Wingman Gone Wrong | LeoFiat

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Groups reconvene and Fiat was his smiling self as they work on detangling themselves from the human knot game. Everyone was in each other's space in the weirdest ways and laughing in embarrassment and disbelief. Somehow Fiat is currently chest to back with Ann as she is face to chest with Leo. Fern is pinched at the side and they try to find the next set of bound hands to lift. Something happens in the next minute and now Fern and Ann are free, but Leo and Fiat are face to face with each other. Leo's eyes bore into Fiat's and it makes him feel uncomfortable. Fiat tries to look away, but when his gaze reverts back to the taller man he is stunned and exposed. Leo tilts his head before stepping back and easily twirling Ann in between them before they solve the knot. They are not the first to finish, but still got points for finishing without cheating.

"I'll partner with Fiat, this time. You girls have fun and stay safe okay? Fiat, you'll wear the blindfold," Leo announces after the next activity was announced. In pairs, one wears a blindfold, the other vocally directs them through the course. Leo holds up the blindfold as he stands in front of Fiat. Feeling as though Leo had other intentions, Fiat holds up his hand to stop him, but Leo clicks his tongue warningly. "Don't be difficult, Fiat. Just give me a moment."

Fiat gulps as his eyes shake. Leo takes a step forward and tells him to close his eyes. Fiat obediently shuts his eyes and the rough material of the blindfold brushes against his nose and cheeks. The leaders make sure everyone stays safe and goes over the rules and key points to be aware of. Groups were split at different starting points and before he knew it, Leo's soothing voice give him directions on where to go. A soft touch was at Fiat's lower back, but it's warmth seemed to spread up his neck.

"Just go straight and make a high step forward. There is a large branch." Leo sounded so close to Fiat's ear and a shiver ran down his back as his breath tickled his skin. "You know, the book you were reading? I took a glance at the summary of it. Seems like it has a pretty dark story. Is it a psycho-mystery?"

"Something like that. It's my second time reading it. The first time I was six years ago. I didn't understand a lot of it then. Reading it now makes me realize it was not smart for me to read it when I did," Fiat shrugs. He suddenly feels the floor slide from his feet and yelps.

"Woah, there!" A strong arm catches Fiat's lower back and he shoots his arm out to clutch onto anything. "My mistake. I forgot to mention the rock right there."

"Leo! I'm suppose to be building trust with you, not losing it!" Fiat exclaims. A low chuckle leaves the taller man and he apologizes. A firm hand is now on Fiat's arm and back. "We need to finish this in good time. Let's not talk about anything else anymore."

"Relax. The others are doing a lot worse and using this time to either just hang out or talk up the other person." The idea of people trying to use this opportunity to get close to someone makes Fiat roll his eyes under the blindfold. "Are you rolling your eyes right now? I'm telling you it's real! You have to believe me on this. I don't blame them though. All the other person can do is hold onto the other person and trust them. To the person blindfolded, it's just the two of them. Kinda makes it a bit more intimate. We are gonna make a left ahead. The path is pretty clear until then."

"That's ridiculous. Are people that much of an opportunist?" Fiat talks with distaste. The hand on his arm disappears and the area runs cold. "Is it left yet?"

"Uh, yeah," Leo's voice seemed bothered and Fiat raises his head towards him curiously. "Left here. Then I think there's an activity we need to do together."

"You okay? Did you see something?" Fiat cluelessly asks hearing the change in Leo's voice. A low declination was all he receives and he stays quiet as they move forward. The uneven ground nearly makes Fiat trip once more and a click of a tongue and a firm hold on his side appears. He apologizes and expects Leo to let go, but the hand stays. Soon enough, Leo informs him that they have arrived at the activity spot.