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“It’s how youhaveto drive to get there.” Wolfie joked and sent her a playful smile. They weaved through trees on a narrow path covered in roots and rocks and ended up in a small clear out. “Alright you can let go of the door, you probably left a deep imprint.”
June felt her cheeks flush, “Sorry.” She unbuckled and dropped out of the Jeep. The trail kept going up, but it would have to be on foot. Turning back she gasped at a beautiful clear view of the town. Small lights flickering here and there. June walked around the Jeep and looked up at him.
Wolfgang tilted her chin closer and softly kissed her, “I told you, I wouldn’t hurt you.” He grinned. “Are you ready for your surprise?” Wolfie was exceptionally happy tonight.
“Yes.” June nodded. Wolfie reached into the back of his Jeep and pulled off the blanket and threw it over his shoulder. June was just inches shy of being able to see in the back. Followed by the blanket were two bags. “Do you need help with anything?”
“No.” He hesitated. “But turn around and face the Jeep.”
She cooperated, “Are you going to blind fold me too?”
He shook his head smiling, “I didn’t have time to find one.” She could hear his feet shuffling around in the dirt and June had no idea what he was up to. The bags rustled and she heard crackling coming from him as well. Footsteps approached behind her, “Okay, now you can turn around.”
June spun around to see him behind her and a glow tracing his body. Wolfie stepped to the side showing a blanket with a lantern lighting the setting for two people to enjoy some pie. “Wolfgang.” A hand pressed against her mouth in awe, impressed with how thoughtful he was being. June was falling for him faster than she wanted but maybe it was what she needed to help her heal.
“Come join me.” He placed a hand on her lower back as they took a few steps over. June slowly stepped onto the blanket and followed his indication to sit down. They sat on the blanket side by side and stared over the town while June continued to be speechless. She didn’t know love could be like this, or if this was just ‘like’.
“I feel like I haven’t had much alone time with you Juniper, we have had a few dates, but I want to get to know you on a deeper level.” He pulled a bag towards him and handed her a water.
June accepted, “What do you want to know?”
“Like...you.” June looked down at the blanket, at the strawberry pie slice and two forks. Brittanya most likely. “I bought that for you, so you have to eat it.”
“I will.” She leaned over to bump him. They sat in silence with few birds still awake and a few bugs tapping against the plastic of the lantern.
“So, if I’m ever missing, this is one of the few places I’ll be.” June looked at him, “I found this spot when my dad was going through treatments and I spent a lot of time here. The tree’s are almost like a healer or counselor, they listen. Great spot, huh?”
“It is beautiful, I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Wolfie picked up the pie and opened it, “Ask me something.” He handed it to her.
“What?” She grabbed the slice and his fork he offered.
“Anything, you can ask me anything.”
“Okay,” she scooped the tip of the pie off, “Where do you want to be in ten years?”
He shrugged, “Married, maybe some kids, typical human stuff.” He came off certain. “What about you?”
June swallowed. “I want to be an old hag, living in a hut right here.” She laughed.
“Oh my hell.” He mumbled.
“No, I’ve never thought that far ahead. So, I don’t know.” She grabbed a second bite, “Now you ask me something.”
“Oh, I have a good one.” He put his hand on her waist behind them. “How would you feel if we became exclusive?”
June froze and repeated his question over in her head until each word made sense. Her insides were twisted and she was almost paralyzed. June had only known him for a month, she had only known everyone for a month, but there was no way someone was better on this island. Exclusive ricocheted in her ears,he only wanted her.
“Babe, the silence is killing me.” his hand squirmed, almost tickling her.
“I’m warning you,” She took her bite, and cheeked the pie, “It’ll be the worst mistake of your life. You’ll regret everything.” She teased.
“I’ll take my chances.” He pulled her closer, “Is that a yes?”
“I would love to ruin your life.”
“I’d love to see you try.” He leaned down and kissed her, and June kissed him back until he pulled away, “I do have to tell you something, I do not believe in secrets in a relationship. So I have a confession.”
