Across from me about ten meters away, there was a boy. He seemed to be around my age. Wait, no. He looked a little older. He studied me with curiosity while I stared at him in shock. It took me several long moments to compose myself. The beautiful blonde boy waved shyly at me. I glared back at him. How did he find this place? Why would he wander this far out away from town? I was *not* going to let my guard down. I studied his face again. His piercing green eyes met mine, and I felt my heart skip a beat. I was shocked at my own behaviour. I was never interested romantically in anyone. Never have, never will. But something about this boy intrigued me. I could tell he had questions of his own. If his fidgeting indicated anything, it was either that he had ADHD or he was too nervous to ask. I simply raised an eyebrow, waiting for him to leave. He didn't. Instead, he took a step closer to me and frowned. I scowled back, crossing my arms. My glare did not falter as I tried to scare him off. Hoping, hoping, *hoping* that he wouldn't tell anyone about this place. The tension in the air was palpable, like I could grab it and hold it in my hand. When he spoke, my breath caught. "Um, hello." He scratched at the back of his neck, obviously nervous. I stared at him, dumbfounded. His voice was the richest thing I've ever heard. I stiffened as soon as I thought that, horrified. What was I thinking? This boy was invading my place. He was intruding my peace. A stranger had entered my space and all I could do was swoon. It didn't matter. Not really. But as I had that thought, my heart broke. Would this place ever feel the same again? I felt silly worrying about such things. It would still be the same when he left. But would it really? A tiny voice in the back of my mind asked. The doubt that had my heart aching all over again. What if now that I'd witnessed the tranquility of the magical place disturbed, would it still feel the same? Before I could fret further on the matter, the mystery boy spoke again. "Who are you?"
