Alison pov-
We have arrived to our destination just now . We are gathered at one place while looking and observing our surroundings . It's a forest areas so here is many greenary . Trees here are very high with not that wide trunk due to which this place isn't that dense but perfect for camping or picnic .
We can see tress with different type of bark covering them . Some have hard bark , some smooth ,some barks are ready to detach from its roots and distinct aroma of fidging earth making this place more alive .
Rustling sounds of small animals scurrying under the thick ferns and over the thousands of brittle branches and twigs... The constant sound of a breeze , gently swaying in its caress ... birds flying from one place to another and twittering .
This wet reddish and yellowish soil ...fallen leaves of trees ... chirpping sound of birds and this greenary is just amazing .
" Woo we are in forest , just look at this place " rena chirpped with happiness .
" Yeah , it feels more alive here " I said
" You are right , this place gives an unknown peace " Ava said
" But we can't stay here like this , first we have to make an arrangement to stay " Aaron said in his husky voice . " " It's already noon and we have to prepare food too "
" You are right bro , we should start making tent " max said
They were right , we don't have shelter here so we have to make one . Material required for making tent was given by school so it wasn't an issue . But now we have to make tent .
First we search for a plain place where all our tents can occupy and luckily after a few minutes of search we found one but their was leaves and barks scattered all-around . And there was a small river near our place which has clean water so problem of water has also solved here .
We were arround hundred students along with few students and one forest guide for safety . Now it was time to start working but all were confuse what to do first .
" If you don't mind I have a idea " I wispered slowly .
" What it is " Aaron said . It was first time we are conversaing like this . It feels good , even though my heart was racing I forced my words to spill out .
" Why don't we make group of people and assign them different works , in that way we can complete our work early . And boys can make a tent as it requires strength and girls can prepare some food as we will get hungry after some time and it will be dark soon . "I said
" What say " I wasn't sure if it will work but I thought in this was we can do our work fast so I said what I think .
All were thinking about what I just said but when I didn't get any reply I thought I embarrassed myself in front of other's . But what he said just made my heart flutter .
" I don't think it-- someone started to say when he interrupt him .
"Great , we will do that " Aaron said . I was happy that he likes my Idea .
" Yeah that's a good idea " Julie said and followed by him Eric too nodded .
After some time
We did what we had planned . All boys help eachother in making tents and it's nearly finished , just a little is left to do . We had already cleaned ground so it can look clean and girls are preparing food . It was really huge quantity but we managed to do that and our teacher too help us .
Here isn't hotel or any so we have to do everything on our own . It was new to all of us but we really enjoyed it and forest officer also guide us .
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It's already dark and finally all has done perfectly within time , all thanks to God . All have done great job and it's time to feed ourselves . I am sure all of us are hungry by now .
Rena has already gone to inform boys that food is ready and they can take some rest . Honestly saying we are tired too but making tent for so many people isn't a easy task . I can only wonder how much strength and energy it would have taken .
Right now all girls are serving food to teachers and boys . Ava , rena and Julie are busy too . I wonder if anyone serve him or not because last time when I saw him he was doing something . One thing I get to know about him is that if he has to do some work , he put all his efforts to do that . His passion towards his work really inspires me .
If I am right , now he must be checking if everybody gets enough food to eat or not before thinking about his own hunger.
We have make a small space at enough distance from tents Where we can prepare food . I was helping in preparing food so most of my time went cutting veggies , grilling meat etc . Now only I was here looking after left over food while all were gone to look after other .
Now I was bored to look after food so I decided to take a look at them . I go their and what I saw really captivated my eyes . All were sitting in a circular manner eating their food while my friends were looking if anyone needs more food and aaron and his friends were still looking after leftover arrangements .
And in the middle of them ,a fire was lit . They probably gather some wood sticks from nearby trees . This view was really what I expected before coming here . Sometimes it's good to spend some time with friends outdoor .
My friends must be hungry I thought . So I take some food for them .
They were still working and Rena , she annoy us everytime but today she really co- operate with us well helped .
" Rena " she was busy doing something but when I call her and she looked behind .
"you must be hungry , I bought you food " I said and give her food .
" Thank you so much Ali , I was really hungry " she said happily but tiredness was clear in her voice . I saw her eyes getting little moist by seeing food . She really Loves food I thought and smile internally .
Likewise I give food to Julie , max , cam , Eric . They were literally tired and hungry . I feel happy when I saw them smiling and eating food . Now only Ava and aaron is left .
I take food for ava ,she was giving food to some teachers . I approached her and call
" Ava , I brought food for you " she looked at me and smile .
" Thank you Ali and sorry for causing you trouble " she said genuinely .
" Don't think like that and you are my friend ,and it will never be a trouble to do something for you " I said Honestly . " Now you should eat otherwise food will get cold " she nodded and start eating .
Now only one person is remaining . I am conflicting if I should myself give him food or by someone else . Whenever we encounter before it wasn't that good meet . And what will he think if i bought him food myself .
After conflicting with my own thoughts for few minutes I decided to take his food by myself . My heart is pounding furiously in my chest and my hands are becoming sweaty .
I can see him standing near a tent . He is talking to someone which I guess forest guide . Oh god ! I should have asked someone do this . As I am getting near him , I can hear his deep husky voice getting clear . I can hear his voice all day without getting tired .
Now he is just few steps away from me and I can hear my heart beats clearly . Why this is too difficult god !
He is back facing me and just one word and I will be facing him .
"A-Aaron " I wispered slowly . Oh god why I have to shuttering everytime , can't I just speak normally for once .
I saw him saying something to forest guide and he leave . Now it was only me and him .
He slowly turn to face me and just like that my hold on plate of food tighten .
" What ? " He said raising his eyebrows and eyeing food in my hand . What should I say to him that I bought food for you because I thought you will be hungry and I care for you .
" I-I " I tried to spill out word but whenever he is in front of me my tongue has to forget it's function . Isn't that what always happens .
" Say som-" he was going to say when I said
" I-I brought you f-food " his face showed surprise but that was short lived .
"I will eat when evrybo-"
" Everyone has already eaten their food " he was going to refuse but I didn't let him . And wow I didn't shutter this time . Well done Ali .
Why he isn't taking food I bought for him , is he going to refuse . If he will , i will surely feel bad . No please don't refuse Aaron ! Please I thought in my mind .
" Okk ! Give me food " did I hear right . He didn't refuse , thank god . It brought smile on my face . I give him his food and turned to leave but what he said next made me stick to the ground .
"That day You shouldn't have waited that long "he said
I was still back facing him while my heart was beating like a madman , I am sure he can hear that even I can hear it too .
" W-what are you t-talking about "I said " A-and I didn't w-wait for anybody "
I don't know what he is talking about or I am trying to fool myself that I didn't know anything .
"Don't act like you don't know what I am taking about , I know you know"
Now he is in front of me and I can't escape from him .
" You shouldn't have wait that long just to thank me " he said once again whereas I was looking at ground . But from where did he know this .
What should I say to him . Yeah it's right I shouldn't have waited that long , it was really late that day but how can I explain him that that wasn't the only reason I waited for . His eyes , I wanted to confirm if he is the one who helped me year's ago . How I am to say that the boy I fell for didn't even remember and it hurt me .
I can feel my eyes getting blurry with tear but I didn't let it fall . He can't see me like this , not now , never . Many things were going in my mind that I forgot he was waiting for my reply .
" Y-you help me w-when I needed , I-I wanted to t-thank you " I said , didnt knew what to say further .
" Hmm " he said
Till now I was looking down , I can't look in his eyes he will surely see my teary eyes and I don't want him to .
One word from him and I was ready to go .
Once again I was stunned when he said which I never expect to hear ever .
" Have you eaten your food ? " I didn't eat anything from morning .
" I shook my head still not meeting his gaze "
" You should eat something , it's really late " he said and leave .
I let his words sink in my mind and till when I realised what he just said he was already gone . I saw his back getting distance with each step he take .
" He indirectly said me too eat , is he care for me " a big smile immediately come on my face and I can feel my cheeks getting hot . And just like that all my tiredness vanished in thin air .
Soon I eat my food , while smile wasn't leaving my face . Everybody was literally tired so all slept early today . I was with Ava , Julie and Rena with one tent same goes with him , he was with his friends in one which wasn't that far from ours . Just like that this day finally come to an end .
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"You might not remember me
But I do, each and every ounce of it ,
No matter how high your facades be
For I will break them one day till then let it reach its very height ...."
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