Love in Ice

Chapter 2

--The picture above is kinda what they look like. The last chapter was in Vera's POV, but I most likely will not put in any other POVs in the story. See you, -Viviann246--

Vera's POV

Wake up, lovebirds! ¨ A loud voice cut through my dreams, waking me up. --What a minute I didn't have a pillow, what am I laying on? ---   Blinking, I open my eyes to blinding sunlight, then quickly close them again. I was laying on something black, knit, and muscular. --What the Tui? Last thing I remember was falling asleep- Oh, shit. I fell asleep on Jack! - 

His arm was around my waist, my hands on his chest, my head against his shoulder. It was comfy I'll admit. 

¨Why? ¨ Jack's groggy voice muttered ¨I'm cozy ... ¨ I turned my head to look at the person who woke us up. Alina grinning back and us Cheshire-Cat-style. Jack shifted underneath me, sitting up.

Oh good, you're awake! You have to look at these pictures I took of you two cuddling! And the video I took! ¨ She squealed. ¨You two are so cute together! ¨ 

I tried to scoot away from Jack, but his arm tugged me back to his side. I looked at him, blushing. He grinned at me, then asked ¨Was I really that comfortable? ¨ 

I blushed again, then replied. Oh, shut up. You fell asleep on me .¨ Alina watched the exchange, an evil smile on her face. Stop being cute, and watch! ¨

 She pulled out her phone and started showing us picture after picture.  

After showing us all of the pictures, Alina pulled up a video, also in black and white. --What is it with her and that filter? - It started with Video Me falling asleep while reading my book. Video Jack noticed, and gently tugged the book from my hand, unaware Alina was video taping. He put Mrs. Frisby & The Rats Of NIMH away in my leather backpack. --How did he know that was where it went?!? - While putting my book back, he slipped a letter into the bag as well. Video Jack put his book away, and fell asleep snuggled against me. (3rd picture) The video ended shortly thereafter.

Alina asked ¨What do you think? Sam thought it was amazing.¨ She blushed. - Oh, revenge! - 

I was silent. --The video was really good, and yeah, sure, we did look cute, but ...--

¨But what? ¨ Alina prodded. - Bye! I was talking out loud! - 

¨But it implies that Jack and I are a couple, and, well, we're not.¨ I finally said. 

Jack raised an eyebrow. ¨Oh? Would you like to be? ¨ He teased. I blushed faintly, trying not to laugh. 

Alina said ¨I can see you two are obviously in love, and need to talk about it, so I am going back to my seat.¨

Jack and I spluttered, protesting, blushing furiously. Alina tiptoed back to her row, grinning and waving. I could hear Sam asking her ¨How did it go? Was I right? ¨

Jack loosened his grip, and turned to face me. ¨In the video, I put a paper in your backpack. I need you to read it. But, one question before you go, you still like country music right? ¨

"Yees ... why? ¨ I said, getting up. I reached into the main pocket and pulled out a small piece of paper. I unfolded it and saw what he wrote. --That's why he asked if I like country music! - My eyebrows rose higher and higher as I read the note. I smiled, and looked at him. He looked embarrassed, his ears pink at the tips.

Dear Vera, 

I have liked you ever since sixth grade. Now we are in high school, and I still like you. 

Do you love me?

Do you wanna be my friend?

And if you do, don't be afraid to take me by the hand.

If you want to.

I think this is how love goes, check yes or no.

Yes ____ No ____

I got out a pen, and checked Yes, then folded the note back up and gave it back to him. He unfolded it in silence, read the scrap of paper and looked up. ¨For real? ¨ He asked, grinning. 

Of course, you dork! ¨ I said, laughing. I leaned over and kissed him on the lips. 

LET YOU WERE RIGHT LOOK! LOOK, LOOK, LOOK, LOOK! FINALLY! ¨ Night squealed. - Original! Stop watching us! -  All heads turned towards our row, smiling and clapping. Liam wolf-whistled at us. I hid my face in Jack's chest, embarrassed

¨HEEYLL YES! I was right! The letter was it! ¨ Sam shouted. Jack and I turned to look at him. Suddenly, Sam grabbed Alina and kissed her quickly on the mouth. She looked at him in shock, then blushed bright pink and sat down quietly. Sam reddened, and sat down, apologizing over and over again.

¨Stop apologizing you dolt! ¨ Alina leaned forward and kissed him on the lips, silencing him.

I laughed and snuggled closer to Jack. The bus driver got up, trying to pretend to be annoyed with all the commotion. Okay! Everyone quiet down, now! We are going into the Dry Valleys, straight through the middle. Unfortunately, because of bad weather, we will have to take the long route through the Valley.¨ He shouted.

Everyone quieted. I shivered, and Jack put his arms around me again. Estelle, the girl in front of us, gasped and scooted closer to Charlie, her seatmate. The driver sat back down, looking grim.

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- Hi, dear readers! Did you like Chapter Two? Next couple of chapters will most likely be the crash, and the right after. Let's just say there will be arrangements ... I hope you guys enjoy this book! Also, the pictures of Jack and Vivianna are not all the same people, but ... just imagine, ok? Bye, lovelies! -Viviann246--