Brian's POV
I ran after her and met her by the lake. She was sited on a rock near the lake and had her face buried in her palms. I was anxious and called her in a soft voice "Candy?". She slowly looked up and her eyes were teary making them look soft and babyish. "What are you doing here? Why did you follow me here?".
I didn't reply her questions instead I asked "Are you crying?". She immediately wiped her eyes and said "No, I'm not. I got dirt in my eyes and it's making me teary". I smirked and walked close to her with hands in my pocket "Are you sure it's dirt or maybe it's because of what happened back there".
She didn't say a word and bent her head, obviously drawing on the sand with her toes. I heaved a sigh and sat with her hesitantly. I took her by surprise when I suddenly placed my right hand on her jaw and slowly turned her to look at me. The moon was a full one making it easy for me to see her face clearly.
She tried to move her face away but I held her tightly and stared at her lips. I was starting to hear her heart pounding against her chest and I could tell she was scared. "Maybe she thinks I'm going to kiss her" I said inwardly and chuckled before letting go of her face.
"What was that for?" she asked wide-eyed. "I was checking your lips" I said immediately. She gave me the "Mind telling me the reason" look and I said casually "I wanted to make sure I didn't bite your lips when I kissed you. It was sudden and I'm not experienced that's why I'm concerned" I said and stood up, ready to go back when her gentle voice stopped me
"Why do you mean by not experienced?". I turned to look at her then I said softly "I haven't kissed anyone before until today". She looked shocked but I just smiled and walked away leaving her to her thoughts.
Candy's POV
I was utterly shocked at his statement " So I'm his first kiss. Or is he lying so I wouldn't be mad at him?" my mind was in a mess as I tried to give answers to all my questions. Soon, I got tired and really scared so I rushed back to the camp.
Some students had already fallen asleep outdoors, sleeping besides the camp fire and cuddling each other. I looked around for Brian but it seems like he had gone back to his tent. I got close to Bella and noticed she was shivering slightly so I rushed into the tent, got a blanket and covered both of us with it as I laid beside her on the floor.
The feeling of sleeping outside was wonderful and I was about to sleep when I heard footsteps and a little creak. I opened my eyes slowly, hoping to God it's not a goblin. I was surprised to see Brian sitting beside the fire, adding sticks and wood to it to make it cozier. He looked very emotionless and had no expressions on his face.
Soon, he stood up, stared at everyone and stopped when he saw me. I quickly closed my eyes and prayed he did not notice I was still awake. He walked towards me and I held my chest in fright but he just came beside me and laid down there. I could feel his eyes all over my face and I had goosebumps on my neck.
Suddenly I felt his cold hands on my face and I almost opened my eyes. I shivered at his touch and somehow I seemed to like the fact that he was here. "You're the most important person in my life right now" I suddenly heard him say.
"Was he referring to me?" I was confused but he continued and I listened, finally understanding why he is always acting tough and cold towards everyone.
"My Mom was the most important person to me then, she made me feel loved. She was always there for me, to listen to me. My happiest memories were with her and they continue to live within me but after Mom died, I died with her" he paused and I patiently waited because I know this story might be having an effect on him.
"It took me almost a year to come out of my horrid state. I refused to talk to anyone about how I felt so I bottled all the pain inside of me. The only person I spoke to after I came out of my depression was Mrs Williams. She was my nanny then and the only person I loved until..." he paused and continued "You came along".
"I hated your guts and the way you reacted to my instructions at first but you had a fighting spirit and didn't let me dictate what you should do. After I helped you in the hallway that fateful day, I realized how much you meant to me and I couldn't bear to see you getting hurt" he paused and continued.
"I did all these because of you, I couldn't bear going on this long holiday without seeing your captivating face for at least a week. I don't know if what I feel for you is temporary or permanent, everything is still confusing to me but all I know is that you have the key to my heart right now. You've unlocked feelings I never knew I had" he said the last statement softly and caressed my cheeks.
He gently tucked strands of hair on my face behind my ear and from his shaky hands, I realized that he had been crying. I became confused and started having mixed feelings.
"Is he serious or is this the handiwork of the whiskey he took?" I slowly and carefully opened my eyes to see that he had slept off with his hand on my chin.
I heaved a sigh and concluded that it was the alcohol talking not him but I felt a little upset because I thought he was for real. I hissed, removed his hand from my face, backed him and went back to sleep.
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