ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

ᅠ
ᅠ 𑁤𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎̼𝐎̼𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐄 𝐘𑁤𝐔𝐍𝐆 .ᐟ
𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘫𝘫𝘣𝘢 𝘰𝘤
ᅠ

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

ᅠ
ᅠ 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚘𝚠𝚜 in 𝙢𝙮 𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖉 、
MAKING 𝙒𝘼𝙑𝙀𝙎 𝙰𝙲𝚁𝙾𝚂𝚂 MY TIME .ᐟ
ᅠ

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

// REALITY AWAITS, VANCOUVER !!!!! much love to my fiancé who made my dreams of seeing the strokes live come true 🦶😼💗

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

// life when you get a fat rock on ur finger AND he gets tickets to see your favourite band all in the same month! 🪩 a spoiled girl i am

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

Question perhaps a little harsh, though her tone held only intrigue. Not at all distrusting of his choice, rather seeking to understand what his goal was in stopping their progress forward.

‘ Ain't see how stopping'll get us any further ahead. ’

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

‘ Yeah? ’
A counter, confusion written in the creases of her face- though his actions mirrored. A quick kick of the leg, demounting her steed; light bounce against the grass radiating up her frame. A pang of ache, though swallowed and ignored as soon as it presented itself.

[𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿. @RuleForevermore]

slow trailing continued, easing into the middle of the grotto. grip remained tight upon reins, yet their was a sense of ease that dawned upon him. orbs briefly inspected their surroundings, familiar to him, but a brand new sight for her. taking the scenery in before he’d —

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

Hand kept against saddle, she'd use every spare second to take in every detail of the area. As if committing to memory, worried that one wrong blink and it'd disappear.

‘ Seems counter-intuitive, don't it? Stopping? ’

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

A meadow in the middle of the trail, something out of a painting she couldn't afford. For a brief moment, her breath seems to stall in her lungs, eyes wide. Enamoured.

‘ Gy', this is beautiful . . . Wow. ’

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

Quick glance shot behind her, noting the way the hidden trail seemed to go on for miles in both directions. A soft snort of laughter, shaking her head in disbelief. Something hidden in such plain sight, so obvious once discovered.

‘ Can't say 'm surprised. ’

[𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿. @RuleForevermore]

hooves trod atop unpaved route, silence surrounded save for cracking stems and branches every now and then. the air seemed to hit his front at a better angle than before, the morning breeze still plentiful.

‘Ain’t it? Found this while doing some stupid shit with Johnny.’

—

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

Competition brought the worst out in people, it seemed. Yet, it was where this pair thrived- where they found their best, where they found their affection for one another. Such an odd concept, when considered in detail.

Her thoughts are shoved back in her mind upon the sight.

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

The morning chill subsiding, replaced with a subtle warmth- the pair largely protected from the sun's rays in their passage.

"How'dja even find this?"

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

Scenery appreciated as she spurs her horse to follow closely, mindful to keep guard raised ; the cover of morning and foliage only doing so much to mask their travel. Both had learned the hard way what happened the second guards were fully lowered - when safety was assumed.

[𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿. @RuleForevermore]

a single nod, reins resting in grip, all it took was a gentle pull to start the slow pace. the ground below uneven, the surface causing subtle bounces from the male as they traversed the terrain.
orbs remain straight ahead, semblance of direction is all he needed to find a —

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

An arm outstretched, brushing against the leaves, admiring the way sunlight streamed through every gap, dotting the land in little circles of brilliant glow.

The surroundings quiet, save for the occasional rustling in the breeze, or the distance cries of birds.

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

A nod towards her lover, pulling up to his side.

" Lead the way. "

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

In repetition of his own actions, legs would find themselves over the side of her horse- a swift motion, hoisting form unto saddle. A whinny from her equine companion, earning him a gentle pat against mane.

A quick jiggle to the sides of saddle.

[𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿. @RuleForevermore]

left seated, he could simply stare in admiration as she packed her belongings. everything she did, so neat. no room for error. in the blink of an eye, everything was cleared from the campsite, him being the only thing left amongst vacancy.
propping himself up, the remaining —

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

No need for an all-out run, yet, early enough to allow for another hour or so of leisurely travel. So long as it * was travel. Progress necessary. There were benefits to waking up at dawn, before many racers had even opened their eyes.

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

" Y'ready t' head out, Jul' ?"

Nobody to hear, no eyes to pry. A nickname kept in confidence between the pair.

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

"Least I can do."

She'd hum contentedly, tone uncharacteristically soft as quick work was made of her cookware. Cleaned, doused, and repackaged with practiced swiftness.

Every second mattered, every action optimized in efficiency.

[𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆, 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿. @RuleForevermore]

orbs remained on the other, almost mesmerized by ability in of itself. silence loomed, but it was welcomed this time. just the two amongst what it felt like threats in each and every direction.
a deep sigh, he peered at the portion divided between the two, her generosity shown —

[ᅠ 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐌𝐄 、 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐘𑁤𝐔 .ᐟ @BRRACDA]

To support him in his journey, to aide in the saving of a life she had never herself encountered- and the changing of her own.

Packing completed, she'd dust off knees; rising to attach packs to the side of her steed's saddle. Prepped and ready to do. A turn to face her partner.