Scarlett and I have been texting non stop ever since that day the two of us confessed our feelings for each other. Today we are going to a barbecue Chris and Selena are having at Chris's house. I wanted to go with Scarlett but that would be too much too quick. We need to take everything slow. Whatever that is.

I decided I'll try to tease Scarlett today. I want to wear something tight and short. Nothing left to the imagination. I wore some denim shorts and a top that has tiny straps. The top shows off my collar bone and my skin perfectly. I put on her necklace and some perfume. I decided I'll go a bit early so I can help out if they need me to. I apologised to Jeremy and he told me it's okay. He'll be coming to Chris's barbecue before he returns back home so I'll be able to apologise in person.

I arrive at Chris's place and there is only two cars here. I knock on the front door and Mackie opens the door.

"Well hello there. I don't think we've met." He taunts.

"Awh fuck off Mackie." I say laughing at his antics. He hugs me tightly.

"How are you? I haven't seen you in ages." he says

"I'm good. I just got everything in order." I say.

"Great. Now we gotta set up the table. So get that ish in order." He says patting my back.

"You're here." Selena says and rushes to hug me.

"Hi." I say while hugging her.

"Where is Chris?" I ask

"Oh he's out. He should be back any minute." Selena says looking down at her watch.

"Oh, okay." I say and we set everything up. Chris shows up eventually and pulls me into one of his bear hugs. I can't argue. His hugs are the best.

"So, tell me. What happened between you and Scar." Chris asks when Selena and Mackie leave the kitchen.

"Why do you think something happened?" I ask

"Because she can't stop talking about you. Did you finally do it?" He asks

"Kinda.. yeah. But I only told her because she told me first." I say

"Shut up! Oh my god I am so happy for you." He jumps and hugs me again.

"Thank you, but could you keep it low key? I don't want to jinx anything." I say quietly to him.

"okay. My lips are tired." he says with a big smile on his face.

Soon enough people start to arrive and Scarlett is no where to be seen. I didn't want to nag her or call her so I hoped she would arrive. We were all sitting down ready to dig into our food when She burst through the door. Everyone smiled and got up to greet her. I stayed in my seat. I want to jump her bones here ane now but I don't want to draw attention to myself so I'll stay where I'm already at. She comes and sits opposite of me with the biggest smile I've ever seen.

"Hi." I say smiling back at her.

"Hey." she says and Lizzie interrupts our stare fest and asks her a question. Why am I feeling this way? Maybe because I want her eyes on me? Or just her attention. I don't know. I spend the rest of the meal chatting with Jeremy. The two us have a lot in common and we can talk freely with each other. Which helps us greatly when we're the only ones who are not included in a discussion.

"Hey Lena, how's work treating you?" Chris asks turing his attention to me.

"It's good. I have everything under control until october." I say proudly.

"Ooh what do you have planned for October?" Lizzie asks

"She's organized another project, but this time in Italy." Chris answers for me.

"Wow. Fancy." Mackie comments.

I just nod awkwardly.

"I'm happy to hear that. So wait you'll be away for your birthday?" Robert asks.

"Yeah. I guess. I don't know. I may go back to London for the anniversary. I'm still not sure." I answer.

"What anniversary? I'm not in the loop here." Mark asks looking around the table. Scarlett and I share an awkward look and Chris seems to be uncomfortable just like I am.

"It's the seventh anniversary of my parents death." I say turning to Mark.

He seems to feel embarrassed he asked and the room goes to silence. Great.

"I'm sorry. I..I didn't know Lena." He apologises sincerely.

"Hey, it's alright. It's not a must for you to know that. We all have our own lives and worries Mark." I say smiling at him.

He nods and the rest of the room slowly but surely, goes back to normal.

When the meal is finished almost everyone heads into the house to have a drink. I stay with Chris and Mackie, helping clean everything up.

"Whats with you and 'Miss I can't keep my eyes away from you'?" Mackie asks throwing away a red solo cup.

"Nothing. Why would there be anything with Scarlett and me?" I say

"Mmmhm. Funny how you knew exactly who I meant when I said she couldn't keep her eyes away from you."

Okay that was smart on his side and very I mean very stupid on mine. I stay quiet and continue what I was doing.

"Just be careful. I can tell you are someone who loves with their whole heart. I don't know Scarlett that deeply but I do know that she is nothing like you. You have a heart, big one even. Just keep it safe." He says grabbing my hand. I nod and feel my eyes start to sting with tears in them.

"Come here." He opens his arms and I hug him tightly.

"Aw come on. You're hugging without me? Group hug!" Chris exclaims and hugs the both of us, making me end up in the middle of them.

"I need a scotch." Mackie says as we separate.

"Same here." I say.

"Good for you two I need one as well. Let's head inside and have a drink." Chris says and we walk into his house.

Mackie and I sit on the sofa where everyone else is sitting.

"Where's my tattoo Adams?" Jeremy asks as he plops down next to me.

"Right you promised him one." Mackie reminds me.

"I was busy, maybe I'll go and get it while I'm in Italy." I say.

"Ooh I like that. Do that instead." He says and leans back onto the couch.

This time we didn't play any games or do any karaoke. It was pretty chill. We talked and hung out together. It was relaxing. Chris got us som liquor and it all went incredibly well.

"How about we make some popcorn and put on a movie?" Mark suggests and I stand up on my feet.

"I'll make the popcorn." I say and everyone nods.

"I'll help." I hear Scarlett say as she follows behind into the kitchen.

"So, how have you been?" She asks as I put the popcorn into the microwave.

"I'm good. I actually needed all of this." I say and she smiles.

"I didn't really want to help out." She says as I sit down onto the counter.

"Then why did you come with me?" I ask her and she slowly, but surely walks up to me.

"I wanted to be somewhere where all your attention is on me." she whispers into my ear.

"And why is that?" I ask

"Because I hate the way everyone looks at you." She says and fixes her posture.

"What do you mean?" I ask

"Do I have to draw it out for you?" she asks putting her hands on my thighs

"Don't I heard you're a terrible artist." I tease and she slaps my arm.

"Now thats just mean!" she acts offended and turns to walk out of the kitchen. I grab her hand and pull her back.

"I'm just joking honey." I say and freeze. I just pet named her. She notices that too and her cheeks turn a deep red.

The popcorn is done so I pour it into a bowl and toss in another bag. There are a lot of us here. I have to make a lot.

"How's the popcorn coming along?" Chris says as he walks in.

"I just have this bowl ready. If you want you can take it out." I say.

"Great. Oh by the way, they voted for a horror movie. I hope you're fine with that." He says tossing some popcorn into his mouth.

"Thats fine by me." I say and Scarlett looks at me and I remember the last time we watched a horror film.

"I'll keep her company." I reassure him and he nods, leaving the kitchen.

"Thanks for that. I didn't want to be the party breaker." she says

"I would much rather spend some time with you anyway." I say and take out another bowl.

"Can I ask you something?" She asks

"Of course." I say

"Do you hate me, for what I did to you?" She asks

"Where is this coming from all of a sudden?" I ask.

"I just, it crossed my mind a lot. These past few days." She explains.

"I could never hate you Scar." I say grabbing her hands.

"Really?"

"Yes. Really." I say kissing her knuckles. She melts at the sight and turns red once again. I pour out another bag of popcorn and take it into the living roo..

"Now thats what I'm talking about!" Mackie yells as I put down the bowl.

"Where are you going?" Jeremy asks

"I'll be outside. I'm not a fan of horror films." I lie and Chris sees it. He smiles and winks so no one can see. They nod their heads in understanding and I walk back to Scarlett.

"Let's go out and spend some time outside." I say

"The sun might set soon." she says

"Even better." I say grabbing two caprisun's and walking outside.

We sit onto the couch outside and get comfortable. I pick up my legs and she does too. Her gaze never leaves my body and at that I can feel my body heating up.

"Whats your favourite color?" Scarlett asks

"Green, how about you?" I ask

"I like pink." She says

"Why pink?" I ask

"Why green?" She asks back.

"You go first." I say and she nods.

"I like simple things. I really enjoy baby pink. It matches my skin tone almost perfectly." She says.

"I've liked green ever since secondary school. First it was because of Harry Potter, then it reminded me of the royals and now.." I hesitate

"Now what?"

"Now green is my favourite colour because I get lost in it." I say looking deeply into her eyes.

"I'm starting to think you're not referring to only a color." she says with her eyes beaming.

"Come here." I motion and cup her cheek with my right hand. I hover over her lips until I finally dance with them. That feeling. Those soft soft lips. This will always be something I'll miss and want. Her hands reach to grab the back of my neck so she pulls me in even more.

I grab her hips and pick her up. Not once separating from her lips. I plop her down onto my lap and she holds herself steady with one hand on my shoulder and the other tangled in my hair. We come up for air and our foreheads meet while we catch our breaths. Her hands never leave my hair and mine never leave her small waist.

"You're strong." She says out of breath.

"Wait until you see my stamina." I say and kiss her again. This time her kisses are different. She makes it seem like she want to devour me at once. She bites onto my lover lip and I leave out a groan.

Her hands trail back and she puts them around the front of my neck now. God... how does she know all of this??

She and I stop before we go way too far. I mean there is about 7 of our friends inside right now. Also I don't think I'd be able to be quiet so it's best this way.

She doesn't leave my lap. She readjusts herself and just time, we watch the sun set..