[Tom] Wingardium Leviosa My Heart [Felton] *sequel*

chapter twenty-three

“This is awesome!” Charlie clapped.

“Such a beautiful view.” I smiled

“I know.”

I looked to Alex and he was looking at me and winked.

He just wouldn't gonna quit. He liked seeing me squirm in my seat as Tom glared... Not gonna lie. I liked it too. It was kind of refreshing... but at the same time aggravating because I didn't know the true emotions behind everything and I was very VERY confused.

The boys worked on stoking the fire while us girls chatted.

“So, what's it like being married?” Andi asked Jenifer.

“It has it's moments.” Jeni yawned jokingly.

“No,” Andi laughed. “seriously though... Does it like ever get old?”

“Hun, I've been with him since Jr. High School. It wasn't old then and it isn't old now.” Jenifer sighed and looked over to Jordan carrying some wood to the pit.

“That's sounds wonderful.” Andi smiled warmly.

“Why? You thinking about tying the knot soon yourself?” Charlie asked with a bit of a glare.

I didn't want to hear the answer to this so I stood up and stalked off as quickly as I could.

“Hey boys... Need any help?” I asked seeing as the fire hadn't even been going yet.

“Delilah, have faith. The male race isn't a COMPLETE loss.” Josh joked.

There were a couple claps of rocks and sparks flew creating a little flame.

“That was awesome!” I grinned.

“Have you never seen a fire started before?” Tom asked not looking at me as he tossed the rocks aside and blew on the flame.

“Not that way.” I admitted.

“Haven't you ever been camping?” He asked now standing up as the flame had grown well enough to go on it's own.

“I don't think my home life was as homely as yours. I was lucky if I made it out of the house.” I said.

This was true. I didn't have it rough, but money was always tight and whenever we did have money my parents never really... well, they just weren't wise spenders. They liked bars. They weren't drunks. They just liked to go out and have a good time. I never complained... TOO much. I liked my solitude and I always had Josh and Jessica with me. My parents did work hard though so I could do things when the time came. They always did their best to scrounge up money. Like in 8th grade my choir was going to Disney World to perform. I was head of the riffle squad and they marched in front of the school's band while the rest of the choir did flags in back. It was intense and my parents knew how much it meant to me. I don't know how, but they found a way to get the money for me to go and to have to spend. Things like that. Concerts and trips. They always made sure I was well on my way, but I just desperately craved family traditions over all that. We didn't have any. Ever. Which is probably why holidays are so important to me. Everyone is together.

Tom frowned even more, if possible, at the thought.

Everyone gathered around the pit and we all talked and joked.

“So, that's a nice car you have there, Alex. What do you do?” Josh asked with Charlie sitting on his lap.

“I write soundtrack music for movies.” Alex said proudly.

“Really?! That's totally awesome!” Andi grinned.

“Yeah, like Die Hard.. All me.” He smiled.

As they went on listening to Alex talk about the movies he has written soundtracks for I talked to Rupert who was sitting beside me. I was currently updating him about what had happened between Tom and I moments before he arrived.

“It's clear he still fancies you.” Rupert said.

“No, he doesn't.” I stated as I traced random things into the sand with a stick.

“Yes, he does.” Rupert said

“How would you know?” I asked.

“Well, he won't take his bloody eyes off you. He's even staring at you right now.” Rupert said.

I looked up and sure enough he was looking at me and my making eye contact with him didn't phase him. He just continued to stare straight back into mine. I longed to know what he was thinking. I needed to stop this. I was acting like a two year old. Not wanting something until someone else has it... but... I've always wanted him... even when said I didn't... I actually did... I did than and I do now.. More than anything.

“I'm going for a walk.” I said as I felt my nose tingling as a sign of tears.

“Don't go too far.” Rupert said.

Such a shy little bugger he was, but very genuine.

I smiled and pulled the hood to the TGI Friday hoodie up and was on my way. The others were too engrossed in their laughter to realize I had snuck off... all except one.