As the credits rolled in I told everyone to start setting up the fort in the shed, and that I'd stay with Chris. Everyone made "ooooo" noises except for Poppy, who looked sour. She really needed to get over herself sometimes.

Time went by and I studied Chris. She laid there so peacefully. She seemed so at home with a small smile on her face. I wonder what she was thinking and dreaming of. I loved the way her freckles dotted her face. I hated my freckles, they looked like dirt, but on her they were brilliant. Beautiful like a starry night sky. And her beautiful eyelashes that fluttered when she slept, they covered her beautiful brown eyes. She always told me she hated her eyes, but they look so stunning. Beautiful pools and shades of brown. Like bright pots of honey as they glimmered. They were absolutely amazing, and the way they sparkled make me melt. I just wish I was good enough for her. She needs someone amazing. Someone perfect. Someone who's not me.

Once they were finished setting up the shed, Jordan texted me to bring out Chris. I carefully scooped her up, wow she was light as a feather I can't believe she's almost 17. I started to carry her outside to which she apparently woke up and started mumbling things about being glad it was me carrying her and that she was too heavy??? I assured her she was too light since I didn't even really work out and we had a nice conversation while going out to the shed. I set her down and she giggled, which made my heart skip a beat. Oh gosh, I'm so in love with her. Is it bad to be in love with your best friend? Probably. Do I care? Not one bit, but I do care that I'm not good enough for her, let alone the fact that she likes Nix who's way better than me.

All our friends started to wiggle their eyebrows, giggle, and wink at Chris. Huh?

"What?" I asked and laughed as Chris said it at the same time. We both blushed at the funny connection. Her blush is adorable. All our friends just continued to laugh.

Chris and ray decided to go get the sleeping bags, and I stayed in the shed while Jordan and Angie giggled in the corner. Poppy came over and sat a little too close to me and started talking. I wasn't really listening. I was thinking about how beautiful Chris looked all night tonight and how lucky I am to be her best friend. Poppy was sitting even closer now and I really wanted Chris to come back. I looked over and Poppy was right in my face. I was so relieved when the door opened. I have a feeling if it hadn't, Poppy would have done something I did not want her to do. I jumped up at the sight of Chris coming in and smiled with relief trying to silently thank her for coming back. We all set up the sleeping bags and got ready for bed. It was about four am when we were finally settling. I was lying next to Chris. She was next to Ray, and Poppy was next to him. Angie and Jordan were up past our heads on an air mattress. I was so glad we had enough air mattresses and sleeping bags so that I wouldn't have to share with poppy, no offense to her, but I'm next to Chris now and I'm glad I got to be. Now I can keep her safe and she won't have to worry or anything. I'm just glad I can be here for her. Even if I'm not good enough for her I can do my best to try.

A/N: it's late and I was bored and having anxiety because guess who has that stupid anxiety disorder along with Anorexia, not that yall care or need to know that at all. Anyway, love y'all and hope you enjoy
Eliza Schuyler Hamilton 💙💙