Sage’s POV

I rode in the back of the group as we rode the winding path through the trees. Harry was on my left and Louis was on my left. They were both smiling and looking around when I looked up at them. With a smile at them, I looked back at where I was going. Riding this fast through the trees was amazing. The branches whipped past me as I weeved between the trees.

When we finally stopped, it was at the “Skate Spot”, or that’s what Louis called it. I got off my bike and set the kickstand down before taking my backpack off. Everyone else took theirs off too and stretched.

“Is anyone else hungry?” Niall asked as soon as we all sat down.

“Yea, let’s eat and then skate.” Louis offered grabbing the bag of food from near his bike.

“I’m not hungry, I’m gonna go for a walk.” I stood up and wiped off my shorts while they stared at me.

“Are you sure, bitsy?” Niall asked holding up an apple for me.

“Yea.” I turned around to look down at Harry. “I’m just going over there.” I pointed to the big rocks about 50 feet away.

“Okay.” He looked concerned but didn't say anything else.

I started up the slightly steep hill toward them. The guys were talking quietly behind me as I walked. I got far enough away to where I couldn’t hear them and slowed down.

Harry’s POV

“Is she okay?” Louis asked me.

“I don’t know.” I shrugged trying to hide my worrying.

“You should go check on her.” Niall added.

“I will in a few minutes, she left to be alone so I’ll give that to her.” I knew that was the best choice.

“Oh.” He mumbled before stuffing his face.

“So, next week is spring break and I know we all asked for it off. We should go somewhere.” Louis seemed so excited for it. “I wanna go to New York and see…” I stopped listening.

What’s going on with her? I know she isn't cutting anymore…what could it be? I think it’s been long enough; I should go. Come on Styles, get up. I stood up on shaky legs and walked toward where she said she was going. Climbing the hill hurt like hell but it was worth it when I got to the top. It was a beautiful view of the lake and mountainside. I walked over to Sage where she was tanning on one of the rocks and sat down next to her.

“It’s pretty isn't it?” She asked looking at me.

“Yea” I breathed out, still in awe.

“So I’m guessing you didn't come up here for the view did you?” She sat up and put her sunglasses back on.

“No. I came up here to check on you.” There was no point in lying. “What’s been going on? I feel like we never talk.”

“We don’t. I’m always at work or school or the gym with you guys but we don’t talk there.” She was blunt which meant something was wrong. “I’m sorry, it’s not your fault. It’s just a big change. Last year at this time, I had my mom to lean on, I was single and I had less classes. Im just stressed out.”

“I understand having less time and being stress but that’s not all that’s going on.”

“You're right, it isn't.” She sighed. “I feel like we aren’t as close as we used to be.”

“We aren’t. We’re never together, because of our schedules, but I don’t want this to end.” My heart was racing.

“I don’t either.” She smiled. “I still love you, I always will.”

“I love you too.” I leaned down and pecked her lips. “Are you off tomorrow night?”

“Yea.” She looked confused.

“Will you go on a date with me?” I had the perfect idea.

“Yes.” She giggled moving a little closer to me.

“I wanna see you show off your new body.” She looked surprised when I said that. “You thought I didn't notice?”

“Well, you hadn’t said anything…”

“I was waiting until the right time.” I laughed. “Of course I noticed, we do share a bed and I do check you out all the time.”

“All the time?” She was teasing me now with her hand on my chest.

“Don’t act like you don’t check me out. I see your eyes wander.” I teased back.

“Sometimes.” She leaned forward so her lips were almost touching mine.

“And? Do you like what you see?” I was trying to resist the urge to pin her and kiss her.

A smile curled on her lips before she kissed me passionately. Her hands cupped my neck, pushing me to lay back on the rock gently. I grabbed her waist and pulled her ontop of me. After a few minutes of kissing we pulled back, both out of breath and looked into each others eyes with a smile on our face.

“We should probably go back down there.” I mumbled out.

“Continue this later?” She asked leaning close to me again.

“Yes.” I didn't want to end it but I knew that I couldn’t go much longer JUST kissing her.