We are the only two left by the dying campfire now, the others have gone to bed. Her friend, with whom she is sharing a tent, left two hours ago already. She decided to stay with me when the others left. We're both a bit tipsy. She turns to me but looks away when I try to meet her gaze. I know she wants me. It's mutual, her pretty face, lit by the orange glow of the embers, her quick eyes, her soft voice. She sits beside me, there is an awkward silence between us, a tension. Two young animals, side by side, each holding back their urge to fuck!
She is probably waiting for me to make a move. I take a moment to build up the courage to speak, when I finally do, I make a point of showing that I remember her name.
"So, Amy, did you have a nice evening?" I ask, not knowing quite what to say.
"Yeh, great! Uh... and you, Ethan?" she replies awkwardly.
She seems a little nervous, so I try to put her at ease.
"Awesome, I hadn't met any of Ellie's friends, you all seem really nice."
"I don't know her so well actually," she confesses. "She is more a friend of a friend."
"Ah, I see. So you don't know so many people here I guess."
"No, not really, but, uh, yeh everyone seems nice."
She stares at the fire.
"Yep, I noticed you seemed to be getting along fine." She starts playing with her hair, but she doesn't reply so I continue. "You're a little bit shy hey?"
"Yeh, I'm sorry," she apologies.
"Oh! No, it's no problem... but, uh, I can introduce you to some people tomorrow if you want, if you would like that I mean."
She takes a moment to reply, she smiles.
"Sure, thanks."
I want to compliment her, but we are alone, and I don't want to make her uncomfortable, so I make a joke.
"No need, really, I mean I get to show off that I know a pretty girl sooo... it's kinda you helping me out."
She giggles.
"Well, maybe I can help you show off to the guys, but I don't think you need my help to impress the girls."
"Oh really? Any girls in particular?"
She smiles back. "Yeh, maybe one."
My heart starts beating faster. We turn and stare at each other in the eyes.
"I, I might like her too," I confess.
Still holding my gaze, she puts a hand on my knee.
"Hum, this fire is dying down, we should probably go to bed. But, uh... well I don't want to wake up Jane, you know, my friend," she explains awkwardly. So she's not very good at this either.
"Oh, sure, uh, so do you want to sleep in my tent? It's one person but I'm sure we'll fit." I offer.
"Uh, yeah, that's what I was thinking actually, and s-seeing as, you know, we like each other," she says hesitantly. It's awkward, but cute.
"Sure! Thanks- I mean, I would love that."
She giggles at my blunder and taps my leg.
Then she leans in, we kiss. Her kiss is gentle, I feel her soft lips against mine. I put my hand on her exposed arm and run my fingers down her skin. Our breathing accelerates, I can feel my penis swell.