William takes a look around the cabin to determine if anything else is needing to be done before their journey to Jessica's car. He had changed the sheets and moved things out of his dresser to allow her space if she wanted to put her clothes in the dresser not assuming she would but just providing her the opportunity. Put a load of towels in the dryer so they would be nice and warm for their return.
With everything in its place, he approached her where she was resting on the couch. He asked her, "Are you ready, little fox?"
Jessica looked up with a questionable look and replied in turn but drawn out, "Yes."
William crouches down to scoop her up and she quickly says "Are you sure?"
He looks into her eyes which seem to change color every time he looks at her and replies, "Yes, little fox. I am sure."
He moves his arms under her leg, careful not to put too much strain on her knee. Then with the other, he runs his hand along the small of her back causing her to gasp as he grabs the side of her. With both arms in place, he pushes himself to a standing position. She quickly launches her arms around his neck for fear of being dropped.
He looks at her with concern at her show of fear and asks "Are you ok?"
She loosens her grip giving him a nob.
He walks to the door and says "Ok, now you gotta hold on tight so I can open the door."
She looks at him and thinks of the best way to hold on tighter. She reaches her arm around his neck causing her to pull herself closer. Then locks her hands together and says with embarrassment, "Ok, I think I am ready, but can we test it first? I am afraid I am going to fall."
He pulls her attention to his face when he gently nudges her face. She looks him in the eyes and he says "Little fox, I will do everything within my power to not let you fall." Then continues as a smile spreads across his lips "Ready for the test run?"
She grabs tighter and nods her head. He releases the arm and she stays in place. He puts it back in place. "Ok, ready to go get your car, Little Fox?"
She has a huge smile on her face and nods.
He releases his hold and she gasps and holds tight waiting to feel his arm back around her. He is quickly opening and walking them threw the doorway and on the other side closes and locks the door. She feels her strength start to go as he sets his arm back in place.
She releases the breath she was holding and loosens her grip. She hears him sigh as she pulls away to her previous position with just one arm around him and the other in her lap.
He begins to walk on the trail toward the parking lot which holds her car and thinks to himself I know it takes me about 15 minutes to hike the distance, but with holding her, I have got to be extra careful not to drop her. Wow, she also smells so good this close to me. I want to touch her as much as I can. God, I hope she lets me touch her. Focus William... Ok, the trip should take about 30 to 40 minutes. I know I can hold her for much longer than that.
Her mind is racing as he hikes the trail. Oh, I hope I don't fall, but he said he wouldn't let me fall. Can I trust him not to let me fall? Oh my goodness, even his sweat smells good... Ok, Jessica, don't be a creeper. He has taken such good care of me and asked for nothing in return. Can he be real? Am I dreaming this? I should pinch myself, but how can I when he is holding me? I like when he is holding me. Oh no, should I be talking to him? Does he think this silence is weird? Ouch, my knee hurts. Should I ask for a break?
As He is hiking back to the parking lot he is scanning the ground being sure not to step on anything that may cause his footing to falter. He glances at her ever so often seeing that her mind is in another place. She pinches herself and he smiles just thinking what she might be thinking. A little while later he noticed she was flinching a little as he was walking and decided she might need a break...
"Ok, little fox, have a rest and drink some water we are almost there." He said as he gently set her down.
"Oh," she said as his voice pulled her away from her thoughts. "Thank you."
He hands her a water bottle he had in his back pocket. She takes a sip of water and offered the bottle back to him. He reaches down and caresses her hand as he grabs the bottle from her.
She says suddenly, "Honestly, I feel horrible that you have to carry me."
Taking a sip of the bottle he handed it back to her saying. "Really, it's a pleasure to hold you. And I will work on a more comfortable position for the remainder of the walk."
She takes another sip from the water bottle and offers it back to him. He again makes contact with her hand and then grabs the bottle and puts it back in his pocket.
He leans in on her right side sliding his arm under her leg to make sure it had the most contact at the joint to support it from flopping around. She shifts to try and make it easier for him. He said, "It's ok, little fox, I got you." He waits for her to get her to hold on to him before lifting her into his arms.
She cling to his shoulders, surprised every time by his strength.
"So, little fox, tell me about yourself." He asked as he glided through the forest path.
"Well, what would you like to know?" She asked a little playfully.
"Hmmm," he said, "Let's start simple, who is Jessica Vixen?" He said with a smirk.