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-Jason's POV-
Almost everyone had gone back to their tents except for Melissa.
I'd been avoiding and ignoring my feelings for her so I felt this was a good opportunity to confess finally.
Suddenly, she got up and it felt like my plan was failing.
Out of the confusion on how to stop her, I just held her wrist.
Her confused expression made me nervous but I tried my best to regain the courage.
"Just stay here," I pleaded. "Please!"
There was some silence until she spoke up.
"Why?"
My heart started to race and I gulped.
"Please!" I pleaded even more and slightly pulled her wrist.
Ouch, did that pain for her? Um, it must've, oops!
She uninterestedly sat down.
"Um, I kinda had to tell you something," I looked down because I was too nervous.
I could feel drops of sweat dripping down my forehead.
"Yeah? Tell me!"
I didn't respond for some time so there was some silence. Why? Because what I was gonna say next required some strength within me.
"Uh, Melissa! The truth is," I mumbled and our eyes locked. "That I-I'm in love with you." I stuttered and she looked stunned.
There, I finally said it! But wait, what if I get reject-
"Yeah, right!" she scoffed.
Well, I might get rejected, shit!
Honestly, her reaction hurt me but I couldn't blame her. After all, I did hurt her too.
I held her hands
"I'm serious."
"I'm sure this is just one of your dares again. I'm not falling for thi—"
But, it wasn't a dare this time though.
"It's not. It's not a dare. I'm being genuine!"I sighed.
I hope she believes me.
There wasn't any response from her so I understood that I owed her an explanation.
"Look," I paused. "I've made mistakes, many mistakes. And, well, I'm sorry because it broke your heart. But that dare— the kiss dare wasn't actually a dare."
I gulped again and waited for her response.
She raised an eyebrow. "W-What?"
Without hesitating, I continued.
"It meant a lot to me. I know you had heard mine and Alex's conversation that day. Yes, I had said that it meant nothing to me but I simply lied to him. That was the time I was still figuring out my feelings for you. Though Alex kinda knew about my feelings for you, still I ignored them."
I took a deep breath.
"Everything that I did, every moment that I spent with you was amazing. I know you're still hurt because of everything I did because I think everything was a joke but it wasn't. That second kiss— if you remember, I really wanted to do it. I'm sorry for making a joke out of everything when none of them were jokes to me. I'm pretty sure they weren't for you either."
I literally just admitted everything. But if she doesn't believe me still, I'd have to just face rejection.
"B-But what about your girlfriend?"
I saw tears streaming down her face. It was so saddening.
However, I was confused. What did she mean by 'girlfriend' here?
"Girlfriend?"
"M-Mia.." she blurted out.
What the heck? Mia? That bitch? She really thought a girl like her can be my girlfriend?
"She isn't my girlfriend at all. And will never be. That time I went inside her tent to clear things up because she clung to me a lot. That was the time I told her that I don't like her and I have someone else in my mind, which is you!" I bit my lip.
I started to feel shy.
"T-This isn't a joke, right?" she stuttered.
I nodded a no.
I've always wanted Melissa to be my girlfriend, internally.
"This isn't. I really love you, Mel!"
"Finally, I've realized my feelings for you and didn't ignore it." I continued.
We looked down into each other's eyes.
I didn't even realize it until a teardrop fell from my eye. Yes, I think I was crying too.
My heart started to race even more when she wiped off a teardrop from my cheek.
"I-I really hope you haven't moved on. But if you have, I'll have to bear the rejectio—" I spoke softly.
Suddenly, I got pulled into a hug. I could feel her heart racing along with mine.
"I.." she pulled away. "Love you too!"
I was speechless. I was on Cloud Nine. I was having the best feeling in the world. I felt like the luckiest person ever. I was so elated.
I smiled and she smiled back at me.
"So, um." I paused and gulped. "Will you be my girlfriend?"
I was breathing heavily.
I nodded happily. "Yes!"
Without thinking, I pulled her into a kiss.
The kiss was pretty passionate with love and feelings.
It was very different from our first kiss, obviously. I felt amazing. I was now kissing my girlfriend, Melissa.
My hand traveled to her waist and her fingers brushed against my hair.
Soon, I pulled away and couldn't keep my eyes off her.
Hehe!
She blushed. I was so glad to be the reason for her blush.
I brought myself closer to her and whispered into her ear.
"Well, I've stolen your second kiss too!"
She smiled and bit her lip.
"I don't regret it, my boyfriend!"
I couldn't help but chuckle.
It was getting dark and it became pretty chilly too.
"Now let's go inside! It's pretty dark."
I held her hand and we went back.
I never had imagined that I would fall for her. Well, I do agree that I do things as a joke or a dare that may offend someone. I thought I wouldn't care about it but it hurt my heart. That's when I realized that I've fallen for this beautiful girl. I have to admit that, I love her so much.
But I guess, I'm the lucky one to be dating her— my crush now.
So this was the story behind me and the girl I loved, well, still love!
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Hey guys!!
So this was the last chapter of this story, which was written in Jason's POV for a change..
Once again, I hope you liked it..
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