Second Chances

Fire Pits

Storm

I watch her across the fire, talking with Reid and his cousin. She tilts her head in a fit of laughter and has the biggest grin on her face as they all talk. It bothers me that he's the one getting this reaction from her. We've both been keeping our distance from each other all day. And fuck me if seeing her in that blue bikini wasn't the high light of my day.

There were so many times when I wanted to go over and talk to her. To grab her by her narrow waist and pull her in to a kiss. When I'm around her all I want to do is touch her in whatever way I can. So, it's been hard to reel that in when I do that know where we stand right now. I'm not a liar by any means and I feel like she thinks I am after the shit with Quinn.

Now I feel like I'm back at square one, having to earn her trust back. I finish making a couple hot dogs and then toast two buns. When that doesn't finished I walk over to the table and start adding all of the toppings I want "That looks delicious" a familiar voice says and I turn to see Quinn.

She puts her on a plate and takes the mustard from my hand "Trouble in paradise?" She asks curiously.

"I'm not going to talk to you about Feyre" I say firmly.

"I'll take that as a yes then... she looks all buddy, buddy over there with Reid. Maybe she wants another round with him" the sarcasm is dripping from her mouth.

I glare at her and notice the amusement dancing in her eyes "Funny, but you don't know her enough to know that they're friends. She turned him down, sound familiar?"

She laughs "Yup, I do and maybe I realize that it was a mistake" she steps closer to me.

I step back "A little too late for that Quinn... plus you know that's bullshit. You don't like me like that you just like the games and that is what I'm not into. I like Fey and all I want is to make things work with her. I won't let you get in the way of that" the last part comes out serious and she notices.

She holds her hands up in a fake surrender "Woah I'm not going to get in your way Storm. I may not understand what you see in her and I might have my own opinion of her but you do you" she winks, grabs her plate and walks off.

I ignore whatever she said because her opinion doesn't matter, she doesn't know Fey and I do. I finish making my hot dogs and start eating, I walk over to the fire pit and take a seat in one of the chairs. I look around and watch everyone talk, eat, laugh and enjoy their time. It makes me happy and I know that this is all on borrowed time.

Once college is over, we're all taking off in our own directions and stuff like this won't happen often or at all. I've been trying to enjoy the time I have left with the team because in reality they're some of my best friends. Jack takes a seat next to me "How you doin man?" I laugh because I can tell he's wasted.

"I'm good, you drunk?" He nods and smiles.

"How are things with Kenz?" He looks at her across the fire and she turns her head. They smile at each other and I feel jealous because I want Fey to look at me like that again.

"They're great, you need to make up with Fey so that you two can share a tent and Kenz and I can share one. I love you but I would rather sleep with her" he jokes.

"I'm trying my best" I say and he stares at me like I'm an idiot.

"It doesn't look that way to me when she's over there talking with Reid and his friends" he points out and I get even more annoyed.

"I don't know what to do, okay? I've apologized multiple times and at this point the ball is in her court" I toss my plates into the fire and crack open a cold beer.

"If you like her like you claim then you wouldn't give up so easily Storm. Do you think shit was easy for her and Archer? Hell no, but he never gave up and neither did she. That's why they worked so well together and you need to step the fuck up" his tone changes and he gets angry.

He glares right into my eyes but I don't back down "You're right" I take a long drink of my beer and then stand. I walk over to Feyre, interrupt her conversation and pull her aside.

She follows, so I take her hand and lead her away from everyone. We end up going on a little walk, looking up at the moon and stars "So, why did you drag me away from everyone?" She finally asks.

I pull my hood over my head "Because I want to talk to you and get some alone time in. I want to work through whatever this weirdness is between us"

We end up walking down to the river and taking a seat in the dirt next to it "I don't know how to fix it" she admits.

"Me neither, but I'll do whatever it takes Beauty. Clearly I broke your trust by not being honest about Quinn and I know not to do that again. I don't want to hurt you or for you to look at me the way you have been" she looks at me.

"Like what?" She asks.

"Like that... full of disappointment" I say with a sigh.

I pick up a rock and skip it into the water "I'm hurt that's all and then I overthink and question everything you ever told me, plus whatever you haven't. Ever since my mom lied about my dad... I just hate it" she admits.

"I understand that Fey, I really do and I'm sorry that I made you feel that way and question my intentions. But the truth is, I'm crazy about you and I'm so scared of messing up that I keep messing up and I don't know what to do. I've never felt this way before and it scares me" her small hand finds mine and she intertwines our fingers together.

"I really like you too Storm and that's why I feel this way but I don't want it to keep creating this distance between us. We've come so far already and I miss you, I've missed having you over and kissing your handsome face" I don't waste another minute, I lean in and press my lips to hers.

She welcomes me with just as much need and I take the opportunity to sneak my tongue inside and run it along her teeth. She melts into me, and I pull her onto my lap so she's straddling me. Her arms drape around my neck as I hold onto her small waist. She slowly pull's back and I get my favorite view her swollen pink lips and flushed cheeks.

I brush hair away from her face and she tilts her head, nudging her cheek into the palm of my hand. As I look into her eyes I swear I could fall love her for the rest of my life and die a happy man. She smiles at me and from the angle, the reflection of the moon makes her baby blues glow. She's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

"You're something else Storm" she says and pecks my lips.

"I hope that's a good thing" she brushes her knuckles across my cheek.

"It's the best thing" I lean in and kiss her again, because I can't get enough of her.

"We should get back" she slides off and we stand. I wrap an arm around her as we walk back to the camp site "You're sleeping with me tonight" I say and kiss the side of her head.

"Yes sir" she says humorously.

We get back and grab fresh drinks then take a seat around the fire. I pull her onto my lap and notice Jack and Kenzie both grinning at us. I wrap my arms around her waist as she leans against my chest. We roast marshmallows and makes s'mores.

The guys initiate a couple drinking games that have us all laughing and having a good time. We head to our tent before everyone else and snuggle up in my sleeping bag. She grabs hers from their tent so we have more cushion and she rests her head on my chest.

We talk and share our own camping stories from our childhood. She talks about her mom and step dad, telling me how Jack almost fell in a fire pit one time. I laugh hard at that one and make a mental note to make fun of him for it. She asks more questions about my dad and I tell her some of my own stories until I hear her light snores.

I kiss the top of her head and adjust myself careful not to wake her up. I stare up at the ceiling of the tent and can finally breathe now that I have her here with me. It's amazing how much she's affected me and changed me without even realizing it. I guess what they say is right... it does take the right one to make you see things a little more clearly.

Now that I have her again, I refuse to fuck it up.