Chapter 8: Hysteria

Out of touch, out of reach, yeah

You could try to get closer to me

I'm in luck, I'm in deep, yeah

Hypnotized, I'm shakin' to my knees

I gotta know tonight

If you're alone tonight

Can't stop this feeling

Can't stop this fight

Oh, I get hysterical, hysteria- Def Leppard Hysteria

Gemma and Sage were cleaning up the dinner dishes as they heard a knock on the door

" It's Ope"

Sage opened the door with a smile as he walked in. " Hey Jax isn't here, he's at Tara's"

" Not here for Jax, I'm glad you're here and not home….. soooo …. My dad and I are going up to the Cabin until tomorrow evening, since Jax is so caught up with Tara anymore , and you and I don't get to hang out as much , sooo… would you like to come up with us?I miss hanging out, I miss our kid sleepovers . " Ope looked at both Women for an answer

Sage looked at Gemma for permission " As long as Piney is there and No funny business, you can go.You watch out for her !" Gemma kissed him on the cheek.

"Always mom! Dress warm we're taking the bike up " Harry yelled as Sage ran down the hall to back her overnight bag.

~ At The Cabin~

Piney , Sage and Harry walked into the cabin , smelling the wood and pine . Two bedrooms, one bathroom with a washer and dryer , small kitchen, cozy living room with a fireplace and a cozy front and back porch . The cabin sat on a few acre land , surrounded by woods. No neighbors for at least five miles.

" Wow! It's so pretty out here and peaceful " Sage stood there taking in the scenery.

" Forgot you've never been here , my dad comes up here all the time, him and mom bought it before I was born "

Harry's bedroom was small , just big enough for a full size bed with a dresser and a small tv with a vhs/dvd player, and a small collection of movies.

" You can have the bed , and I'll sleep on the floor . Come on , I think my dad is making steak on the grill" he smiled at her and grabbed her leading her to the back porch.

After having steak and potatoes, Harry and Sage took a walk through the woods .

" Where are we going Ope? We've been walking forever, you're not gonna abandon me out here are you?"

He let out a deep laugh " Wouldn't dream of it… besides we're here "

Moving the large tree branches , unblocking the view. There was a large dock that lead to a small pond that looked to be a few feet deep. Surrounded by wild flowers, and squirrels chasing each other through the trees.

The two followed the dock to the edge and sat down .

" Do you guys own this?" Asking as she picked a flower , picking the pedals of and throwing them in the water watching them float.

" No one does , but I found it when I was younger , so I like to think it's mine " Harry said as he stood up and jumped in the water. Walking back up to the dock and placed his hands on each side of her lap. " Come on. Water isn't that cold "

" Are you crazy? There's probably snakes in there!"

" yeah … you're right! There probably is ." Quickly grabbing Sage and pulling her into the water.

" HARRY WINSTON!!! Was that necessary?!" She yelled once's she reached the surface .

Laughing at her " you need to live a little , have fun like we use to "

Walking towards her he placed his big hands on each side of her face. Starting to get chills throughout her body and it was the water temperature. He looked into her eyes . She thought he was going to make his move. Parting her lips looking at him , her heart not slowing down.

Sighing he kissed the top of her head " why does your dad need to be so complicated?!, come on let's Head back before it gets dark"

Honestly she didn't expect him to kiss her. Although a part of her had hoped . She climbed out of the pond with Harry's help and headed back to the cabin.

Walking past Piney on the front porch , cleaning his gun and drinking a shot of Tequila . " Just putting this out there , but I hope you're being careful boy!"

" What?! Pop!! It's not like that, we're best friends , anyways we were at the pond , we are going to get cleaned up and maybe watch a movie "

" No funny business boy or Gemma will ring both of our necks " Piney told him as he poured himself another shot.

Sage and Harry reached his bedroom " you can shower first , throw your clothes in the washing machine and I'll wash our clothes up when I'm done" he smiled at her as she gathered up her night clothes and went to shower.

Returning to Harry's bedroom in her black pants and red sweatshirt, there was popcorn,two boxes of M 's and two cans of diet soda . Noticing a vanilla scented candle lit and a sleeping bag on the cold hard floor. Frowning, knowing that would be uncomfortable to sleep.

" I'll be two mins and I'll wash our clothes, pick a movie , I know it's not a big collection but anything will be fine "

" Okay, oh hey Ope … you don't need that sleeping bag, we can bunk together like we use to. " she looked up at the giant standing in front of her

" You're okay with that?" He tilted his head looking down at her

" Why not? I know Aunt Gemma put a stop to that as we got older , but I trust you " she told him as he smiled and headed to the bathroom

One hour into watching ' The Lost Boys' and finished snacks . The two were cuddled under the thick blankets .

" Thanks for inviting me Ope, I missed these sleep overs " smiling into her pillow

" Missed it too baby girl "

" Eww , please don't call me ' baby girl' it's so cliché " she was serious but laughed at the over used nickname.

" Okay , okay fine I won't " he laughed as he started to doze off to sleep.

A few minutes later Harry was in a deep sounding sleep as the movie ended. Sage got up , cleaned up the mess , blew out the candle , shut off the tv , and crawled back under the covers facing Harry. Her heart fluttered and those damn butterflies in her stomach were very active. She tried to ignore these feelings for three years but she gave up at this moment. Studying the features of his face , his jaw line, his blushed checks , his Go tee that he was growing out, shaggy brown hair , his soft looking lips . She hated to admit it , but she Was in love with him , somewhat disappointed that he didn't kiss her . Never wanting to come to that realization that she loved him more than a friend , because she never wanted to lose him or change things.

Gently brushing a small lock of his hair off of his forehead , taking a deep breath she kissed the pad of her thumb and gently placed it to his lips. Wrapping the covers around her falling asleep, feeling safe , happy and crazy in love with Harry Winston.