Even here in the cave with a few sponge baths from a waterfall, she smelled like flowers. The scent was so unique and all Miakoda. He leaned in and took in a deep breath, filling his lungs with her scent. His heart began to race, and his blood began to pound in his ears. He didn’t hear what she said until her head hit him in the nose as she turned around to repeat herself. Pain shot through him bringing tears to his eyes.
“Oh, I’m sorry,” Miakoda gasped. “You okay?”
He pulled back as she reached her hand out to touch his nose. Having her touch him was not what he wanted at the moment. That would have led to a shock he couldn’t handle then. He covered his nose with his hand.
“I’m fine. What did you say?” His voice was muffled under his hand.
“I think I can crawl in there.” She pointed at the opening.
“No!” He lowered his hand. “I’ll go.”