forum More Than Friends [One-On-One // Closed]

Started July 31, 2018 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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"What? Seriously?" Madeline exclaimed, grinning. "Well, that's great, you guys!"

Iris snickered. "Thank you. And now it's my turn…"

(Do you want to timeskip a little to their turns again?)

Madeline sighed. She had just been dared to go the rest of the game with her eyes closed, so she had closed her eyes and was now (not-so-)patiently waiting for the game to end. Why had she suggested Truth or Dare in the first place?

"Okay, Jeremy, I dare you to go the rest of the night without talking to Iris," she said, smirking even though she couldn't see anyone.

Jeremy gasped. "How dare you."

Cameron laughed. "Nice Mads."

Jeremy whipped around to Cameron. "CAMERON I DARE YOU TO KISS MADELINE."

Cameron blushed. "Uh…what?" He said nervously.

Madeline's eyes shot open at the dare, and she stared at Jeremy.

"Okay, for one, he didn't get to pick truth or dare, so that's not even fair; and two, what the heck?!?"

Jeremy shrugged. "Yes I know I didn't ask but he always asks for dare I bet he didn't realize I could dare him to do this but I have so I win."

Cameron flushed a deep red.

Madeline opened and closed her mouth a few times, unsure of what to say. Eventually, she turned around to face Cameron, a slightly confused expression on her face. Why would Jeremy even dare him to do that? They were best friends, that's it… Right?

"Cam?" she whispered.

"Uhhmm…" Cameron stuttered. Thanks a lot Jeremy…. He thought as he looked at Madeline.

He didn't even know what he was supposed to do in this situation!

"Is there… something going on that I don't know about? Why… why did he say that?" Madeline asked, so softly she wasn't even sure if Cameron would hear it.

Why would he dare him to do that? Why would Cameron kiss me?
Wait… Jeremy didn't specify where to kiss me…
Cam could totally just kiss my cheek!

"Cam. Just kiss my cheek," she said quietly enough that the others wouldn't be able to hear.

Cameron gently kissed Madeline's cheek and sat back down. "You never specified." He told Jeremy.

Madeline smiled, a light, somewhat nervous laugh coming through. Now that was close.

Jeremy and Iris's mouths dropped open. They couldn't believe Cameron had dodged their throw again. The others just kind of….sat there in shock.

Madeline turned back around to face the others, biting back a laugh when she saw their expressions.

"Well, I don't know about you guys, but I think I've had enough Truth or Dare for the day. What'd'ya say we pick something else to play? Or, like, watch a movie or something?" she suggested.

Cameron quickly agreed, and the others finally consented.

"So what do we want to watch?" Bethany asked.

"Hm… What about an old kids' movie?" Madeline suggested.

"Like what?" Violet asked curiously.

Madeline thought for a moment.

"We could watch… The Lion King?"

Cameron nodded. "Yeah let's watch that!"

Everyone else quickly agreed.

"Cool!"

At the end of the movie, everyone looked over at Cameron and Madeline. Madeline had fallen asleep on Cameron's shoulder.

"Dude. How? How are you two still not together?" Christopher asked.

Cameron blushed and shrugged.

Madeline woke up at the shrug, blinking a few times. She saw everyone staring at her and blushed slightly, then lifted her head and turned to Cameron.

"Sorry," she murmured.

Cameron shook his head. "It's fine Maddi."

Iris raised her eyebrow. "Come on guys, let's give them a minute."

Everyone quickly left, leaving Cameron and Madeline alone in the living room.

(I'll post the next parts in a bit.)

Madeline watched the others leave, curious about their intentions and even a bit worried. If they were leaving them alone together for the reason that she thought, she was a little nervous. Was it really that obvious?

Cameron frowned as they left, then he turned to Madeline with a curious glance.

Madeline shrugged. "They're acting really strange today, aren't they?"

Cameron nodded nervously, rubbing the back of his head.

"So… You're awfully quiet…" Madeline mused, biting her lip.

Cameron shrugged. "There's…not much to say."

Madeline nodded slowly.

"Okay," she whispered. Maybe they weren't left alone for the reasons she thought…

Cameron sighed and rubbed the back of his head again, contemplating what he was going to say.

"Well… I'm going to get a glass of water. I'll, uh, be right back," Madeline said, moving to stand.

Cameron stopped her as she started out the door. "Wait." He said softly.

Madeline turned to face Cameron, a questioning look in her eyes.

"Yeah, Cam?"

Cameron sighed and pulled Madeline down on the couch beside him. "Madeline…" He started.

"Cameron," Madeline playfully mocked him. "What, Cam?"

Cameron was silent fora moment, trying to figure out how to continue. "Well, so…the thing is….." Cameron paused again, blushing slightly. He had no idea how to tell her.

Madeline looked over at him, nodding for him to continue. "Yeah?"

"MadelineIdon'tknowhowtotellyouthisbutIthoughtIhadalotmoretimetofigurethingsoutandallbutIrisisnotapatientpersonwhenitcomestothis…" Cameron stopped and took in a breath, realizing that he had started rambling like Iris always did. "I…I want it to be you. I always did." He whispered softly.

Madeline blinked quickly as her mind translated his fast rambling into words, then more when she heard his last words.

"I– What? You… You like me?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Cameron gave a small nod, not knowing what else to say.

Madeline looked down at her lip and bit her lip. She didn't meet his eyes as she whispered back, "I want it to be you, too."

Cameron looked back up at Madeline, letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding. "Really?"

"Yeah. Really," Madeline said, looking back up at him with a tiny smile.

Cameron smiled. "Maybe I should have confessed earlier then."

"Maybe you should have," Madeline teased, playfully poking him in the side.

Cameron laughed. "Hey!"

"Hey yourself!" Madeline said, laughing with him.

Cameron's phone decided to buzz at that moment, making Cameron groan. "What is it now?" He wondered aloud as he looked down at his phone.

"Something up?" Madeline asked.

Cameron sighed. "It's probably nothing. Don't worry about it." He said as he stood up.