The wind was blowing ferociously, causing her hair to fall in disarray about her face. She couldn't see as they trekked up the mountain.
She didn't care. All she cared about was now, being on this trail all alone. Just she and him. She had dreamed of this moment for weeks maybe even months. With him, she had no perception of time.
They were heading up the final incline when the wind died down. It was so calm, so peaceful, so . . . perfect.
It was everything she had hoped for and then some. She thought back to the day before.
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She had just gotten home from work when the phone rang. She answered the phone, tentatively, not knowing whom it was. After hearing his hello, her heart stopped beating. It was HIM.
Trying to contain her joy, she answered all his questions. Then she hung up the phone.
He actually asked her to go hiking with him. Just the two of them. He told her to be prepared for anything, and to pack some extra clothes, just in case they decided to camp.
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Coming back to the present, she looked all around. She noticed he was staring at her quite passionately.
He pointed to a crevice between two rocks. She took off in that direction.
Squeezing between the two rocks, she noticed this waterfall. It was so clear and magnificent. Again not saying any words, he pointed. This time to the waterfall.
"What?" she asked and shrugged. He took the lead and motioned for her to follow. She did. As they go closer, she noticed the opening.
They went inside. He took off his backpack, and removed his shoes. She did the same. Out of his backpack, he withdrew the makings for a fire.