A Different Kind Of Love Triangle

Chapter 14: Beggars Can't Be Choosers (Camping Trip - Part IV.)

10th September 2017, Sunday.

(As my consciousness came back to me..
I heard my phone ringing.
With a groan I opened my eyes and picked it up.)

"Nathan!"
(N's voice blasted through the speaker)

Nathan: Wake up! It's like 10 am. I screamed outside of your tent but that didn't help so that's why I'm calling you.
(I tiredly said a "yeah" and hung up and closed my eyes again..
Only to sit up as the realization hit me.
"It happened.."
I looked to my side to see Aiden still completely naked.
He had a calm expression on his face, He looked so peaceful..
I could stare at him all day..
As my eyes roamed his muscular body I mentally slapped myself and put my jeans back on..
I took a deep breath as I put my hand on Aiden's chest and gently shook him.)

Nathan: Aiden.. Aiden!
(His eyes fluttered open)

Aiden: Hey.. Good morning.
(He sat up with a smile on his face, not caring about his unclothed body..
He was about to say something, but before he could..)

Nathan: N called.. wear your clothes and meet us..
I'm heading out..
(He nodded and I got out of the tent solemnly..
I had no idea what he was going to say..
But if he said he didn't like what happened, I would be heartbroken. And if he said that he liked what happened and wants to continue, I would be confused about my feelings. So it was for the best that I walked out.)

N: Finally, There he is!
(He said as I approached them.
The rest greeted me)
Where's Aiden?

Nathan: Oh, he just woke up.. You know him right? Never wants to get up.
(He squinted his eyes a little)
I'm.. gonna get fresh.
(With that I headed to the bathroom..)

-

(Around an hour later...)

Zoe: Foraging time!
(As soon as we finished breakfast, she sprung into action)
Who's in? (She asked enthusiastically)

N: Do we have to?

Zoe: Come on! It's fun!
I also bought.. (She rummages through her backpack and presents a book)
Foraging guide! To identify what fruit or flower we find.
(Foraging has always been her favorite activity, so I wasn't surprised that she was so hell-bent on it.
I looked at the others to see their reaction, my eyes stumbled upon Aiden who was sitting in front of me, I quickly looked down since I didn't wanna make eye contact right now.
Zoe continued..)
We can go in pairs so we can explore the most without getting bored.

Saquiyah: I wanted to walk around the area anyway, so I'm down.
(Titli agreed)

N: Okay fine...

Zoe: Yay! (She cheered happily and grabbed Aiden)
I choose Aiden as my partner! (Aiden who seemed lost till now offered a half smile)

N: You wanna go with me Nathan?

Nathan: Yeah.. sure.
(Titli turns to Saquiyah)

Titli: Looks like it's us then..

Saquiyah: Hell yeah! (They high five)

Zoe: So let's go!

. . .

(Me and N were exploring the west.
N was actually trying to find some cool flowers while I was just aimlessly walking with him..
I was pretty silent as last night was replaying in my head, and N definitely picked up that something wasn't right)

N: Are you okay? (He blurted out)

Nathan: Hm- Yes. Why are you asking?
(He put his hands behind his head as he walked)