The next day, Beck is a bit alright, he and Alexia are going to see the jungle and Alexia is pretty happy, she held on to Beck's hand as they made their way into the jungle, after the incident they became closer and more like friends, no more stranger.
Do you have to go with me? Beck asked as he felt that, the jungle might not be safe for her and him.
Oh please, you should let me, have you ever heard the word that two heads are better than one?
Yes, so what about it? Beck asked as he narrow his eyes and look at her.
It means, we could get much stuff done if we are two, so I am your second head and eyes, so stop suckling. She said as she hum joyfully, going ahead of Beck a little, Beck watched as she act childish in front of him.
Hey over there, that should be a bush animal. Alexia pointed at it as Beck was fast enough to get it down with his knife. Whoa! You are such a complete package. Beck looked at her, she is so good with words, and she walked towards him. What I mean is...
Please don't explain. She laughed as Beck stop her from explaining.
I think we should go back I am getting tired.
I thought you what to see the jungle. Beck asked.
Yes, but I can't walk anymore, maybe you should carry me. Before Beck could object to that, she jumped on his back.
Beauty!!! He called.
Relax handsome, you should know that you are very manly, you could do anything like some Superman.
How old are you?
Nineteen and you? She asked as she circle her hand around his neck.
You should guess? He said.
I know you don't want to tell me, I am not good at guessing, so I will let it pass. Beck smiled. Hurry let's go over there, bananas I never knew they could be lovely fruits on the island.
I can't hurry, because I am carrying you and this. He said raising the bush rabbit, Alexia fall her face on his shoulder and laughed, this sent shivering into him, and he bit his lip to prevent himself from responding to that. I think we should go back now.
Why? Alexia asked as she pushed her face forward.
Oh! Your tummy is telling me, you need food. She frowns feeling embarrassed because it seems her tummy is the one always craving for food, it is supposed to be Beck that should crave for food since he is a man but she is eating more than him and when she neglected it, she will always be reminded by that loud growl that most time, Beck is the first to hear.
They went back to their shelter, Alexia watch how Beck prepared the rabbit, he is good with things, and he is skillful, when he start removing those intestines from it, she felt like puking.
Hey, stop looking at it in disgust, and don't try to throw up, if not you will not get a taste of it. Beck said.
Such a handsome mean guy. Alexia said as he move from Beck and start setting the fire, Beck smiled as he noticed that, she is learning fast and now she could fix the fire all by herself.
I think we should look for herbs that we could use in case we fall sick, you know eating things that are not super healthy might cause some stomach upset, so we need them... Beck kept explaining stuff to her but her eyes were fixed on him. Hey, why are you staring like that?
I was just wondering if I could have survived a day here without you, I probably would have been bored to death and...
Crying...
Handsome!!! She called as Beck added crying to her words, and she hit him. Stop being mean, it's normal for anyone to cry when he ended in a strange place with no one around, even you, you will do the same.
Not everyone, just you. Beck teases her, and she pouts. You look cute when you do that. He added, causing her to smile radiantly, the aroma of the meat visited her, and Alexia smiled and inhale the aroma.
Hey handsome, that smells nice, I am sure it will be yummy.
Why do I feel you love food? Beck said as he watch how Alexia is eating heartily, she raised her eyes and look at him. Stop teasing me and eat, she said pushing pieces to his mouth, Beck too ate, the first woman to put something in his mouth.
You are eating like a kid, your mouth is so messed up. Beck said teasing her again.
Since you saw them, wipe them off. Alexia said moving closer to him, Beck look at her, and she winked at him, he smiled and wipe her lips for her.
Thanks! He nodded, and she look at him, she noticed that a little closeness with her make him feel uneasy. Do I make you feel uneasy? Alexia asked, He raise his head and look at her. Don't worry, your girlfriend is not going to get mad at you.
I don't have a girlfriend?
Are you a soldier? She asked, Beck, looked at her. Oh, I heard most soldiers don't have a girlfriend because they're always traveling and in war, I wonder how their girlfriends cope. Beck rests his head on one of his arms to raise his body a bit from the floor.
Are you saying that you can't date a soldier? Beck asked.
I didn't say so.
Then what are you saying? Are you saying you could marry a soldier? Beck's eyes didn't leave her, he wanted her to give him a straightforward answer for some reason, he can't pinpoint.
I am not dating the profession but the person, so if I am in love with the person, there is no reason for me not to date him and for the record, I don't go anywhere that will make me come in contact with a soldier.
Beck smiled, she doesn't think, she could be in the same place with a soldier that, will make her fall in love with a soldier, and right now, she is the hand of a soldier, not just a soldier but a general, the general who had risked his life just to be with her.
After the meal, I will...
I want to bathe. Alexia's words stop him, he looks at her. Stop staring, bathing helps you look fresh.
What If you fall sick? Beck asked, she looks t him.
That is the reason, you are here, to protect me. Alexia said and jumped into the water.
Get off the water.
Get in the water. Alexia yelled back at him, he smiled then find himself taking off his trousers and left with his shorts, as he jumped into the water as well.