Never Ending

~Chapter 3~

*edit : I added audio*

"There's a fire, starting in my heart--" My phone rang as I groggily opened my eyes and answered the call.

"Yes? This phone call had better be worth my sleep. It's like, 9am in the morning," I grumbled, glaring at the wall clock.

"Get out of your bed and wear something comfortable. We're going somewhere." I recognised the voice. Jason.

"Why?" I was confused.

Jason sighed. "Don't be so difficult, just do it. I'll tell you later." The line went dead.

A slow smile crept onto my face. It's been so long. It should be alright to spend some time with Jason, right?

I changed at the speed of light and sneaked out of the house. Jason was waiting next to his Porsche.

"Hey," He breathed out.

"Hey," I was entranced by his eyes, the kind of green that pushed its way through the piles of gritty snow to remind you that spring was coming. The kind of green that budded on the prisoners of winter, bringing life back to their branches. That churning, passionate green that the ocean turns during a storm. That colour of the forest after it rains. The colour of the tadpoles making ripples in the pond.

"Let's go," He broke my thoughts.

"Hmm, sure," I gazed after him as he stepped into the Porsche. Where were we going?

~.~

*play music* 

Half an hour later, we reached a clearing. There was a meadow. I heard the grass, whispering and saw the the mix of meadow grasses, clover, wildflowers around me.

Jason lied down on the grass, and I followed suit. I felt the breeze caress my skin and I closed my eyes.

"I always come here whenever I need to think about something," Jason started.

I opened my eyes in confusion, staring at Jason.

"That day, before I left you, I came here to think about my decision," he continued.

I stiffened. This was not what I was expecting.

"I was confused. We were so young, I didn't know what it was to feel that way towards you. I didn't know how come I feel happy whenever you're around. I didn't know how come my stomach fluttered whenever you smile at me with that sparkle in your eyes. I was so stupid, so rash to call you worthless and leave you hanging. I know I hurt you, and I'm sorry,"

A tear ran down my cheek. "You had no idea, how hurt I was. I had contemplated hurting myself once, but the thought changed to putting my all in my studies."

By now, we were both sitting up and facing each other. Jason reached out and wiped off my tears as he stared at me tenderly.

"I know. And I'm sorry. I care about you, do you know that? I still do,"

I do too, but I can't tell you how I feel, I just can't. Not now. 

"And how about Spencer?" I asked, dreading the answer.

"I...I don't know. I love her," The words pierced my heart like daggers. I closed my eyes, afraid to look into his eyes. 

"Can we perhaps...start again? As...friends?" Jason asked tentatively. 

Friends. I don't know. I don't know if I can control myself around you. Should I try? 

I opened my eyes, gazing into Jason's green orbs. Immediately, I made my choice. 

As long as he is happy. I wished that we could be everything I want us to be. But I guess, that will just stay deep hidden in my imagination. 

*stop music* 

"Friends," I repeated. 

Jason nodded, a smile forming on his face. I smiled back weakly. 

"Good we cleared this up, now on to more cheerful things," Jason chirped. "Truth or dare?"

I raised my eyebrows. "Really..." 

"Yeah, don't be a chicken, pick dare," Jason mocked with a smirk. 

"Oh, I'm on," I narrowed my eyes. I would never back down. A sense of déjà vu washed over me as I remembered what had happened at the party.  

~.~

"Come on, Aria," Jason whined. 

"No!" I shrieked. Jason had dared me to jump into the lake without my clothes on.

"I thought you were a dare devil," Jason mumbled. 

I glared at him. 

"Fine," 

"Aw yeah, that's the way to go!" Jason cheered. 

I put my hands in my face as I felt my face heat up at the thought of jumping into the lake without my clothes on with Jason watching. I groaned. What did I get myself into? 

I turned away from Jason and took out my blouse and shorts. With my cheeks flaming red, I quickly jumped into the lake. 

Shit. The lake is freezing cold! 

I jerked my head up, instantly swimming back up to the top of the lake, climbing out. My teeth were chattering and I wrapped my hands around my body. 

Jason was choking on his laughter as he pointed at me. 

"Jason! I'm free...freezing cold...and you...you are laugh...laughing at m...me?" I spluttered in disbelief and shot Jason a heated glare. 

" I'm sorry!" Jason apologised, trying to suppress his grin. I stared at his uncomfortable state and burst into laughter. 

Soon, both of us were laughing like maniacs. 

"A--Achoo!" I sneezed. 

Jason scrunched up his face in concern and stated, "Wear your clothes, you're gonna fall sick sooner or later," 

I smiled at his concern for me. It was cute. Jason handed me my clothes and I was about to stand up when  I realised that I was sitting on the grass without any clothes on and Jason was staring at me. Awkward much?  

I cleared my throat and quickly wore my clothes over, the heat rushing up to my cheeks. 

"So, you up for lunch?" Jason grinned, a mysterious sparkle evident in his eyes. 

I nodded eagerly with a smile. 

"Where are we going?" I raised my eyebrows. 

"You will know when we reach," Jason smirked and disappeared into his Porsche, with me running after him. 

~.~ 

Hello guys <3

I'm so soRRY this chapter is kind of short... I was rushing to upload so you guys don't have to wait that long!! :) 

So...my last exam is this Thursday!!!! XD Good luck to those who are having their examinations recently, all the best, you can do it! 

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