Chapter 8

"We are getting late, guys." Nathan said.

"It's your fault to eat all the cookies I prepared. I had to bake another batch. " Jessica complained.

We are going for a picnic today. Nathan, Jessica, Aiden and I. Jessica suggested that three of us need a break from the battleground, so she planned this picnic.

"I wasn't aware that you prepared them for our outing. It's your fault for leaving them on the kitchen counter. " Nathan countered.

"Stop bickering both of you. " Aiden sighed.

"Forgive him, Jessi. Let's go." I pulled her along with me.

We decided to go there with bicycles. Jessi suggested it would be fun.

"We should do a cycle race." Jessi suggested excitedly.

"Sounds fun. Get ready to lose Jessi pig." Nathan teased her.

"You were the one who always lost in childhood. " Jessi snapped at him.

"You are too delusional, Jessi. I always won. Good luck, slow poke." He hit the back of her head slightly and started riding his bicycle as fast as he could. Jessi followed her closely, calling him names.

I exchanged glance with Aiden, and he just shrugged.

"Both of them are so childish . Who would believe he is my Beta." He chuckled. We followed closely behind our chaotic sibling duo.

We reached near the lake. This place is cozy and beautiful, that's why we chose it for picnic.

The lakeside shimmered in hues of honey gold and quiet blue as the sun dipped toward the horizon. Wind rolled softly over the grass, ruffling the pine needles and brushing the surface of the lake into small ripples.

"Why are you pouting Jessi?" I asked my bestie.

"She lost again." Nathan teased.

"You cheated. " Jessica accused .

"I DIDN'T. "

"Whatever." She rolled her eyes at him.

I could smell the delicious aroma of the food Jessi has prepared of us.

"You brought three different types of juices. " I said, squinting down to the picnic basket.

"Yes, staying hydrated is important. " Jessi said.

"Nathan, how about we play some game." Aiden suggested.

"Truth and dare would be good. But to make it more fun if someone doesn't want to tell the truth, then we can let it pass only when they kiss someone. " Jessica suggested.

"Sounds fun." Nathan winked at Aiden.

I know Jessi, you want to put me in trouble. I glared at Jessi. She shrugged with a sheepish smile.

"Okay, let's spin the bottle. "

At first, the bottle stopped at Nathan. He chose truth.

"When was the last time you got laid?" Aiden asked.

"I know you just want to rub it on my face that I'm a virgin. Shut up." Nathan glared at Aiden, and we laughed at his reaction. He looked cute, though, with that pouty face.

"When I find my mate, I'll make to disturb your sleep with the noises." Nathan added.

"Wish you luck with that." Aiden winked.

This time, the bottle stopped at me.

"Have you ever been in a relationship?" Jessica asked.

"Yes, I did. It turned out terrible, and I was cheated. " I answered honestly.

"Who is that son of the bitch?" Nathan said with anger.

"Let it be. I don't wanna talk about that asshole anymore." I said.

We spin the bottle again, and it stopped at Jessi. She chose dare. Nathan dared her to dance on whatever song he play. He played some weird music with pig sounds. He said pig suits perfectly to her. Jessi was forced to dance to that shit and she glared Nathan the whole time while he was recording her dance. My stomach was hurting as she was looking funny.

"You will pay for this, Nathan." Jessi warned.

"Oooo, I'm scared. Mama, save me." Nathan mocked her.

"Alright, time for the next round. "

It stopped on me again.

"Kim, when I say love. Who is the first person to come to your mind?" Jessica asked. All three of them are looking at me. I know they are hoping I'll say Aiden. I can't lie. I hate myself to think about Gabriel right now.

"I would like to pass." I said.

Jessi face lost all the excitement, and suddenly she had that mischievous smile on again.

"You know the rules, honey. You need to kiss someone. Obviously, you can't kiss me. I'm not lesbian. You can't kiss Nathan he is like your brother. You have to kiss Aiden now." Jessica said with a wide smile.

"Let it be Jessi. Don't make her uncomfortable. " Aiden said.

"Don’t be a rotten potato, Aiden. We agreed to the rules." Nathan said.

I know Jessi boo you are trying to trick me, but you can't. I smirked at her.

I sat in front of Aiden and leaned for the kiss. I could see the nervousness on his face. He is sweating already. He closed his eyes with the anticipation, and I kissed on his cheek.

"This is cheating, Kim. You have to kiss him on lips." Jessi protested.

"You mentioned kiss. But not the type of kiss. You didn't say it has to be lip locked. " I shrugged.

I could see the blush on Aiden's cheeks.

"Don’t be hard on her, Jessi. Kimberly is right. You didn't specify that it has to be on your lips." Aiden supported my point, and I'm thankful to that.

"Enough with the game. I'm hungry now." Nathan said and started munching on the food.

"At least wash your hands first, you chimpanzee. Don't finish everything like a glutton you are." Jessi slapped on his hand .

"I'm not hungry yet. Would you mind going on a walk with me." Aiden asked me. And I nodded gladly.

While we were walking, our hands were touching a few times. I can see Aiden wants to hold my hand, but he is hesitant.

"You can hold it." I said. He was shocked. I took his hand in mine, and we continued to walk. I can see him smiling, looking at our intertwined fingers. This guy is so genuine and precious. I would never forgive myself if I hurt him ever.