CHAPTER 6
Back at camp Nathan was already awake. He noticed that Jackson was not in the tent and when he poked his head into the girls tent he realized that Mel was missing to. He was not worried however. He knew the way Mel felt about Jackson and he was absolutely positive that Jackson felt the same way about her. He figured that if they were both missing that they were probably together. He only hoped that Jackson had told Mel the truth and that she would not come back broken hearted and slip even farther into depression.
He was half was through making breakfast when he saw Jackson and Mel coming out of the woods a short distance away. They were holding hands and had apparently not noticed that Nathan was already up. He looked back at the fruit he was preparing and grinned. YES….finally no more depressed Mel and no more moppy Jackson, he thought to himself.
Deep down he knew that Jackson needed Mel as much as she needed him. She had the ability to light up a room and she never judged people. He knew that she was the best thing for Jackson, he was always so closed and all he needed was someone that he could trust, and that someone was Mel. On the other hand Jackson was exactly what Mel needed, she loved helping people and Nathan was sure that Jackson would be able to confide in her and she could help with everything that was his mind.
Jackson and Melissa came out of the woods and they stopped. He wound his arms around her waist and pulled her close. He looked straight into her eyes and said "I love you". He then leaned in and gave her a gently kiss.
Mel kissed him back and said sarcastically "Everybody does!" They looked at each other for a minute, and then they broke out laughing. Melissa looked over and saw that Nathan was already awake and she grabbed Jackson's arm.
"Don't worry" he said to her.
Deep down she knew that there was nothing to worry about. After all Nathan was her best friend and he could always see right through her. He would know that she and Jackson were together and their was no way to hide it. After all, he would not dare tell anyone. He may know her secrets but she knew his too. She knew that he and Daley were secretly together and he would not risk that coming out. She knew they could trust each other.
They walked into camp and Nathan smiled at them. Underneath the smile, Mel knew that he was telling her not to worry and that her secret was safe with him. They both smiled back and gave him a nod to show that they understood. She slowly approaches Nathan and said.
"Obvious?"
"Yep" he replied trying hard not to laugh. Apparently she saw how hard he was trying and said. " You better watch it buddy. You may know my secret but WE know yours too."
He looked shocked and nervous. " What are you talking about?"
"Oh a certain someone," she stared at him, " Just happens to be sneeking around with a certain someone else." She said looking over at the girls tent.
Damn it. Nathan thought to himself and then started to panic slightly. "How….when….but….." he stumbled
Melissa and Jackson couldn't help but laugh. "Relax Nathan, you keep our little secret and we'll keep yours" said Jackson between his fits of laughter. He then turned back to Mel and asked her if she wanted to help him look for some firewood. She agreed and the two of them left Nathan, who had turned rather pale, to make the breakfast.
Once in the woods Melissa began to gather dry wood. Jackson stared at her in amusement. Obviously she is new to this kind of thing. There is a whole stack of dry wood back at camp. He laughed to himself.
She looked around at the sound of his laughter and gave him a confused look. He walked right up to her and gently kissed her.
"Ummm……I thought we needed wood?!?!" she said
"Nope, that was all a clever excuse." He replied and kissed her again. This time more passionately causing her to drop what she had in her hands. Slowly she wrapped her arms around his neck, as she did so he ran his fingers through her long black hair.
Again his tongue gained access to her mouth, and he was lost in the moment. After what seemed like hours they broke apart.
"I think that we might want to head back" she said as he kissed her neck
"Ummm…." Jackson mumbled
"Really, the others are gonna wonder where we are and I don't want Nathan to have to lie for us ALREADY" she said
"Ummm……this is me going back to camp," he said as he kissed her cheeks, "See, this is me going back to the beach" as he kissed her lips again.
Even though it was the last thing in the world she wanted to do, she pulled herself away from and looked him in the eyes. "You know I love yeah, but get a move on" she said
"FINE, I'm coming ...I'm coming" he said laughing
You like????? i'll update again as sooon as i can. Sorry It took so long this time. I've been in ottawa for the last week with no computer. R&R
