37 HIKING (2/2)

”There is a cave here? Can we go there?”

”Maybe tomorrow. We need a guide there because the cave is extremely dangerous.”

”Oh okay. No problem.” I can't believe I'm going to have this Christmas. Before, I would just stay at my home and sulk. Although, I prepared my food, it is really different if you have your family. This is a first for me, and I wonder what would be my feeling after this.

Minutes passed by and I started to feel hungry. When I checked my watch, it showed me it's already 1pm. We have been walking for 5 hours. Wow.

Grrrrrrr~

Oh no. Stomach can you endure for three more hours?

I looked at Minho, he was walking ahead now. Well the trail, is still clear, I'll just follow. First, I have to retrieve my snacks.

I resumed walking with the protein bar in my other hand, when I noticed the fog slowly surrounding the trail. Oh I better get hurry. I'm afraid I'd get lost. I ran towards the direction I last saw Minho.

I was running while taking bite after bite. I somehow feel I look ridiculous. After my last bite without any sign that I'd be reunited with Minho, I was met by a huge wall.

”Oof!”

”Cassidy! Where have you been?! I was so worried and scared when I didn't see you following me.”

I rubbed my nose guiltily. ”I was getting food.” I was saying this with my voice getting fainter. I don't know yet the angry Minho.

”You mean you stopped because you were getting food?”

I nodded. He hugged me tight. ”Don't do that again okay? Don't scare me to death. Tell me your plans. That's a rule in hiking don't you remember?”

Yeah. Stupid Cass. In hiking, you should always tell your companions of where you're going. ”I'm sorry Minho. I forgot.” I felt his heart beating so fast. ”I'm really sorry. I won't do it again. Promise.”

”Okay.” He sighed behind my ear. Then he looked at me and held my face. ”You still hungry?”

”I can endure now. I just needed some snacks earlier.”

”Okay. Let's better move fast. So that we could eat properly.”

So we continued our hike, although Minho tied my hand with a rope while the other end was in his. He said, ”To prevent any incidence of pigging out by yourself.”

Don't I have the right to be hungry? Are only pigs allowed to be like that? Argh.

”Stop grumbling there. You put this upon yourself.”

I rolled my eyes. ”Yeah whatever Minho.”

He tugged the rope lightly, making me stumble a little. ”What was that Cassidy? Be a good girl or I might not let you eat later.”

Uh-oh. I triggered the great compassionate and understanding Minho. ”Sorry.” I said meekly.

”Hmmm.”

We remained quiet during the entire journey. After some time, we have finally arrived.