Stolen Kisses, Pretty Lies

Tara's POV

We pulled away as soon as we heard clapping. I blushed a deep red as the whole ballroom was filled with applause.

Well some people were clapping. Most of the females were shooting me glares. I gave them the stink eye in return.

I could feel the sparks everywhere. Jake held my hand and slowly led me out of the ballroom.

I didn't know where he was taking me but I trusted him. We walked down corridors and halls until we ended up in the garden.

I remembered being here. Jake sat on the swing under the Oak tree and pulled me onto his lap.

The crescent moon was out and as shining on us brightly. I stared at his face. He showed no emotion and it worried me. What was he thinking?

"Do you remember the first time we came here?" He asked softly. I nodded. "You dared me to get an apple from the highest branch on the tree." I answered.

He nodded. "You, being you, slipped and fell on me. I swear you crushed me with your