I tried to scream, but the sound was muffled in his hand as I felt my breath bounce back to hit my face. My heart began to accelerate at full speed, my eyes grew wide as I tried to make out who this person that was holding me against a tree. I looked up to see this boy, dark skin, dark brown eyes, dark short hair who’s eyes were locked onto mine as well. I continued to breathe heavily, only expecting the worse, I suddenly felt the nerves hit me, my mind was racing. His eyes softened and he slowly released me. He looked shocked, I noticed his hands were shaking and slightly worried. He then calmed down and composed himself.

“Don’t scream, please. You’ll bring the whole forest down” he whispered. I stayed glued onto the tree fearing he might do it again if I had made any sudden movements. “It’s ok” he said stepping back with his palms up “I won’t hurt you” I looked into his eyes; they looked so sincere and honest.

“Uh” was all I could manage to get out. I think my heart, brain and lungs needed time to slow down. He laughed again, and this time I actually concentrated on seeing what he looked like. My god I thought to myself. And then it hit me that he was also shirtless so I could see his perfectly sculpted body damn.

“Sorry about that” he said looking down “I didn’t mean to startle you” he smiled as he approached me.

“Oh that wasn’t supposed to startle me?” I looked at him sarcastically. He laughed again at my reaction. He had a really cute laugh. I felt myself softening a bit and then immediately straightened myself out back into the reality. Answers; I needed answers. “Who are you and what are you doing here?”

“Wait, before you ask. I have something to ask you”

“Ok” I nodded

“What made you come into the forest that night?” he looked at me with curiosity.

“I heard a noise. Pure and simple…” I answered as I put my hands in my pockets and leaned against the tree, more in a relaxed demeanour. “Anything else?”