A/N: Reviews!! thank you!!! okeydokey, first to IlEaNa11 for her lengthy review, lol. don't rush me, i'm going as fast as i can!! just jokes. next to dancergurl for her review, and thanx to Lucinda for pointing out that grammar error! blondishbrownish, i totally agree! why can't real life be like that?! but that's why i write so i can pretend it really happens. stubble96, you rock! haha i never thought of a fire starting with the doors locked! lol that was great.triquetraperson, thanx for ur review too! don't worry, el and jem don't get caught! ok all, read and reveiw please! enjoy chappie 13!

Chapter 13

Jem's chin was rested on the top of my head and his arm was around my shoulders. I was glad we locked the doors.

I was guessing the ball had just ended. I heard voices outside and hooves clopping on the stones.

Carefully I stood up and shrugged out of Jem's cloak. He had goosebumps on his arms.

It was very cold without the jacket. I draped it over him like a blanket.

He looked so peaceful, his hair rumpled and chest slowly rising and falling. The corners of his mouth were turned upwards slightly, and his long lashes were splayed out just above his cheekbones.

I ran my fingers through my hair and felt the white rose that had been placed there last night. Amazed that it was still there after the rail sliding, I took Jem's hand and carefully wrapped his fingers around the rose without waking him. After watching him for a moment, I ran from the room.

Emily and Chris were shaking hands with numerous guests. A ring was sparkling on her left hand.

Emily turned and spotted me. We both burst into girly tears and hugged. Then I hugged Chris. His smile was broad too, but he wasn't crying.

"Congratulations, both of you," Mother said. She had spotted us all and came over. I could see she had been crying too.

"Thank you,"

Chris put his arm around Emily's shoulders. They were perfect together.

Aunt Areida was with us too. We all talked of the wedding plans before heading off.

Emily and I rode in a carriage with Mother and Aunt Areida. They were deep in a conversation about the wedding when I felt Emily elbow my side.

"Where were you all night?" she asked quietly. I stole a glance at Mother, but she was oblivious to us even being in the carriage.

"The moon," I replied. Why did no one believe me?

"Funny, Jem was missing too," she added with a sly grin.

"He must have ate something..."

"Oh come off it!" she hissed. "You were with him the whole time."

"What's your point?"

She looked at me with a raised eyebrow. Realization dawned on me.

"Nothing happened!"

Another raised eyebrow.

"We're just friends! Only friends." I felt my cheeks burning and hoped she wouldn't notice in the early dawn darkness.

She noticed and nagged me about it until we reached the inn.

A/N: I know, I know, short chapter, but it's really just an info part of the story, Chris and Emily's engagement...that sort of thing. Well keep up the reviewing, u guys are awesome!