Ever since Brie told Nikki that she and John were back together Nikki refused to talk to her again. Brie felt terrible about it. She was at John's house for the weekend. They were sitting on the couch. John could tell something was bothering Brie.
"Brie what's wrong?" John asked.
"Nothing."
"I know when something's bothering you." "Part of the reason we didn't work last time is because we didn't talk."
"It's not you." "I just have a lot on my mind."
"I know." "Nikki right?"
"Yeah." "I love you and I love being with you." "I also love her and I hate seeing her in pain."
"I know." "How about we go camping in two weeks to take your mind off of things?"
"Camping?"
"Yeah."
"You want to go camping?"
"Yeah."
"Mister five-star hotel wants to go camping?"
"I don't always have to stay in a five-star hotel."
"Have you ever been camping?"
"When I was a kid."
"You know there's not room service or a concierge when you go camping."
"I know that but I know you like camping and I want to take you."
"Alright but you won't know what to do with yourself."
"Well I figure went in doubt we can both get naked and take it from there."
"John." She said laughing.
Two weeks later Brie still hadn't talked to Nikki. She and John were at a campsite in Colorado. It was nighttime. They were in a two-person sleeping bag looking up at the stars.
"I'm having fun." John said.
"I'm glad so am I."
"See I told you I could do this."
"Tell the truth." "Would you rather be in a hotel?"
"No."
"John."
"Ok." "Camping wouldn't be my first choice."
"I knew it."
"That doesn't mean I'm not having fun."
"I know." "You're just not as big on nature as I am."
"Right." "I'm having a great time though because I'm here with you." "Brie."
"Hmm?"
"Move back in with me."
"No."
"Why not?"
"We haven't been back together that long." "We don't need to rush things." "It's not like when I was pregnant." "Maybe in time but not now."
"Ok." He was disappointed.
"Aw." "I'm sorry." "Is there anything I can do to make it up to you?" She asked as she kissed him. "Like make love to you right now." They kissed.
"I love you." He mumbled against her lips.
"I love you too."