The Documentary

Chapter 13

   i wake up to a chill running through my body. i guess the boys put the AC low last night. i look over my shoulder and i expected to see daniel but he wasn't there. i can't help but smile when i think about him. i couldn't be any happier. i grab my computer and check my email again to see if anything has been updated. nothing. perfect. i think its finally time for summer vacation. before i got too excited i scroll down a little and see the due date June 28th. thats when my film is due. i check my phone and see how many days i have. it reads June 25th. only three days left, and i have no idea where its supposed to be going. i glance over to my dresser to see where my camera is usually placed. i see nothing but a flat surface. i frantically run downstairs to try and find where i had it last. i run through the kitchen, looking thoroughly. i don't see anything. i spot the boys sitting outside and walk out. they are all singing, like they always do. i walk up to them and take a seat next to daniel. i spot my camera and kiss him on the cheek. they soon all become quiet, i smile.

zach: well you're welcome.

daniel: i knew you were stressing about this. i figured a live band performing would be a good addition.

me: thank you. 

i kiss him on the cheek again. 

daniel: come with me, i have something to show you. 

he whispers in my ear. 

me: okay.

he grabs my hand and leads me into his car.

me: where are we going?

daniel: its a surprise. 

he then drives off and we begin to get further and further away from the house.

after about half an hour we finally pull up to this dirt road. he drives down and right there in front of us is a little picnic set out.

me: whats all this for?

daniel: i figured we need to have a little you and me time. 

me: this is so sweet.

he lays out a plaid quilt on the grass. and whips out a basket full of all sorts of food. we then begin to eat and talk about life. we catch up some more. again, i feel like i haven't sat down and talked to him in forever, and he feels the same. 

daniel: this is so perfect. being here with you on this beautiful day.

i begin to kiss him and he pulls away but not too far.

daniel: bethany, i love you.

he whispers to me.

me: i love you too.

i whisper back.