Lover be Loved

Chapter 6

A couple weeks had passed, but nothing eventful happened. Me and Aaron were still talking as usual. He never asked me out or anything, which I thought was unusual. He asked me to the dance and we kissed and then we went back to talking normally. It makes me think that he doesn't like me anymore, or dare I say, he never did?

I got a text from Riley earlier today. She wanted to know if I could hang out later tonight. I hadn't responded because I didn't know if I wanted to. Although, something to get my mind off everything would be nice. Maybe I could even convince my mom to let me have a few people over for a bonfire. That sounded good. I texted Riley and a couple other people to come over tonight. I invited a my friend Katrina, Riley, and two boys in my grade named William and Lenard.

I was still deciding wether or not to invite Aaron. We were still very good friends, but it might be awkward considering we haven't hung out since the dance besides in school. I made up my mind and texted Aaron to see if he could come.

Everyone responded saying that they could attend, even Aaron. I went to the store to get some s'mores and then returned home to take a quick nap before tonight.

I woke up as it was just getting dark outside. I saw that I had a couple texts from Riley and Katrina saying that they were coming soon. I put on some clean clothes, brushed my hair and applied a layer of fresh mascara on my eyes.

Just as I had completed my short routine the doorbell rang. Katrina and Riley were here. My mom greeted them and then went to the family room to watch TV. Riley and Katrina helped me gather blankets and other things to sit on outside.

William showed up next followed by Aaron and Lenard. Since everyone was there we all went outside and just messed around. We made a bonfire, roasted some marshmallows and laughed about whatever stupid small talk we could think about. The fire was slowly dying and it seemed to be getting colder and colder outside. My friends and I all went to a grassy area in my backyard to talk. I only had three blankets which was tricky considering there were six people. I decided I didn't need one so I left the three blankets to be shared among the five people. Riley and Lenard shared one, William and Katrina were sharing one, and Aaron had one for himself.

He seemed to be doing ok. He was sharing laughs and smiled like everyone else here. I didn't realize I was spacing out until I heard someone talking to me.

"Do you want to share the blanket with me." Aaron asked.

I simply nodded and scooted a little closer. He wrapped half the blanket around himself and the other half around me. I had to admit I was pretty cold so I wasn't going to pass up the chance to share one, especially with someone I like. If I even still like him is questionable. I told myself I didn't, I was lying to myself and everyone else. I knew damn well that I was still head over heels for him.

All I heard was 'truth or dare' and that's all I needed to hear. Again with these silly party games. If I sat out I would be the only one and then I would have absolutely no fun. Whatever I have to stop being a coward sometime.

There was the typical questions asked all around. I always picked truth because hey let's face it I'm a pussy. the usual "Who do you like?" "Who would you date in our grade?". I lied for every single one of them because what was I supposed to say? Aaron. Hell no, he's sitting right next to me. I guess that kind of defeats the purpose of the 'truth' part of the game but I didn't really care.

I was getting quite tired. Tired of this game and just all around tired. I wanted to be in my nice cozy bed. Cuddled up with a big blanket. Not sharing half of one.

I took off the blanket that was wrapped around me and gave it to Aaron. I laid down on the ground to relax myself. It was so cold outside. I cared but not enough to steal a blanket from anyone else. I felt a warm blanket being placed on top of me. I looked up to see Aaron had nothing. Yeah he may have never asked me out, but he was still so sweet and caring. I guess that what I have always seem in him. I did feel very rude thought for having a whole blanket to myself.

Alright Nova, time to stop being a coward. I moved over and placed my head on his chest. I put the blanket over our legs. I nuzzled up and closed my eyes. This is what felt right to me. I felt an arm being wrapped around me holding me even closer. Neither of us said anything, we just enjoyed each other's company.

We stayed like that for a while until everyone had to get picked up. I laid in my bed, yes the one that I had longed for less than an hour ago. Now, now I longed for something completely different. I longed to be where I was less than an hour ago. I longed to be in his arms and only his arms. I longed for the warmth he brought me. The way his cold fingertips touched my arms. I longed for that.

What did I get myself into.