Kayleigh and Hugh mounted the horses and with Hugh leading Kayleigh began her journey back home. They didn't talk much and Kayleigh wasn't even thinking about the decisions she had to make when she got home. She was just looking at everything.
Although this was very much a journey she was forced to take she knew how much of an opportunity this was regardless of how she got there. If she was able to tell the press about her trip, which obviously she wouldn't, historian's would pour in from every country and state to find out what it was like living in the past for about a month.
She would be very glad to get back through, to get things sorted between her and Simon.
A baby, god she was only 21, her parents were going to kill her. But the thought of the new life that her and Simon had created was something quite magical.
"Are you ok?" A voice rang in her head. She looked up at Hugh to find he had stopped and was looking intently at her.
"Oh I'm fine, sorry, just in a day dream."
"Do you want to stop?" He asked looking as though he very much wanted me to say 'yes'.
Unfortunately all I wanted was to get back. Hugh would just have to understand that I didn't like him that way at all. "No, I'm fine, keep going."
"Oh ok sure," was all he said. I did feel sorry for him but the truth hurt and I couldn't lie to him and make out something that wasn't true.
We did finally stop when darkness approached and set up camp. I knew we weren't miles from Inverness and so it was probably best if I told Hugh where I really came from. He had to know sooner or later.
We ate supper, which consisted of salted meat and bread, in relative quietness. Talk only consisted of pleasantries. Hugh seemed distant; he seemed to have realised that I was going home and that I didn't see him in any other way but friends. That was good.
As we lay on the ground either side of the warm fire I thought now was as good a time as any. At least this way I wouldn't have to look at his face.
"Hugh…I've got something to tell you." I paused wanting to make absolute sure he was listening.
"Oh ok, what is it?" There was a spark of hope in his voice that I was about to be extinguished with my next words.
"Well the truth is…"
"…I'm in love with you Hugh." I said.
"Oh ye are?" I had my eyes shut and I suddenly felt this looming present in front of my face. I slowly opened my eyes to see him staring at me longingly.
"There's something else you have to know to Hugh. I'm pregnant." I said hoping this would not dissuade him.
"Oh, oh well. That won't matter Kayleigh." He smiled, stroking my cheek gently.
I leaned up and he we slowly went towards each other and eventually our lips touch. You would class it as quite romantic considering all there was out their was the warm, cosy fire, the great outdoors and the stars above.