A/n: Thank you for all of the wonderful reviews! I love them and all of you guys! I decided to bring this Story back. I know, about 6 months later, but what can i say, it just intrigued me again. So a special THANK YOU to StroodleDoodledFuhn! I'm pretty sure this would have just stayed on my computer if I didn't know you would be helping me with ideas. Without further ado: Chapter 5!

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Nate was sitting on the dock with Caity. She had improved and was no longer wearing all black. She had moved up to a pink shirt with music notes on it but kept her black shorts on. She also still had her hair swept back into a ponytail. But at least she had adorned it with a few neon clips that pulled her bangs back. She was taking baby steps but that was fine with Nate.

Caitlyn had her head resting on his shoulder and her feet dipped in the water. Her shoes lay beside her and his hand was layed protectively around her waist. He looked down at her every so often, his feet in the water as well. Their legs bumping together every so often. She felt safe. They sat silently, the silence alone speaking thousands of words for them. It was like they were back to how they used to be. Carefree and best friends. She wouldn't trade it for the world, it meant they were speaking again and that meant enough to her. They knew there was still alot to talk about but for now, they just needed one another to be there for the other.

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Ella looked back at the rest of the group. They weren't spying. No. They were just watching the sunset... from behind a few bushes... Caitlyn and Nate just happened to be in their view. "Guys, They sure look cozy. Do you think he asked her out?"

Jason shrugged, "His arm is around her waist."

Mitchie shook her head, this has not been her idea and she was desperate to try and drag the group away. It was Caity's life. She obviously needed some peace and quiet and just wanted to sit with Nate. "Guys c'mon. They're just friends. They just need to spend some time together. That's all. They had a fight. It's over. Can we please go sit by the bonfire now?"

Peggy sighed, "Mitchie's right, guys. Let's give them some space," she said standing up and brushing the dirt off her legs. "Guys," she repeated as the group just continued to watch the two on the dock. Nate was smiling and laughing, talking to Caitlyn quietly. The first sounds emitted from either of them.

The group stared down at them and Peggy dropped back down next to Mitchie. They couldn't leave now.... The sun was about to set...

"What's he saying?!" Jason whispered anxiously.

"Shh! And maybe we can find out," Shane retorted quietly.

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Caitlyn nodded, "I know. I can hear them too," she said with a small laugh, facing him. "They think they're so quiet."

"Are we gonna do anything about it?"

"Nah, I we'll just embarrass them later."

Nate nodded with a smile, splashing her legs with his feet.

"Hey! That's cold," she said with a laugh, looking up at him, their eyes locking for a brief moment before she looked back down. No. He couldn't look at her like that. Not when they were just becoming friends again. Friends. That's it.

She looked back up at him and he was smiling, looking back out at the water as if nothing had happened. Maybe nothing happened. Yeah. She couldn't have seen that. She needed sleep, that's all. There was no "look". End of Discussion.

"You okay Caity?"

She looked up, Nate looking at her, slightly concerned. "Uh. Yeah, everything is fine. Why?" she asked, smiling slightly.

"You seemed like you were thinking. Your face got all serious... Do you want to talk about it?" he asked.

"No. I just zoned out. Really, I'm fine, just tired," she said simply, standing up and sliding her flip-flops on.

"Okay.. I'll walk you back then."

She nodded, walking with him past the bushes, "Hey guys."

The group's mouths dropped open as they found out they had been caught.

"How did they-"

"When did they see us-"

"Wait, they knew we were there the whole time?"

Nate laughed and kept walking with her.

"Told you we'd embarrass them."

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(CAITLYN'S POV)

We got back to My and Mitchie's Cabin and we stepped up onto the porch. "Thanks for hanging out with me," I said giving him a hug.

He kissed my cheek, "Of course Cait, that's what friends are for."

I smiled into his chest. Friends. Just the way it should be.

Perfect.

He pulled back, "I'll let you get some rest," he said kissing my forehead again before walking away.

His curls bounced so nicely as he walked. And those jeans....

No. This cannot be happening.

I Am not. I REPEAT. I AM NOT falling for Nate.

I mean, I don't think I am....

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A/n: So, what'd you think? I know it might seem like a complete 180 from the difficult times but i thought the characters needed a little flufffff :) . So yeah, press that sexy purple button below and leave your comments!! I'm always open to ideas from you! Also, sorry it's shorttt, I'm still trying to get back into this storrrry :))