get free | ben beast

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Once on his motorcycle, Ben and Georgie rode off campus and into the forest. Despite her previous nerves, Georgie felt calm as she watched the trees fly by. Her arms were wrapped around Ben's waist to stay on the bike and she was glad she was behind him so that he couldn't see how red her cheeks were.

Eventually, they parked and Ben helped her off the bike. Then he led her through the woods and to a long rope bridge that ran over the river below them. Ben laughed as Georgie took large steps from one side to the other, which made the bridge slightly sway with her.

"Alright," Ben said, following behind her and walking normally. "Tell me something about yourself that you've never told anyone."

"Um," Georgie spun around to face him and thought for a moment. What was a bigger secret than the fact that she didn't know how to read? "Well, my favorite color is actually light pink, I've decided since moving here. But I'd be torn apart on the Isle if I ever wore it, so red is the next best thing."

"Well, you can wear whatever you'd like here," Ben pointed out. "And I think you'd look really pretty in pink."

"Thanks," she said shyly. "But also, wearing my old clothes makes me feel a little closer to home. Evie and a little girl named Dizzy made me this dress and the jacket used to be Gil's. I may not can still see them, but I've got some of them with me. Does that make sense?"

Ben smiled adoringly at her. "Perfect sense."

Georgie smiled and turned back around to finish crossing the bridge. "Let me guess. Your favorite color is blue."

"How'd you know?"

"It's like the only color you ever wear," she said over her shoulder. "I'm surprised you haven't asked Mal to dye it like hers and Evie's so that everyone knows."

Ben laughed before grabbing her hand. He asked her to close her eyes so that whatever he had planned would be a surprise. Georgie did as asked and let him lead her off the bride and through the forest.

"Ready?"

Georgie shivered when she felt his breath on her ear. "Mhmm."

"Open. Go on."

When she opened her eyes, Georgie almost gasped. They were at a lake with an old stone structure near the edge. It was absolutely beautiful, with all kinds of flowers and wildlife surrounding the area. There was a small picnic set out, clearly meant for them. Ben must have gotten there earlier to set it up.

Georgie turned around to give Ben a bright smile. "This is amazing."

"Come on."