co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo.

John and Mike got to his house and put their things away. John's parents had decided to stay over another night.

"You wanna order a pizza?" John asked Mike.

"Sounds good to me." John called and they sat there on the couch. "So do you think Charlie and Phil really are sleeping together?"

"I don't know. I hope not." John said after ordering the pizza.

Randy and Jaycee walked down to another part of the lake gathering the firewood. "So, do I even want to know why Phil wanted to talk to Charlie alone?"

"I think he had a gift for her." Randy replied. "So, are you okay with sharing a tent with me?"

"Sure, as long as you don't expected anything to happen between us."

"I don't. I would never pressure you into anything or do anything you didn't want to do."

"Good. Now, let's finish getting this wood and head back."

Randy and Jaycee headed back to camp soon after and Randy smiled seeing Phil and Charlie sitting close together on a log. Charlie had the necklace around her neck and her head was on Phil's shoulder. Phil smiled at him.

"Hey guys."

"Hey, good you got the firewood." Phil smiled.

"Yep. Did you guys have a nice talk?" Randy smiled at Phil.

"We did." Charlie replied.

"Well, let's get the food going."

John and Mike sat in the theatre room watching some movies enjoying some pizza. They hadn't really said too much since getting back.

"So why'd you quit too?" John asked.

"Because you're my best friend and we've always stuck together. I couldn't let you have this big dramatic moment without me." John laughed. "Besides, we already have our scholarships. The rest of the season was just icing on the cake."

"Yeah besides, this was just the preseason for next year. We were just there to show off." John laughed.

"Yeah so true." Mike laughed. "So, when is Charlie coming back?"

"Sunday afternoon. I just cringe to think she is with Phil. I hope he doesn't pressure her into anything."

"I'm sure he won't."

"How can you be so sure?"

"You must be blind."

"Meaning?"

"Dude, sit back and watch the way your sister looks at him and the way he looks at her. Your sister's in love with him and unless I'm reading it wrong, he's in love with her too."

"Oh don't tell me that."

"It's true. They look at each other the same way you look at Jaycee."

"Let's not go there."

"John, when she gets back, tell her how you feel and then Monday tell everyone at school the truth."

"Mike, I just don't want to talk about this right now."

"Alright."

After dinner, Phil, Charlie, Jaycee and Randy sat around the fire and listened to ghost stories.

"Does this remind anyone else of a Jason movie?" Jaycee said to them.

"Yeah but I told you Jason isn't real." Phil replied to his sister. "I don't know why you watch those movies."

"I happen to like horror movies."

"I know." Phil laughed. "And on that note, I think it's time for bed." Phil smiled at Charlie. "See you guys in the morning."

"Night guys." Charlie said as Phil took her hand.

"Well, they left us alone." Randy smiled at her.

"They seem closer than before. It's so sweet it's kinda gross." Randy laughed.

"I don't know for sure but I think they kicked it up it notch."

"What do you mean?" Randy looked at her. "You mean sex? Ewwww." Randy laughed. "That's scarier to think about than the horror stories."

"Believe it or not, there are girls who find your brother attractive. And they are all jealous of Charlie for being his girlfriend."

Jaycee laughed. "Okay." She looked around. "I think it's time for bed."

"Let's go." He smiled at her as he got up. He held out his hand to her. She took it and followed him into the tent.

They got into the sleeping bags. He leaned over and kissed her. The kiss turned passionate. She felt his hands on her and she pulled away from him.

"We should go to sleep."

"You're right. I'm sorry."

"It's okay. I'm just not ready to go there with you."

"I understand." He said and kissed her again. "Good night."

John fell asleep that night thinking of Jaycee. He knew Mike was right. He was in love with her. But any chance of that was gone now. He'd fucked that all up when he'd lied. Maybe Mike was also right about finally telling the truth. Maybe it was time.

Phil lay in the sleeping bag, Charlie resting on his chest and smiled down at her. They'd shared something that had bonded them closer together. Something he'd remember for the rest of his life. He loved her even more than he thought he could. He kissed her on the forehead and closed his eyes falling into a peaceful, happy sleep.

Jaycee lay awake in the tent that night. She knew Randy was asleep. She liked him. She did but she just wasn't ready to go there with him. She also couldn't get the dreams she always had about John out of her head. Even with how mad she was at him for lying about things. She still had those dreams occasionally.

And the one she'd just woken up from had been a dousey. Just the two of them locked away in a secluded house right on the beach. She could smell the ocean breeze and she'd actually sworn she'd felt John's lips, his hands on her skin. She'd closed her eyes and sighed. She'd hoped Randy hadn't heard. He was a nice guy. A decent guy who cared for her greatly. But he didn't have her heart. That was still firmly in the hands of her best friend's brother. What was left of it anyway?

She didn't understand how she could still have feelings for him with everything that happened. Randy was a great guy. He was nice and caring toward her. They had fun together. John had been nothing but an ass to her. So, why was he still in her heart instead of Randy?

Randy kept his breathing as even as possible as he pretended to be asleep. He'd heard her dream. And he was more hurt than angry. He'd been trying so hard to do the right things. And she still preferred John. He wouldn't let her know that he'd heard her. He'd keep it cool and let her come to the realization that she couldn't build anything with him because she'd already given her heart away. And he was happy for her.

Jaycee sighed as she got up from the sleeping bag. She had to get over whatever it was that made her still want John. He had hurt her so much. It wasn't right to still feel something for him. She got dressed and headed out. She hoped a walk would clear her mind. She headed down to the lake and sat down on a log. She looked out at the lake.

"You're up early?" Randy said walking over to her. He had gotten up right after her.

"Just couldn't sleep."

"Anything on your mind?"

"Not really."

"You sure about that?" She sighed.

"I'm not sure about anything anymore."

"You still like him don't you?"

"Who?"

"John. Even though he hurt you, you still have feelings for him."

"Why would you say that?"

"I'm not blind, Jaycee."

She sighed. "It's not like it's something I want. He hurt me so much and I just don't get why they won't go away."

"Because the heart is a tricky thing." He replied. "When you love someone, when they have your whole heart, you can forgive them for anything. You love him. It's easy to see. And I don't think it would be fair to either of us to keep pretending in this relationship. I love you Jaycee and I want you to be happy. And maybe John will realize that he's the only one who can do that for you."

"I doubt that." She replied. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I don't feel more for you."

"Don't be. We're friends and we always will be." He hugged her. "Now, let's head back before your brother gets crazy."

She laughed as he took her hand and they headed back. She looked at Randy. He deserved to be happy too. Maybe she could help with that.

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