Complicated

Chapter 17

So here I am on top of Cole while my eyes so wide they're about to pop out and I see him with the same reaction as me. We stay in our positions when I notice that there's something hard underneath me. If it was his phone, I would've noticed it when we hit the floor. 

Then I realized....oh...

I part my lips from his and I smile, "uhm, I think Junior liked it." then I laugh. Damn it, control yourself Amber!

I stand up and sit beside him and Cole sits up and avoids his eyes from me. He stands up and gives me his hand. "Let's get you to bed. You're too drunk."

"No, by the way, I liked the kiss." I smile at him and then give him a wink. He suddenly turns red and takes my hand.

"Come on, let's go to bed."

"Ooh! Slow down boy, I just gave you my first kiss, I'm not giving you my virginity as well." Oh boy. Why can't I control myself? Cole looks at me confused and shock at the same time.

"Let's just go to bed." he says. This time, I snap out of it and agree with him before I could do something more embarrassing. Yeah, like what you did earlier wasn't embarrassing. 

***

I wake up the next morning. Oh my God!!! My head hurts! Is this what they call hangover? I'm never drinking again! What the hell happened last night --- then I remember everything! From looking for my keys to the kiss. Unfortunately I'm not like other people who forgets everything when they're drunk. Too bad cause I really want to forget what happened last night. I sit up and cover my hands to my face. This is too embarrassing! I don't know if I can look at Cole again.I really humiliated myself in front of him! Wait, I'll just pretend that I don't remember anything. Yup, that's what I'm gonna do. 

I take a shower so I can go to school. Sadly, I missed my first class because of not waking up too early. When I got out of my room, I'm so relieved that Cole isn't here anymore.

When I arrive at school, I see Cole in a crowded table. Our eyes met then he looks away. Is he mad at me? What in the world would he be so mad about? I find Rachel sitting on our usual spot. I put my slam my tray in front of her and she jumps in surprise.

"What the heck? What happened?" she asks

"Nothing. I don't want to talk about it."

"Ok, so are we still on this weekend?" she asks

"Shoot, I totally forgot about that. I'll ask Nick and I'll just text you later."

"So, is Cole gonna come?" she teases.

"No. I'm not gonna update him and leave him."

"Awwwe. Too bad. By the way, I kind of mentioned it to Craig about it. Is it ok if he comes along?"

I give her a smile "The more, the merrier."

"Yiiiiii!" she squeals "Thanks Amber." then the bell rings.

***

I look for Nick at the library and as expected, there he is. So serious reading a book sitting on a couch with his legs crossed. He's wearing a long sleeve polo and folds 3/4 of his sleeve. He looks so smart and formal. I approach him nervously.

"So, are we still on this Saturday?" I ask him

He looks up and gives me a smile "Of course."

"Oh. Cause I thought you want to cancel it."

"Why would you think that?" he furrows his eyebrows

"Well, I haven't seen you all week."

He chuckles and pats the space beside him gesturing me to sit beside him. Without saying another word, I sit beside him. He places his head on my shoulder.

"Sorry, I've been busy. I promise to make it up to you during the trip."

My heart beats so fast that I have trouble breathing. Good thing I have free time today so that means we can stay like this longer.

***

Saturday came and it's time for our Camping Trip

Nick: I'll pick you up at 6 AM then we'll pick up Rachel. It's just 1 hour drive

Me: ugh, why so early?

Nick: so we can set up and do activities in the afternoon.

Me: Where are we exactly going?

Nick: It's a surprise

Me: See you later. :)

I'm thinking of inviting Cole. But for the past few days, I haven't seen him around like the way I used to, ever since the incident. I'm relieved actually cause I don't know what to say to him. Maybe he forgot about the camping trip. After a few minutes of debating whether to invite him or not, my phone beeps.

Nick: You're carriage has arrived, my lady.

I smile when I read the message on my phone screen and I hurry downstairs. Looks like Cole is still sleeping either that or he didn't come home last night. So I open the main door and exit quietly in case he's still sleeping.

I see Nick standing in front of his car wearing black shorts and red unbuttoned shirt with white inner sleeveless forgot to mention his black shades. My mouth drops admiring the beauty in front of me and it's still 6 in the morning, can't wait for this afternoon. I squeal in my mind. Then Nick walks towards me and everything is in slow motion a few steps and he takes off his shades. Oh my God, I need a tissue. My saliva is dripping.

"Let me get those for you." he says while reaching for my bag.

"Uh-huh." snap out of it, Amber! Nick just chuckle softly and turns around holding my bag.

So we pick up Rachel and surprised that she's standing alone in front of her house while waiting for us. I notice her eyes, has she been crying? And why is she alone? I thought her boyfriend is coming with us?

Rachel hops in the car and stays silent. I look at Nick and with the look in his eyes, I can sense that he's too uncomfortable to talk to her. So we decide to stay quiet during the whole trip. I'll ask Rachel when we get there.

When we arrive at our destination, we begin to set up our tents near the lake. Each of us brought tents. As I was setting up mine, I hear someone shouts

"Umbrella!" that voice is too familiar. I turn around and see Aiden calling me with Mark, Chelsea and Cole beside him. Cole is wearing a white t-shirt that fits his body and tattered jeans with a silver necklace and shades. He takes off his shades, puts his hands in his pocket then he gives me this teasing smirk.

Oh Zeus have mercy. Another tissue please!