> @llosgcariad,
Seth & jon camping college verse
this experience is entirely new, you've never been this deep in the woods before; let alone spent a night out amongst the stars. your youth is muddled, there is no way for you backtrack this in your memory. another aspect you missed out on, just like when he took you to the arcade ( ... ) your inner child is awfully pleased. you try not to think too hard about it, being with him makes up for so much lost time; jonathan's lips pull into a smile, looking up through the clearing. the sky is littered with hundreds of tiny lights, you're certain you can see the moon peaking over the tree tops; it was beautiful, your mouth hadn't closed since he led you to the spot. so far away from civilization, you opted to leave your phone at home, taking your music player with you instead; fingers squeeze the bag on your back, listening to the crunch of leaves & branches as cicadas sing. you didn't have them back in cornwall, OR the same sweltering summer nights; south carolina offered too much promise, where home hadn't given you. " ... baby- it's lovely, you want to set up here? i assumed this big patch of land is where we will be staying. " jonathan spins on the back of your heels, admiring the massive oaks, the tall, blades of grass & the little flowers sprouting up in between; there are so many fallen leaves, they cover the ground in too many colours.
" ... i brought the sleeping bag you asked ────୨ৎ i did also find that old portable stovetop i told you about, i think that was from my grandmother. " your shoulders roll, drawing your attention to the ring on your finger; you haven't stopped thinking about it since he asked, you didn't think he ever would ( ... ) but you always wanted this. you exhale, expression softening, it was only a week ago; there is half a thought to assume this was your honeymoon, why else would he take you on such an extravagant trip? to get away together, it made your heart flutter; there's a wedding coming up, your stomach knots up about that ( ... ) excitement & anxiety mix together, making you sick. jonathan couldn't believe it, you were actually getting married; it wasn't in your cards, but certainly someone had decided it was. " ... i- you know, this is really nice, i still cannot believe you asked. i was so oblivious to the signs, the ring is my favourite thing you've gotten me. " you step forward, coming up to his side; that same hand locks with his, thumbing over his knuckles. " ... i really cannot wait to spend the rest of my days with you, oh ────୨ৎ seth? "
there's a pause, you swallow, biting your lip at what you're about to say; it's cheesy, you think he'd like it regardless of that. " ... my polaroid is in my bag too, what do you think about a wedding scrapbook? of our trips? maybe some early dating pictures i have, & we can fill the rest with shots from the reception? " a laugh slips out, shaking your head, you tug at his wrist; far too eager to get the tent set up. " ... besides that, let me help you set up the tent, you brought the fish, mm? "