyes. he looked at Della with a hooded look, finally taking his leave. my eyes locked with Noah's to find him literally killing Asher by his stare, and Stella was still seated next to him, but was too busy on her phone to notice anything.

after finally stopping near the food table, Della spoke, ''that boy is trouble.'' Abby nodded her head, still looking in the direction he went to.

''god, i hate that guy.'' Abby said between her gritted teeth. sighing, i looked down on my hand, it was slightly red and it stung a little, but it was no big deal.

''sorry guys, can i have a walk, please?'' i looked at them through my puppy eyes, hoping they would let go for a while. i just needed to stay alone, even if it's for a few minutes.

''fine, but don't take so long.'' Abby approved. i shot them a smile, before i started making my way slightly between the trees. we were in a part of forest that i have no idea about, but it was calm and chilly and that's what i liked the most.

it was dark, and only the sound of faded music was all i heard. the full moon shined in the stars full sky, just completing the mood. i kept on walking trying to clear my mind from everything that was bothering me. there was a big bended tree in the corner of the area that i was in right now, so slowly i made my to it, and raised myself up to sit. i pulled my legs up to my chin, and rested my head down, enjoying the scenery, till i heard footsteps.

quickly my mind became alert, and i stood up still on the tree. i looked around me trying to see what was that, as the footsteps grew more urgent sending me over the edge. a figure appeared out of the trees, making my shoulders relax, and i let out a breath i didn't know i was holding. Noah's eyes landed on me, and he seemed relived, but he quickly hid it behind his frown.

''i didn't know you were here.'' he simply said, not meeting my eyes any more. i felt my chest tighten at his words. are we going to be like that all the time?

he turned around and was about to leave, but my voice stopped him, ''wait!''

''why are you acting like that?!'' my voice held desperation, but i didn't care, ''can't we be friends at least?''

he turned around slowly, his eyes looked dull, not the eyes i was used to, ''don't you think you already have enough friends?'' his jaw clenched.

i stared at him in confusion, ''what do you mean?'' i nearly whispered.

''stop whatever you are doing, Emma! you keep on talking about shit, and then back away!'' he exploded. he was trying to preserve his composure, but eventually exploded.

''is it that bad that i want to be friends with you?'' i lied. i don't want to be friends with him.

''friends what? huh? am i not you brothers' worst person? don't they hate me, and i hate them? aren't there loads of things pulling you back?'' he was mocking me, and i know it. he has every right to do so, but i don't want things to take this turn.

''you have every right to do whatever you are doing right now, alright! just go back to Stella or whoever because i don't care!'' i shouted. i was breathing hard by now, i was doing nothing but lying.

''why do you care for God's sake?! don't you have that Asher? then why do you care if i am with this Stella?!''

''i do care! i do care about you. is that what you wanted to hear, Noah?!'' truth slid its way out, and i couldn't stop it.

''then stop being a child! why are you doing this? do you like that Asher?'' he asked the last question angrily. i looked at him with wide eyes, trying not to go and slap him. but i did something else at last...

i was done playing this game. fuck it, i care for him, i like him, and it kills me to be that way with him. what Ethan did is not going to hold me back from being happy. i have been punishing myself for something i didn't do, but that's it. i am gonna be happy, and i am going to pass this obstacle by myself.

without a word, i jumped down from the tree, and ran to him. he was standing a few feet away from me, so when i was close enough i jumped into his embrace, snaking my legs around his torso. he caught me effortlessly, and looked at me with confusion, but his eyes were shining.

i smiled at him, before i slammed my lips on his.

he stood still for a moment in surprise, before his mouth started working against mine. he tightened his grip around my waist, and automatically my arms were around his neck. the kiss was a mixture of longing and passion. fireworks exploded in my stomach, and i felt pure bliss. it felt right, very right.

he placed one of his hands on my head to pull me closer to him, if that's even possible. i moaned slowly when i felt his teeth nibbling on my bottom lip, making my hands wonder in his silky hair.

i slowly pulled away, when i felt my breath was long gone. he smiled. and my heart ran a marathon instantly. ''what does that mean, right now?''

''i dunno.'' i felt my cheeks getting hotter, and i knew by now they were red like tomatoes. his hand reached for my hair, as he placed a fallen strand behind my ear. his grey eyes were so different now. they were shining in amusement, like he couldn't believe i actually did that. they looked happy, and that was a comforting feeling.

''i like you, Emma Green.'' he whispered in my ear. my eyes went wide, and small smile took it's place on my lips. i felt fuzzy, happy, excited, and...scared, but that won't stop me.

''and i like you, Noah Knight.'' i whispered back. he pulled away looking at me as if i was an alien. after looking for what seemed like an eternity, and finally believing that i wasn't joking around, his eyes widened in realisation and his lips crashed on mine. his kiss was rough this time, and demanding. he bit my bottom lip asking for entrance, and i willingly let him in. he roamed my mouth, all the while on of his hands was supporting my dangling body, and the other on the back of my neck.

catching our breaths, we broke apart grinning like a pair of manics at each other. he slowly placed me down, and i was hit by the height difference once again. he reached out for my burnt hand, and slowly he planted a gentle kiss on it, making my heart flutter.

''you should get it checked.'' he said, still holding my hand caressing it with his thump.

''it's no big deal.'' i muttered, but before he could demand we go get it checked, the ringing of my phone stopped him. i fetched my phone out of my pocket, and thunder storm struck me into the largest daze land. it was Lucas...

''holy shit! i totally forget about them.'' i whispered yelled at no one, but the silly me. i heard Noah's sigh, before i answered the phone and motioned for him to keep calm, to which he answered back with an eye roll.

''where the hell are you, Emma?!'' he screamed into the phone, and as an impulsive reaction i sent the phone away from my ear.

''calm down, dude. i- i had to take a piss.''that was the only excuse that was roaming my head at that moment. take a piss? seriously speaking, i suck at lying.

''a piss? whatever, just come here real quick.'' he informed like the big brother he is, and hung up. i turned around slowly to see an amused Noah, standing with one hand on his mouth.

''a piss? you are a pro.'' he chuckled, to which i slapped his arm in response making him laugh. after composing himself, he said, ''you do realise we have to tell them, right?''

fidgeting with my hoddie, i stayed silent. of course i want to tell them, but what would their reaction be? it was their only condition when we first entered the school not to talk with Noah. he crossed his arms over his chest, and studied me, observing me with his eyes.

''you are not planning on telling them, right?'' he questioned suddenly.

''not like that. maybe not now would be more suitable?'' he sighed, and raked his hand on his face frustrated. oh boy...

''i don't think that's the best option, plus i am not doing something illegal, and i am not afraid of them.'' he stated seriously.

''i know, alright! just give me time to tell them, i don't wanna make them upset with me. please, understand.'' i whispered pleadingly. he took his moments in thinking, all the while giving me hooded eyes, before he finally nodded his head.

''thank yo--'' i was cut off by my own thoughts. how did i forget about Stella bitch!?

as if noticing the changed expression on my face, he asked, ''what happened?''

''aren't you dating Stella?'' i questioned, folding my arms over each other. his eyes widened, but shortly he looked at me with challenging eyes. ''i mean, that's inappropriate.''

''i can not believe that you still think i am dating Stella.'' he chuckled to himself, shaking his head in disbelief. ''for God's sake, i am not dating Stella. she is just one of the fans.'' he said proudly.

''fans? whatever helps you sleep at night, Knight.'' i rolled my eyes, and was about to start talking, but his hand stopped me.

''Green, i have something to say.'' he mocked me, getting closer to where i was standing. ''you are not talking to Asher, sweet heart.'' his words were sugar coated, but i still glared.

''it's not like i am dying to talk to him, but we have biology together, and he is my project partner. so, one way or another i am going to talk to him.'' i explained briefly, tired of how all the testosterone around are objecting about that guy.

''i don't care. change him, talk to the teacher and change him, Emma.'' he clenched his teeth.

''i think we don't need to talk about that right now.'' my ringing phone cut me off one more time, and by the same caller. ''shit...''

''what the hell is wrong with you, Emma?!!'' Lucas shouted at me the moment i answered.

''sorry bro! it turned out it's not a piss, it's poop.'' i shrugged my shoulders, while Noah was vibrating silently from the laughter.

''did anyone tell you before that you are disgusting?'' Lucas said, hanging up on me.

''i think it's better if we go because i have no more lies.''

xxx

it was now 10 pm. everyone was in their tents by now, but you can still hear the whispering, and chatter all around. while i was in my over-sized t-shirt and shorts, Abby was wearing her white over-cuteness night gown.

''why did you take so long in your walk today? we were worried.'' Abby whispered, getting closer to me.

i swallowed hard, '' i kissed Noah.''

her eyes went wide, and she covered her mouth. she quickly turned around, grabbed her pillow and buried her face in it, screaming silently. i giggled at her behaviour, putting in my Nike socks.

''like... YOU kissed HIM?!'' i covered her mouth with my hand, sending daggers through her skull.

''shut up!'' i whisper yelled at her, and she nodded eagerly in response. i slowly freed her mouth, and she took the biggest breath of air.

''you kissed him! what was his reaction? wait, how did it happen?'' she asked all at once, and i instantly regretted ever talking to her.

i sighed, ''we were fighting, when he found me in the forest.''

''oh yeah, he came and asked me about you, he was actually worried.'' she added, and it made sense in my head now why was he relieved when he saw me.

''so, we were fighting, and Stella and Asher were brought up, together we got mad, and before i know it i was running to him.'' i continued.

her eyes were shining, like a kid on Christmas morning.

we started talking after that about her and Levi, and she told me about the awkwardness between them. i don't really know what's wrong with him, they were fine before when he asked her out, then why is he all nervous now around her. it's shown like a sun on a sunny day that he likes her so much, but still it's like there is something holding him back.

i took note of going to talk to him about, it's just going to be a simple talk, maybe i know something that could help him.

suddenly the phone rang, i looked at the caller and found it was 'ass-hat' (Noah). i bit the inside of my cheek, and picked up the call hesitantly.

''hey babe,'' my heart stopped, literally stopped, ''come meet me outside.''

''what? now?'' i asked, after getting out of my daze.

he freaking called me babe... and i liked it, so much.

''yes now. stop being a lazy ass, and meet me where you had your walk.'' with that said, he hung up on me.

''go!'' Abby whispered in excitement. i looked at her weirdly, and then shook my head.

''what about Lucas and Logan, idiot?''

''don't worry about them, they won't call, and if they did i will cover you. plus i have to do my skin care routine, any ways.'' she pushed me out of the tent, before blowing me a kiss.

''give me some foot-wear at least!'' i was in my socks.

she opened the tent, and threw me my slides.

all the teacher were asleep by now in their closed tents, which made the process 100 times easier. slowly i walked my way to the place we were at, and tried to ignore the nervousness that was creeping at me. my eyes roamed the place, but there was not trace of Noah. suddenly, i was lifted from behind, and swirled around. i giggled, as i already knew it was Noah. he placed me down, with my back pressed to his front, and placed a kiss on my hair.

''i missed you.'' he whispered near my ear, sending excited shivers down my spine.

''i didn't know you were the clingy type.'' i teased him, as he slowly turned me around to face him.

''for you only, Green.'' he smiled, showing his pearly white teeth. he hugged me to him tightly, burying his face in the crook of my neck, as he placed a small kiss there. he took hold of my hand, and led me to somewhere behind the tree.

i looked at the ground, and saw small fuzzy blanket with a simple light bulb next to it. my eyes widened, and i found myself smiling like crazy.

''that's what i managed. i mean, we are in the middle of a forest, and i didn't know that this would happen--'' i cut him off.

''it's perfect, Noah.'' i whispered, as i stood on my toes to reach him, and snake my arms around his neck. his shoulders relaxed in relief, and he sat us down on the blanket with my head on his lap.

''you know you are beautiful, right?'' he asked softly, playing with my hair, swirling a strand around his finger. i laughed lightly at his question, and turned my head a little to look at him. his grey eyes were now at peace, looking at me with adoration, that made me feel different kind of happiness.

''and you are handsome.'' i poked his nose, and he scrunched it, taking my index between his teeth teasingly.

''oww!'' i laughed, and he finally freed it, after kissing it lightly.

we spent the rest of the night talking and chatting about silly stuff, and before i knew it, we were asleep.