“Are you ready, trouble?”
Your hot breath burned over my skin, making me shiver with anticipation. I couldn’t help the smile that grew across my face as I bounced on the balls of my feet, eager to get moving while you stood behind me, hands on my sides.
I felt you grin against my neck as you sensed my anticipation, and you ran your hands gently from my waist down to my hips, squeezing them. The touch was gentle, but held meaning, reminding me of how strong you were; How much bigger you were compared to my small frame.
“Don’t forget to look behind you” you teased, a smile in your voice.
I ignored you as I stared out into the darkness, my eyes memorizing the patterns of the trees in front of me, my heart beat picking up with every second that passed.
Finally, you released me. Stepping away from where you’d been pressed up against my back, you dropped your hands from my sides, and I took my first step toward the beckoning forest. Taking a deep breath, I broke into a sprint, darting into the trees as my pounding heart echoed in my ears.