A/N: Wow I re-read this story and I've notice from the beginning of this story to where I am at now, my writing has really improved! I've also noticed that I have made plenty of spelling and grammar mistakes I never even noticed.
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The week has gone by so fast! I am still trying to drill it into my mind that we would be leaving tomorrow. I still remember watching movies and the conversations I had with Miley in our room on the bus. I remember falling asleep with Oliver by my side on the couch. But the thing that I remembered the most was the snowball fight we had. It seemed to somehow bring us all even closer together. I wish it never had to end, but like all great things, it did.
When I arrived, I had no idea what was before me. It had definitely been one interesting week. I had never known that my mind could take so much. I am glad though of the events that had happened. Miley and my friendship had become stronger. Miley and Jackson's brother and sister relationship had become forceful. And Oliver's and my new relationship had just begun.
The kiss we shared was breathtaking. I wish I could relive that moment over and over until I became tired of it, which I knew was physically impossible. Every time I thought back to that moment, the sun peeping through the clouds, the air so peaceful, and Oliver's gentle lips on mine, I felt butterflies in my stomach. The way he held me in his arms, tight, yet so gentle, made me feel completely safe. I knew, with one simple kiss I would never be alone.
Miley had found out about Oliver and me not long after we became a couple. She walked in on us the night before cuddling on my bed. Miley said that she had seen it coming and was not all surprised. Although she promised not to tell anyone we were alone in an empty room cuddling on the bed, she did however talk us into telling everyone we were a couple. Telling everyone though came with a price. The biggest one being as long as we were here, Oliver and I were not to be alone together without someone being no farther than a room away. It seemed acceptable. Everyone seemed happy for us. One person seemed ecstatic we were together and that was Maddie. She keeps saying Oliver and I are a perfect couple. I couldn't help but agree. I guess it is true when they say nothing is impossible.
Leaning against the frosty railing of the balcony, standing on my right foot, keeping my left foot bent in a way where it wouldn't come in contact with the ground, my mind brought me back to the past. But this time, thinking back, my mind was clear of any frustration and confusion.
I tightened my grip on the thin blanket wrapped around me. It was cool. Cooler than it had been the days before. No new snow had fallen during the night and deep down, I was hoping it stayed that way until we left the next morning. Half of me wanted to hop inside the warm house and grab a cup of hot chocolate but the other part of me wanted to stay put.
Debating whether to go inside or stay where I was freezing in the cold, I heard laughter. Miley ran from underneath the balcony into a pile of snow. Jackson soon followed with a snowball in hand aiming for Miley. I couldn't help myself but giggle at Jackson. He looked like a highlighter in his black pants and highlighter yellow jacket. It would be impossible to lose him if you were hiking in a forest. Though I was sure it would be hard to lose Miley as well in her fancy pink jacket and her brown boots with what she would call 'bling' all over it. There was another laugh that belonged to Maddie as she ran from underneath the balcony, her curly brown hair bouncing behind her as she jumped onto Jackson before he got the chance to throw the snowball, them both landing into the fluffy white snow.
There was another laugh, a deeper laugh, but this one was not coming from underneath where I stood, it came from behind me. Still griping onto the blanket with one hand and balancing myself on one foot with the other, I turned my head. I couldn't help myself but smile when I did. Oliver stood there, his short black hair looking as if he'd just woken up. Realizing it was eleven in the morning, he probably had. That's one of the many things I loved about Oliver, he didn't care what anyone thought of him. And as long as he was happy, so was I.
"Hey," He said rubbing his eyes before walking closer to me. Standing behind me, he wrapped his arms securely around me. I didn't know if he made the move to be close to me or so I could lean on him and give my right leg a break. I decided it was both, so I leaned into him taking some weight off my uninjured leg. I loved that Oliver and I were so comfortable around each other knowing our relationship was at the next level. I know of many couples whose relationships had not worked out because it had been awkward between the two knowing that they were no longer 'just friends'. I was lucky that Oliver and I could have a relationship where it was not awkward and we could just be ourselves. Being friends for all our lives probably helped that situation.
"That's not fair!" It was Jackson. Oliver and I peered over the railing. Jackson stood there is his bright yellow jacket with snow on his face and Miley and Maddie snickering in front of him.
"What in the world," Oliver said looking at Jackson, "are you wearing!" Oliver laughed.
"You like?" Jackson asked, whipping the snow off his face and showing off his jacket.
" No!" Oliver continued to laugh.
Miley, Maddie and I laughed along with Oliver. "I told you not to buy that ugly thing," Miley said between fits of laughter.
"You're all just jealous that you can't pull something like this off." Jackson announced.
"Yeah that's it," Oliver responded. Miley and Maddie shared some laughs as Jackson pouted. Maddie hit him in the back of the head with a ball of snow, starting another snow fight between the three.
The leg I had been standing on started to feel heavy. I couldn't help myself but lean further into Oliver, almost all my weight on him. Behind me, Oliver buried his face into my blond hair and kissed my head. I couldn't help but see Maddie gleaming at us with her dark brown eyes. She smiled and winked at me before grabbing a pile of snow off the ground and throwing it in Jackson's direction. I felt something in my chest, like someone had tapped my heart. It was a good feeling that made the smile on my face grow even wider.
The three ran further out, deep into a snowball fight. I couldn't help but wish I was a part of it. But standing with Oliver, his arms wrapped around me was a good alternative.
"Felling better?" Oliver asked me, running his hand down my arm which was covered by the blanket.
"A little" I responded truthfully, hopping around in his arms, now face to face with him. I could still feel a pounding in my head and my nose was still stuffed up but it was nothing that I couldn't handle. I wound my hand into Oliver's messy hair, straightening the pieces that were sticking out. When I removed my fingers he shook his head, the pieces moving back into place.
I laughed. No matter what, Oliver would always be Oliver and no one could ever change that.
I hadn't seen Oliver smile like he was in so long. He almost looked like he was glowing. I wondered what I looked like. Slowly, Oliver dipped his head, his lips landing on mine in a yearning kiss. His lips were light on mine, like brushing your lips on a soft feather. His arms still wrapped around my waist tightened pulling my body against his. My fingers found their way to his hair, toying with the small pieces at the back. I could still hear the shouts coming from the three below us, as they were deep into a snowball fight, but it felt like Oliver and I were the only two around for miles. Lost in each other's embrace, my injured foot came in contact with the ground. I screamed in pain, tearing my lips from Oliver's, almost slipping out of his grasp.
"What's wrong?" Oliver asked immediately, his eyes staring into mine with so much concern, if I wasn't in pain, my heart would probably have melted.
"My foot," I bent down to hold my leg up.
"Oliver," Miley said running closer to the balcony which Oliver and I were standing on. "What's going on up there?"
"Nothing" Oliver said. "Lilly just accidently touched the ground with her injured foot."
"Lilly get inside and Oliver get some ice right now" Miley ordered.
"Got it," Oliver shouted putting his arm around my waist to help me inside the house. I laid on the bed propping my foot on a pillow as Oliver ran out of the room and down the stairs. Moments later he came back up with snow in a plastic bag.
"Bad news is they're all out of ice," Oliver handed me the bag with snow. "But the good news is, in this state they won't be running out of snow anytime soon."
I mumbled a 'thank you' and put the bag carefully on my foot. With a sigh I laid back in bed, my hand hitting the pillow. Shutting my eyes, I ran my fingers through my tangled hair. I hadn't showered in two days and now I was starting to feel gross.
I heard Oliver give a slight laugh. I opened one eye and looked at him. "What's so funny?"
"You." Oliver laughed again. Ignoring the rules, he laid next to me on the bed. I threw my legs over Oliver's like I would do when we were younger. He took my hand off my face and laced his fingers with mine. "Lilly, what am I going to do with you? You always seem to find a way to get yourself into trouble." I searched Oliver's face for seriousness but all I could find was playfulness. I lightly smacked him on the stomach. Smiling, he squeezed my hand "So what's really on your mind?"
I fiddled with Oliver's fingers clasped with mine. "What do you mean?"
"You gave your 'I have something on my mind sigh' so there's obviously something on your mind."
I stared up at the blank ceiling, running different answers through my mind. I could lie and tell him that everything is perfect but he would be able to see right through me. My other option was to tell the truth, but the problem was I didn't even know what the truth was.
I could feel my foot throb and I suddenly got images of back at the ice when I felt painfully alone. I got a feeling of regret. A feeling where I almost wished I never came to Minnesota with Miley and her family. But then, feeling Oliver gently squeeze my hand again, almost like he was reading my thoughts and he was telling me that it all worked out for the best and that whatever happened was suppose to happen, I knew that I could truly not be happier.
"Lilly?" Oliver whispered softly.
"Sorry," I paused. "I don't want to be one to bring down the mood but I sort of want to go home." I could feel Oliver's eyes on me so I continued. "Don't get me wrong, I love it here, and I am grateful for everything Miley and her family have done for me, but I'm starting to feel homesick. I miss Malibu, I miss my home, my bed, my mom."
I felt Oliver nod. "Lilly, everything worked out for the best. And don't worry, we leave tomorrow and you'll be back home in the comfort of your bed in no time."
I didn't have anything left that could be put into words, so instead, I wrapped my free arm around Oliver's neck and guided his lips to mine. Oliver instantly responded moving his lips with mine. His free hand moved securely around my stomach as he moved our clasped hands to his chest.
Running out of breath, I broke our kiss. Brown eyes staring into blue, Oliver's hand which was wrapped around my stomach moved to my hair, running it through the tangled mess.
"You're gorgeous," Oliver whispered.
"No I'm not! I'm a mess!" I smiled. "But it's a nice thought."
" I'm serious Lils, you are beautiful."
I felt a tingle run through me, making me shiver. Oliver took this as a sign of me being cold and ran a hand up and down the length of my arm.
"Lilly, I lo-" Oliver was cut off by the door opening and Savannah standing at the doorway, mouth agape.
A/N: Well how's that for an ending of a chapter?
The sad thing is, the part where Lilly and Oliver were kissing and Lilly accidently touched the ground with her foot, was exactly what happened to me with my boyfriend. It was really embarrassing and it hurt like hell! It's a good thing my boyfriend is so caring and he didn't laugh at me. I just thought I'd throw some of my embarrassment into this story.
I don't know when the next chapter will be up. Hopefully sometime soon.
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