Feeling her hand in his made him squeeze it. He made a decision, turning to her as he leaned against the tree. Smiling, he pulled her into a hug. It was something he wanted to do for the longest time. Something that was long overdue as he should have done it the day he left. His pressed against hers as he held her tightly.<br/><br/>"I never wanted to leave." He whispered, as his face was hidden in her hair, "I argued and fought with my dad to let me stay."<br/><br/>He pulled back so he could look as her with small traces of tears in his eyes. He placed a hand on her cheek as he inwardly kicked himself for not just telling her. He wanted to be with her. How could he have so stupid? He placed his head to hers as he sighed.<br/><br/>"I never wanted to leave you." He whispered as he looked into her eyes, "I wanted to stay here...... I wanted to stay with you."<br/><br/>His eyes had closed as he kissed her. He turned again, pressing her against the tree. His heart was racing in his chest. In the back of his mind, he felt he shouldn't be doing this but he wanted to know. He finally realized he was in love with his best friend.<br/><br/>___________<br/><br/>Blaze nodded and started tickling Fenny. It was punishment for her standing on him. Fair was fair as far as he was concerned. All she had to do was nudge him. He was awake when she started to walk on him.