𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙧 |AotxMaleOc

Thrill(🍋)

(small Lemon warning for this chapter)

It took a few hours but they arrived as the clock struck about 1 o'clock. When they got there they hopped off the wagon, thanked the driver, and then went off into the forest. As the two walked through the forest looking for a good spot both of them had some serious thoughts going through their heads. Christa was wondering to herself if she should open up even more about her past, and tell him about some of the things she thought she would take to her grave. Ari meanwhile thought about telling her his past some more as well, and maybe even telling her about his biggest secret.

A year ago neither one of them would have told a soul about any of it. But now they trusted each other completely and they figured it was wrong to hide these things from each other now that they are at this point in their relationship. Both of them were very worried though how the other may react.

Christa's thoughts: If I told him my real name wouldn't he think that I've been lying to him since the beginning? I know he said he could never hate me but that doesn't mean he wouldn't be mad at me or have a distrust towards me. I definitely don't want that. But at the same time I want to tell him. I want him to know the real me and to know more about me.

Ari's thoughts: It's insane, if I told her I was a titan and showed her. I mean, she could totally be terrified of me, and want to run away. And if she told everyone then I'd be hunted and that would put everything at risk. However I feel like I want her to know, and I mean she would find out eventually, right?

As they marched on they eventually found a good spot next to a river and they started to set up camp. Ari gathered firewood, set up the tent, and got the food ready to cook. Christa set up the fireplace, got water, and set up things like seating. The sun began to get low in the sky as the sky started to turn a little orange. The constant sound of the river flowing next to them was refreshing and the fresh air was unbeatable. Ari grabbed some rope and went out and tied some firewood together so that way he could carry more. The part of the forest they were in was a lot more navigable and less dense than the part they stayed in.

This actually gave Christa a fun idea, she had been working on her endurance with Ari and was curious to test it out. By now the fire had been lit and they had plenty of firewood to fuel it. Meanwhile Ari had caught two decent sized fishes that he was getting ready to cook up. They had also used some large wood they had found and set them up as seats, right next to one another.

After a while as the sun was just disappearing over the horizon the both of them were sitting down munching on the delicious fish Ari had cooked and salted using what he had brought. Both of them had forgotten their earlier worries and were simply enjoying the moment and each other's company.

Christa: Mmmmmh~ Ari, this is the best thing I've eaten in years.

Ari blushed a little and smiled, he was really happy his dad had taught him about cooking when he was younger.

Ari: Thanks, Christa. especially after so much of the same meals for so long it really is a treat.

When they both finished their meal and drank some water, they leaned against each other and occasionally looked into each other's loving eyes. They chatted about some random things for a while as the sky turned black and stars began to appear and the moon bathed the forest in its white light. Ari had wrapped a blanket around them both and now they were both so comfortable.

Christa actually laid her head down on Ari's lap looking up at him now. Ari loved this and stroked her hair just a little.

Christa: I love you so much, my darling.

Ari: I love you so much too, Christa.

Christa reached over and guided Ari's other hand to her stomach. Now Ari just coddled her like a little pet, and Christa absolutely adored the loving and gentle grip and situation she was in. His lap felt like the most comfortable pillow in the world. His hands were so warm and they felt so soft and kind. His face was handsome and a little illuminated by the fire. His eyes were beautiful and loving, Christa felt like she could get lost in them and look into them forever. She reached one of her hands up and cupped Ari's cheek, it was so warm thanks to the fire. Both of them had a smile on their faces that refused to go away.