Raven (Nolan Rayburn fanfic)

Thirteen.

Nolan wanted to take Raven somewhere special. He looked over at the girl, who was staring out of the passenger side window. I just can't believe how lucky I am. He pulled up to a bridge. He used to come here with his dad and go bridge jumping, he never thought he would willingly go back here. For some reason, though, he wanted this to be the happy place like he remembered and not just a ghost of his father.

"Okay, lets go." He whispered, looking at Raven.

She smiled, "Why are we at the jumping bridge?"

"I don't know, I just felt like coming here with you." Nolan responded, truthfully. Raven laughed and the two teens left his truck. Walking up to the bridge, Nolan slipped his hand into the girls, and Raven kissed his shoulder.

The two made it to the center of the bridge and they looked over into dark water. It was night time and the stars were shining down. "It's beautiful." Raven whispered, staring at the stars reflecting on the water.

"You're beautiful." Nolan whispered, turning towards her. Raven turned towards the boy and looked up, staring into his eyes. He seemed different to her, like he had something important to say.

Nolan leaned down and slowly touched his lips against hers. Raven closed her eyes as she pressed harder against his lips. As the two pulled away, both of them still didn't break eye contact.

"Raven.." Nolan began, starting to feel his nerves creep up inside of him.

"Yeah?" Raven whispered, curious.

"Um, we should go night bridge jumping. I've always wanted to try it." He bursted out. Shit. Why can't I just say what I mean to say.

Raven laughed, confused. "Um, okay weirdo." She began slipping her clothes of so she was just in her undergarments. Nolan stared, the sight making his breath hitch. Nolan took his shirt off and the two stood up onto the side of the bridge.

"Fuck this is pretty high up." Raven whispered as she shuffled closer to the boy.

Nolan grabbed her hand, "Lets jump together." She nodded and the two prepared themselves to jump.

"One.." Raven began.

"Two.." Nolan said, looking at Raven.

"THREE!" The two of them screamed as they jumped off the bridge.

The two teens hit the water and made their way up back to the surface. Raven was laughing, "Holy shit that was so fun!"

Nolan stared at her, he watched her laugh and smile. Its time. Nolan swam closer to the girl and they went underneath the bridge. They leaned against a wooden panel in an area where the water was only waist high.

"God, this is amazing." Raven said, moving her hand against the surface of the water.

Nolan looked at her, he studied her face for the millionth time. She still managed to look more beautiful than ever. "I love you." He whispered, not daring to look away.

Raven tensed up, eyes shooting towards Nolan. She wasn't expecting that. She stared at the boy, he was the most handsome and amazing guy she had ever met. She looked into his eyes. Raven smiled, "I love you too." Nolan smiled, hearing her say it back making everything in his body relax.

The two teens stood their staring at each other, completely dumbstruck that they had just both broken their number one rule. Falling in love with someone and admitting it.

Nolan gently wrapped his arms around Ravens waist and pulled her into his arms, the two of them sinking into the water so only their heads were above the surface. Raven wrapped her legs around the boys waist and the two teens smiled at each other.

"You are going to be the death of me, Nolan Rayburn." Raven whispered, connecting their lips.