• happy endings •

• chapter twelve •

We won! Adam did it! He scored! We all raced over to his side and quickly jumped on him. After our quick little celebration we all lined up to shake hands with the other team. When I got to Stefan, who was the last one like me, he just congratulated me and kissed me on the cheek. I looked down blushing and saw someone skate to me. All I could see was their skates. I looked up and saw Adam, who had this look on his face. I didn't even get a chance to say anything before he kissed me. Without hesitation, I kissed him back. Not because I liked him but because I actually felt sparks from the moment he pressed his lips to mine. Everyone continued ?celebrating around us and some even cheered "Finally." When we finally did separate we just looked at eachother wide eyed and skated away from eachother to continue celebrating with everyone else, as if nothing had even happened. I think that's better. That way we don't ruin this friendship.

Once we were done with our celebration we headed back to the hotel so we can pack up and catch our flight tomorrow morning. I reached the room before Adam and quickly started packing up most of my stuff. I was putting out my clothes for tomorrow when I heard the door open and stuff being put down. Then all of a sudden, I felt hands around my waist and looked up to see Adam looking at me with this passion in his eyes.

" You know Ana, I never thought I would know how could my first kiss would be until tonight and realized that you are fucken amazing. ", Adam whispered while staring into my eyes.

This isn't right. I can't fall for someone. Much less my best friend. I just don't feel that sort of attraction with anyone. We just can't be together. I like him but not in that way just yet.

I guess Adam saw the look on my face because he quickly looked down at me worriedly. Almost as if asking what was wrong.

" Adam, I like you. Trust me but I'm not into that relationship stuff just yet. ", I said with not much confidence in my voice. When I looked up I saw him looking down at me with surprisingly an understanding look. He just nodded and kissed me one last time before he started putting his stuff away.

Once I was ready to sleep, he crawled into bed next to me and let me cuddle with him. Just like before.

* next day, late at night *

Finally, we made it back to Minnesota, even the ones that weren't from here. Supposibly we're getting offered something big soon. Can't wait.