It was crowded around the campfire that night. The day had been warm enough, hot even, but with the sinking of the sun, the warmth and light brought it's own promises. Bodies milled about, some with bottles in hand, covered with cloaks. Others, preferring body heat, snuggled together on blankets.
As the flames curled up into the night, I saw his eyes watching me, considering. We hadn't spent any time together that day, and the night before had been so late when he arrived, that there hadn't been much chance of anything. We had been lovers before this, or perhaps, friends with benefits, nothing too serious. The firelight made his features appear otherworldly, almost sinister. That is, until I saw his eyes, crinkling with merriment. Approaching him, I saw him get up and move towards me.
"M'lady, are you enjoying yourself?" he inquired.
"I am now. I'm glad you came," I replied, kissing his roughened cheek.
"I've been looking for you," he continued, "where are you camped?"
"On the other side of those trees, closer to the bathhouse," I replied. "There are families."
Catching my hint, he steered us through his group's encampment, away from the crowd. Reaching our destination, he ducked down to open the tent's zipper, ushering me in, glancing about to ensure our privacy. The moment he was in, he closed the door behind him, and I was in his arms, kissing him.
"Quietly," he whispered, "you know how they can get."