Outlaws Of Love (Adommy Love Story)

Twenty-One

*Tommy's POV*

It really was perfect.

Being out here, alone with Adam, just felt so right. My life was right for once.

I leaned back in the chair, the sun's rays warming up my face and the slight breeze bringing me to a comfortable temperature. I shut my eyes, just thinking how the day went, how I became someone, how I stood up to Collin.

But I kept going back to the kiss. It kept replaying in my mind, over and over; his hand on my cheek, I held my breath, my mind spinning, his lips on mine, I went to heaven- his hand on my cheek... The never ending crash of a waterfall, the constant beats of your heart, the rise and fall of the sun and moon.

I loved that, don't get me wrong, but I just couldn't keep the tiny voice inside of my head away. 'Don't rush it, don't screw things up. Remember last time?' Yes, of course I remember last time. Do I want to? No, but I can't escape it, it was real. It happened. Unfortunately, it was very much similar to what's going on now. The only true difference is that I think I love him, and he said he loves me (even though he doesn't know I know).

I sighed. Curse this wonderful thinking place.

Adam had assumed the same position as me in his chair. He turned his head and looked at me.

"Whatcha thinkin about?" he asked in a curious smile. I glanced over at him (well, now stared) and the sun was catching the blue tint in his hair perfectly along with his freckled skin.

There was a gleam in his eye with an undeniable display of love. It felt like my heart swelled inside of me and it was pumping hard. I swallowed a lump in my throat, stunned at the beautiful sight in front of me. I smiled, opened my mouth a bit, the shut it. How could I possibly admit that I was thinking about him? How embarrassing...

"What?" he asked, "What were you going to say?" He shifted so that his whole body faced me. He attempted to look serious, but his eyes and that smirk gave it away all too easily. He raised an eyebrow at me.

"Well," I started, licking my dry lips. "Nothing really, just..." I blushed, thinking of what I was going to say.

I took a shallow breath in, sort of prepping myself. "Just you." My face was no doubt 10 times redder than it was just a second ago.

His smile grew wide and his face glowed. He giggled lightly. "Yeah, me too." I felt my face get even warmer, but it couldn't possibly get darker, right? He sat up in the chair facing me. I did the same.

"Hey, can I ask you something?"

I nodded. "Sure, anything." Only for you, Adam.

He flashed a smile before he spoke again. "So my family goes camping every winter break, which is this weekend, but you already knew that..." he was fiddling with his hands and looking at them, rambling shakily. "And uh, we go to South Carolina by the ocean... at this one place, but I forget the name. But uh..." A pink shade spread over his face and he swallowed, not looking up.

I smiled softly at him and slid my hand over to his, hopefully calming him down a bit. He gladly took it and laced our fingers together. "Why are you so nervous? I'll always be here for you, just ask me." Crimson spread over my face...yet again.

"I know." He smiled. He took a deep breath through his nose. "Okay, so like, would you want to come with us?"

My heart skipped a beat and then my mind filled with images of us camping together. On the ocean. With the warm Carolina air. In a tent. By ourselves.

Oh boy.

He gave my hand a squeeze, bringing me back from my thoughts. His face got serious when I looked at him blankly. He raised his eyebrows, trying to get an answer out of me.

Whoops.

"Yea! Of course!" His face instantly lit up. "I mean, wouldn't I anyway? I do kind of live here now..." I let out a short laugh, lightening up the mood...well, not really. Ugh, why do I have to be so awkward sometimes?

He chuckled. "Yes but, I wanted to make sure you were okay with it," he smiled.

"Thanks," I smiled back. "And yes, I am totally okay with it. In fact, I'm really excited!" I exclaimed.

He gave a half-smirk. "Haha, why?"

"Well, mostly because I get to be with you, -" I said sheepishly. "Get away from school for two weeks, and I've never seen the ocean before."

He looked kind of surprised at the end. "Really? You've never like, been to the ocean? The beach?"

I shrugged. "Nope. My family isn't really the vacation type, or the 'spend time with your son' type." I looked away for a moment. I was only being honest, but it still hurt.

Adam took his other hand and grabbed my chin and faced me towards him.

The corners of his lips were slightly tugging downward. "I'm sorry. But I know you will love it. Besides, I've got you now, and I am going to spend all of my time with you." A smile made its way back to him as he leant inward. I met him halfway, and our lips met for the second time.

I instantly shut my eyes, tremors shot from my mouth down my spine. Our lips molded together like they were meant to be held by the other. His hand dropped from my chin and caressed my cheek softly. I really liked how he wasn't demanding and let me take my time, no tongue, or sucking, or biting (but believe me, not for long). Just love.

His lips danced with mine until the silent song was over and we broke apart. I rest my forehead on his with a huge grin and a pink flush. His soft hand still held my face, his other fingers intertwined with mine. We sat there for a moment like that. I could really tell how much I actually meant to him, just by his touch. I hope he could say the same about me...

I looked, and a smile was stretched across his face with a twinkle in his eye. Just like that, he made me replay this kiss over in my head. What talent those crystal eyes have.

Wait, talent?

"Hey, I forgot to tell you something," I whispered.

Adam kept smiling. "Hmm?"

"I started a talent show for the school."

He raised his head, so did I. His blue irises stared deep into my brown ones and they looked prouder than ever. "That's great! I'm so happy for you!" he said as he pulled me into a hug, the arms of the chairs smashed between us.

I laughed lightly. "Thanks. But I really did this for you."

He looked confused, but still glad I got involved with something. "Why? I thought you did this for yourself."

"Well," I sighed in truth, "Miss Mook said that you couldn't audition for the play going on next because today was the last day to try out, so I asked her if there was anything you could still do, but then I came up with a talent show and we voted, so we are doing one for the last show of the year." I spoke quick, trying to get it all out and took a breath of air when I was done.

That smile was still painted on his face. "Thank you, that is so awesome of you to do that for me. I knew I could count on you."

A light blush ran over my face. "Yes you can, anytime." I brought my face up to his again, kissing him once more.