After Travis and I loaded up everything we needed, we both hopped in his black Chevy Silverado. The five minute ride out to the field is quiet, but then becomes interesting when we're parked out there. Travis turns on his music before we start setting up camp and All My Friends Say by Luke Bryan starts playing. It's pretty weird how he's still into Luke Bryan. I thought he would've gotten over him by now.
"Weird how you're still into Luke Bryan. I thought you would've gotten over him by now."
"No, I'm still into his music. You should know, you're the one that got me hooked on him in the first place. Always blaring Luke Bryan's music on your CD player in your room or in the hay loft."
"Yeah..." So, we set up camp while dancing and singing pathetically. When we're done, we sit down and just stare at the stars with What You Mean to Me by Sterling Knight playing. Suddenly, he sits up and looks at his lap. I sit up to see what he's doing, and his mouth is moving with the words. Could he be lip syncing? By the time the chorus starts playing, he's staring right at me. His dusty blue eyes are sparkling under the light of the night stars like a piece of glass will glitter when any kind of light bounces off of it. His tousled hair is messily brushed to the side, but it doesn't look like a wreck. Wait, why am I thinking about him like this? What is he even lip syncing these lyrics and looking at me for? After that song, Start Again by Red starts playing. What's he up to now?
Travis's POV
"What're you up to, Travis," she asks. In all honesty, I don't even know how to tell her what I've been feeling the last few years. But let me tell you, she looked amazing out under the night sky. The stars were sparkling in her electric blue eyes, and the midnight wind was blowing through her hair ever so gently. Wow, what can I even say to her?
"Abi... Have you ever felt like life was treating you like crap for no reason?"
"Yeah, I have."
"And, have you ever felt like you need to take every second chance you get?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Well, I think tonight, I'm getting a second chance to have you back in my life again."
"What're you talking about?" Dang it, what am I supposed to say? Suddenly, an idea pops into my head. I hold my pinkie up, signaling her to do the same. At first, she looks shocked and confused, but she eventually puts her pinkie in the air, too.
"From this day forth, I promise on my life that we'll always be the best of friends, and that nothing will get in the way, whether it be a total jerk or any life struggles we have, we'll stick together through thick and thin until the end of time." Once I was done, I could've sworn I saw a tear roll down her cheek. So I take my free hand and wipe the tear away with my thumb. What I hear next is the best news I'll ever get in this lifetime.
"From this day forth, I promise on my life that we'll always be the best of friends, and that nothing will get in the way, whether it be a total jerk or any life struggles we have, we'll stick together through thick and thin until the end of time."
ABI'S POV
He was... Making a pinkie promise with me? He was... bringing back memories that I thought I've banished to the darkest recesses of my mind so I'd never have them again? He really wanted to be back in my life, and me back in his? Am I dreaming? My best friend, who was recently my worst enemy, wants to be my best friend again? This just can't be happening.
"Trav, I don't understand," I whispered, not trusting my voice, "Why do you want me back in your life?"
"Abi, I screwed up back in middle school. Looking back on that day, I feel so stupid for letting you go. I want you back in my life. I want us to be best friends again, and maybe even more..."
"What... Why?"
"Because, I've... kinda liked you since we were kids..."
"R-really?"
"Uh, yeah..."
"Why would you like me of all people? I mean, you don't know me anymore, Trav. I've changed since we were kids, and so has my life."
"What do you mean?"
"Y-You wouldn't understand."
"Yes, I would, Abi."
"No you wouldn't! If you understood, then how come you left me when I needed you the most? Where were you when mama died? Where were you when I was crying my heart out and having times when I could snap at any moment? Where have you been when I was getting treated like crap by Kassie and her gang? Where were you during my nightmares and panic attacks? Chris and Wen had to drag me away from mama's grave because I was glued to it for days, grieving that it was my fault that she's gone! My own life was destroyed the same way a twister can destroy a town, leaving behind nothing but debris. It brought death to my mother, it caused my dad to change drastically from the man he was before her death, it caused most of the entire school to outcast me, and... it caused me to lose my best friend."
"Abi... At least you have your best friend back, right? I'm back and here to stay." After that, I could no longer hold it in. I lunged into his arms and sobbed. I haven't done this since I was little, but I was glad I was doing it again. He always got me through some rough spots in life when we were kids, and now I have that back. I don't know if I'm still dreaming or not, but... I could've sworn Travis was either laughing or crying.
TRAVIS'S POV
"I-I'm sorry, Abi," I wept, "Letting you go was the b-biggest mistake I ever made. I want you back, Abi! I need you back! I've loved you since we were in diapers! Please, won't you take me back!?!" At that moment, she looks up and just stares at me utterly confused. Did I say something wrong?
"W-what? I-I thought you hated me since you left me in middle school."
"No, I haven't. I broke my promise, Abi. I let a family issue break our friendship. Please, won't you forgive me?"
"I... I... "
"Abi, please?"
ABI'S POV
I couldn't speak. How could I? Travis and I haven't talked in ages, and he's finally confessing how he feels about everything? How can he even love me for as long as he did, but still wanna let me go? It doesn't make sense! I backed away from him a bit and looked away. I couldn't say what I was about to tell him in the face.
"I... I don't know what to say... Let alone what to think. I mean, after all this time, you've loved me, but you still let me go?"
"Well, I screwed up back then, okay? I want us to be back together. I want us to go out. I want you to love me the way I love you. But most of all, I need you, Abi. I need you back in my life. I need to see you every day. I need to be there for you again. Can't you understand?" Then, suddenly, a famous quote comes into my mind.
"If you truly love something, set it free. If it comes back, it's meant to be. If not, it never was."
"What?"
*I-I love him... I let him go... And he came back...*
"Fate must really love screwing with me."
"Abi, what on earth are you talking about this time?"
"If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it's meant to be. If not, it never was."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"I let you go, and you came back. So, I guess... This was meant to be."
"But, you don't love me."
"Y-yeah... I-I do..."
"You do?"
"Yeah..."
That's when it happened. My first kiss. Travis was my first kiss. After all this time, I never knew this would happen. The kiss was light at first, and then it slowly became deeper. We never went too far with the kiss, but the feelings and the sparks were extremely intense. He moves his hands to the small of my back and tries to bring me closer, but I tense up and cut the kiss off early.
Dammit, why did I do that? We were having a romantic moment, and I just had to let my physical pain get in the way? He then looks at me questioningly and I know what's coming next. How long can I cover up the truth?
"Abi, why did you tense up like you did?"
"Uh, I landed wrong when I fell off the ladder leading to the hay loft a couple days ago. Wen thought it'd be funny if he gave me a heart attack by sneaking up on me."
"Mhm. And I'm from Missouri."
"No you're not."
"It means you're gonna have to prove it."
"How?"
"Let me see your back." I turn my back to him and wonder if this is what he meant."
"Without your shirt on, darlin'."
"Are you insane!?!"
"I don't mean strip down to where you're halfway in the neud. I mean to where I can check out your back and see what's wrong."
"How do I know that you aren't just gonna do something dirty?"
"Do I look like I'm the kind of person to take advantage of anybody like that, especially you?"
"Maybe, I don't know."
"Well, I'm not, now show me."
"Ugh, fine." I slowly unbutton my pearl-snap, flannel shirt, take it off, and set it down next to me, followed by my tank top. I hold my hair up so he can get a better look at my upper back, and there's a complete and utter silence. Turning around, I see the look on his face. Well, I guess he had to find out sometime.
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So, what'd y'all think about this chapter? You lovin' how Abi and Travis are back together, but as more than just best friends? Well, this is only the beginning, so stay tuned for Chapter 7! Thanks to all of you that've kept on reading and have been waiting so patiently. I promise I'll get Chapter 7 up for y'all as soon as I can. So, until then, comment, favorite, follow, share, and all that good stuff if you liked this chapter or even if you love my story so far! :)