Emma and Eric lay silently in their tents, listening to the sound of crickets and bullfrogs.
After about an hour Emma heard her tent unzip, and she sat up quickly to see Eric poke his head in.
"I can't sleep," he said, coming over to sit on the edge of her sleeping bag.
"Me neither... What do you want to do?"
"Umm... How bout we go swimming?" Eric asked his eyes glistening.
"Ok, I dont have a bathing suit though,"
"Thats fine just go in your clothes,"
"Ok,"
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The warm summer night breeze ruffled their hair as Emma waded into the lake.
"come on Eric!" She giggled . "Are you scared of getting wet?"
"No.. I just... Hey!"
Emma giggled as she splashed water in his face. Eric growled, laughing he waded into the water beside her. Emma tried to run, but he jumped and caught her, throwing her under the water.
She came up gasping for air, while Eric tickled her.
"Stop! Stop! I surrender!" She laughed.
Suddenly, Eric grabbed her, and they looked into eachothers eyes, full of love.
"I love you,"
"I love you too,"
Then suddenly Eric leaned forward and they kissed in the moonlight.
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My Castle in the Treetops
Short StoryEmma and Eric, two opposites, Emma perky and sarcastic, Eric serious and collected. What happens when these friends become more than friends, and will their friendship be all it was promised to be? ••••••••••••••••• This is a slight comedy Also this...
