We all sat down in a circle, waiting to play truth or dare. I was still thinking about the fact that Katie kissed me. Well, it wasn't a real kiss, just a sweet kiss on the cheek, to thank me for the birthday present I got her. But still, Katie freaking Gardner kissed me!
I was smiling and I started paying attention to the others just when the game of "truth or dare" started. Because it was her birthday, Katie got to ask the person beside her first, and it happened to be Miranda.
-Miranda, truth or dare?
-Umm, truth I guess.
Katie gave her an evil smile and Miranda responded with a worried one.
-Is it true that you have a crush on someone in this room?
Miranda blushed and punched Katie in the shoulder.
-Yes, it's true, she whispered, covering her face with her hands.
The others started to ask questions, but Kayla insisted that we would just continue the game. After about 20 minutes, Kayla had to talk only in French for the rest of the game (and believe me, she sucks at French), Cecil has told us all the most embarrassing story from his childhood (and I'm still laughing lol) and Connor had to eat grass (pfff). Now it was my turn. Connor turned to me.
-Travis, truth or dare?
-What kind of question is this? Dare, of course!
Connor smirked and I didn't like the look he gave me.
-I dare you to stay in that room over there (he pointed to a tiny room in front of us where campers kept their old weapons in) for five whole minutes...
Okay that didn't sound so bad.
-...with Katie Gardner.
Schist. The whole room erupted in laughter as I awkwardly looked at Katie. She avoided my gaze, embarrassed.
-Connor...
-It's a dare, brother! Come on! Or do you want to ruin our family's tradition, huh? "Stolls aren't afraid of any dare", right? Or are you?
-Fine! I'll do it!
I went over to Katie, and waited for her to stand up. She didn't look me in the eye. While we where marching to the room (is it even a room!? I'd hardly call that little thing a wardrobe) I heard a lot of things, from "have fun in there, you two!" (Kayla) to "they keep weapons in there, what if they kill each other?" (Pollux). Anyways, I tried to ignore them. I entered the room with Katie by my side. Then they closed the door and we were left in complete darkness. Katie let out a weird sound of terror.
-What's wrong? I asked.
-I-uh-nothing.
-Katie.
-Alright. I'm scared of darkness, she whispered.
I thought for a minute and then the answer hit me.
-Kit Kat?
-Yeah?
-Give me your hand.
Even if I couldn't see her, I could imagine the weird face she gave me.
-Trust me.
-Why?
-Do you trust me?
Katie remained silence for a few seconds, then she answered.
-Yes, yes I do.
-Then give me your hand.
She leaned her hand forward and I somehow managed to take it. As soon as our hands touched, light appeared from our tattoos. And for the first time, in the complete darkness, I could see Katie's shining tattoo clearly. A brown chocolate bunny. I stared at her hand for a few seconds, then a smile appeared on my face. Soon, the smile transformed into a giggle and the giggle into a laugh. Katie looked up from my tattoo into my eyes. The light from our hand was shining on her confused face.
-Why are you laughing?
-It's..nothing, I replied, still laughing. Looking at me, she started laughing too and we were both laughing like two idiots. When we stopped laughing, everything went silent. A non-awkward silent. I looked at our tattoos one more time. I smiled. I liked them both. Then I remembered that in a few months I was going to be 16, and, if both of us would not confess that we love each other, and truly mean it, the tattoo would be gone. Forever. I looked at Katie. She was analyzing me, trying to figure out what am I thinking about. I looked in her big green eyes, shining from the small light, and it wasn't hard to say it. It wasn't hard at all, and I meant it.
-Katie, I love you.
She looked at me surprised, but before she could say anything, Connor opened the door.
-Your 5 minutes are up, buddies!
Wow, I haven't updated in a long time. I know. And I'm sorry. But hey, I'm here now, right? Thank you for so many reads and for the sweet massages, I really appreciate them, guys! See you! (PS: I don't own the picture)