Annabelle's POV:

After we had finished kissing, which seemed like years later, we were sitting under the oak tree with my back against his chest and just us. One of his hands were running through my hair and the other was around my waist keeping me close to him. Any attempt to move would have proved useless but I didn't want to move. I sat there wondering if I should have forgiven him so quickly? Forgiven him at all? But all I could do was picture myself in the same situation and each time I know I would have picked the same thing he did. "What are you thinking about?" I asked curious if it was anywhere near my train of thought as he let out a sigh and replied, "I'm thinking about how I don't want this to end. I don't want us to end". He pulled me from where I was sitting and placed me on his lap so that I was now straddling him. He looked into my eyes as he whispered gently, "I don't ever want to lose you again Annabelle". My heart was fluttering at about a million beats a second as I blushed ever so obviously and said back to the boy with green eyes that had captured my heart a long time ago, "I don't want to lose you ever again either".

I thought to myself what would happen after this? Would we go back to the way we were? Nothing would be the same. I don't think I wanted it to be the same. I was sure Carter's was thinking the same thing as he stared up at the sky holding me close enough to feel his heart beat on my back. I wanted to bring it up, see what he thought but this was where I went wrong last time. As soon as I opened it up, he expected so much that I was not really sure I was ready to give. Telling Danny was a big step for me as I knew it wouldn't go down well and it was a risk for both of us. We could both lose him as he would probably never trust either of us again.

I sat there beginning to chuckle to myself. How funny this whole situation was. Out of the billions of people on this earth I had to fall in love with my brother's best friend, the one that could cause the most damage to both parties. But I loved him more than I could say. He had been there for me, protected me and been my best friend for the longest time - obviously until Tara came into the equation. Could never forget that girl. He began to rub circles on my back as he said quietly to try and not disturb the peace, "I texted everyone that I had found you earlier but we need to be heading back soon". I nodded still looking up at the sky as I could feel my heart longing and Carter's voice was yearning. This was one sticky situation that I would not have been caught dead in a year ago. Way to go Walters .

Walking back down the road towards Carter's house was giving me cramps. What would my Dad say? What would Danny say? Had Matt spilled everything? Carter had his arm around my shoulders as we were walking slowly. We stood outside the house before his as Carter removed his arm from my shoulders and stroked my face. I could see longing or sadness in his eyes and I knew what he wanted but I was unsure if I was ready. I thought back to when Carter told me in the park that he loved me and in that moment I knew my mind was made up. "Let's tell my brother" I said quick enough so that I didn't stop and chicken out halfway. Carter's eyes lit up with a bit of hope before it faltered a little and said "are you sure? We don't have to right aw-", before he could finish speaking I was kissing him with all my might. I wanted to show him how ready I was. How ready I am. He kissed me back caringly as we pulled away and placed our foreheads on each other's.

"What the fuck?!"

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Hey Guys!!

HEHEHEHEHE! Love a cliff hanger, what writer doesn't? Just thought i'd remind you guys that i will be starting a new story after this and would love you guys to have a read as soon as it starts- back to this one though...

Who do we think it was? Are Carter and Annabelle as destined as they think? Who's everyone's favourite character?

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