..A Walk to Remember (closed to Emily123 and myself)

[SinfulTones]

..A Walk to Remember

Emily and I had known eachother for most of our lives. Though she was quite a bit younger than me we had always been great friends and confidants. - It's a funny thing, but it was always just natural for us to talk to eachother. I liked to go camping in the summers and occassionally invited her (her family wasn't into camping but she really liked it). This summer we chose to go on a camping road trip together for about two weeks and we were both having a great time.
It was on our third day that we decided to go for a day hike along the river to some waterfalls that some other hikers were going on about. Twas supposed to be a long hike but well worth it in the end. We packed lunch, a and dinner just in case, a small tent we would bring for emergencies, a radio, and a dry set of clothes.. and some other essentials.
The hike was a little rough but it really was worth it. I had to help Emily up some rocks or difficult obstacles at times but she was easily keeping up. Emily didn't seem to want to stop holding my hand after I helped her up the last set of rocks at a particularly poor section of the trail. I didn't mind though and and didn't even really think about it. Twas a beautiful hike on a beautiful day with a beautiful girl.
No.. a beautiful woman.. I didn't know where that thought came from, but it was true. I could feel her hand in mine and I squeezed it gently.. as I looked at her I smiled.. she smiled.. then put our minds back to the trail..
The waterfalls were getting close.

 

[emily123]

I always loved to go camping with James and this time was no different, it has been three days and today we were going for the hiking and well it was really lovely as we hiked along the rocky terrain, and i always knew James will help me out when there was a difficult terrain and we walked our way up thruogh the terrain towards what was said to be a really beautiful waterfall.
We had really reached there and my hand was secured in his as we both were holding each others hand.

It felt really nice to be moving with your best friend, we in college were reffered as a nice Couple and no body bothered to trouble us but both of us knew that we are just good friends, but at times i thought were we only good friends or was there another dimension to our friendship?, this was one of those moments and i smiled and look at the concentrated face of his as he was being very careful with the terrain as we were hiking

 

[SinfulTones]

Talking to her as we walk along the trail. - "Emily..do you know my friend Derek?? He was talking to me.. about asking you out to dinner.. and a movie. I told him.." *embarrassed just a little* "I told him I didn't think it was a good idea.. I'm sorry.."

*sighs*

I stop and turn to her.

"I was jealous.. I mean, I shouldn't have been.. but- I dunno."

I turn to start walking then stop as I notice Emily hasn't moved. I turn to her.- looking at her face. Her beautiful face. Wishing I had just kept quiet, but knowing I had to be honest with her.

 

[emily123]

"Well Derek is that nice guy with long flowing hairs isn't he?" i wanted to tease you a bit i din't knew why but i was thankful you declined him on the onset because if he would have come to me i would have declined him but i will not tell you that now, not so fast.
It was always a fun to tease you as i din't knew why but you always grew really upset when i talked about other boys or finding a girlfriend for you as did i when you showed an attraction for any girl

 

[SinfulTones]

I stop.. looking into your eyes..

"We better get moving.."

I turn to start to walk, then pause, turning back.. I hold out my hand to yours.

 

[emily123]

I take your hands and we start to walk again and i decide to tease you more and ask
"Why were you jealous James, and Derek is that handsome guy isn't he?"

 

[SinfulTones]

*I laugh at your comments and teases.. our hands swinging back and forth as we walk.. my heart beating faster. Although the words haven't been spoken I know in my heart something has changed for us. I know I don't want to rush anything, or lose our friendship- but I know it's not going to happen.

"I care about you, Emily."

For the next while neither of us speaks, but both our hearts are full of.. joy. Such a simple thing, but it's so true. I've Never felt this with anyone else, I want to tell you, but I know it'll sound kinda silly so I keep it to myself. Seeing a nice flower on the side of the trail, I stop to pick it, then place it in your hair as I look into your eyes.. *smiling affectionately

Then we hike on, hand in hand.

 

[emily123]

As you place the flower in my hairs i smile and we resume our hiking.
After some quite steps i say "You know James i wanted to thank you for turning down Derek else i might had to do it, you are my best friend and well i don't think i need another friend!" i look in your eyes as we halt for a moment

 

[SinfulTones]

*I look up at the sun, low on the horizon.. then to you

"You know, I don't believe in fate.. or those sorta things." *looking like I'm trying hard to find the words something I want to say

"But..What is this? I just don't have an answer.." *a serious look on my face

"This has to be .. Fate? It does.. It must to be Fate.."

*stroking your cheek with the back of my fingers

"You live and learn." *I laugh

"I know, I know.. I'm talking nonsense." *my fingers brush your cheek again, then I take your hand and we resume our hike. Arriving at the campsite I start the fire while you change into something more comfortable. Tis a beautiful night.. the stars are out- and anything that happenned in my life before this just seems so.. insignificant.

No.. I've Never felt like this before.

Putting some water on over the fire so we'll have something hot to wash up with- and a little extra for some hot chocolate.

 

[emily123]

I change into a comfortable dress and come out and sit by your side and see as the water is slowly getting heated
"James what were you talking about about, fate?" i ask it was something i wanted to know, i was unsure even now if we weremore then just good friends but i knew i missed you whenever we did not meet for the day and i grew restless, but love no it can't be true, the thing between us could not be love, we were friends only, just very good friends

 

[SinfulTones]

Sensing something.. thinking I went to far. Thinking I spoke too many words. Why is it words have sucha way to bring a guy trouble? I shoulda kept my mouth shut.

"I dunno Emily.. I was just.. Let's just roast some marshmellows.. after we wash up.. it's been a long day. I made you a hot chocolate."

*I smile affectionately

"Fate.." laughs
"What do I know about Fate anyways.. "

I pause for a moment.

"My heart.. you know me."

You know me.. and I.. youYou know don't feel the same, do you?

"I'm having a great time.. we've had awesome weather.."

 

[emily123]

"Yes, James the weather is really wonderfull"*i shrug and smile and then say*"Well it is really good to be with my best friend here tracking, where do you reckon the others are now?"

 

[SinfulTones]

"It's not the best time of the year for hiking..there's not alot of people around.."

*preparing to put the fire out

"I'm getting tired.. It's gonna be a cold night.."

*puts the fire out

 

[emily123]

"Yes i think so!" i say as i take out a pullover from my backpack and put it on feeling cold.

"James it is getting real cold wear a pullover else you might catch cold!"

 

[SinfulTones]

"I'm heading to bed now..are you coming?"

*I go to the tent..and pull my clothes off..getting into my super warm sleeping bag

 

[emily123]

"Sure!" i say and i join you in the tent and take the sleeping bag and see as you enter your own

 

[SinfulTones]

"If you're cold..Emily..mine is really warm"

*smiles affectionately

 

[emily123]

I smile back and say "No James i am fine!" and i close the tent by zipping the opening