I want to lie down next to you under the night sky, with my head on your chest and your arms around me watching the stars together.

-Leohearts.

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I found him in the first place I thought to look for him which is not exactly a surprise. I did spend five months studying the guy and one month bossing him around and making a royal mess of things. Not that I would ever admit that to him.

'Hey.' I settled in next to him at the edge of the cliff. My greeting was met with stiff silence.

'This is becoming a routine for us, isn't it?' I said conversationally to diffuse some of the tension. 'I somehow manage to intentionally or unintentionally make you angry and then you disappear off to the closest high place you can find which is dangerous by the way. Being near a cliff when you're angry which equals irrational isn't exactly a good idea. Anyway, back to our routine, you disappear, I come find you. I try out my new and improved but still sucky version of an apology.' I said, stretching out my palms in front of me. His finger twitched.

'In case you missed it, that was my way of saying I'm sorry. Even though I still suck at apologies, you have to admit, this one was way better than the first one. At least 576 times better. That's how much I practiced on the way here.' I scrunched up my face in what I hope was a serious thoughtful I'm-calculating-large-figures-in-my-head look.

A small almost imperceptible smile tugged at the corners of his lips. Something I didn't know was askew righted itself in my stomach and the world didn't seem so bad anymore. Not with him right there beside me, trying not smile at my God awful apology and trying to pretend he was still mad at me even though he had already forgiven me before I even apologized.

What is with my chest and butterflies these days? And damn you heart, you were beating just fine up until a few days ago.

'I didn't know you were gonna be worried.' I whispered, refusing to meet his gaze. 'I wouldn't have left like that if I knew.' I worked up the courage to glance at him.

He was staring at the horizon and for a minute I studied the perfection of his profile. His long dark lashes that hooded the darkest of all chocolate eyes and his straight perfectly carved nose and lips and the strong proud jaw. Proud, insolent and just a little smug. Exactly like the owner.

I couldn't help the small smile that tugged at my lips.

'I throught something happened with the curse.' He finally spoke up in a low, hoarse voice. 'We just found out that I could touch you and then you were gone. I thought it was related and the curse... I thought something went wrong with the curse and you were just gone. Forever.' He muttered.

My brows furrowed. 'I don't get it. Kelsey said you spent all your free time doing good deeds. If you thought I was gone why bother yourself doing good deeds?'

'It was... I... It was the only way I connect.... When I was doing good deeds, it felt like you were still here somehow. You weren't completely gone. If I tried hard enough I could imagine your nagging voice telling me how much of an idiot I am or something stupid like that.' The look he gave me made my brain short circuit and so the next words that came out of my mouth were utter nonsense and it destroyed whatever moment we may have been having.

'I don't say stupid things.'

What happened next further destroyed it.

'Gavin!' Asia called out, crossing the small distance between them. My smile fell and unknowingly, an annoyed pout slid unto my face.

I quickly rearranged my features into a bland expression as soon as I noticed.

'Hey, Asia. What's up?' The award winning smile he gave her made an unwanted bitter feeling settle in my stomach.

What is wrong with me? I'm a ghost for crying out loud. I'm a ghost. He's a real life boy. It couldn't be anymore impossible than that. As soon as I break this curse, I'll be gone for good. And gosh, why do I feel like throttling Asia? I like Asia for heaven's sake! Gavin Connor, what the hell have you done to me?

'Hey.' She repeated, a light blush stole across her cheeks as she leaned in for a side hug.

Was the hug really necessary?

'What's up? Did we make any plans that I forgot about?' He frowned.

'No. I was in.... I was passing by and I saw you sitting up here so I thought I'd drop by to say hi.'

Well you've said it, so bye.

'Cool. We can head back to my house if you wanna stay for a drink?' He suggested.

I had to tamp down an illogical unnatural urge to throttle him.

Please say no. Please say no.

'Actually, I'm kind of in a hurry. I have to get home.' She said, casting a wistful smile in the direction of his house.

It was a reluctant no but I'll take it.

'Oh. Okay then. I'll walk you.' He offered, hopping to his feet.

What is with you and being all nice today?

A bright smile flitted across her face. 'I would... That would be lovely.' She beamed.

I couldn't do anything to stop the annoyed scowl that took up temporary residence on my face.

'I thought you spend your days doing good deeds. What happened to that? Huh?' I snapped, more irritated by Asia's presence than I would like to admit.

He rolled his eyes to heaven and back before taking Asia's hand in his which only severed to further annoy me.

By Vlad!

Asia led the way with a large annoying grin on her pert flawless face. Couldn't she have at least one misshapen feature that I can insult her with? An ogre's nose? Eyes the size of tennis balls? Come on fate! You owe me! You let me get cursed. Can't you give me this one inconsequential thing? Never mind that it may quite possibly ruin Asia's self-esteem and/or life.

'What are you up to?' Gavin asked.

'Well right now I'm walking with you.' She replied.

If only she could see the sharp irritated look I gave her, she would self destruct.

Gavin chuckled at her lame attempt at a joke. He actually chuckled which had me wondering if his brain went on vacation for a few days and hadn't returned yet.

How do you laugh at something that stupid?

'Actually, I was just coming back from a coders meeting when I saw you.'

'How did the meeting go? Learn anything new? Or do I have to challenge Tom to a duel at dawn?' He cheeked, a boyish smile on his handsome face.

Damn you Connor. No one should look that good. Especially without even trying.

While Asia didn't seem to share my sentiments, she wasn't immune to the effect of the smile.

Her reply came out a little more breathless and dreamy than I'm sure she meant it to.

Gavin raised an eyebrow and glanced at me. I rolled my eyes and we both smirked.

Our own little moment.

'So why were you up there?' Asia asked, gesturing to the hill.

'Oh. I was trying to be mad at someone for something but I wasn't mad and if it was anyone else, I would've been mad. For some reason I can't seem to get mad at her.' A surprised look took up residence on his face like those weren't the words he was expecting to fall out of his mouth.

He frowned thoughtfully, contemplating his words. Asia frowned slightly when she heard the "her". I frowned because I knew he was talking about me and I didn't know how to take this new information. Is it good or bad?

Gavin looked at me and his eyes widened as if he'd only just realized that I was there and I heard him. The intensity of his gaze made me uncomfortable in so many ways. It looked a lot like the look my best friend, Stephen used to give me weeks before he confessed his love and ruined our friendship.

Yeah that's right. The male best friend thing has been here since the 1800s. It wasn't that common but it was here. Take that all you twenty first century girls who think its a new thing.

The fear and uncertainty that I mirrored his look is what sent me packing faster than he could blink.

Author's Note:

A fast update as promised. Hope you enjoyed it!

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