Chapter 407 Hand In Hand (Part 2)
"This is it. This is probably one of my favorite places on campus." He said, looking at Ashley. "And now I want to share it with you."
In front of them was the large lake that stood in front of the hangars of some of the departments, including Archery, and it was a true oasis of tranquility in the middle of the natural campus away from the city. The calm water reflected the stars and full moon in the sky, creating a magical and enchanting setting. The night was cool, but the gentle breeze brought a sweet, earthy scent from the nearby woods. Klaus and Ashley walked until they reached the shore of the lake, and Ashley was even more amazed by the beauty of the place.
The shore of the lake opposite the hangars was covered with tall, leafy trees that cast mysterious, inviting shadows. The sound of the water lapping gently against the empty shore where he stood was accompanied by the croaking of a few frogs and the chirping of night crickets.
The stars in the lake seemed close enough to touch, while the full moon illuminated the water's surface with a silvery glow. The trees, reflected in the water, seemed to stretch their branches into the night sky as if trying to reach for the stars. It was a perfect place for contemplation, meditation, or just relaxing and letting the world go by, and it was an inhospitable place because few people stayed late in the departmental hangars.
The stillness of the lake and the beauty of the starry night made it seem as if time had stood still before the two students who admired it. Anyone who was there would feel small and insignificant before the grandeur of nature, but at the same time would feel an integral part of this grand and eternal spectacle.
"It's beautiful here," she whispered, looking around in awe.
Klaus smiled and agreed with his head. "At night, when the lake is quiet like tonight, it's almost like we're in another world."
Ashley nodded and looked up at the starry sky above them, comparing it to the reflection in the lake. "It's really magical," she said, feeling a little shy as she turned to Klaus. "I've never seen anything like this before."
Klaus smiled softly at her. "It's a special night. Especially since I'm here with you."
Ashley felt her cheeks flush and smiled, looking down. "You have a way with words."
They stood there for a while, sitting and watching the stars and the still water. Ashley felt like she was in a dream. Everything was so perfect and peaceful. Finally, she sighed, feeling much less tense than before.
"Thank you for bringing me here," she said to Klaus.
Klaus smiled. "I wanted you to see this," he said. "And I wanted tonight to be special."
At that moment, she did not know where to look. She could feel the air changing a little, and her heart began to beat faster.
"Ashley, I wanted to tell you something." He said, touching her hand to the floor. "I know we haven't known each other very long, but I feel like there's something between us.... And I was wondering if you'd like to go out with me again, this time for real, no strings attached."
Ashley felt her heart beat faster and looked at Klaus in surprise. She didn't know what to say, but she knew that she liked him too.
Looking at his serious yet peaceful expression, she smiled fondly.
"I would like to go out with you again." Ashley replied, looking at him.
Klaus stared at Ashley, unable to look away. He could feel the tension between them growing with each passing second. Their bodies were close but still not touching. Klaus could smell the soft scent of Ashley's perfume mixed with the fresh scent of the lake. And Ashley looked back at Klaus, noticing how his eyes looked even more beautiful up close. She could feel her heart racing as she continued to stare at him. The silence between them was deafening, but pleasant at the same time.
Finally, Klaus broke the silence. "I can't explain it, but I feel that there is..."
But before he could finish, Ashley smiled softly and brought her left hand up to Klaus' face. She could feel how warm his skin was, and the gentle touch of her hand was enough to make Klaus even more nervous, but at the same time he felt a wave of comfort. They slowly moved closer, drawn to each other like magnets. Klaus wrapped his right hand around Ashley's neck, bringing her face even closer. He felt her gasp for breath and her eyes tremble, confused and a little nervous. In that moment, he knew this was her first time, and when their noses touched, they stared at each other, and she said nothing, he knew he had permission to continue.
Finally, their lips met in a passionate kiss. Klaus could feel his lips touching Ashley's mouth first, and so he felt the sweet sensation of touching another person's lips, which was like touching something completely foreign, icy, but at the same time pleasant and unique. It didn't take long for their ordinary kiss to turn into something more passionate, and soon their tongues were in sync, as if they were dancing a perfect dance. He could feel every little movement, every breath and every soft touch.
When they finally pulled away, Klaus held Ashley's face in his hands and looked deep into her eyes. He could see all the passion she had for him reflected in them. But he didn't say anything, they didn't need words to express what they felt during their kiss.
Ashley smiled and felt her heart fill with happiness. Their relationship had been so confusing at first, so complicated to understand, that it would have been hard to explain to anyone else. However, they were able to overcome this hurdle and take the next step without much difficulty.
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