Long Ago ~ Enchanted Forest
The night was dark and mostly quiet, the only sound an occasional owl hooting high in the trees and the only light came from the stars that shone from the sky above.
A lone female took advantage of the darkness as she walked along, sticking to the shadows of the trees, her head covered in a dark hood to hide her identity. The sound of a twig snapping alerted her to a presence close by and she spun around on one foot towards the sound.
"Relax, it's only me." a soft and gentle male voice whispered from behind a nearby tree.
As the voice spoke the female relaxed and smiled "Don't do that, you startled me!" she exclaimed as she closed the gap between them in a few strides.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to, I was making sure no one was around" He raised his hand and slipped his hood down to reveal his face "I missed you." He whispered as he raised his hand to caress her cheek.
She lifted her own hand and placed it on top of his. "I have missed you too." She replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
He placed a gentle kiss on her lips and smiled at her lovingly "How long do we have?"
With her eyes cast downward in sorrow, she told him "Not long, They think I am asleep and the guards will be around soon"
He places his hand on her chin and gently lifts her head up as he gazed into her eyes " Then, we won't waste a moment of it" He spoke with his voice full of love and care.
She held his gaze and smiled back "What do you have in mind?" She asked curiously
The gentleman smiled "Follow me!" He commanded jovially, holding out his hand for her to take.
She took his hand in hers, trusting him completely. They set off at a run through the wild dense forest.
"Where are we going?" She asks, her voice almost in a giggle. "You'll see."
He said with a hint of mystery, holding her hand tightly so that she couldn't let go.
After a few minutes, he led her along a narrow path and they emerged at a large opening in the forest. He turned to her and smiled "I wanted to show you this "
He had taken her to an open part of the woods where there were no trees in the circular clearing; just a few logs and an abundance of wild flowers, the stars and moon illuminating everything, creating a majestic glow.
A slow smile gradually lit up her features as she glanced around in wonder " It's ... it's magical" She whispered, her expression one of wonder. He smiled brightly and wrapped his arms around her from behind "Nothing is as magical or as beautiful is the one in my arms right now" He placed his chin on her shoulder and held her very close.
The gentleman took off his cloak and placed it on the soft grass. He reached up and placed his hand on her neck and kissed her lips softly, the young woman placed her hand on his beating heart and returned the kiss with increased passion. He smiled at her then placed his hand on the small of her back and lay her gently on the ground where he had placed the cloak. Under the light of the bright moon, at last they gave in to the temptation they had fought so hard for so long. They lay in each others arms in the afterglow and watched the stars glisten in the clear night sky, just the two of them. Just for tonight, in this moment, they were simply two people in love with not a care in the world. The time got away from them very quickly and before they knew it the sun had started to rise, with a sigh she turned to him
"They'll notice I'm gone soon, I really must go" She rests her head against his chest and sighs. "Then when can I see you again?" He asked in a low tone.
"The day after tomorrow, the same time" She answered looking down sadly.
He gently stroked her cheek and whispered in a soft voice "I'll be waiting for you like always"
The young lady looked into his eyes and whispered "I love you"
He smiles back at her with love in his eyes "And I, you."
He reached behind her to pull up her hood, tucking an errant strand of ebony hair behind her hair "I will be behind you making sure you come to no harm" He placed his hand on her cheek and kisses her lips gently.
She places her hand on his neck and kisses him back and then leans against him "I count the moments until I see you again" She pulled up his hood, letting her thumb graze his cheek gently as she did so.
He raised his hand to meet hers and holds it gently "We better hurry " his voice filled with sadness.
She nods sadly and steals one last kiss before running off into the dark forest. After a few moments he follows her as closely as he can to ensure no harm comes to her just as he promised.
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