It is early fall and the leaves on the trees are beginning to fall to the ground. The night air is crisp with a slight mist and a low lying fog, giving the evening an almost eerie appearance. I am walking alone, along a quiet trail dimly lit by lights along one side, trying to clear my mind and have some time to myself. An occasional wind would blow the leaves across the trail and send chills across my body. I can hear noises in the darkness but do not worry about them as I have walked this trail many times before. As the darkness grips the night I realize how quickly time has passed and know that I should head back home. That's when you step out in front of me, take my hand and lead me into the dark off the beaten path.
You, the dark and mysterious one who does not speak much but when you do it is soft and seductive. Your eyes looking right though mine and your touch is electrifying. The only light we can now see is coming from the full moon above and as we walk you turn me around to face you as you back me up against a large tree. Stepping closer to me, I notice how pale your skin seems in the moonlight, your eyes of the deepest brown staring deep into mine. I can feel your breath on my face as your hands just barely touching the skin on my arms, move closer to my shoulders and then up my neck. You take my face in your hands, kiss me slowly and passionately. Tilting my head back against the tree, your fingers explore my face and slide down my neck and across my shoulders as you continue to kiss me very softly. I catch my breath as you take a step back and without saying a word lead me further into the dark.
The leaves on the trees above are rustling in the breeze and to my surprise I can't feel it blowing. You point ahead and tell me to look and there ahead of us are a few large boulders amongst the trees. I walk over to them and turned to look at you but you are gone. Feeling very nervous and out of place, I look around to find you but you are nowhere to be seen. My breathing is hesitant and I find myself very alone, becoming more scared as the noises in the dark seem to get louder and louder. I begin to tremble, not knowing whether it is from the cold of the night or the fear of being alone. I open my mouth to call out to you but no sound escapes. The fog seems to be getting thicker and that makes it harder to see where you are or if you are even coming back. Your silence is broken by your footsteps and I can barely see your silhouette walking in my direction out of the darkness. I back up until I am tripped up by the rocks. Falling back onto one of the larger boulders you step up to me and take me by the hand and help me to stand. Your voice is soft as you ask me if I am alright and the gentleness of your touch calms me again.