Looking up at the stars, both of them talked, something they haven’t done lately because of their jam-packed schedules.
“France in 3 days, right”
“Yup, hopefully we’ll make it back in one piece”
“Don’t worry, after you’re killed i’ll take your guitars”
“Gee thanks” Isaac said, laughing
“What time is it, I am dead tired”
“I have a watch, let me check”
But unfortunately Isaac slipped and fell on top of Starla, both of them tangled somehow from the way they propped themselves on the grass.
“Whoa”
“This is pathetic!”
“Ike, just....here”
Isaac could not remember when he had been so close to her.....he felt so different. Isaac leaned over and brushed his hand over her cheek and leaned in, kissing her softly. Surprisingly she kissed back, putting one of her hands, stroking his wavy hair. The kissed ended and after much time they finally untangled themselves and went back in the house to get Tay since it was getting quite late.
The car ride home was quiet, Taylor having mixed feelings go through his head, while the other two were so utterly confused as to what the heck was the matter with the 14 year old. They now realized that this was more than just jet lag, it was something different, and they didn’t have the slightest idea what it was.
They had just dropped off Starla and Isaac took this special opportunity to talk to Taylor.
“Look, stop pretending what’s wrong”
“Isaac, nothing”
“Taylor.....please”
“Fine if you really want to know it’s about Starla”
“What about her”
“You and her, it’s pretty obvious”
“There’s nothing between us”
“Yeah, that was just a random kiss outside”
“What, how did you know about that”
“Look, i’m sorry, I came out to find you guys and well.........I did”
“Don’t even start, I don’t want to know what that perverted little head of yours is thinking”
“Well how far did you get”
“I told you to stop, it was just a kiss and meant nothing to her or me”
"Sure Ike, whatever"
The discussion ended as they approached their driveway. Immediately, Isaac went upstairs to bed. Tay on the other hand, just stayed outside and went to their treehouse....to think. He was mixed up and feeling really weird.
‘why am I feeling this way, i’m so mixed up’
Taylor brushed back his blond hair in frustration. Finally he got out of the treehouse and laid down on the grass. He picked up the basketball that had been left over from them playing just the day before. Suddenly, it came crashing down on him.