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Arien paused and looked around. In the distance he heard what might be water from a creek. "There might be a clearing just a bit farther that way; I hear water. As soon as we reach it, though, we'll probably camp. Now would also be a good time to start collecting firewood though. It'll get dark pretty fast when the sun begins to set."

He began gathering an armful of sticks as he followed the sound of the water, and soon enough they came to a smallish creek. "Good enough," said Arien, who hurried to pitch camp before the rapidly fading sunlight could disappear entirely.

Red dropped sticks by the pile Arien had collected and set them up in a small teepee formation. Then she whispered a few words and a fire blazed in seconds.
"Neo please go and hunt. Nex can you stay on watch duty please." Red gave out orders to the tigers.
Flicking their ears in understanding then parted from each other an the group.
Red sighed, exhausted somewhat and kicked off her boots. Her feet were killing her and she swore she wouldnt take one more step until she got some food.

Laying down on the cool grass, she looked up at the sky and smiled.
"Arien can you come here a second?" she asked.

Arien had finished pitching the tent, though he was amused to see how easily Red had started the fire.

"Yes?" he said, dropping beside her. In the darkness around them, he could hear Bella crashing around. She was checking out the scents and animal trails--and maybe she'd come back with a rabbit. "What is it?"

Red pulled Arien down gently and kissed him softly.
"Makes everything better," she whispered with a smile.
Red's heart fluttered and melted at the same time to Arien's kissing. One would almost stay she couldnt get enough of them.

Neo came back a few minutes later, carrying two rabbits and a fish.

He grinned into the kiss, enjoying the moment, when one of the tigers had to reappear with food. He pulled back, letting his hand brush back the stray strands of Red's hair that fell into her face.

"Ya know, I could probably fashion something of a hair tie for you if you'd wear it." Reluctantly he pulled away and snatched the rabbits and fish, preparing them for roasting on the fire.

Bella returned a minute or two later, carrying her own offering--a rabbit.

Red smiled and sat up, watching Arien.
"Of course i would wear it. Sleep with me again tonight?" she asked.
A small blush crept along her cheeks and she looked at the small river near-by.

Neo went over and switched out positons with Nex. Leaving Nex to lay by the fire, which he did with enthusiasm.

Skinning and preparing the rabbit Bella had given him, Arien laughed and glanced at Red. "Of course, Red. We've only the one tent anyway and it gets cold at night."

He tested the meat and then handed her one. "Dinner's ready--you're probably starving. I know I was the first time I went traveling. It builds up a good appetite, that's for sure. But," he paused, "the company this time around is so much nicer; friendlier; cuter." He blushed and then devoured his food before he could say anything else.

Red heard and had to try hard to prevent herself from further blushing. Clearing her throat she crawled over to the fire and sat close to Arien as she ate her food slower than Arien. Neo left his post and came over for food. Nex had already tucked into his portion.

After dinner, Red stood up and stretched. Heading off for the tent, she grabbed a pair of shorts and crawled into the tent. Red made sure to close the tent before slipping out her pants and slipping into her shorts. But she left the corseted top on.

Arien gave her a few minutes to change, while he took care of other things; like making sure the fire wouldn't spread due to the wind, and that the tigers were fed--as well as Bella. She seemed content to curl up next to the fire.

Then he figured Red was done with changed so he wandered over to the tent, making sure to step on a twig when he did so. "Uh, you mind if I enter?" Arien asked, suddenly feeling awkward. He shook his head--he was overthinking all this. He should just stop thinking. But he waited for her answer before barging in.

Red jumped a little when a twig cracked then she relaxed.
"Yea its all good in here," she answered back then laid back down.
Relaxing was something Red was actually quite good at and she enjoyed it alot.

Arien entered and made quick work of readying himself for bed. He simply took off his shirt. He lay back with a sigh. He had forgotten the pressures of travelling with a pack, but he had also forgotten the bliss of having taken it off.

"So, what'd you think of your first half day of travel?" he asked softly.

"Tireing but i had the best company," Red murmured as she snuggled up to him like she had the night before.
Without thinking she lightly traced patterns on his chest then quickly stopped.
"Sorry..i forgot you didnt like that," she whispered.

Neo and Nex curled up together by the fire and Patch tumbled out of Red's rucksack. Trotting overto Bella and cuddling up with her.

He flinched again when Red touched him; her fingertips were surprisingly gentle. "Ah, forget about what I said earlier. I wasn't thinking straight. I don't mind it." Quite the opposite really; he liked it, which was why he'd stopped her the previous night.

"Hey, Red...?" he trailed off, unsure how to ask the question. He decided on a safer question instead. "How old are you?"

"23. Why?" Red asked.
Running her finger tips lightly across his chest, she traced circles and random patterns. A blushe crept along her cheeks and she fought to keep it down.

Arien grinned and he shivered as she drew designs on his chest. "We're the same age then. I was just curious." He put his arm around her, protectively, holding her close.

Red smiled as she felt him shudder then put his arm around her. Surprisingly enough Red was totally calm around Arien. Except for the extreme happiness and excitement she felt around him. She basically felt like kid but mature at the same time.
Red continued to run her finger tips lightly around Ariens chest but she just got a tad bit lower than his chest. Her shoulder staring to ache and lower took alot of strain off it.

Arien wasn't complaining; he was enjoying this. The only thing that would be better was if he could return the sensation of being loved back on Red.

Gently he began to twine his fingers through her soft hair. Slowly he let the hair slide free as he trailed his hand down her neck and back, then back to her hair again.

Red blushed and shuddered as he ran his hand down her back. Pausing her tracing when he did so. Biteing her lip she continued to trace lightly then she sat up a little. Putting her hand on the other side of Arien she kissed him gently and smiled.
"I love you, Arien," she murmured.

Arien smiled up at her, his breath catching for a moment at her beauty.

"I love you, too, Red," he replied, then reached up to gently guide her lips to his. "I love you more than is good for me," he added when they were just a breath apart. And then he kissed her.

His hands were not idle; they seemed to hesitate before gliding along her side; feeling out the corset shirt that Red was wearing.

Red felt her cheeks heat up and she kissed Arien back gently. Red shuddered again as his hands ran along her sides.
Heart beating a thousand miles an hour, she was shocked Arien couldnt hear it. Red brushed her thumb lightly along Arien's cheek and smiled.
"god, your so perfect Arien.." she whispered and was captured by his eyes.
Red was trapped in Arien's eyes, they seemed to glow when he smiled. Everthing about him made her heart flutter and her body melt. He was absolutely perfect and she couldnt ask for anyone better.