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He nodded looking around at the shops in the distance. "Yeah. We still have a short ways, but we can set up a camp once we're closer."
She flushed, looking embarrassed but adoring of him. "Oh jeez.."
The lake was incredibly large, the other side not in sight. "Nope," he said warmly, "I'm sure we'll get a better look once it's light again."
"It's okay to be sad about it," she said gently. "I'm a little sad that my back will scar, too."
He squinted, watching as the shops lit up in the dark. "Looks like we've made it," he said with a small nod.
"Makes you look cool," she said warmly. "Like an experienced adventurer."
They walked for a long time. The heat was intense as the sun began to set, sinking behind the horizon and turning the sky a reddish color. In the...
She reached up, her hand brushing through his hair gently. "You're really pretty, Ben.."
"Juni-per," he said playfully, raising an eyebrow as he looked ahead again.
She looked surprised at him, but he answer was firm. "No, Ben. I want to stay with you, if you'll have me."
He was observing her, his expression curious and soft. He folded his hands behind his back thoughtfully, tilting his head. "Would you prefer...
She relaxed under his touch, shifting to face him. "I don't blame you, Ben. I'm sort of figuring it out still."
He looked down at her, his expression thoughtful. "I'm not sure. I guess since your name is Juniper, Juni works as well as June."
She wasn't looking at him, holding on the pillow with a nervous expression. "I trust you."
He flushed, tipping his head to the side slightly. "So do you, Juni."
"Do you think we'll be okay?" she asked quietly, a little afraid of hearing an answer.
He gave her a small smile, his teeth straight and white. There was an extra set of canines; something that all demons had. "We'll see."
Her brows furrowed slightly. "I love you.."
"It might be dark," he said with a small frown, "but we can if you want."
She went quiet, facing away from him still. "It's me, right? Does being near me make you uncomfortable? You.. you don't have to stay for my...
