The plan was set into motion. Jane was to act as if she knew nothing of Jake's feelings, which she really didn't. Sure, Roxy said that he liked her, but that was Roxy. Who knew if she was lying or not? Midnight seemed to approach faster than Jane wanted, and she soon found herself outside, under the stars on a picnic blanket, alone with Jake.

Jake was internally nervous, but outwardly, he was cool, calm, and collected. He had his pistol and double wink ready. Or was it his double pistols and a wink? Maybe Jake was more nervous than he would admit. He was sitting beside Jane, a whole lot of space between them and the only sounds were Dirk's and Roxy's quiet talking not far from them.

It stayed silent for a while, the two of them sitting side by side, watching the falling stars in the sky. Jane couldn't help but glance toward Jake, who had decided to glance at her at the exact time. Embarrassed, they both turned away once more. It seemed the two were in a stalemate. Neither one wanted to speak in fear of saying something completely and utterly stupid. But it seemed fate also wanted these two friends to become more than just that, and a strong gust of wind blew, causing Jane to shiver slightly.

Without a second thought, Jake took his green jacket that he always wore and draped it over her shoulders. "It got a little chilly." He told her with a goofy smile. Jane felt herself blush but smile back.

"Why, thank you, Mr. English. But now you'll be cold." Jane scooted closer to him as to share the jacket. She put half of it over him and half of it over her. "Now we can both be sort of warm." Even at this new, closer range, they did not touch. Both Jake and Jane were extremely red, and rather thankful for the darkness of the night.

What's the matter with me? Jake thought after a while. Why can't I just come out with it already? I mean, it's just Jane. I'll just tell her.

Why can't I just tell him what I feel? Jane thought alongside Jake, taking occasionally glances towards him. I mean, it's just Jake. I'll just tell him.

"Jane-"

"Jake-"

They both snorted and laughed together, falling backwards. It was some sort of ritual they had when they happened to be on the same wavelength. They laughed beside each other for a moment and Jane wiped a tear from her eye. "We always do that," she told him, and then she turned over to look at him. "You go first."

Jake just stared at her, at a sudden loss for words. As he tried to get the right words to speak a leaf, as luck would have it, blew right onto his face, causing Jane to giggle again. "Jake, you really are rather silly. Here, let me help you." She leaned forward and gently took the leaf off of his face. "There," She said softly. "All better." Their eyes locked for what seemed like an eternity to Jake.

"Are you going to talk?" Jane asked, breaking their gaze as she looked away. As their gaze broke, Jake felt his walls breaking. Everything he had held in all night and their entire friendship spilled out.

"Jane, I think I love you. I've felt this way since we first started talking, and the reason I was sort of an ass earlier was because I was jealous and-"he began to babble, but was cut off by Jane's soft lips brushing against his own. The kiss itself was soft, but it made Jake turn even redder. "That's a nice way to say shut up."

Jane smiled and gently took his hand. "Jake, I have to say, I've felt the same way, but I always thought you had feelings for Roxy or something, so I never acted on them." And suddenly it seemed that they melted together in each other's arms, sharing their warmth and tiny kisses.

They only stopped when they heard Roxy clearing her throat. They pulled apart, glasses askew and hair all rumpled. Roxy only laughed. "What did I tell you, Janey? I told you he liked you."

"Yeah, I guess you were right. Sorry for doubting you. Thank you, though. And Roxy?"

"What is it?"

"I call dibs."