Okay. This is kind of a fun chapter. Palex goodness. This chapter pretty much picks up where chapter 31 left off. It's about maybe a 20 minute time gap. It's a short chapter, but it's all Palex. I decided to have some Palex fun before I start seriously focusing on their relationship. Though don't get your expectations to high on the chapter...

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Chapter 32

"Ouch." Paige laughed tripping over the step of the porch. I quickly moved to catch her and she fell into my arms.

"I'm freezing." I said letting go of Paige as she reclaimed her balance. We were still soaking wet and still high off the side effect of the kiss we had shared. Paige and I had pretty much just laughed about nothing the rest of the way home, freezing from the cold.

Paige still laughing, unlocked the front door. We tried our hardest to stay quiet but we couldn't seem to control our giggling.

"Shhh..." She hissed at me as my giggling fit started up again. We entered into the house trying to keep as quiet as possible. I was shivering now and I could see Paige wasn't doing any better. We made our way to kitchen were I flipped the light switch so we were no longer in darkness. Paige made her way of the counter and leaned against it. Everything was still quite amusing to us. After a few seconds of just chuckling to ourselves. We finally managed to calm down. The moment had finally passed and we both had finally come to the realization of what had just happened. There was an awkward silence between us as we both searched for something to say. I myself wanted so badly to talk about the kiss and to kiss her again and I could tell Paige was going to do anything in her power to avoid it. Paige gazed deeply into my eyes. Her gaze willed me to go over and kiss her but her obvious distance from me told me not too. I wish Paige was better at speaking her mind. Paige's gaze grew deeper and I had not choice but to return the it. I couldn't help the little smile that was slowly forming on my face. It seemed to help the tension because Paige returned the grin. Suddenly Paige shook her head as if coming out of a daze.

"I'm hungry." She said suddenly, "Are you hungry?"

Paige moved quickly from the countertop to the refrigerator.

"I mean, we haven't eaten since the party." Paige reassured herself opening the refrigerator door.

"Paige." I said trying to snap her out of babbling mode. Though I couldn't help but think it was rather cute.

"Okay, let's see what we got." Paige said rummaging through the refrigerator, "We have left over hot dogs, salad, baked beans,..." Paige just seemed to be going off on anything she could find.

"Paige." I said again chuckling a little at her cuteness.

"Oh!' Paige exclaimed, "Butter!" She said pulling out the tub of butter looking at me excitedly. Paige hadn't noticed the salad bag still in her hand.

"Yea Paige, I like a little lettuce with my butter." I said humoring her.

Paige looked at what she had in both hands, realizing just how stupid of a combination she had pulled out. She placed the food on the countertop shaking her head, "I'm so obvious." She chuckled.

"A little." I smiled walking over to her. I could no longer stand the distance between us.

"Alex..." Paige started. She seemed unsure of herself and her vulnerability to me made me want her more.

"Yes." I replied moving in a little bit closer. The fact that Paige was not backing away from me was the best sign for me to continue moving in.

As if Paige could no longer fight it, she slowly closed her eyes and leaned in to fill the gap between us. Our lips lightly met. This kiss wasn't as fast or as deep as the one we shared no more than a half hour ago. This kiss was more slow and tense. I was more nervous this time. Every time our lips parted a little I feared Paige breaking away. After a moment she didn't and I moved in closer to her to make myself more comfortable. I felt a sudden sense of relief when Paige shifted her body weight into me. She wrapped her arms around my waist pulling me closer. I felt myself deepening the kiss and Paige did not refuse me. I brought my hand up to Paige's face and ran my fingers through her hair, which was still damp from the sprinklers.

Paige suddenly broke away from me. I felt a sudden rush of fear as my heart dropped. Though we were no longer kissing, her arms were still around me. I suddenly felt her grip on to me tight and I instinctively tightened my grip too. Paige rested her head on my shoulder. I suddenly felt close to Paige. Closer than I had kissing her. I felt like I had her, completely. My grip tightened as I inhaled her scent. I didn't want to let her go. Somehow I found our hugging more intimate than kissing. I felt closer somehow. I closed my eyes and rested my self against her holding her tighter still. Finally to my disappointment, Paige let go. She took a few steps from me looking into my eyes.

"So..." Paige started searching for something to say.

"So..." I replied feeling the tension build.

I suddenly seemed to relax letting a small grin form on her face.

"Tonight was good." She grinned.

I couldn't help but smile at her words.

"Tonight was good." I replied.

Paige raised her eyebrows to suggest where she was going with the this, "You're my lucky charm."

I rolled my eyes playfully remembering back to the night I had said that to her. Now hearing Paige say them playfully made me realize just how love-stricken I must have sounded.

Paige exhaled into the quietness that was left between us. Though the tension between us had dropped, the silence was deafening.

"Well..." Paige finally began, "I should probably be heading off to bed."

"Yea." I agreed nodding my head. It wasn't the response I wanted from Paige. Everything was still so up in the air. I couldn't see how she could even be tired. Despite the time, I was so wide awake.

Paige nodded awkwardly, "Alright, well. Night." She said and walked past me out of the kitchen.

"Night." I replied as she left leaving me alone still in my damp cloths. I decided I would go to bed myself, but would wait until Paige had gone to her room to avoid any encounters. I had no idea what tonight had meant for us and I was still to hyped up to even think about it. I leaned against the counter and closed my eyes, thinking back to the events of the day. The party. My mother. The stars. The sprinklers. The kiss. The other kiss. I don't know what it was, but something instinctively told me to turn around. I had barely even got a glimpse of Paige before her lips were suddenly pressed against mine. I was take off guard by the forcefulness of the kiss. Paige's hand was up by my face now. Holding my cheek steadily as she quickened the kiss. I didn't even have time to savor it before Paige broke away from me. Paige took a few steps back.

"Okay then." Paige started walking backwards, "Night." She said blushing. She bashfully turned away and strode back out of the kitchen.

I was left in complete shock and once again I was left to ponder the events of the night. The party. My mother. The stars. The sprinklers. The kiss. The other kiss. And that last kiss.

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So next chapter will be getting into their actual relationship and where they stand with each other. I'm not sure exactly what the set up of the next chapter will be. I'll just have to see how it goes as I write it. Though I pretty much have the the entire rest of this part of the story figured out. So I do know for a fact where I'm going with it. Oh..and by the way. I don't do this enough. But thank you for everyone who has taken the time to read all 32 chapters! I know that's a lot! And I also want to thank everyone who has been supportive of my writing. So thank you to everyone!