lui ou lui

~Hike~

Woods POV

The drive to the trail head was quiet. It was nice though. Not an awkward quiet. More like a sleepy comfortable silence as we both sipped on our coffees. I planned on taking Tanner to a spot I hiked pretty often. At one part it has an amazing view and the perfect spot for our picnic.

I parked the car on the side of the dirt road and looked over at Tanner. He smiled and got out of the car enthusiasticly. Today will be a good day. I know it. I got out of the car too and grabbed our bags from the back. I tossed one to Tanner, catching him a bit off guard, but he still managed to snag it.

As we started down the trail, I felt a hand reach out for mine. Tanner entwined our fingers together and everything felt perfect. He pulled our hands up and lightly kissed the back of my hand, then let them drop again. I decided earlier that today I was going to tell Tanner how I felt. I'm sure it was obvious, but I'd hate for him to think that I'm not 100% serious about this. I want Tanner Malmedal to be my boyfriend. Just thinking it made my stomach twist.

"So, what do you think of your first hike in the great outdoors? Is it beautiful? Breathtaking? Boring?" I was a little nervous Tanner wouldn't enjoy himself today. It seems like he is though.

"Oh, yeah it's nice. I'm looking at the best part right now though," he was looking me dead in the eyes. As the blush spread across my face I looked at the ground smiling. Tanner, you cheesy mother fucker. Tanner used his free hand to lift my chin up, "have I ever told you how absolutely adorable it is when you blush?" Of course this only made me blush more. I notice we had stopped walking.

"Th-thanks," my speech came out sounding slurred. It's like I was drunk on Tanner. I started walking again, but Tanner pulled me back by arm, spinning me to face him. In an instant his hands were placed on my hips, our bodies nearly touching, and our lips connected. This was better than the last kiss. This was heaven.

A wamrth spread throughout me and my heart was exploding in the best way possible. If only this could last forever. Right on cue, Tanner pulls away. He smiles down at me and swiftly pecks my lips once more.

"See," Tanner stated matter-of-factly, "adorable." He retrieves my hand and we begin walking again. I couldn't think at all. My brain was only focused on one thing. And that was the handsome man holding my hand and making me fall even more in love with him.

I was so lost in thought I almost missed the turn to get to the picnic spot. Gently, I tug Tanner in the right direction. Not much longer now. It was almost time for me to talk to him and all of sudden my nerves shot through the roof.

I mean obviously he likes me...right? Even if he doesn't want a relationship there's definitely something here. An undeniable connection of some kind. I just hope he feels it to. I've seen Tanner broken from his past girlfriends. If only he knew how sweet and kind love can be. If only...I was jarred out of my thoughts because we had reached the destination.

Tanner looked over questioningly, "Why are we stopping?"

"Well," I began, "if you look into your bag you will find an exquisite lunch consisting of pb&j and Oreos."

"You thought of everything, didn't you?" Tanner chuckled softly.

"Yes," I pull a blanket for us to sit on out of my bag, "yes I did."

We talked about anything and everything as we ate our small lunch. When we were done we laid side by side on the blanket. The clouds were perfect for gazing at today. Only nice fluffy one's that look like bunnies. It was time. I couldn't keep procastinating.

"Hey, Tanner?" I didn't look over at him, my eyes stayed on the blue sky above.

"Yeah?" I felt him grab my hand, giving it a squeeze.

"I..I like you, you know? Like as more than a friend. And," I had to pause to take a deep breath, "I would love if this, if we, could actually become something. Maybe." I trailed off uncertainly. Well I did it. For better or for worse. It's done. I hear Tanner sigh heavily. Oh no, the thought instantly comes to my head.

"Woods..." He hesitates, as if he doesn't want to say the wrong thing, "I like you too. A lot...but this is a confusing time for me. I've never really liked a guy before, and now I have a crush on you..and Paul," another pause, "everything I've told you is true though. You are amazing, and adorable, and a great kisser." His grip on my hand tightened, "but if you want a decision out of me, I can't. Not now. It's all still really jumbled in my head. What I do know thought is that..this...this experimenting with you is helping a lot. If you want it to stop though...I understand." Tanner finally finished. He rolled over to look at me and gauge my reaction. I mimicked his movements so we were face to face.

"Tanner Malmedal, you're amazing," I lean in and give him a small kiss, "and I'm not going anywhere unless you ask me to. I'll wait as long as it takes" We smile at each other and kiss once more.

A/N - oof fluff. But also, Tanner being honest. But also, Woods being sweet and taking it well. Also also pb&j. Wrote this while at work lmao

~Stay Lovely~