The air was crisp and fresh, carrying the mingling scents of pine and damp earth. The gentle rustle of leaves danced around the two of you as you set up the tent, laughter echoing between the trees every time a pole slipped or a stake missed its mark. Your hands brushed against each other as you worked, sending a thrill down your spine that you tried to ignore. Chris always had a knack for making even the simplest tasks feel electric.
As twilight approached, you sat around the campfire, the crackling flames casting flickering shadows on your faces. Chris grabbed a couple of marshmallows, skewering them expertly on long sticks. "Want to roast some s'mores?" he asked, his tone playful, suggesting it was more than a simple snack - it was an invitation to share a moment, an experience together.
You nodded, feeling the warmth radiating from the fire and from the boy beside you. As the marshmallows slowly browned, you glanced at Chris. He wore a boyish smile, the kind that made your heart race just a little faster. "You know," he said, breaking the comfortable silence, "I always imagined camping would be way better with someone special."
Your cheeks burned slightly, and you met his gaze, the moment suspended in the air between you. Under the vast starry sky, with the world around you fading into the background, it felt like anything could happen.
You swallowed hard, trying to steady the flutter of nerves in your stomach. The way he looked at you, with those bright, curious eyes, made you wonder if he felt the same electrifying connection. You quickly turned your attention back to the fire, fiddling with the stick that held your marshmallow as it began to blister and char.
โYeah, itโs definitely better with someone to share it with,โ you managed, your voice barely a whisper over the gentle crackling of the flames. โI mean, itโs nice to escape the regular routine. Justโฆ being out here, it feelsโฆ different.โ
Chris nodded, reaching over to pull the perfectly roasted marshmallow off his stick. He squished it between two graham crackers and held it out toward you. โHere, you need to try this. I think I nailed it.โ
You took the sโmore from him, your fingers grazing his once more, sending another rush of warmth through you. As you bit into the sweet, gooey treat, you couldnโt help but laugh at the chocolate smeared on your cheek. Chris chuckled, his laughter rich and warm, and you felt a rush of joy at the sound.
โLooks like someoneโs ready for the sโmore championships,โ he teased, reaching over to wipe the smear with his thumb. The soft touch lingered longer than necessary, and you found yourself captivated by the moment.
"Maybe I need some training. I've never been good at the marshmallow game," you quipped, trying to lighten the sudden weight of the silence that followed. But in your heart, you knew โ training wasn't what you wanted. You wanted more moments like this, locked in a tangle of laughter and warmth.
As the fire flickered, shadows danced around you, and the air felt heavy with unspoken words. You could hear the whisper of leaves in the gentle breeze, nature humming its own tune, urging you both to reveal what lay beneath the surface.
"Do you ever think about us?" Chris suddenly asked, his expression turning serious.
His question hung in the air, and your heart began to race. You risked a glance at him, searching for any sign of what he might mean. Was he thinking what you were thinking?
"Us?" You echoed, your voice trembling slightly.
Chris looked down, flicking off the ash from his stick. โYeah. I mean, I know weโre friendsโฆ but sometimes I wonder if itโs more than that for either of us.โ
Your breath caught. It was as though the stars above were holding their breath, waiting for your reply. โI think so too,โ you admitted, a smile breaking through your fear. You felt lighter, like a weight had been lifted off your shoulders. โI think I've been feeling that way for a while..."
His gaze met yours then, intense and sincere. โReally?โ
You nodded, your heart racing at the thought that this was the moment you were both teetering on the edge of. โYeah, I just didnโt know if you โฆ wouldโฆโ
If he would feel the same; if he would want this, want you.
Chris leaned closer, the warm glow of the fire illuminating his features, making his eyes burn with an inner fire of their own. โI do. I want us. I have wanted us.โ
A thrill shot through you and, without thinking, you leaned in too. In that suspended moment, the world around you faded; the crackling fire, the rustling leaves, even the chill in the air melted away as the space between you closed.
Then, in the blink of an eye, your lips met in a soft, hesitant kiss. It was sweet like the sโmores, igniting every nerve in your body, and as you pulled away, you both wore matching grins that spoke volumes.
The world resumed its course, the sounds of nature flooding back, but now they felt wrapped in a magical hush. Chris chuckled, and you couldnโt help but laugh as well, a delightful echo that mingled with the rustle of the woods.
โSo, what now?โ you asked, your heart still racing.
He leaned back against a tree, his eyes twinkling under the starlight. โHow about we make more sโmores first?โ
โDeal!โ you agreed, reaching for another marshmallow. But as you roasted it over the fire, you realized that this time, you werenโt just camping with a friend. No, this was the start of a thousand shared adventures, painted with laughter, warmth, and whispered secrets beneath the stars.
w/c : 969
a/n : eee okay first lil blurb? idrk how to feel abt this though i feel like it was kinda rushedd...
