Demigods In The Maze

A Stroll In The Woods

Astraea dragged Minho through the tree's, the noise and light of the bonfire fading with each step.

"Where are we going?" Minho asked as he ducked under a branch.

"You impatient aren't you? We're almost there." Astraea said with a laugh as she looked back. It was hard to see her under the shadows of the tree's. Her eyes seemed to capture what little light there was making them look even more vibrant.

Minho decided to keep walking silently. In a few moments they walked into a familiar clearing. The place had a large stream flowing through as a bed of grass surrounded the area.

"I see you found it." Minho said with a smile.

"You knew about this place?" Astraea asked.

"Of course, I spent a lot of my time here when I first showed up." Minho explained with a shrug.

"Well, this is where I remembered my name. I was sitting here and I put my hand in the water and my name just came to me." Astraea said softly.

"I'm surprised you remembered it that quick." Minho spoke.

"Me too. Also I want to thank you for being nice to me even though I was rude and threatened you with scissors." Astraea apologized awkwardly.

"No problem." Minho said with a laugh.

"We should probably head back, it's almost time for bed." Minho said after a moment of silence.

"Yeah your right." Astraea said.

Minho got up and offered his hand to Astraea. She grabbed it and he pulled her up a little to quickly. Astraea stumbled right into his chest and Minho held her to keep her steady.  The two were so close they could feel each other's breath. Minho and Astraea slowly pulled apart.

"Sorry." Minho embarrassedly said.

"It's fine." Astraea stated with a shy smile.

They both headed in the direction they had come from. It didn't take long until they exited the forest.

"Well, I guess I'll see you in the morning?" Minho said awkwardly.

"Yeah goodnight Minho." Astraea spoke softly.

"Goodnight." Minho said as he walked away.