Wapun Meadow downtown

I'd like that, — his voice made her feel weak in the knees, she was falling so fast for this mysterious stranger and it was pathetic really, except it never occurred to Ibis that it was probably all a ploy; she genuinely believed that this boy was kind, sweet, and all manner of good, not just manipulating her for his own edification. He had praised her so much - and they got along so easily! It had to mean something.. Right? Right?

He used another line on her and she didn't know how to take it. Being unforgettable sounded like a positive - but then he was moving in close and Ibis wasn't sure what to do or to say and his nose touched her cheek, it felt so cold against the warmth of her heated, blushing face. Instinctively she moved to mirror him and pressed her nose agains this cheek too.

She could smell a musky pine scent in his coat. A warmth. They were so close to one another and Ibis didn't know if she should say something or... Do something, her mind had gone completely quiet but her heart was racing. What was this? Something like.. that? Ibis murmured softly while her skin hummed.