Camping, who knew right? Anyway hope everyone is liking the story so far. It's about to be picking up here in the next chapter.
Chris and H.J. were cleaning the fish, while Portia got things ready to cook dinner. Faith was building up a fire with Hope sort of helping.
"Stack upright Hope, fire needs to breath from the bottom" Faith said as she would rearrange the wood Hope put in the pit.
"I am so much better at using the fire for sm'ores than building it" Hope said discouraged and went to sit by the other girls.
"Alright" Peyton said as she starts digging in the cooler "I'm making margaritas!" she exclaimed holding up a bottle of tequila.
"Ooo yummy" Mel replied as Peyton dug out a large pitcher to mix them in.
Peyton mixed up the concoction and poured her and Mel a glass. "You guys want any?" she asked to the guys in the group. "Well if you're offering" H.J. replied.
Peyton poured 3 more glasses and the Halliwells that were of age enjoyed their cool drinks.
Faith eyed Mel's glass and felt the small pill Portia had given her, the one that would help Mel realize her feelings for Blake. She started over towards her cousin and casually sat down next to her intended target. When Mel set the drink down on the bench between her and Faith, the younger girl dropped the pill into the open container; a light pink glow emanated from within the cup and quickly faded before Mel grabbed it for another drink.
"Alright what's the plan for tonight" Mel said looking at Faith.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Faith asked, feeling she had been caught.
"You know for this camping excursion you were all so desperate to get me on" Mel said taking another swig of the margarita.
"Oh um, we can make sm'ores and star gaze and tell ghost stories" Faith responded.
"Ghost stories, really Faith?" Portia asked as she started putting fish on the grill.
"Ok well we can skip those" she said with a grin and then got up to walk over to her twin.
The group ate and got a fire going, and soon it was getting dark out.
"Mmm give me some of that chocolaty graham cracker goodness" Wyatt said as he put a marshmallow on a stick and put it near the fire.
"Now you see the key to proper sm'ore making is to gently brown the outside in an even fashion" he stated as he slowly rotated the sweet.
"Nope, burn it, to a crisp. Set it ablaze and then blow it out" Parker said as she stuck hers in the middle of the fire.
"Alright well enough of the marshmallow technique talk. You're being pretty quiet Mel" H.J. said.
"Hmm oh just thinking about things. Thanks for bringing me out here guys, this has been a great day, I feel better already" she said putting a small smile on her face.
"Not as good as you'll be in a little bit" Portia said to herself as she put together a sm'ore with the love pill inside. "Here Mel the marshmallow is too burnt for me, I know you like them more crispy" she said with a smile.
"Thanks Portia" Mel said taking a bite.
"You're welcome" the young cupid said with a devilish grin.
The group hung around the campfire, talking about work and school, laughing about different things and even spent some time looking at the stars.
"Well I don't mean to be a drag guys but I need my beauty sleep" Hope said as she stood up.
"Yea I'm going to turn in too" Parker said as she started going towards her and Portia's tent.
"Oh you guys are no fun" Faith said as she inched closed to the fire and then let out a yawn. "Ok maybe you do have the right idea.
"Wyatt, why don't you Chris and I just secure some things up and let's all turn in, we had a long day" H.J. said.
"Good idea" Peyton said standing up and stretching. Mel stood up and followed her cousin to the tent they would share.
"You ok Mel, you were pretty quiet tonight." Peyton asked.
"Yea I'm fine, I just can't stop thinking about Blake, not just what we did this afternoon but everything. I don't know it's weird" Mel stated.
"Well you finally felt what he feels for you, maybe this is just an aftershock of emotion from that, I'm sure you'll be fine by tomorrow" Peyton said as she crawled into her sleeping bag.
"Yea maybe" Mel responded as she followed suit.
Mel fell asleep quickly. She soon started dreaming, and found herself dreaming about Blake. She could feel all of the emotions from the day before come flooding back, only the feeling of love was stronger. Mel could feel his touch, smell his scent, and feel his breath on her cheek. She wanted so badly for him to kiss her, finally in her dream she got tired of waiting and went to kiss him, but when she leaned in he wasn't there. Suddenly she was alone in her dream.
Mel's eyes opened gently. She had to see him. If she didn't she would explode. She looked over to make sure her cousin was still asleep and orbed out of the tent.
She appeared in Blake, Chris, and Wyatt's apartment and started walking down the hall. She passed a mirror and caught a glimpse at herself.
"Ugh camping clothes are not the idea I have for this" she said quietly to herself and then concentrated until her clothes faded and left her with purple silk shorts and a matching lacey camisole. "Much better" she said and then gently pushed open the door to Blake's room"
Mel walked in and saw the young man sleeping soundly. She strode up to the edge of the bed and sat down, taking a moment to take in the sight of him.
Blake felt the side of the bed sink and slowly stirred. He opened his eyes to see Mel sitting on his bed. Blake pushed himself up groggily.
"Mel?" he asked rubbing his eyes. "What are you doing here?" he questioned.
Mel couldn't think of what to say she looked at the man who had been there her entire life; her brothers' best friend, her friend. Mel could feel the emotions stirring around inside her, she closed her eyes for a moment and took a small breath, and then she leaned in and kissed Blake. The kiss was soft and sensual, their lips moved in absolute harmony and in sync the two pulled away hesitantly. A spark was lit between the two as they looked at each other in the dark, then Mel lunged at Blake and crashed her lips on top of his, pushing him back down against the bed and straddling him. The second kiss was passionate and fiery, Mel ran her hands down Blake's bare torso, his hands moved up her sides slightly lifting her silk top.
Blake's brain caught up with him in that moment and he opened his eyes and pulled back. "Mel, Mel stop" he said.
"Why? What's wrong?" she asked slightly panting. She pulled back and Blake sat up.
"What's going on? What is all of this?" he questioned.
"I had to see you. I just, I don't know I just felt that I needed to feel you next to me this very second" Mel explained.
"But you didn't even want to talk to me a few days ago, and now you're in my bed wearing… that" he gestured to her clothes.
"Don't you like it?" Mel asked with a dangerous sideways grin.
"Oh no I like it, that's sort of the problem" he said. "Look Mel, I'm just confused where this is suddenly coming from."
"Blake, I know it surprises me too, but it's real and from the heart and so, so genuine. I want you Blake and I want to be with you" Mel said as she put her hand on his cheek.
Blake turned his head and kissed her palm. His dreams finally came true, she loved him back. He started kissing up her arm, then her clavicle, up her neck, across her jaw and finally her lips. Slowly and softly he kissed her, she rolled to the side pulling him on top of her. Blake's hand snaked down to her hips, the tank top she had on was slowly being pushed up from his motions. Mel wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed deeper into the kiss. She started running her hands over his bare chest and abdomen, memorizing everything about how he felt.
Whoop whoop! Finally, they get together! Please review. - Thanks