Entwined

Orchard intimacies: Embers of passion

My feet were aching and my shoe choice wasn't helping at all. All I wanted right now is to sit down and drink some icy cold water.

You know that cold light sweat during the warm days when you are wearing a light summer strappy dress, not covering much, just embracing the light hot wind. That described me really well at that moment.

"were are we going Hugo" I complained

"somewhere" he answered

Smart ass, my feet are killing me. I mean, I can gladly walk for hours just not when I wasn't willing to. I didn't like the country road, the small stones pinched the palms of my feet, distorting my every step, sending small waves of pain gnawing up my feet. I grimaced at every step, watched closely where I put my feet but still failed miserably.

I was too focused on my small mission, avoiding whatever small stone I could see, when I felt his arms grabbing my thighs, lifting me up and bringing me closer to his chest.

"here princess" Hugo said, his breath brushing against my right cheek. I have this bad habit of checking out every handsome man that lifts me up in his arms, even Jerks like Hugo who shattered my heart once.

I remember these eyes, how unbothered and careless they were. How weak and stupid I was, when I forgave him each time just by looking at his guilty eyes.

Everybody is talking about how eyes don't lie but nobody talks about how easy they can manipulate someone, such a strong weapon, they can become when needed.

That nose of his. I used to kiss it. Too often. It was my weak spot. No, actually one of my weak spots.

Last but not least, those lips. They were so soft, each time I bit them, they find a way to escape my teeth. I do miss them. They made wonders. I wasn't his first kiss of course, but damn sure he was my first one. He didn't even take permission for it but who am I kidding, I wasn't really a victim. It was consensual.

A bit, since I didn't see it coming.

Sweet pure surprise. I really like people surprising me because It would definitely take me an eternity before making the first step. Luckily, I am getting rid of that bad habit of mine.

Call it whatever you want, I don't care. Nowadays, whatever I want, I make sure to get it.

In. My. Way.

Oh God the neck. Almost forgot this one.

All the bites I would make all over that neck and chest.

I mean. Good old days. Yes. Good. Old. Days.

Old. Super old. Like Jesus Christ kind of old. Ugh... Last summer old.

" Are we there yet?" I asked

"Nope" he said

I let my head fall over his arm, my hair playing with the wind. Looking at the stars. It was beautiful tonight. These small pieces of sun shining in the black coat. I lead my hand up in the sky. Trying to catch one star with my fingers.

Catching nothing really. Just hope.

"you surely are comfortable" Hugo said, breaking the silence and bringing back to reality.

I answered with a small groan.

"Bee?" he called me. His voice, deep. I answered with another groan.

"Did you miss me?" he asked

Frankly speaking, it didn't seem like a big deal kind of question. I have asked myself the same question as well as the other million predictable ones, he could ask me.