Before reading the story.:
Disclaimer: Everwood is owned by WB
Spoilers: None
Hey! This is my first Everwood fic, or any fic for that matter, so be gentle=) Ok, Colin DO remember everything. So, just so you know.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- - All this time? You never loved me?
Amy looked at Colin as he'd just told her that he wasn't in love with her anymore, and that he was in love with somebody else . - No, Amy, I did love you. At first. But it wore out and.
- So you love, her? Amy cut him off
- I don't know. I, Amy I'm sorry
A tear ran along Amy's cheek, and fell down on her lap.
- No Colin, just leave. I can't see you right now.
Colin took her hand.
- I'm sorry, I truly am. Just, call me when you're ready, I want to stay friends.
Amy nodded. Colin stepped down the porch, and gave her a last glance as he got into his car and drove away. Amy went in, and wiped a tear of her cheek.
- Hey Amy. Bright just walked in. I just saw Colin drive by. Amy started to walk up the stairs to her room, ignoring her brother.
- Amy? What's wrong? Look at me. Amy kept walking. AMY? She turned around. Her eyes were red and shining with tears.
- Amy? What's wrong? Bright asked again, and walked towards her.
- He likes somebody else.
- What? Who..?
- You know who. he's in love with "Bethany".
- Bethany? He said confused.
- Yeah. Some girl he met while he was visiting his grandparents.
- Amy, I don't know what to say. I'm gonna to talk to him.
- No Bright, don't. There's nothing to be said. I don't want to talk about it right now.
Bright nodded. He gave her a hug, and Amy quickly walked up to her room.
In school next day.
2nd period was over, and Ephram walked to his locker. It was lunch. He went to the cafeteria and sat down by one of the empty tables. Just as he was going to be seated, Bright came and sat down on the chair opposite him. - Oh, goody, my best friend has come to have lunch with me. Ephram said sarcastically. What do you want Bright?
- I'm not having lunch with you. I just want you to come to our house after school. Ephram's eyes widened.
- What? Why? He said, and looked into Bright's eyes.
- I'll tell you when you come, I can't be seen with you this long, it'll ruin my rep.
- Wait a minute, I'm not going to visit the devil, voluntarily without a reason.
- Fine, I need you to cheer Amy up. For some twisted reason, you always manage to make her feel better.
- Why does Amy need cheering up?
- Colin broke up with her, and she's really blue.
- What? Why would Colin break up with Amy? Ephram said, not understanding how anybody could ever give her up.
- Look, she'll tell you, when you come. I gotta go. Bright stood up and quickly walked away with his tray.
After school.
Ephram opened the door and put his bag on the kitchen table. Nobody was home. He opened the fridge and pored orange juice in a glass. He didn't know if he should go to Amy's, knowing Bright, Bright could have lied. Bright knew how he felt about Amy, everybody did, even her. After finishing the glass, he decided to visit Amy after all. Besides, it was always good to pay her a visit anyway. Ephram took his bike, and started to ride it to Amy's. Soon he arrived and walked up on the porch and rang the doorbell. Bright answered it. - What took you so long?
- I was putting my make up on. Ephram said and smiled a sarcastically. I got home half an hour ago.
- Whatever, come in. She's up in her room. She haven't come down, since we go home from school.
- What exactly do you want me to do Bright?
- I don't know, whatever you do when you always cheer her up.
- Fine.
Ephram walked up the stairs and faced the shut door in front of him. He knocked on it gently.
- Go away Bright. He heard from the other side of the door.
Ephram opened the door, and saw Amy lying on the bed with her back against him.
- did you not hear me? Go. she turned around to see Ephram standing in the door. Ephram what are you doing here? She wiped tears from her cheeks and fixed her hair. God! I look like a wreck!
- eehm. Bright kind of told me about Colin. He came in and shut the door behind him.
- Can you lock the door? I really don't want Bright coming in here right now. Her eyes filled up with tears again.
- Sure, he did what he was told, and sat down on the bed beside her. He took her hand.
- Do you want to talk about it?
- He's in love with another girl. Amy said quietly. Bethany. He told me yesterday.
- Colin doesn't know what he's doing. Nobody compares with you. If he broke up with you because of another girl, he doesn't deserve you. Ephram said and squeezed her hand. Amy gave him a smile.
- But I'm not saying he made a mistake. Amy looked confused at him. You can't control your feelings, I for one know that. He gave her a little smile. I just can't see how anybody wouldn't prefer you. Amy looked at their hands.
- I do. I'm so far from perfect. She put her other hand over their hands. You're so good to me Ephram. I don't understand how you put up with me. She'd stop crying. Ephram gave her a peck on the cheek.
- When you smile you are. Amy couldn't help to blush. Ephram was so good to her, and she always felt so warm when she saw him, and when he did what he did.
- You always make things better. I don't feel bad at all. She returned the peck. Thank you.
- You don't need to thank me. Ephram said smiling.
- He wants to stay friends. She said. He wants me to call him.
- You should. I mean, Bright and Colin are friends, right? Ephram said.
- Yeah, you're right. I should call him. Come on, I'll walk you out. Amy stood up, they were still holding hands. Bright was right by the end of the stairs when they came down.
- Hey Amy, how are you feeling? He said concerned
- I'm fine Bright. Ephram walked out and headed to his bike. Amy walked in and went up to her room. Only this time, she wasn't crying.
- Hey, wait! Bright was running towards Ephram, just as he was heading home. He stopped.
- Thanks man, I really appreciate it, I don't know how you did it, but I don't care. If there's anything I can do. Ephram cut him off.
- It's ok man, I didn't do it for you, I did it for Amy.
- Yeah, but still, if there's anything. Ephram sighed.
- Sure, I'll let you know. Ephram rode his bike home. He felt much better, knowing that Amy wasn't sad anymore, and all because of him.
Amy was in her room and held the phone in her hand. She dialled Colin's number.
- Yeah Colin speaking.
- Hi Colin. it's me.
- Oh, hi Amy
- Look, I just wanted you to know, that things are ok between us, and I'd like to be friends.
- Oh, Amy, that's great! You don't know how relived I am too hear you say that.
-"Honey, the commercial's over" Amy heard a girls voice in the background.
- Is that.?
- Bethany, yeah. she's in town for the summer vacation.. Colin said quietly.
- Oh yeah, I forgot about that, but isn't that next week?
- In our school yes, but Betty's got her now.
- Oh, I see. Well I guess you should go then.
- Amy.
- No, it's ok. Really, I'm ok.
- Are you sure?
- Oh yes, honestly. I'm actually going to Ephram's, so I got to go to.
- Oh, that's great. Well. See ya.
- Yeah, see ya.
Amy lied. She wasn't going to Ephram's, but as she thought about it, it didn't seem like a bad idea. And besides, if she did go, she hadn't lied to Colin. Amy picked up the phone again and now she dialled Ephram's number.
- Ephram speaking
- Hi Ephram.
- Amy.
- Yeah. I was just thinking. I just talked to Colin, and I was wondering, if I could come over.
- Sure, you want to talk about Colin?
- Oh, no, not at all. Just tell you.
- Oh, ok, just come by.
- Ok. Bye.
- Bye. They both hung up and Amy re-did her make-up and put her long hair up in a ponytail. She went down the stairs and was just putting her coat on when Dr. Abbott came home.
- Oh hi honey, how are you? He put his hand on her shoulder. I know it's hard, but if you want to talk.
- I'm fine dad, she smiled at him. I'm going to Ephram's.
- Brown's? Well, aren't you upset.?
- Dad, I told you, I'm fine. She gave her dad a peck on his cheek and hurried out.
- Well, don't be late for dinner! Harold shouted after her.
- I won't
- Hi dad. Bright said from the couch.
- Did you hear that?
- Oh yeah.
- Well, what was that all about? She was so upset when I left this morning.
- Yeah, but Ephram came over, and made her feel better.
- What is it about that kid? Harold was confused.
- I don't know dad, I really don't know.
Ephram heard the doorbell ring and went to answer it, and just as he thought, it was Amy.
- Hi Ephram. She said smiling
- Hi, come on in.
- Thanks. Where are Delia and Dr. Brown?
- Dad's working late. And Delia's at Nina's.
- Oh, ok.
- So, what do you want to do? Ephram asked and shut the door behind her.
- I don't know, just hang.
- That's sounds great. Do you want to watch TV?
- Yeah. They sat down beside each other, and Ephram turned the TV on. Amy felt very content sitting besides this guy that always was there and wiped her tears away. She leaned on his shoulder. Ephram was very surprised by seeing Amy on his shoulder. He put his arm around her.
- What do you want to see?
- I don't know, just flip through the channels. Neither one of them really cared about what they saw, they just wanted to sit beside each other and feel the warmth. There for, Ephram stopped at a random channel and they saw the show. Ephram didn't know just how long Amy had bin there, when Andy came home with Delia. They quickly separated and sat on each side of the couch.
- Hi Ephram, Amy.
- Hi dad, Ephram said.
- Hey Dr. Brown. Oh shoot! Amy just remembered. What time is it?
- It's 7:25pm. Ephram answered
- Oh, I need to go, dinner's in 5 minutes.
- Ok, see you tomorrow?
- Yeah, see you tomorrow, bye.
Amy hurried home and just made it in time for dinner.
- Hi sweetie. Mrs. Abbott was just setting the table. Just in time.
- Great.
The whole family sat down by the table and started to eat.
- So, summer vacation is up. Harold said.
- Yeah, can you believe it? 2 months without any school! Bright was really exited. Amy nodded.
- You know kids, mom and I were thinking, and we decided to go and camp, like we used to, all four of us. You know, to take our minds of, of things. Harold looked at Amy.
- What? When, and for how long? Bright said.
- Four days, we'll go this Saturday, in the beginning of your vacation.
- Yes, and Harold, I was thinking, we should invite the Brown's to go with us. Rose said and took another bite of her bread. Both Amy and Bright stopped chewing, and looked each other, and then look at their dad.
- Very funny Rose. Harold said and went back to the eating.
- No, I'm not kidding Harold, we should invite them. Rose said seriously.
- Why? Harold said confused. Rose leaned over and whispered
- 'You know that Ephram always makes Amy feel better, she needs to move on. He's good for her, and both you and I know, that they like each other, very much. Besides, I'd really liked to know Dr. Brown a little better.'
- 'But Rose...' Rose looked at her husband seriously. 'Fine, I'll invite him tomorrow'
- Then it's settled then. Rose said cheerfully.
- Exactly what, is settled? Amy said confused.
- Were going to camp, and hopefully with the Brown's. Amy was chocked, considering how her dad felt about the Brown's. She looked at Bright. Wich also was very chocked just raised his shoulders, and mimed, "I don't know"
- Oh, Ok. Amy said. She actually liked the thought about going camping, and especially with the Brown's, and Ephram.
Next day Harold stopped by Andy's clinic.
- Hi mother. Is Andy in? Harold said and nodded to his mother.
- Sure, he's free. Edna said and pointed at the door. He knocked on the door.
- Come in.
- Hello Andy. Harold said as he opened the door.
- Harold! What brings you by? Andy asked.
- Well, as you know, the kids summer vacation is coming up, and as you might also know, Colin and Amy has broken up. Andy nodded. So to cheer Amy up and take her mind of things we're going camping for four days, starting Saturday. Andy nodded again. Harold kept going. And Rose got this crazy idea, to invite you to join us. I mean, I understand if you can't.
- Oh no, Saturday to Tuesday, I'm all free. I'm sure the kid's would love it. Thanks for asking. We'd love to come. Andy smiled.
- Great. Harold said and walked out of the room.
At the Brown's.
Andy, Ephram and Delia all sat by the table and ate.
- So, Dr. Abbott came by the clinic today. Dr Brown started.
- Uhhu, what did he want? Delia asked as she drank her orange juice.
- The Abbott's are inviting us to go camping with them this Saturday.
- Oh cool! We're going right? Delia said cheerfully. - Well of course. Andy said and smiled at Delia. So the trip's for four days. - Great, four days with Bright. Ephram said and took another bite.
- Ah, yes, four days with Bright, but also, four days with Amy. Andy said teasingly.
- Ooh.! Delia said and poked Ephram on the arm.
Andy and Delia looked at each other and started laughing.
- You guys are nuts. Ephram said and shook his head. The phone rang and Delia went to pick it up.
- Yeah, hold on a second. They heard her say. Ephram! It's for you, it's Amy! She blinked at him and Andy started to laugh.
- Nuts! Ephram said once again. Ephram took the phone from Delia's hand.
- Yeah?
- Hey, so have you heard about Saturday?
- Yeah, dad just told us.
- Oh, Ok. just wanted to hear so you don't forget to pack.
- Sure.. Ephram said and hung up the phone. "Forget to pack?" Amy had no idea why she rang Ephram. She guessed she just wanted to hear his voice.
Saturday
Both the Brown's and Abbott's were all packed and ready to go. The Abbott's were going to go first in their car and lead the way, and the Brown's was be in their car, and just followed. They finally arrived at a wonderful place. Ephram got out of the car and met Amy.
- Hey, how was the trip. Amy asked.
- I don't know, I slept though it, what time is it? Ephram said sleepy.
- It's 6.30pm. Amy said cheerfully. So, are you putting up your tents?
- Yeah, will you help me put up mine? He said.
- Yours? You got an own tent?
- Yeah, sure, I couldn't bear to sleep all night for four nights with dad half a meter away from me. You know? - Yeah, mom and dad have their own tent too, so I'm sleeping with Bright. Amy and Ephram helped up his tent. When all the putting up the tents, and making fire, was done, it was time to eat. They all sat by the fire and ate sausages, and they all had a good time.
- This place is great! Andy said and looked around him.
- Yes, it sure is stunning, Rose said and smiled. There's a beautiful little mountain, just half an hour away. We'll go there tomorrow.
- Cool! Is there any wolfs here? Delia asked exited.
- Sure, there are plenty of wolves! and bears too. Harold said and blinked at her.
- Well, it's getting late. Rose said and stood up. We should all get some sleep. We're getting up at about 6.30am tomorrow. So we'll be able to have lunch there, and still have some time to look around and get back before it gets dark. - Great! Andy said and stood up too. They all went to their tents and said their good nights, everybody besides Ephram, who sat by the fire.
- Bright! Move your sleeping bag! Amy said and pushed him away.
- Huh? Bright said sleepy.
- Never mind, I have to go brush my teeth anyway. Amy went out and took her toothbrush and toothpaste with her. She brushed her teeth when saw Ephram by the fire.
- Hey Ephram, Amy said quiet with her toothbrush in her mouth.
- Hey.
- You got some water? She asked and took the toothbrush out of her mouth.
- Sure, here you go. He said and handed her his cup.
- Thanks. She put the toothbrush back in her bag, and went to the fire to join Ephram. So aren't you sleepy? She asked him and moved a little closer to the fire.
- No, not really. He said, still staring into the fire.
- But you really should go and get some sleep. She said and stood up.
- Yeah, you're probably right. He said and stood up too.
- Well, goodnight then, she said and smiled
- Yeah, sleep well he said and went into his tent.
- Rise and shine! Delia came jumped on Ephram and started to shake him.
- Now? Ephram said all groggy.
- Well duuh! Delia said and continued to shake him.
- Alright, alright, get off me already, I'm up. He said and sat up.
- Great! Mrs. Abbott is making breakfast, so you better hurry to get dressed.
- Yeah, I'll be there in a minute. Delia ran out of the tent, and Ephram soon joined her, and everybody else. They ate and took their stuff and started to go to the mountain. Rose and Harold led the way, with Bright, Andy and Delia right behind of them. Ephram went last. Amy stopped to wait him in.
- God, this isn't easy. Ephram said and took a breath.
- Come on, Amy said and took his hand. He smiled
- Well I guess you solved that problem. He said and kept walking. Soon they reached their goal and Harold started to make a fire. The view was breathtaking. It reached out to a lake. They all just sat on the low mountain peak and enjoyed the company.
- Can you believe how fast time fly? Rose asked everybody
- Why? Andy said.
- We have to get going she answered.
- Already? Delia said.
- Yes, already. She said and started to pack their stuff. They came back just before it got dark, around 8pm. and they all ate and went to there tent go get some sleep for the next day.
- Psst?? Ephram? Ephram heard from the outside of his tent.
- What is it? He answered and sat up.
- Can I come in? The voice said.
- Yeah, sure. Amy opened the tent and came in.
- Amy? What time is it?
- 2am. She answered.
- Well, what do you want, is anything wrong? Ephram asked concerned.
- Oh, no, nothing at all. I just couldn't sleep. Did I wake you up?
- No, I was up.
- Good, do you want to take a walk with me?
- Right now? He asked surprised.
- Yeah, it's a really warm night. And I thought that it would be nice with some company. She smiled. Ephram smiled back at her. He was very happy that Amy came to him. - Yeah, I'd like that.
- Come on then. She took his hand, bring your sleeping bag. He did as he was told. Amy took him to a bridge by the lake.
- Wow, this place is great! Ephram said as he crawled down in his sleeping bag.
- Yeah, we used to come here all the time when I was little. She crawled in with him. Ephram closed his eyes.
- Hey, do you wanna go take a swim? She asked as she jumped out of the sleeping bag. I bet the water is really warm. Amy went to the end of the bridge and felt the water with her hand. It's really warm!
- Amy, you're crazy! Ephram said and got out of the sleeping bag too.
- Well, what can I say? She laughed and took her shoes off.
- Amy, are you really serious? What are you doing?
- Of course I'm serious! You know, I can't go swim with my cloths on. Amy said and pulled her shirt over her head, reviling a baby blue bra underneath. Ephram gasped. She kept stripping the rest of her cloths of until she was only her underwear was left. She turned around and looked at Ephram.
- See ya! She said and jumped in. She laughed as she came up. You really need too come in Ephram! She said and smiled. He hesitated.
- I'm not a really good swimmer. He said and started to take his cloths off.
- It's ok, it's not deep at all, see, she said and stood up straight. The water reached to her chest.
- Ok then. He said and took his pants off, leaving him with only his navy blue boxers on. Amy looked at him. She'd never seen him like this before. He was so handsome.
- Well, here goes. Ephram said and joined her in the water. He started to walk towards Amy and they made eye contact. Soon he was so close he could feel her breath. He wrapped his arms around her wais, and she leaned her forehead against his.
- I'm really glad you came she whispered, and put her arms around his neck.
- Me too. He said and pecked her on her cheek. She returned the peck and soon they fell into a kiss. Ephram started to kiss her on her neck and Amy gasped. They got out of the water and continued kissing on the bridge, in Ephram's sleeping bag. They kissed for a long time, when they finally stopped to take a breath. Amy leaned on Ephram's chest as she stroke her hand along his muscular stomach.
- What does this mean? Ephram asked and ran his fingers through her silky hair.
- It means that I'm in love with you Ephram. I want to be with you. She said quietly.
- You have no idea, how long I've bin wanting you to say that. He said and closed his eyes.
They watched the sun rise together.
- You know, we should probably get back. Amy said without any hurry.
- Naah, it's just 4am. They won't be up until at least another two hours. Ephram answered.
- Good, because I really don't want to leave. She closed her eyes.
- Me neither. He said and kissed her on her forehead.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- hey, it's me "the author". Yah, this story was only meant to be one chapter long, but, i was just wondering, if u guys want me to proceed the writing of this story, 'cus i think i could... of course, i would have no idea how, but... well, just let me know=) thanx for r&r!
Spoilers: None
Hey! This is my first Everwood fic, or any fic for that matter, so be gentle=) Ok, Colin DO remember everything. So, just so you know.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- - All this time? You never loved me?
Amy looked at Colin as he'd just told her that he wasn't in love with her anymore, and that he was in love with somebody else . - No, Amy, I did love you. At first. But it wore out and.
- So you love, her? Amy cut him off
- I don't know. I, Amy I'm sorry
A tear ran along Amy's cheek, and fell down on her lap.
- No Colin, just leave. I can't see you right now.
Colin took her hand.
- I'm sorry, I truly am. Just, call me when you're ready, I want to stay friends.
Amy nodded. Colin stepped down the porch, and gave her a last glance as he got into his car and drove away. Amy went in, and wiped a tear of her cheek.
- Hey Amy. Bright just walked in. I just saw Colin drive by. Amy started to walk up the stairs to her room, ignoring her brother.
- Amy? What's wrong? Look at me. Amy kept walking. AMY? She turned around. Her eyes were red and shining with tears.
- Amy? What's wrong? Bright asked again, and walked towards her.
- He likes somebody else.
- What? Who..?
- You know who. he's in love with "Bethany".
- Bethany? He said confused.
- Yeah. Some girl he met while he was visiting his grandparents.
- Amy, I don't know what to say. I'm gonna to talk to him.
- No Bright, don't. There's nothing to be said. I don't want to talk about it right now.
Bright nodded. He gave her a hug, and Amy quickly walked up to her room.
In school next day.
2nd period was over, and Ephram walked to his locker. It was lunch. He went to the cafeteria and sat down by one of the empty tables. Just as he was going to be seated, Bright came and sat down on the chair opposite him. - Oh, goody, my best friend has come to have lunch with me. Ephram said sarcastically. What do you want Bright?
- I'm not having lunch with you. I just want you to come to our house after school. Ephram's eyes widened.
- What? Why? He said, and looked into Bright's eyes.
- I'll tell you when you come, I can't be seen with you this long, it'll ruin my rep.
- Wait a minute, I'm not going to visit the devil, voluntarily without a reason.
- Fine, I need you to cheer Amy up. For some twisted reason, you always manage to make her feel better.
- Why does Amy need cheering up?
- Colin broke up with her, and she's really blue.
- What? Why would Colin break up with Amy? Ephram said, not understanding how anybody could ever give her up.
- Look, she'll tell you, when you come. I gotta go. Bright stood up and quickly walked away with his tray.
After school.
Ephram opened the door and put his bag on the kitchen table. Nobody was home. He opened the fridge and pored orange juice in a glass. He didn't know if he should go to Amy's, knowing Bright, Bright could have lied. Bright knew how he felt about Amy, everybody did, even her. After finishing the glass, he decided to visit Amy after all. Besides, it was always good to pay her a visit anyway. Ephram took his bike, and started to ride it to Amy's. Soon he arrived and walked up on the porch and rang the doorbell. Bright answered it. - What took you so long?
- I was putting my make up on. Ephram said and smiled a sarcastically. I got home half an hour ago.
- Whatever, come in. She's up in her room. She haven't come down, since we go home from school.
- What exactly do you want me to do Bright?
- I don't know, whatever you do when you always cheer her up.
- Fine.
Ephram walked up the stairs and faced the shut door in front of him. He knocked on it gently.
- Go away Bright. He heard from the other side of the door.
Ephram opened the door, and saw Amy lying on the bed with her back against him.
- did you not hear me? Go. she turned around to see Ephram standing in the door. Ephram what are you doing here? She wiped tears from her cheeks and fixed her hair. God! I look like a wreck!
- eehm. Bright kind of told me about Colin. He came in and shut the door behind him.
- Can you lock the door? I really don't want Bright coming in here right now. Her eyes filled up with tears again.
- Sure, he did what he was told, and sat down on the bed beside her. He took her hand.
- Do you want to talk about it?
- He's in love with another girl. Amy said quietly. Bethany. He told me yesterday.
- Colin doesn't know what he's doing. Nobody compares with you. If he broke up with you because of another girl, he doesn't deserve you. Ephram said and squeezed her hand. Amy gave him a smile.
- But I'm not saying he made a mistake. Amy looked confused at him. You can't control your feelings, I for one know that. He gave her a little smile. I just can't see how anybody wouldn't prefer you. Amy looked at their hands.
- I do. I'm so far from perfect. She put her other hand over their hands. You're so good to me Ephram. I don't understand how you put up with me. She'd stop crying. Ephram gave her a peck on the cheek.
- When you smile you are. Amy couldn't help to blush. Ephram was so good to her, and she always felt so warm when she saw him, and when he did what he did.
- You always make things better. I don't feel bad at all. She returned the peck. Thank you.
- You don't need to thank me. Ephram said smiling.
- He wants to stay friends. She said. He wants me to call him.
- You should. I mean, Bright and Colin are friends, right? Ephram said.
- Yeah, you're right. I should call him. Come on, I'll walk you out. Amy stood up, they were still holding hands. Bright was right by the end of the stairs when they came down.
- Hey Amy, how are you feeling? He said concerned
- I'm fine Bright. Ephram walked out and headed to his bike. Amy walked in and went up to her room. Only this time, she wasn't crying.
- Hey, wait! Bright was running towards Ephram, just as he was heading home. He stopped.
- Thanks man, I really appreciate it, I don't know how you did it, but I don't care. If there's anything I can do. Ephram cut him off.
- It's ok man, I didn't do it for you, I did it for Amy.
- Yeah, but still, if there's anything. Ephram sighed.
- Sure, I'll let you know. Ephram rode his bike home. He felt much better, knowing that Amy wasn't sad anymore, and all because of him.
Amy was in her room and held the phone in her hand. She dialled Colin's number.
- Yeah Colin speaking.
- Hi Colin. it's me.
- Oh, hi Amy
- Look, I just wanted you to know, that things are ok between us, and I'd like to be friends.
- Oh, Amy, that's great! You don't know how relived I am too hear you say that.
-"Honey, the commercial's over" Amy heard a girls voice in the background.
- Is that.?
- Bethany, yeah. she's in town for the summer vacation.. Colin said quietly.
- Oh yeah, I forgot about that, but isn't that next week?
- In our school yes, but Betty's got her now.
- Oh, I see. Well I guess you should go then.
- Amy.
- No, it's ok. Really, I'm ok.
- Are you sure?
- Oh yes, honestly. I'm actually going to Ephram's, so I got to go to.
- Oh, that's great. Well. See ya.
- Yeah, see ya.
Amy lied. She wasn't going to Ephram's, but as she thought about it, it didn't seem like a bad idea. And besides, if she did go, she hadn't lied to Colin. Amy picked up the phone again and now she dialled Ephram's number.
- Ephram speaking
- Hi Ephram.
- Amy.
- Yeah. I was just thinking. I just talked to Colin, and I was wondering, if I could come over.
- Sure, you want to talk about Colin?
- Oh, no, not at all. Just tell you.
- Oh, ok, just come by.
- Ok. Bye.
- Bye. They both hung up and Amy re-did her make-up and put her long hair up in a ponytail. She went down the stairs and was just putting her coat on when Dr. Abbott came home.
- Oh hi honey, how are you? He put his hand on her shoulder. I know it's hard, but if you want to talk.
- I'm fine dad, she smiled at him. I'm going to Ephram's.
- Brown's? Well, aren't you upset.?
- Dad, I told you, I'm fine. She gave her dad a peck on his cheek and hurried out.
- Well, don't be late for dinner! Harold shouted after her.
- I won't
- Hi dad. Bright said from the couch.
- Did you hear that?
- Oh yeah.
- Well, what was that all about? She was so upset when I left this morning.
- Yeah, but Ephram came over, and made her feel better.
- What is it about that kid? Harold was confused.
- I don't know dad, I really don't know.
Ephram heard the doorbell ring and went to answer it, and just as he thought, it was Amy.
- Hi Ephram. She said smiling
- Hi, come on in.
- Thanks. Where are Delia and Dr. Brown?
- Dad's working late. And Delia's at Nina's.
- Oh, ok.
- So, what do you want to do? Ephram asked and shut the door behind her.
- I don't know, just hang.
- That's sounds great. Do you want to watch TV?
- Yeah. They sat down beside each other, and Ephram turned the TV on. Amy felt very content sitting besides this guy that always was there and wiped her tears away. She leaned on his shoulder. Ephram was very surprised by seeing Amy on his shoulder. He put his arm around her.
- What do you want to see?
- I don't know, just flip through the channels. Neither one of them really cared about what they saw, they just wanted to sit beside each other and feel the warmth. There for, Ephram stopped at a random channel and they saw the show. Ephram didn't know just how long Amy had bin there, when Andy came home with Delia. They quickly separated and sat on each side of the couch.
- Hi Ephram, Amy.
- Hi dad, Ephram said.
- Hey Dr. Brown. Oh shoot! Amy just remembered. What time is it?
- It's 7:25pm. Ephram answered
- Oh, I need to go, dinner's in 5 minutes.
- Ok, see you tomorrow?
- Yeah, see you tomorrow, bye.
Amy hurried home and just made it in time for dinner.
- Hi sweetie. Mrs. Abbott was just setting the table. Just in time.
- Great.
The whole family sat down by the table and started to eat.
- So, summer vacation is up. Harold said.
- Yeah, can you believe it? 2 months without any school! Bright was really exited. Amy nodded.
- You know kids, mom and I were thinking, and we decided to go and camp, like we used to, all four of us. You know, to take our minds of, of things. Harold looked at Amy.
- What? When, and for how long? Bright said.
- Four days, we'll go this Saturday, in the beginning of your vacation.
- Yes, and Harold, I was thinking, we should invite the Brown's to go with us. Rose said and took another bite of her bread. Both Amy and Bright stopped chewing, and looked each other, and then look at their dad.
- Very funny Rose. Harold said and went back to the eating.
- No, I'm not kidding Harold, we should invite them. Rose said seriously.
- Why? Harold said confused. Rose leaned over and whispered
- 'You know that Ephram always makes Amy feel better, she needs to move on. He's good for her, and both you and I know, that they like each other, very much. Besides, I'd really liked to know Dr. Brown a little better.'
- 'But Rose...' Rose looked at her husband seriously. 'Fine, I'll invite him tomorrow'
- Then it's settled then. Rose said cheerfully.
- Exactly what, is settled? Amy said confused.
- Were going to camp, and hopefully with the Brown's. Amy was chocked, considering how her dad felt about the Brown's. She looked at Bright. Wich also was very chocked just raised his shoulders, and mimed, "I don't know"
- Oh, Ok. Amy said. She actually liked the thought about going camping, and especially with the Brown's, and Ephram.
Next day Harold stopped by Andy's clinic.
- Hi mother. Is Andy in? Harold said and nodded to his mother.
- Sure, he's free. Edna said and pointed at the door. He knocked on the door.
- Come in.
- Hello Andy. Harold said as he opened the door.
- Harold! What brings you by? Andy asked.
- Well, as you know, the kids summer vacation is coming up, and as you might also know, Colin and Amy has broken up. Andy nodded. So to cheer Amy up and take her mind of things we're going camping for four days, starting Saturday. Andy nodded again. Harold kept going. And Rose got this crazy idea, to invite you to join us. I mean, I understand if you can't.
- Oh no, Saturday to Tuesday, I'm all free. I'm sure the kid's would love it. Thanks for asking. We'd love to come. Andy smiled.
- Great. Harold said and walked out of the room.
At the Brown's.
Andy, Ephram and Delia all sat by the table and ate.
- So, Dr. Abbott came by the clinic today. Dr Brown started.
- Uhhu, what did he want? Delia asked as she drank her orange juice.
- The Abbott's are inviting us to go camping with them this Saturday.
- Oh cool! We're going right? Delia said cheerfully. - Well of course. Andy said and smiled at Delia. So the trip's for four days. - Great, four days with Bright. Ephram said and took another bite.
- Ah, yes, four days with Bright, but also, four days with Amy. Andy said teasingly.
- Ooh.! Delia said and poked Ephram on the arm.
Andy and Delia looked at each other and started laughing.
- You guys are nuts. Ephram said and shook his head. The phone rang and Delia went to pick it up.
- Yeah, hold on a second. They heard her say. Ephram! It's for you, it's Amy! She blinked at him and Andy started to laugh.
- Nuts! Ephram said once again. Ephram took the phone from Delia's hand.
- Yeah?
- Hey, so have you heard about Saturday?
- Yeah, dad just told us.
- Oh, Ok. just wanted to hear so you don't forget to pack.
- Sure.. Ephram said and hung up the phone. "Forget to pack?" Amy had no idea why she rang Ephram. She guessed she just wanted to hear his voice.
Saturday
Both the Brown's and Abbott's were all packed and ready to go. The Abbott's were going to go first in their car and lead the way, and the Brown's was be in their car, and just followed. They finally arrived at a wonderful place. Ephram got out of the car and met Amy.
- Hey, how was the trip. Amy asked.
- I don't know, I slept though it, what time is it? Ephram said sleepy.
- It's 6.30pm. Amy said cheerfully. So, are you putting up your tents?
- Yeah, will you help me put up mine? He said.
- Yours? You got an own tent?
- Yeah, sure, I couldn't bear to sleep all night for four nights with dad half a meter away from me. You know? - Yeah, mom and dad have their own tent too, so I'm sleeping with Bright. Amy and Ephram helped up his tent. When all the putting up the tents, and making fire, was done, it was time to eat. They all sat by the fire and ate sausages, and they all had a good time.
- This place is great! Andy said and looked around him.
- Yes, it sure is stunning, Rose said and smiled. There's a beautiful little mountain, just half an hour away. We'll go there tomorrow.
- Cool! Is there any wolfs here? Delia asked exited.
- Sure, there are plenty of wolves! and bears too. Harold said and blinked at her.
- Well, it's getting late. Rose said and stood up. We should all get some sleep. We're getting up at about 6.30am tomorrow. So we'll be able to have lunch there, and still have some time to look around and get back before it gets dark. - Great! Andy said and stood up too. They all went to their tents and said their good nights, everybody besides Ephram, who sat by the fire.
- Bright! Move your sleeping bag! Amy said and pushed him away.
- Huh? Bright said sleepy.
- Never mind, I have to go brush my teeth anyway. Amy went out and took her toothbrush and toothpaste with her. She brushed her teeth when saw Ephram by the fire.
- Hey Ephram, Amy said quiet with her toothbrush in her mouth.
- Hey.
- You got some water? She asked and took the toothbrush out of her mouth.
- Sure, here you go. He said and handed her his cup.
- Thanks. She put the toothbrush back in her bag, and went to the fire to join Ephram. So aren't you sleepy? She asked him and moved a little closer to the fire.
- No, not really. He said, still staring into the fire.
- But you really should go and get some sleep. She said and stood up.
- Yeah, you're probably right. He said and stood up too.
- Well, goodnight then, she said and smiled
- Yeah, sleep well he said and went into his tent.
- Rise and shine! Delia came jumped on Ephram and started to shake him.
- Now? Ephram said all groggy.
- Well duuh! Delia said and continued to shake him.
- Alright, alright, get off me already, I'm up. He said and sat up.
- Great! Mrs. Abbott is making breakfast, so you better hurry to get dressed.
- Yeah, I'll be there in a minute. Delia ran out of the tent, and Ephram soon joined her, and everybody else. They ate and took their stuff and started to go to the mountain. Rose and Harold led the way, with Bright, Andy and Delia right behind of them. Ephram went last. Amy stopped to wait him in.
- God, this isn't easy. Ephram said and took a breath.
- Come on, Amy said and took his hand. He smiled
- Well I guess you solved that problem. He said and kept walking. Soon they reached their goal and Harold started to make a fire. The view was breathtaking. It reached out to a lake. They all just sat on the low mountain peak and enjoyed the company.
- Can you believe how fast time fly? Rose asked everybody
- Why? Andy said.
- We have to get going she answered.
- Already? Delia said.
- Yes, already. She said and started to pack their stuff. They came back just before it got dark, around 8pm. and they all ate and went to there tent go get some sleep for the next day.
- Psst?? Ephram? Ephram heard from the outside of his tent.
- What is it? He answered and sat up.
- Can I come in? The voice said.
- Yeah, sure. Amy opened the tent and came in.
- Amy? What time is it?
- 2am. She answered.
- Well, what do you want, is anything wrong? Ephram asked concerned.
- Oh, no, nothing at all. I just couldn't sleep. Did I wake you up?
- No, I was up.
- Good, do you want to take a walk with me?
- Right now? He asked surprised.
- Yeah, it's a really warm night. And I thought that it would be nice with some company. She smiled. Ephram smiled back at her. He was very happy that Amy came to him. - Yeah, I'd like that.
- Come on then. She took his hand, bring your sleeping bag. He did as he was told. Amy took him to a bridge by the lake.
- Wow, this place is great! Ephram said as he crawled down in his sleeping bag.
- Yeah, we used to come here all the time when I was little. She crawled in with him. Ephram closed his eyes.
- Hey, do you wanna go take a swim? She asked as she jumped out of the sleeping bag. I bet the water is really warm. Amy went to the end of the bridge and felt the water with her hand. It's really warm!
- Amy, you're crazy! Ephram said and got out of the sleeping bag too.
- Well, what can I say? She laughed and took her shoes off.
- Amy, are you really serious? What are you doing?
- Of course I'm serious! You know, I can't go swim with my cloths on. Amy said and pulled her shirt over her head, reviling a baby blue bra underneath. Ephram gasped. She kept stripping the rest of her cloths of until she was only her underwear was left. She turned around and looked at Ephram.
- See ya! She said and jumped in. She laughed as she came up. You really need too come in Ephram! She said and smiled. He hesitated.
- I'm not a really good swimmer. He said and started to take his cloths off.
- It's ok, it's not deep at all, see, she said and stood up straight. The water reached to her chest.
- Ok then. He said and took his pants off, leaving him with only his navy blue boxers on. Amy looked at him. She'd never seen him like this before. He was so handsome.
- Well, here goes. Ephram said and joined her in the water. He started to walk towards Amy and they made eye contact. Soon he was so close he could feel her breath. He wrapped his arms around her wais, and she leaned her forehead against his.
- I'm really glad you came she whispered, and put her arms around his neck.
- Me too. He said and pecked her on her cheek. She returned the peck and soon they fell into a kiss. Ephram started to kiss her on her neck and Amy gasped. They got out of the water and continued kissing on the bridge, in Ephram's sleeping bag. They kissed for a long time, when they finally stopped to take a breath. Amy leaned on Ephram's chest as she stroke her hand along his muscular stomach.
- What does this mean? Ephram asked and ran his fingers through her silky hair.
- It means that I'm in love with you Ephram. I want to be with you. She said quietly.
- You have no idea, how long I've bin wanting you to say that. He said and closed his eyes.
They watched the sun rise together.
- You know, we should probably get back. Amy said without any hurry.
- Naah, it's just 4am. They won't be up until at least another two hours. Ephram answered.
- Good, because I really don't want to leave. She closed her eyes.
- Me neither. He said and kissed her on her forehead.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- hey, it's me "the author". Yah, this story was only meant to be one chapter long, but, i was just wondering, if u guys want me to proceed the writing of this story, 'cus i think i could... of course, i would have no idea how, but... well, just let me know=) thanx for r&r!