Hey! I haven't really been writing a lot because the past few months have been one stressful event after another (I'm starting college this month and am definitely not ready). But I love writing too much to completely ignore it so I really hope you like this new story!

Chapter One

The Moments In Between

No matter where you go, a night sky full of stars is a magical and breathtaking sight. There was something ethereal about it, the lights dotting a black sky and swirling together to create a river of light. It was especially pretty if you laid on your back on the grass in the middle of nowhere, the quiet stretching out for miles only broken by a breeze rustling the trees and nature pulsing with a dull hum. It was peace, pure peace that could never be broken.

"Beautiful."

Drew glanced down from where he leaned against a fence, gaze drawn to her as her voice pierced the silence. She had whispered it, the word coming out more of a breath than a simple adjective. But Drew was drawn to her voice, had it memorized. He'd be able to hear it anywhere no matter what.

May was flat on her back, bandana discarded and her hair splayed out on the grass, the wisps moving slightly in the wind. She wore a tiny smile as her eyes looked half lidded up at the sky, her fingers twirling the grass beneath her absentmindedly.

Drew looked at her for a few moments before turning his head skyward once again. "It is."

She sighed, a content sigh that portrayed just how happy she was. "Beautiful," She repeated. "You don't get this view anywhere."

Drew smirked. "You do if you travel through the country all the time."

"No you don't," Drew looked back down at her, raising an eyebrow in a silent question. "Every place has a unique sky, no two places have the same stars shining above them. Plus, the place itself gives the feeling you know? This place just seems to radiate..." she paused, searching for a fitting word. "Magic."

Drew shook his head at her word choice. "Magic? What are you? Ten?"

May pouted, tilting her head back slightly so he could see it. "You have a better word?"

"Serene, tranquil, quiet-."

May glared at him. "You're infuriating."

Drew smirked. "I'll take that as a compliment, April."

"You do that."

The stars twinkled overhead during their banter. It was a constant back and forth, the teasing holding no real malice. Drew quite liked the dynamic they had created, a practiced conversation that only changed with the words they used. But there were times that he wished that the flirting would actually lead them somewhere. And he hoped it was soon, the Grand Festival was only a month away. Soon they would be back to rivals, staring each other down across the battlefield. These moments in between would become rarer and rarer. He treasured them more and more, wishing they would never end.

"You're just not seeing it."

Her voice brought him back to reality. "Not seeing what?"

Instead of responding, May just patted the grass next to her. "You can't truly see the sky unless you're looking right at it without bending your neck. Lie down."

Drew hesitated. Sure the two had grown closer(and bolder) over the course of their friendship, but lying down on the ground next to the girl he knew he was in love with, he didn't know what would happen. What he would do. What she would do. What they would do together.

May patted the ground again and Drew slowly lowered himself down, one arm going behind his head and the other on his stomach, an attempt at keeping his hands from doing something of their own accord.

"See?" She had turned her head to look at his expression as Drew blinked up at the sky. She had a point: lying here flat on the ground definitely gave a new perspective of the stars. For some reason, they seemed brighter. They seemed to go on forever, his field of vision was filled with them. The cool air and the soft grass aided to the experience. It was peaceful, so peaceful he felt he could fall asleep if he allowed himself. And Drew realized that May was right, magical was a great way to describe the feeling.

Instead of answering her, he turned his head so that he could face her. She had a small smile on her face as they locked eyes. Her faced was bathed in the glow of the stars and while Drew had always thought she was pretty, she looked beautiful in the moment. It was a light he had never seen her in and he would give anything to freeze the moment.

He stared at her, barely registering that he opened his mouth. "You're right."

She smiled, a soft smile that he had only seen directed at him. Her eyes flicked upward again, smile never falling.

"Told you so."

Drew couldn't stop himself anymore.

He turned on his side, grabbing her face gently and slowly brought her lips to his. She didn't seem surprised at his action. She acted as if she had expected it, had anticipated it. Like she knew it had only been a matter of time. She copied him, following his lead as they slowly moved their lips together. It was inexperienced, neither having kissed anyone before, but it was natural for them. They moved on instinct: she had turned on her side too and her hands lightly gripped his shirt. One of Drew's hands remained on her cheek as the other traveled up to touch her hair. He weaved his fingers in the strands, gently running through it. May hummed at the touch, the good feeling spreading through her entire body.

They broke apart a minute later, staring at each other as they caught their breath. May had that sweet smile that only he was allowed to see on her face. The red blush that tinted her face was one of the most adorable things Drew had ever seen. He smiled at her too, finally not caring anymore.

"What took you so long?" May asked in a mere whisper.

Drew twirled a strand of her hair around his finger. "I don't know." It was honest.

She giggled and Drew raised an eyebrow and poked her face. "What are you laughing at?"

She just giggled harder at his gesture. "You finally admitted I was right. After like, five years of knowing each other, you finally admitted I was right." She looked at him playfully. "Looks like I have to be right in order for you to kiss me."

Drew scoffed. "Don't get ahead of yourself, June. If I only kissed you when you were right, we'd only be in this position once a year."

She pouted. "Can't you be nice to me for once?"

Drew smirked, wrapping an arm around her waist to pull her closer. "I think I can manage a little more than once, May."

She smiled again and kissed him, her giggle disappearing. They stayed like that for a while, just being with each other under a magical starry sky.

Neither of them noticed the one star that streaked across the sky, being swallowed up by the ocean of the twinkling lights.

Thank you for reading! I'll post the second part soon!