There was a knock at the door.
I jumped and let go of Raven's hand.
The passage opened, filling the room with light. A young man's silhouette peered in before my eyes readjusted revealing Jasper standing outside the door, a puzzled look on his face.
"Hey, I was wondering where you were at?" He tilted his head at me then noticed another presence and stared at Raven.
"Or I could come back later…"
"No I'm coming. We were done anyway. Right?" I looked to my blackmailer.
"Yep," he smirked. "You may go."
I bit my lip wondering if I made a mistake, but had no time to dwell.
I turned and marched away. Jasper continued to stare at Raven until I was behind him. Finally, Jasper closed the door and I took a deep breath.
"So what's up?" I sighed and smiled in relief. Then I remembered our current relationship and lost eye contact.
"Uhm, walk with me?" He kept his chin down but I felt his eyes on mine.
I nodded and followed as he headed to the next level of stairs.
There was a strange silence as we walked. Finally at the edge of the poop deck, he stopped.
I stood beside him, following his gaze toward the horizon and leaning on the edge.
I couldn't help but tense at the strangely serious air around us.
"Jasper?" I glanced at him, hoping for a response. He was deep in thought.
"Jasp!" I nudged him and he snapped to attention turning to me.
"What was that kiss for?" He finally spoke.
This time I froze. I looked back out into the endless sea as the sun's heat reflected in my cheeks.
I shook my head and shrugged.
"I don't know. I was drunk. I wasn't thinking straight. It just happened." I shrugged.
"Did you kiss anyone else?" His eyes widened.
"No! Nonono." I chuckled shaking my head. My memory was splotchy but not totally bombed.
"Oh, yeah. Cool cool." He shrugged. "Yeah, I probably only kissed back because of the sea-sickness- I'm still not used to this whole pirate thing." He cleared his throat awkwardly.
Honestly, I only heard one thing.
He kissed back...
My red brightened and spread.
"But, why me?" Jasper's ears noticeably pinkened as he completely faced me grasping my arms lightly.
His blushing reflected on my face.
"I-I don't know!" I shook my head rapidly then flipped it. "Wait, you kissed back?"
He stepped back holding his hands up.
"I mean, yes, but just because you were kissing me!" We were both agape in confusion.
"I'm sorry okay! Let's just pretend it never happened, kay?" I tensed unexpecting of his straightforwardness.
He blinked and let his hands fall to his side.
"Sorry. Uhm-" His eyes fell, appearing as uncertain as I felt. "Yeah, let's do that."
"Okay," I nodded slowly. "So, that never happened. We are just friends, who never kissed."
"Yeah just two straight guys." He nodded back.
I felt both of us staring at the same bump in the wood at our feet.
"Cool." I then shivered and glanced to the horizon. The sun had almost reached the ocean.
"Well see you around, buddy." I punched his shoulder half-heartedly.
He forced a chuckle.
"See you."
We then parted ways to get ready for dinner.
Yerp, super short chapter this time but next chapter will be like almost three times as long probably so yeah... Thanks for reading! Await tomorrow's!