Melissa sat watching Nathan shred a stick to pieces. She sighed.
Melissa's Video Diary
I feel so bad for Nathan. He liked Daley so much, and all she did was break his heart...I wish I could do something to help.
Melissa stood up.
"Nathan? What are you doing?"
"Huh?" He looked up. "Oh, hey Mel." He sighed. "Sorry I haven't been myself lately...I'm kind of...shook up."
"Yeah. I know how it feels..." Melissa said, thinking of her past experiences with her video diary being broadcasted. Jackson had found out about her crush on him and hadn't said anything about it since. Except, of course, for flirting with Taylor. She felt herself getting angry.
"Hey, Mel. It's ok. If he's not making a move, it's his problem. You're a great person. It's his loss." Nathan gave her a half smile. "Sit." He patted the spot next to her.
"Hey Nathan?"
"Yeah?"
"I think I should tell you what Daley said to me on Chilloween...after the celebration and everything." He looked up quickly.
"I don't need to be reminded of what happened Mel." His voice turned icy and the hurt he was feeling showed through in his disposition.
"No, Nathan. You need to know."
He sighed. "Fine."
"She told me that the only thing good that happened on this trip was finding out what a great guy you are. Daley is really sorry that she broke your heart and I think she's trying to make it up to you." She looked into his eyes. "She feels really bad, Nathan."
Nathan's breathing quickened. "She...she said all that?" He looked amazed. "I..." Suddenly he looked even more hurt. "Why didn't she tell ME that?"
"She-" Melissa said.
"No, you know what? If she's not brave enough to tell me herself, she's not for me anyways." Nathan stood up. "Thanks for telling me all this, Melissa. You're a good friend." He smiled.
"Wow, haven't seen that in a while!" she exclaimed, grinning.
"What?"
"Your smile."
"Oh...well, I guess you're just a smile making person, Mel." He smiled again.
"Thanks, Nathan." She hugged him quickly, then walked away to boil more water.
Nathan's Video Diary
I can't believe what a jerk Jackson's being. Mel is such a great person and the fact that he can't see that is sad. Even I see it. Ok, so she's like a sister. But still.
Daley was walking through the brush of the forest when she heard someone walk up behind her.
"Hey, Daley." She whirled around.
"Nathan?"
He smiled-but only halfway. "Hey." He took a deep breath. "I thought about it and...I was wondering. Do...do you want to finish our conversation? You know...without me being all jerky about it?"
Daley smiled. "Um...ok..."
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