Lily Of The Valley (Aris x Reader)

8) Loyal Flirt

As it was meant to be, I was up before him. At some point during the night we had fallen asleep under the stars, his arm around me as I rested my head on his chest.

Slowly sitting up, I stretched as I laid back and looked at the morning sky. Clouds were starting to form, hiding the morning rays from us. Now we got nothing but colors, light pinks and oranges and blues scattered throughout. Moving again, I looked over at him flat on his back, his eyes still shut as his chest rose and fell at an even pace. With his lips slightly parted and his hair in his face, all I could think about was if he was actually okay. There has been a lot moving, and he wasn't one to just say he needed a break.

Glancing at his ankle, I slowly reached for his pant leg. Pulling it up just a little, I sighed in relief when he was all clear.

"How long is it gonna take for you to not worry about me?"He mumbled. Glancing over, I saw his eyes still closed as he wore a lazy smile.

"How long until you quit dragging me with you?"

"Never."

"There's your answer then,"I shrugged, patting his shoulder before laying beside him again. With my arms behind my head, I got back to admiring the sunrise. It was too early to be hot but too late to be cold. It was a perfect middle ground, this small breeze in the air and sounds of small animals that are still here.

"Beautiful,"He whispered.

"Yeah. It really is,"I agreed, sneaking a glance at him just to see him doing the same. Returning his morning grin, I looked at him for a little while with him still looking back.

"You wanna head inside? See what it has?"He suggested.

"See what the abandoned train has? That thing?"

"Come on. It could have something cool."

"Like rust? Like that?"I teased.

"Just come down,"He repeated, sitting up and finding the ladder. Rolling my eyes, I waited to follow him anyway. No matter how much of an idiot he is, that is still my best friend. Somehow.

So as he made it to the ground I did the same. Thankfully, the metal wasn't hot yet. Then again it would be weird if it was. The sun had barely started rising.

"And down you go,"He smiled, taking my hand as I stood beside him. With the same grin, he let go and climbed up the three steps. Going in after him, I ducked my head to properly get through for a moment. Then, I stretched my arms for a moment, letting out a yawn.

"Was getting up before me worth it?"

"Shut up."

"Your favorite phrase against me. I'd be worried if you didn't say it at least once a day."

"Aris, I will push you off of this train,"I threatened.

"Not if I push you off first."

"Well, now that I know I just won't let you,"I shrugged.

"You think you could stop me?"

"Oh, I know I could,"I promised.

"You absolutely sure about that?"He repeated.

"Yes. Yes I am. Now let's go,"I demanded.

"Go where?"

"Wherever you wanted to go."

"Is anywhere with you an answer?"

"No. It's not,"I said, rolling my eyes.

"Careful. They'll get stuck like that."