Weeks passed by and there were no signs of him.

I began so to lose hope in seeing that handsome guy again and I felt sad for this; I really wanted to meet him but every weekend when I went to the park to do jogging he was nowhere to be seen. However I would never give up; I wanted and, no matter what, would always go to the park until I would see him.

In this way another Saturday came by and as usual, after wearing proper clothes, I headed out to the park.

With the headphones on I was absorbed into music and in my thoughts that only few times I checked where I was going. I kept on walking and images of the guy came in my mind so suddenly.

"Gosh why? Why now? What has gotten into me?". And then I shook my head as if I was waking up from a dream when I collided against something.. well, better say, against someone.

I raised my eyes and as that person turned I remained shocked when he faced me.

It was hi! Bloody hell it was him! I felt my cheeks burning as looked at him smiling.

"H-Hi" I stuttered and he gave me a confused look until...

"Oh my... are you that pretty girl I saved the other time?" he recognised me and I nodded.

"Last time we didn't get to know each other, sorry. I am Luke".

"I'm y/n, pleasure to meet you. Thank you again for last time" I returned the smile. "How can I repay you?".

"Let's go drink something together" he suggested then with a bright smile on his face.

So that was, the beginning of everything; from that day on the two of us began spending time together when we both could.

And as time passed mine and Luke's relationship grew more; from perfect strangers in no time we happened to be great friends. It was so unnatural but just at first glance I sensed him being natural and someone like me; so because of that, of being similar, I opened to him immediately and by doing so I discovered to share the love for the outdoors, sunny weather and the arts. couldn't ask for a better friend; he was perfect for me.

In this way, when possible, we two were always outside doing every sort of activities together or just hanging around city like normal friends; and I always had fun. Whether it was doing sports or even the most trivial activities such as going to cinema or eating together, I had always fun.

In few words the two of us did almost everything together and there were literally few times we were alone because I wasn't able to be apart from each other; it was like we both needed each other in our lives. And even though it could be strange it really was; and by always staying together there were also times we were even mistaken for a couple; and as time passed that made me reflect even more on our friendship. Yes, think... as people and friends made me noticed that I started analysing everything, our relationship and m feelings for him and actually I sensed there was something strange going on between us. Maybe in the past I didn't want to notice that as we were just starting a relation; but as days passed that feeling didn't go away but persisted. Like hell it was a temporary thing like I thought! So I could only arrive at one conclusion: I was fallen in love with him and I didn't realize it.

We were really closed friends and our friendly bond was so strong that I wasn't able to recognised that as time passed my feelings weren't of someone towards a friend. Better, they were stronger and more serious as if my friendship with Luke turned actually into a crush for him... and that was.

I was happy if not ecstatic around him and I could act natural and be myself with Luke without the fear of being misjudged by him and by feeling like that I found myself then not being able to separate from him; for me he was like medicine, the perfect medicine to be happy in my life. He became part of my life and I didn't want to let him go easily.

Not to talk about that accident I had where I went out with a broken leg and had to use crutches to walk for a good time; that was the time I realized I fell in love with him. By noticing him being even closer to me to take care of me helping m recover I understood everything and, yes, I had a huge crush on him. How could I not? He was such a lovable guy with a bright character; how could a girl not fall for a man like him? And if didn't, I would have wasted such a great opportunity as he was like an angel sent out from heaven. But I wasn't a fool... I was in love with him and I was also smart enough to accept an invitation from Luke when he asked me to join him in a trip out of town.

We would leave the town to go to the mountains on Saturday morning on early hour and there we would spend the whole weekend out, just the two of us... and thinking over again about that I blushed at the thought that excursion was actually a date, my first ever with a guy.

The day before, on Friday afternoon, I prepared with anticipation everything for the breakfast as I wanted the weekend be perfect and be an unforgettable moment for both of us, especially for me. I so cooked chocolate muffins and prepared also some little jars each made with a base of crumbled crackers, the centre of yoghurt and the top with different types of berries with their juices... and it looked delicious and only looking at the basket made me were drooling beforehand; I just couldn't wait for the morning to come.

So after arranging my backpack with all that I needed for those two days and after installing the alarm clock I went to sleep.. well, sleep was a great word; I was too excited and thinking about Luke and about us spending two whole days alone and together made me imagine lots of things that made me blush like crazy for love.

Then 7am came soon and after greeting Luke and going into his car we headed to the mountains. It was a long trip and so we chatted during the road trip but unluckily I felt still tired that in no time I fell asleep again; and I woke up only when he touched me when we got at the place.

"We've arrived" he whispered as he woke me up gently touching me.

After picking up our bags we then took a mountain road that lead inside a forest. There was an awkward silence between me and Luke as we walked in the woods that the only noises I heard were the chirping of birds; until I mustered up the courage to start a possible chat.

"I'm sorry for not having kept you company during the trip" I apologised out of the blue.

"Don't worry for this" he smiled. "... you look cute when you sleep" he mumbled and hearing those words made me blush.

"A-Anyway... T-Thank you for this excursion" I smiled and he returned the gesture.

"No.. Thank you for having accepted".

I kept on walking for another good time until we reached a lake and when I looked at the landscape I was amazed; it was breathtaking and left me speechless that I almost dropped the basket on the ground.

The lake was wide and I could see its depth as there were some rocks coming out on the water surface; and around the lake there was the forest extending on all the ground until the mountains behind along with the green and yellow coloured grass. It was a normal mountain landscape but for me it was amazing and what astonished me was the bright sun that reflected on the lake water making it sparkle and the sunlight made also the trees and the colours of the meadow mirror on the lake; that was breathtaking for me and I remained still to look at it while Luke set up the picnic mat to pull out the breakfast from your basket.

"Wow! Did you actually do this all by yourself?" he asked me as he was surprised by my skills.

At that I joined him to eat breakfast together; we enjoyed eating muffins and the mix of yoghurt-biscuits-berries I made along with the cherries and strawberries that Luke brought and everything was accompanied by coffee and orange juice; it was a light yet complete breakfast and we both ate it enthusiastically.

After that we decided by mutual agreement to take a stroll around to admire the place and so we went trekking. As we walked at the bank of the lake in silence I felt somehow strange; we weren't even walking hands in hands but I felt odd nonetheless; my heart was beating faster that I feared it could explode from my chest and my cheeks were burning. Having Luke next to me was all that I needed to feel that way... and I wasn't able to bear that feeling, not any more. I just decided that by the end of the excursion would confess to him no matter what and no matter what Luke felt towards me.. I had to take out that burden from my chest.

I kept on walking in the woods but as we had other plans for the day after a while we decided to turn back. And on the way back to the picnic mat we found ourselves again on the bank of the lake and at a certain point, walking ahead Luke, I felt water on me.

I turned to see Luke in the water and throwing it at me as he laughed and that was the start of a water battle. Our cheerful laughters spread into the air as we kept on playing with the water together and lucky me I had bought spare clothes because in only a matter of minutes Luke picked me up in a playful way to then throw me completely in the water; but, even though I let him do, I was smart enough to grab on him and so he fell into the water with me and literally fell on my body. I had him completely on me and feeling his pectorals and strong muscles on my body my mind short-circuited.

I didn't know what to do and how to react as my body stiffened, my heart thumped faster and cheeks burned like hell; I remained shock and still in the water until he got up and helped me standing up as well.

"I'm so sorry. Did I hurt you somewhere?" he got concerned as he checked me out while I was completely embarrassed being wet and the white t-shirt didn't help me either; I was more embarrassed for the wet shirt showing him my breast and bra and so somehow I covered myself. I wasn't able to say even a word since I was still ashamed and when I unconsciously took a look at him I got shocked in a good way... he was dripping wet like me and as I observed his torso better as time passed I felt uncomfortable seeing his wet yellow shirt adhering to his pectorals and abs exposing them even more than usual. Oh damn if he was so sexy and tempting with his black hair and body dripping wet!! As he was in front of me I looked at him.. look, better say I was eating him out and when I realized that I rushed out to change myself and let the hot sun dry the wet clothes.... meanwhile Luke remained shirtless and that didn't help me at all to feel at ease as it was hard for me not to look at him.

"y/n..." he called me after a while. "I hope you don't mind but all alone I organized something for the afternoon".

"What is it?"

"A horse trekking" he pointed out and when I heard that I nearly jumped from the beach mat I was laying down.

"Do you like it?"

"Like? I'd love to, Luke! I never rode on a horse but since I was a child I looked forward for this".

"That's awesome! I assure you it will be fantastic" he smiled bright.

In that way we packed everything and went to the car to head to a chalet near the place we were staying...and once we arrived and as I saw the stables and heard the horses neighing I run to look at them almost acting like an excited child. Those stallions were so beautiful and elegant and a man came out after a moment to welcome us.

The owner gave us instructions and showed us a nice route to do and after Luke helped me go on the horse we then head out together.

I was all happy; doing horse trekking with Luke and witness such landscape as the steeds galloped was amazing. We crossed little rivers, went on mountain tracks inside the forest and ran along lakes; it was all incredible also the nature that surrounded us as we went on with our excursion. However, like everything, it had an end and when we returned back to the stables the sun started to go beyond the horizon. We took advantage to have dinner at the chalet and once finished we decided on to go back at the place where we stood in the morning.

As you drove back....

"T-Thank you Luke for everything. I am having the best weekend ever thanks to you" I confessed him and I noticed him being grateful to make me smiling.

We arrived back at the spot where we had breakfast and together we set up the tent.

We didn't go to sleep immediately but started a fire and after we began talking recollecting the memories of the day; and we laughed and laughed until Luke stood up to take the guitar and he started playing... as well as singing; and I listened to him and I remained bewitched as I discovered him having a wonderful voice. He was so talented and his voice was so melodious and listening to it was like witnessing some magic; and it was really, I felt like some magic spreading in my body to then fill my heart. However that magic was actually love...

I was like under some kind of spell and I wasn't aware of it, well, until Luke pressed his lips on mine to give me a quick peck; and that kissed woke me up from the dreams' world and confused me.

"I like you y/n.. actually I've like you for a long time." he confessed while mumbling. "...but it's okay if- ".

I didn't let him finish speaking that I grabbed him by the collar of the shirt and smashed my lips against his; I just couldn't resist any more in front of him and if I just kept on resisting my heart would have maybe explode.

"I-I like you too Luke.. no.. well... I love you, I love you like crazy. I love you from long time actually... you are too wond -". Luke couldn't resist again, he was just like me and he kissed me again on the lips and that time that kiss lasted.

It was so full of passion that I felt a hot rush and a shiver going down my spine as I closed my eyes to savour the kiss even more... and I felt sparkles and butterflies as we kept on kissing... and my mind went all blank just to let me concentrate on that moment. And then we parted to take a breath.

"Stay with me and I promise you will be treated like a queen" Luke almost pleaded me.

"Don't" I hushed him putting my index delicately on his lips. "You don't need to implore me. I want to be yours... forever".

And then we kissed again while hugging each other.