Mine

Chapter 15

As Simon drove further away from the lively city parts of California, Kimberly couldn't help but feel nervous. This was her first time going on such an adventurous trip so she couldn't help but worry because she had no idea what to expect.

"Hey, are you okay?" Ian quietly asked giving her hand a light squeeze.

"Yeah," she replied forcing a smile.

The silent ride was short-lived by the noise from the back. Leo and his girlfriend Amber were having a heated make-out session at the back of the van not caring about the rest.

"Guys, keep it down, will you?"

Simon chuckled in an attempt to stop the couple but he was completely ignored, this brought a smile to Kimberly's face. She admired how open and carefree these friends were around each other as the others went on with their businesses pretending like something awkward wasn't going on in the back.

Who was she to judge? She thought to herself when just hours ago she was guilty of the same thing. Taking her mind off the current situation, she tried bringing up a conversation.

"How long have you two been together?" She asked Simon who she noticed was stealing glances at her from the rear-view mirror. She knew he was only checking to see if she was okay since he was aware of her phobia of the woods, thanks to Ian who couldn't keep his mouth shut.

"Seven years. Dated for two years and have been married for five years." Britney, Simon's wife replied with a bright smile.

Kimberly could tell by her smile that she was ecstatic about being married to the love of her life. Simon kissed Britney's knuckle making her blush red.

"Wow!" Kimberly mouthed wondering if she and her fiance would last that long.

What if he gets tired of her? Stop, Kimberly, stop.

"Got kids?" She asked distracting herself from the negative thoughts she was beginning to have.

"Not yet, but we're planning towards that," Simon replied with a genuine smile, one that showed that he couldn't wait to be a dad.

"You guys are cute." She complimented, internally hoping that she and Ian would last for a lifetime.

"Thanks, Kim." Britney cheerfully replied earning a polite smile from Kimberly.

"We look even better together." Ian mischievously whispered in her ear before tickling her, making her burst out in giggles.

"I heard you," Simon said trying to sound serious but failed miserably as one could tell he was smiling.

"What about them?" Kimberly asked pointing at the couple behind after recovering from her fit of giggles.

"Leo and Amber met last year," Ian replied.

"I see... No wonder they can't take their hands off each other." She commented stealing a glance at the couple who were still swallowing each other's lips.

How can they even make out for this long without taking a break? Kimberly wondered when suddenly she heard Ian and Simon burst out in laughter.

"Oh my God! Did I say that out loud?" Ian nodded making her feel slightly embarrassed.

"Okay. I need to shut up now," she remarked resting her head on Ian's shoulder, closing her eyes for a quick nap.

Hours later, they arrived at a small cabin in the heart of the woods. Ian and his friends rented the cabin for a whole week. Kimberly got out of the car to look at her surroundings, she felt goosebumps all over her body the moment her sneakers touched the ground. She wasn't even on her bare feet yet she felt this way. The place was eerily quiet and she couldn't help but feel nervous.

"Boo!" Leo whispered in her ear causing her to scream in fear. He burst out laughing.

"Quit that, Leo." Ian angrily shoved Leo.

"I was only kidding, man. Can't you take a joke?" Leo countered.

"Go mess with someone else."

"Hey, hey, guys that's enough." Simon interfered standing between them.

"It's okay," Kimberly assured Ian, holding his hand to prevent him from getting into a fight with his best friend.

"Are you sure you're okay?" he asked in a whisper cupping her face with his hands. She nodded and Ian placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Go inside." Kimberly did as she was told.

"Don't you ever pull such a stunt again," Ian warned Leo with a hard glare the moment Kimberly shut the door behind her leaving the three men outside.

"I'm sorry, okay? I didn't think she'd take it seriously." Leo explained trying to defend his action. Ian glared at his friend one last time before getting their bags out of the trunk and going into the cabin.

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