Chapter two

Chapter two. Oh, forgot a disclaimer but you know the drill.

"Fine, what is it, Oliver?" I asked bitterly. He sighed and pushed me farther into the room, shutting the door. I crossed my arms and waited. "Look, about earlier…I didn't mean to call you a guy." He tried. I simply nodded, expressionless. He tried again. "I didn't mean to insult you or anything. Please say something, Lils." I laughed and shook my head. "What do you want me to say, Oliver?" I whispered. "I want you to say you forgive me." He said confidently. I bit my lip. "Sorry, that action isn't available." I said, pushing past him and walking downstairs.

"Lilly, honey, there you are. Would you like some food?" Mrs. Oken asked. I smiled and shook my head. "No thanks, I think I'm just going to go for a walk." I said, slipping on my flip flops and walking into the daylight. It was about 5:00 but everything was still bright and warm. It didn't really match my mood. I headed onto the beach and ran into Rico. He kept blocking my path. "Cut it out, squirt." I told him. He grinned. "I like 'em spicy." He said. I rolled my eyes and pushed him aside. "Lilly!" I heard from behind me. It was Oliver. I shook my head at him and started walking down the beach. My shoes were slowing me down so I took them off and carried them.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and I spun around. Realizing it was Oliver, I calmed. "What?" I said, annoyed. Lilly, there's a reason Haven said what she did." He panted. He must have ran after me. "Really, what's that?" I replied. "Lilly, I-." Dex came up from the water. "Hey Oken! Come on, I want you to meet this amazing girl." He said, grabbing his arm. Oliver barely resisted and was dragged off to meet the supposedly amazing girl. I sighed, walking down to the old abandoned lighthouse.

I used to take pictures of this place. Its so beautiful, even though its just a lighthouse. There aren't any restrictions to entering it so I always go to the top and think. I decided to do that now. I climbed the many steps to the top and opened the trap-door. There were benches along the windows so I sat down. I must have sat there for at least an hour, just watching people come and go and the waves crashing. The sound of footsteps on the old wooden steps jolted me out of my trance. The sound scared me. How many people actually come here anymore?

The trap door opened and Oliver's head popped up. I let out a breath or relief. "There you are, Lilly. Come on, the bonfire's starting!" he said excitedly. I rolled my eyes and followed him. We walked in silence to the huge bonfire. There must have been 50 bags of marshmallows a few feet from the fire. Oliver grabbed one and proceeded to the woods to find a stick. He came back 5 minutes later with 2 sticks. By then, I had already found Kale and Sam. Oliver handed me a stick and a marshmallow and He took his and sat by the fire. I gritted my teeth and sat next to him. Unbelievable, I still like him after all this.

We roasted our marshmallows in silence at first. "I really am sorry, Lil." He finally said. "I know." I replied. I took my marshmallow out of the fire, realizing I put it in too long. Oliver laughed and blew it out for me. Before I could stop myself, I giggled. When Oliver blew out the flame, it made him closer to me. For a moment, we just looked at each other. I thought he was going to kiss me, but he turned away, clearing this throat. He gave me another marshmallow. I took it and put it on the stick, but not putting it close enough to the fire for it to brown. "I forgive you." I said simply. I saw him look at me out of the corner of my eye. I just put my marshmallow closer to the fire.

He moved closer to me and grabbed my hand, interlocking our fingers. I took my marshmallow out of the flame and looked at him. He leaned in to kiss me. I wasn't sure if I wanted to yet, so I put my marshmallow in his mouth. His eyes opened wide and he chewed a little. He turned away and tried to take away his hand. I tightened my grip and he smiled at me. Someone shouted that the fireworks were going to start in a half an hour. We both decided we should find a good spot. We laid on the sand, a few feet from the water and stared up at the sky.

"Hey Oliver?" I said, turning my head towards him. "Yeah Lil?" he responded, turning his head as well. "You were saying something earlier…about how what Haven said had a reason." I said hesitantly. He stared at me. "Lilly, I'm not sure how to say this." He started. I squeezed his hand encouragingly. "Lilly, I think I'm in love with you." Oliver said, looking into my eyes. I gasped softly. "You…you do? But…but earlier you said…" I stuttered. "I know Lil. I'm sorry. I was trying to hide it. I thought you didn't like me." He said. I smiled a little. "Ollie, of course I like you." I said. He flashed a grin and leaned in to kiss me. This time, I let him. His lips were soft. He slid and arm over my waist and I tangled my fingers in his shaggy hair.

Suddenly, there was a boom followed by a huge cheer. We broke away and looked up. The firework show had started. I turned back to Oliver and grinned. "Just like the ones in my head." I said. He smiled and kissed me again. This one was shorter but just as sweet. I pulled away and laid my head on his chest. He played with my hair as we watched the bright fireworks light up the sky. "I love you Lillian Truscott." He whispered in my ear. I smiled as he tightened his arm around me. "I love you Oliver Oscar Oken."

Kinda lame ending? I don't know, tell me what you think! Review, review, review!