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If Only You Knew

Chapter 7

"Too late to kiss me..."

Those very words sent Cameron's heart racing. They had confessed to one another that they wanted to kiss each other... but would they actually go through with it? That questioned buzzed throughout Cameron's mind as he stared up at Tyler. The moonlight shining in through the windows made her icy green orbs glow eeriely, and her long locks shine like the moon itself. The wind howled, blowing red-orange leaves around in the night air. The cool chill of October settling. Sure, Cameron had liked girls before, but Tyler was the first one to make him feel all these strange and alluring emotions. He loved her with more than his heart... but with his very soul.

Cameron sat up somewhat, propping himself up with his elbows, "Only if you want it to be."

Her heart beat pounded in her ear drums. Her courage was starting to slip away. She grasped onto it with all she could. Now was her chance. He was willing. But was she lying to herself...? Nae! She had her chance and she must take it!

"I... don't..." She choked out.

No more interruptions. Tyler thought, as she leaned down.

Cameron watched her leaning down as if she was a cat about to pounce. Leaning foward, he finally let his eyes drop closed when her lips were almost touching his. Tyler knew this was it.

Here we go...

Finally, after an endless hesitating moment, their lips met. It started out light, their lips against one anothers tenderly, until Cameron sat up some more, brushing his mouth against hers and deepening the kiss. One hand grabbed her arm gently while the other grabbed her shoulder. Their kiss was something Tyler had never experienced before. It was soft and gentle, yet mysterious at the same time. Instantly, she thought of a song she had learned as a child.

Shine bright morning light

Now in the air the spring is coming

Sweet blowing wind

Singing down the hills and valleys

Keep your eyes for me

Now we run thee edge of hell

Dear my love

Sweet morning light

Wait for me

You've gone much farther

To far...

Shine bright morning light

Now in the air the spring is coming

Sweet blowing wind

Singing down the hills and valleys

Keep your eyes for me

Now we run thee edge of hell

Dear my love

Sweet morning light

Wait for me

You've gone much farther

To far...

Cameron finally pulled away, their eyes both opening simultaneously, and them staring at each other with a new light in their eyes. Tyler's gaze fell on his hand, which was still gripping her arm, and her eyes fell part-way shut.

"Tyler...?" He whispered.

She spoke in a soft melodious voice, "Cam... that was my first kiss..."

He looked at her, stunned. "R-Really? I figured a beautiful girl like you..."

"No. My very first kiss..." Tyler's eyes met his. "I... I dunno what to do or say. My mind's kinda blank at the moment."

So was Cameron's, but he wasn't going to admit that.

"Ty..." He weakly smiled at her. "This won't change anything between us."

Tyler knew these were supposed to be words of reassurement, but sadness went through her heart. It had been so long since she felt like someone loved her. Way too long. Tyler loved Cameron. But she wasn't going to drive him away because of it.

"Okay," She nodded, before she went to go and lay back down.

"Hey... c'mere..." He whispered, grabbed her shoulder, and pulled her into his arms. "You'll always be one of my best friends, Ty. And I'll always be here for you."

"I know..." Her voice was cracking. "Thanks for being there."

Cameron, even though he knew he shouldn't've, swiftly kissed her for a second.

"Good night, Tyler."

"Good night, Cameron."

As they both laid back down to fall into a dream-filled sleep, they thought the three words they couldn't bear to say.

I love you...

Next Morning:

BEEP! BEEP! BE- KER-RASH! SLAM!

Everyone woke up to find Tyler and Kata beating the poor alarm clock to bits.

Good thing we have so many... Alanna thought. I gotta remember to keep them away from it in the morning...

"We better get this stuff cleaned up before the others come down here for breakfast." Matt said.

Tyler walked over to the hand towel and lifted it. The next thing they heard was a scream.

"Our kids are gone!" She cried hysterically. "Alicia?! Where are you?!" Tyler began to panic, everyone sweatdropping as she zipped around the room, frantically attempting to find her "daughter". "Alicia?!"

Cameron leapt to his feet, pulling Tyler into his arms, and calming her down, "Breathe, Ty. Breathe. We'll find Alicia."

"And Laruel and Talon!" Alanna added, the others finished cleaning up. "C'mon. We better go and make sure no body stole our babies!"

After interrogating everyone else, they all returned to the cafeteria for breakfast. Tyler wasn't looking too good.

"We lost our child, we lost our child." She kept saying under her breath, as her eyes darted all around the room. "Oh God. Oh God."

"Breathe." Cameron eased, taking her hand, and giving it a tight squeeze. "We'll find 'em. Don't worry."

"We have baby inspection today!" Alanna then gasped.

Moaning, Tyler hit her forehead into the table a couple of the times, "I am such a bad mother."

Jason gently tapped her on the head, quoting Cameron. "Tyler. It's an egg. Live with it."

SMACK!!

"Ow! What was that for?" Jason demanded, rubbing his arm. Alanna was glaring daggers into him.

She waved a finger in his face, "That's our daughter you're talking about, Jay!"

Cameron then realized something, "Hey... where's Jolie?"

They spotted her curled up in a familiar corner, cradling what looked like...

"My baby!" Alanna and Tyler both cried, running to the corner, and snatching up the eggs.

Kata and Matt exchanged a look as Talon was safely returned to them. Tyler nuzzled the egg with Cameron sweatdropping fiercely. He mushroom breathed with Jason.

"This is going to be a long day." He sighed.

After Classes:

"For once, you kept your mouth shut." Matt said, clearly impressed, as he and Cameron walked out of the Main Building together.

"I'm too tired to have to do another essay tonight anyway." Cameron yawned, stretching.

Matt blinked when he realized something wasn't right with the way Cameron was behaving. He had gone all day without mentioning his problems with Tyler even once... and he seemed oddly cheerful... a little too cheerful...

"Cameron?"

"Yeah?"

"Did... did something happen last night after we went to sleep?" Matt asked quietly.

Now that he thought about it more, he could've sworn he heard whispering last night.

Cameron avoided his eyes, "What makes you ask that?"

Matt stopped in his tracks, causing Cameron to slow down, and face him. They were on the path in the woods that everyone in the group went to to talk or calm down. Matt's hazel eyes narrowed, the bright green flecks catching the sunlight.

"Someting did happen! Spill it!"

Cameron bit his lip, trying to decide whether or not to confid in his best friend. He wasn't sure if Tyler wanted to keep what had happened between them a secret or not. But knowing her... she'd probably had already told Alanna by now. So, he guessed it would be okay...

A/N: Emphasis on 'guessed'.

"Okay. But you can't tell anybody!" Cameron sighed, giving in.

Matt held up his hand, "Scouts honor."

The blonde boy was shuffling his feet nervously, "Um... Last night..." He was trying to find the best words and was coming up empty. So he blurted out, "Tyler and I kissed!"

Matt's jaw dropped open, "You what?!"

"We... kissed." Cameron repeated, more quietly. "She... told me she wanted to kiss me and asked me if it was too late for me to kiss her... so... it happened."

"You go, bro!" Matt punched him in the arm.

"Ow. What was that for?" Cameron winced as rubbed his arm.

"Congratulations." He replied, grinning. "You two are, what, secretly dating now?" Cameron shook his head, Matt anime-collapsing sideways. "Again, you need help beyond my control!"

"I told her that wouldn't change anything between us..." Cameron explained.

Matt stood up, dusting himself off, "Are you gonna tell Jason?"

"Maybe... depends on whether or not he can keep his mouth shut." grimaced Cameron.

"Y'know, he's gonna be asking if Tyler's a good kisser or not, right?" Matt pointed out, as they resumed walking down the path. He grew curious, "Speaking of which..."

Cameron blushed with a quick, "Yes." Before he quickened his pace.

"Hey! Wait up!" Matt exclaimed. "I'm not gonna tell anyone! I swear!"

Around the Same Time:

"Um... Alanna?" Tyler said quietly.

She was dying to tell someone about the kiss! It was her first kiss and with Cameron too! So, Tyler was practically bursting with excitement and the news. But she was unsure if she should tell anyone. In case Cameron wanted to keep it their secret... Most likely he had at least told Matt or Jason by now though...

"What is it, Tyler?" Alanna stopped in front of the Ra Dorms.

Tyler was grinning from ear-to-ear, "I have such an awesome secret! And I wanna tell it to you badly!"

Alanna immediately grabbed the shorter girl's arm, and dragged her over to the gazebo, planting her on the bench.

"Tell me everything." She instructed. "Don't skip any good stuff."

"O-Okay. But first you gotta promise you'll take this to the grave! And I don't mean the Card Graveyard either!" Tyler quickly said.

"I swear on my deck." Alanna replied.

Taking a deep breath, Tyler gripped the bench with her hands, "After everyone fell asleep..."

Alanna leaned in curious, "Yeah?"

"I got my first kiss." Tyler confessed in a small voice.

"OMG!! Tellmetellmetellmetellmetellme! Now! Details!" squealed the dark brunette.

Tyler sweatdropped before going into explaination, "Okay... I told Cameron that I wanted to kiss him... and then I asked if it was too late... Cause I really wanted to... and he kissed me! Twice!"

"Twice?" Alanna breathed in sharply. "Are you two dating? Secretly? Thinking about it?"

Disappointment filled Tyler's eyes as she shook her head sadly. Alanna immediately sulked.

"Darn it..." She muttered.

"But... I want to tell him the truth Alanna. Before Halloween." Tyler admitted, sighing deeply. "But what if he just kissed me because I asked him to? Not because he wanted to?"

"Okay... Wait. Does Kata know?"

"No. You're the only person I told. I was unsure to tell anyone in case Cam didn't want me to." replied the shorter girl softly.

Alanna giggled suddenly, "So... was he good?"

"Good?" Tyler raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"Y'know, a good kisser?" She whispered, about to squeal again.

She shrugged, Alanna anime-collapsing, "I dunno. I've never kissed anyone before. Remember?"

"Did you at least enjoy it?" Alanna mushroom breathed in relief when Tyler eagerly nodded. "Did you like it?"

"It was... strange... but yeah." Tyler said. She checked on her egg, "I feel like a chicken farmer again."

Alanna made a face, "Join the club." Tyler giggled, "No, I'm serious. Join the club."

"There's a club?" Tyler raised her eyebrow again.

"Uh-huh. Everyone in our Health Class is in it except you and Cameron." Alanna explained, as they stood up to head back to their dorms.

"Great..." grumbled Tyler bitterly.

I'm telling Cam the next chance I get... hopefully. Tyler decided.

To Be Continued...

A/N: Okay, the next chapter's gonna skip ahead until its Halloween. Yay! Cam and Ty finally kissed! Aw! But they aren't together... (pouts) Darn it... Anywayz... Please Read Review!

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