Claudia gradually left the hot springs clad just in her towel, cradling her clothes and other belongings nestled in a pack near her bosom. She stopped mid-way, turning her head to throw a glance towards Holland's way to see if he was actually following or not. He seemed to have broken out from his trance, and was now following her rather closely behind. He must have quickly behind her as she felt his hands interlocking with hers. She smiled briefly as she let his hands remained in hers.
But she wasn't planning on walking all the way to the camp site dressed in just her towel here. Thankfully the spot she chose was relatively secluded, away from the main group of the spring’s visitors. It also had plenty of trees that formed a shelter of sorts, away from prying eyes. Ignoring the fact that Holland was close behind, she released her grip from his hand as she got close to the trunks of the trees, and unceremoniously dumped all her clothes on the grass-covered ground.
It looked clean enough anyway, and she'll rather get it done fast. She undid her towel, letting it fall to the ground revealing her bare back form to Holland. But that was not her intention, her intention was to get dressed and quickly. Since he had already seen her nude earlier, she thought it no harm for him to see again once more.
She quickly put on her undergarments, before dragging the same shirt she always wore down her head downwards over her chest. She then did the same for the pants, only pulling it upwards instead of down. Her long golden brown hair was in disarray, and she parted it slightly, pushing her fringe away from her face as she turned back to look at Holland. She gave him a mischievous smile and a wink before turning back to smooth her clothes. Quickly moving on, she stepped forwards, continuing the walk back to where the camp sites were located near the main group were.
It was not long before the pair of them arrived at the camp sites situated near where the main areas of the hot springs were. Arriving at an empty camp site, she proceeded to place her belongings in the tent, and started to get a fire going. Taking a quick glance towards the sky, she could see the dark hues of the skies that signalled the arrival of night. Sunset had came and went while they were making the trek to the camp sites, and it would not be long before dark. They weren't the only couple here, with two other couples in the neighbouring camping spots.
Claudia quickly got a fire going with her flint and steel, and the heat from the fire quickly gave the surroundings a much appreciated warmth. She stretched out her hands near the fire, warming them, as the cold of the night has started to settle in, bringing darkness with it. She had no idea where Holland was, but he must be somewhere close by. She then spoke gently, full of emotions in her words, trusting him to listen if he would. "So...about us." She paused for several chimes, unsure of how to continue. She was still very new when it came to romantic relationships like these and wasn't exactly sure how to proceed or even talk about it. "About us..our future..how do you see us? As for me, I don't really have any particular idea set into stone. All I know is I don't wish to have children yet, not until I am ready. When that will be I do not know yet." As she spoke, she stared into the flames, as if seeing things in the fire.
What she didn't know however, was that Holland had plans for her, or rather, for the both of them. He wanted to marry her, but of course she wouldn't have any idea of it at all, being the clueless klutz she was whenever relationships were concerned. They had only been together for a short period of time, but she felt that whatever they had was genuine, well as genuine as she thought it could be, having no experience in this but her feelings and assumptions. He seemed sincere and genuine enough.
She felt him approach from behind, as he took her right hand in his. Claudia felt slightly surprised at the gesture, but she did nothing, her hand remaining interlocked with his. She looked up at him, and saw him smiling at her. She gave him a warm one back in return, her green eyes twinkling in the fire light. She didn't have any idea what he could possibly be thinking about, but maybe he couldn't either. She was just simply returning a smile to his own.
But she wasn't planning on walking all the way to the camp site dressed in just her towel here. Thankfully the spot she chose was relatively secluded, away from the main group of the spring’s visitors. It also had plenty of trees that formed a shelter of sorts, away from prying eyes. Ignoring the fact that Holland was close behind, she released her grip from his hand as she got close to the trunks of the trees, and unceremoniously dumped all her clothes on the grass-covered ground.
It looked clean enough anyway, and she'll rather get it done fast. She undid her towel, letting it fall to the ground revealing her bare back form to Holland. But that was not her intention, her intention was to get dressed and quickly. Since he had already seen her nude earlier, she thought it no harm for him to see again once more.
She quickly put on her undergarments, before dragging the same shirt she always wore down her head downwards over her chest. She then did the same for the pants, only pulling it upwards instead of down. Her long golden brown hair was in disarray, and she parted it slightly, pushing her fringe away from her face as she turned back to look at Holland. She gave him a mischievous smile and a wink before turning back to smooth her clothes. Quickly moving on, she stepped forwards, continuing the walk back to where the camp sites were located near the main group were.
It was not long before the pair of them arrived at the camp sites situated near where the main areas of the hot springs were. Arriving at an empty camp site, she proceeded to place her belongings in the tent, and started to get a fire going. Taking a quick glance towards the sky, she could see the dark hues of the skies that signalled the arrival of night. Sunset had came and went while they were making the trek to the camp sites, and it would not be long before dark. They weren't the only couple here, with two other couples in the neighbouring camping spots.
Claudia quickly got a fire going with her flint and steel, and the heat from the fire quickly gave the surroundings a much appreciated warmth. She stretched out her hands near the fire, warming them, as the cold of the night has started to settle in, bringing darkness with it. She had no idea where Holland was, but he must be somewhere close by. She then spoke gently, full of emotions in her words, trusting him to listen if he would. "So...about us." She paused for several chimes, unsure of how to continue. She was still very new when it came to romantic relationships like these and wasn't exactly sure how to proceed or even talk about it. "About us..our future..how do you see us? As for me, I don't really have any particular idea set into stone. All I know is I don't wish to have children yet, not until I am ready. When that will be I do not know yet." As she spoke, she stared into the flames, as if seeing things in the fire.
What she didn't know however, was that Holland had plans for her, or rather, for the both of them. He wanted to marry her, but of course she wouldn't have any idea of it at all, being the clueless klutz she was whenever relationships were concerned. They had only been together for a short period of time, but she felt that whatever they had was genuine, well as genuine as she thought it could be, having no experience in this but her feelings and assumptions. He seemed sincere and genuine enough.
She felt him approach from behind, as he took her right hand in his. Claudia felt slightly surprised at the gesture, but she did nothing, her hand remaining interlocked with his. She looked up at him, and saw him smiling at her. She gave him a warm one back in return, her green eyes twinkling in the fire light. She didn't have any idea what he could possibly be thinking about, but maybe he couldn't either. She was just simply returning a smile to his own.
