Chapter 5

Riker POV

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"Uh, ok… You can take your blindfold off now…"

"Riker? Where are we?"

"We're at a park."

"Where?"

"That's a secret. I had to pick one far away so you wouldn't have come to it before."

"Why are we at a park?"

"Because the first thing we're doing tonight, is having a moonlight picnic at the top of the area here. There's a trail that leads all the way to the top, and then we can sit under the stars for a while."

I'll admit. I was totally scared of the dark. But I was even more scared of losing Alex forever, so this night needed to be perfect. It didn't matter that I was scared. I had Alex, and that would be enough to keep me calm. I hope…

"Wait, so we're doing more than just this tonight?"

"Yeah."

"Ok…"

"Come on, let's go."

I grabbed my backpack which had everything we needed for our picnic, and then led Alex over to the beginning of the trail.

"Ready?"

"As I'll ever be."

"Ok, well follow me."

At first, the trail was easy to follow. But soon, it was almost pitch black in the woods. I had to take out my flashlight to stay on the trail.

"Are you sure we're going the right way?"

"Yeah. See that tree? It has a blue spot painted on it. That's the trail marker."

"If you say so…"

After about 30 minutes of walking, we finally reached the top. There were fewer trees, and it was mostly all grass. We could see the moon and the stars perfectly.

"Where do you want to sit?"

"Sit? The ground is soaking wet."

"I brought a blanket. Where do you want to sit?"

"I guess over here…"

I took off my backpack, and pulled the blanket out. Alex helped me spread it out and get our picnic set up.

"Isn't it a beautiful night for looking at the stars?" I asked.

"Yeah…"

"Alex, do you think you could at least try to have fun? I mean, you just seem mad."

"I am mad."

"Well I'm trying to make it up to you, so could you please just try to have fun? I have a whole night full of stuff to do together. It won't be any fun if you're mad at me."

"I'll try. But remember. This is your one and only chance. If you blow it-"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know! But I'm not going to blow it. This is going to be the greatest night ever! Now come on. Sit down."

Alex sighed and sat down next to me.

30 Minutes Later…

Riker POV

We had practically eaten in complete silence. I needed to do something, and fast. My time was running out, and I don't think I've made any progress.

"Alex?"

"What?"

"I just want you to know that I really am sorry for everything. I shouldn't have treated you like that. I was a horrible boyfriend. Please forgive me! I know you don't think we could ever work out, but I do. And I love you."

Why isn't she saying anything!? Ugh, what if that made it worse!? What if I just ruined everything!? What if she's even more annoyed now that I keep apologizing and saying I want her back!? What if-"

"Riker?"

"Yeah?" I asked, my voice slightly shaking.

"I love you too."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I never stopped. And you're right. I don't think we're going to work out. But I still love you, and I always will."

"So why are you telling me this if you don't think we're going to work out?"

"Riker, you taught me that sometimes, people need to have faith. You've always had faith in our relationship, even when times got really tough. Now I guess it's my turn. I'll give us one more chance."

"Really!? You mean it!?"

"Yeah."

"Alex I love you so much!" I yelled, hugging her tightly.

"I love you too Riker."