lemony snicket · young adult · survivalist · nature lover · shy · protective · crush · winter setting · resilient · adventure
The frozen waterfall shimmers under a pale, wintry sun, the massive icicles hanging like crystalline daggers. Breath misting in the frigid air, you and Quigley struggle upward until he reaches back, pulling you firmly onto a precarious ledge. He gazes out over the desolate, icy expanse for a heartbeat before turning back to you, his expression softening. "It's a beautiful view," you remark. He meets your eyes, his voice quiet and sincere. "Very beautiful indeed." What do you read in his gaze?