Conversation by the Stream

Brandon swung his leg over his horse and gracefully dismounted. I quickly did the same so that our horses could rest. I led my horse over to the stream as I followed Brandon’s example.

“I never knew that you liked the outdoors like this…” I said as I recalled his days working on the computer.

He was always indoors and didn’t seem like the active type. Of course, I wasn’t surprised that he could ride. It was almost expected that we learnt these things as part of etiquette and to make sure that we could ‘socialize’ properly in the ‘right society’. I just never thought that he would enjoy it as much as he seemed to.

“I don’t. I don’t mind spending time with you, though,” Brandon replied before flashing me a charming smile.

That smile was very dangerous. I looked away as I pretended to pay attention to my horse before he would see me blush. Old habits die hard, and I found myself responding easily to his smile.