The Jungle Boy

Chapter 4: Journey Back to Camp Part 2

"In the morning," Jack replied.

"But we can't stay up here," Anna added, starting to panic again. Jack looked out into the jungle, trying to think of a better option. He then thought of something. Without warning, he picked Anna up into his arms and grabbed hold of a vine, and swung them across the jungle. Jack knew the perfect place to stay. They soon reached an enormous tree with thick vines hanging down around it. Jack settled onto a branch with Anna clinging onto him for dear life. He carried her down a branch, and toward the carved out hole in the tree. He kneeled down onto the ground and looked outside of the hole to see the sun setting. He looked back to see Anna sitting against the wall of the tree in the corner. He approached her, until he was right beside her. Anna blushed uncomfortably at Jack's inability to understand personal space. Jack took notice of her blush and reached out to touch her face. Anna giggled nervously as his fingers roamed the skin around her jawline and neck. Jack smiled a bit, continuing to touch her. His hand stroked her face, causing Anna to look away shyly. The two froze in the moment upon the sound of thunder. Anna started to panic, she hated thunderstorms ever since she was little. Jack looked outside, it was pouring in the jungle and bolts of lightening we're filling the night sky. Jack turned back and came closer to Anna. Anna looked up at him for a moment, shaking in fear. Jack looked down at her, taking her into his arms, holding her. Anna blushed, resting her head against him. The thunder raged on outside, causing Anna to whimper with fear. But Jack did his best to calm her, holding her a little tighter against him to protect her. He looked down at her, watching her yawn. He then let go of her and sat down on the floor of the tree and gestured her to come sit with him. She hesitated but approached him, sitting in front of him. He then wrapped his arms around her and laid down. She blushed at his action, but let him hold her as they fell into a slumber.