Apologies in advance, I was very uncertain about the factual correctness whilst writing this and therefore errors are highly likely.

“Are you insane?! You want to toast marshmallows on a volcano?! Couldn’t you just start a little bonfire down here and call it a day?” As always, Bear was questioning the safety of my decisions and, although it was probably safer to listen to him, I couldn’t resist trying it anyway.

“C’mon Bear, it’ll be fun. Plus, I need you to come with me to keep me out of trouble~.” Dragging out my words, I knew he wouldn’t be able to resist nor disagree with me. We both know that if it wasn’t for him I’d probably have gotten myself killed years ago.

The ground was rough beneath our feet as we dragged ourselves up the steep path which, eventually, would lead us to the volcano’s ledge.

“You’ve got the marshmallows and sticks, right Bear?” I checked with him, wanting to be sure before we completed the long journey upwards to be greeted with disappointment upon arrival.

“Oh yeah uh huh definitely.” Bear huffed as he trudged behind me, grumbling the whole way. Suddenly, I became aware I hadn’t checked the time, nor removed something I should have before the trying expedition upwards.

“Hey, umm, Bear, do you know what the time is?” I paused on a relatively even area of the path, turning to face him, unaware of how clear my thoughts were presented upon my face.

“Noah, did you forget to take it off?” His question came slowly, although I knew that he knew the answer already. Overwhelmed by a sudden guilt, I simply looked down, embarrassed. Without saying anything, Bear took of his hoodie and pulled it over my head, it hanging off my body.

“I’ll cover you, you try take it off.” Smiling softly at me, he placed a quick kiss on my lips then, being the respectful man he is, turned around to allow me some privacy, despite us being on a path up a volcano.