The sunset was truly beautiful. They made it back to the cabin just in time. Amy fetched the blanket she brought, laid it down in a nice spot and sat down. Bruce sat directly behind her and cradled her in his arms. As they drove from the diner they had made small talk about the cabin and its surroundings, but now they sat quietly as they watched the day's end.

Bruce nestled against Amy's hair and breathed in her wonderful scent. He rested his chin on top of her head. They stayed silent as the sun descended, each in deep thought about the recent events that brought them there together. Amy grabbed Bruce's arms and squeezed them tighter around her. Everything was so serene: only the sounds of nature could be heard outside of their breaths. Amy could feel his heart pound behind her. She caressed his hands as they rested around her waist. Bruce nuzzled her ear playfully in return as the sun finally set. Bruce spoke softly.

"We should get inside before the mosquitoes notice us."

"Ok"

He placed his hands at her sides and assisted Amy in getting up. She extended her hands to Bruce to help him get to his feet. Their eyes met and they silently thanked one another as he rose. They stood inches away from each other, hand in hand. Amy looked away as if she couldn't bear to face him any longer. She yearned for him terribly. Bruce shared her sentiments. It was the most beautiful evening with the most beautiful woman in the world to him. He pulled her towards him and embraced her. They held each other tight. Amy rested her cheek against his chest and Bruce lowered his head to hers.

"I love you," he whispered.

"I love you too," she whispered back as she looked up into his eyes again.

Their lips met softly and they kissed gently. Amy wrapped her leg around his and pressed against him. Her hormones were going through the roof. Her movement aroused him. He broke away quickly, embarrassed that Amy might feel exactly how happy he was getting. Bruce tried to rationalize his actions by swatting at an imaginary bug.

"We better get inside."

Amy nodded in agreement. She bent over to get the blanket.

"No, I'll get it. You go ahead inside. I wouldn't want you to get bit," Bruce said with an earnest look.

She smiled in appreciation, turned around and started toward the cabin. The 'swatting the bug' trick didn't work: Amy had felt what her actions were doing to him. They both could use cold showers. She decided to take one.

Amy entered the cabin and there was still a lingering scent of burnt cardboard and cheese even with the windows open for ventilation while they were gone. She decided to check the candles she had bought to see if they were scented. Bruce entered the cabin.

"Hey, can you close the windows? I'm going to light some candles to get rid of the smell that's left and then I'm going to take a shower."

"Ok. But I can light the candles while you shower," he offered as he closed a window.

"No you –Are you going to shower?" Amy asked, not realizing the implication.

"With you?" Bruce asked, looking like a deer in headlights.

"NO! No. I was just asking because I might be awhile and I wouldn't want to use up all the hot water if you were going to shower. I can light the candles while you shower. So jump on in if you're going to."

Bruce let out a small chuckle when she explained.

"Ok. I'll shower first... You're not good at subtlety. If a brother stinks, just tell him he stinks. You don't have to light candles and make excuses for me to bathe," he chided her.

"Aight!" Amy shot back.

They laughed as they went their separate ways; Amy to the bedroom to find the candles and Bruce to the living room to get a change of clothes and toiletries. She started opening the candles and he started a shower.

The candles were scented. Amy thought it would be best to place them where they were sleeping so they didn't have to breathe in the unpleasant odor in their slumber. She lit some in the bedroom and then headed to the living room. She noticed the blanket on the sofa. Amy didn't think it was right for Bruce to sleep on the blanket they had just sat on outside. She went to the linen closet to see if she could find something better.

Two for two! There were only a few towels left out, the rest of the linen were enclosed in protective bags. There was even a bag that contained pillows. This was too good to be true. Amy dragged the bags to the living room, rushing to set things up and surprise Bruce.

She pulled out the bed sheets and draped one on the sofa. Then Amy pulled out a pillow and put a pillow case on it. She put the pillow on the sofa, got out another sheet and laid it on the sofa. Finally she scurried to light the candles. Bruce still hadn't left the bathroom so she decided to bring the linen bags back. As she headed to the linen closet, Bruce was calling her.

"Amy!"

"Yeah?"

"I need a towel."

"Ok. Be right there."

Amy threw the bags into the open linen closet. She grabbed a towel out and it felt like sandpaper. She remembered that she had brought some.

"Hang on, these are crusty. Let me grab one from my bag."

"What are you going to use?"

"I brought a couple. I'll be fine."

Amy loved how sweet Bruce was being even though it wasn't anything new. He always looked out for her. She always adored him for it. She grabbed a towel from her bag and dashed back to the bathroom.

"Got it. Can I come in?"

"Uh... if you close your eyes. –Never mind, just come in."

Amy's heart fluttered for a moment; her mind was in the gutter. To her disappointment, Bruce was hiding behind the shower curtain. Well half of him was. It wasn't a complete let down. Amy gazed at his exposed skin. She never imagined how muscular his torso was. His shoulders were massive and his skin glistened as water beaded down.

"Amy? Towel please."

Bruce motioned Amy with his extended hand. He had a smirk on his face. Amy snapped out of her trance and placed the hand in his towel. She leaned in, trying to get a sneak peak.

"Hey! Get outta here," Bruce barked with a playful tone.

He swatted at Amy with the towel. Amy looked back up at his face with a mischievous grin. She headed towards the door.

"Damn," she said under her breath as she stepped out.