Jess's POV

"Leslie…I want to be your girlfriend. Ever since you introduced Terabithia to me, you have changed my life. You made me feel more alive and happy. If it wasn't for you, I don't know if I would have been able to pass grade school, all the way into eighth grade. I love you Leslie, and I hope you feel the same way."

Leslie smiled. "I do."

I didn't wait any longer. I smashed my lips into hers, and wrapped my arms around her back, fluffing her hair. She kissed back immediately, playing with my hair, deepening the kiss with every passing moment.

Too bad it was all a dream. Today is Saturday, so May belle, Joyce-Anne, and the rest of the kids were going in to play in Terabithia. Leslie and I were going to a pizza place a couple miles from here. We were going to walk.

I'm the guy, so I have to pay. Leslie insisted on paying since she's richer, but I'm the guy, tradition's tradition, right?

Leslie's POV

Jess insisted on paying. Whatever. I'm just going to give Jess a really nice present for our date today to repay- wait, did I just say date? No, I meant friendly gathering. Yep, that sounds better. Wait…no, I like Jess, and I do have to admit it.

"Hey Leslie!"

"Hi Jess."

The two of us were walking down the gravel sidewalk towards Howard's Pizza Parlor.

I couldn't hold it in anymore. I grabbed Jess's hand and put my head on his shoulder. Jess moved a little, but only to place both of us in a more comfortable position. I immediately felt sparks flying. I wanted to kiss him so bad. But I didn't, I was sure he didn't feel the same way.

Jess's POV

Leslie rested her head on my shoulder, and grabbed my hand with hers. I know she's only doing this as a friendly gesture, but I wanted it to mean more. The close, comforting feeling between us, I'm fairly certain a soldier in Iraq would be able to feel it.

"Leslie. I have something to say to you."

She immediately let go of me. I felt a chill as she let go, something was missing.

"Yes?"

"Leslie…umm, I don't know how to say this."

"Come on Jess, you can say anything to me. I'm your best friend."

"Yes, I can. But this, it's a little harder."

"…"

"Leslie…I want to be your girlfriend. Ever since you introduced Terabithia to me, you have changed my life. You made me feel more alive and happy. If it wasn't for you, I don't know if I would have been able to pass grade school, all the way into eighth grade. I love you Leslie, and I hope you feel the same way."

Leslie smiled. "I do."

I smiled, this was turning out every bit as my dream was. So, following my dream, I immediately kissed her.

She immediately kissed back. I was well aware that we were in the middle of a sidewalk, with farmers driving by every minute or so, but I didn't care. All I cared about was Leslie was mine to keep, mine to cherish forever. I felt that our bond was so strong, not even death do we part.

The End

Hope you liked it. My first and only Bridge to Terabithia Fanfic. Review please! If you like this story, maybe I'll continue.