An October Hike #26: Out Comes The Camera

As we leave nature and arrive at the parking spot, we are spent. It'll be amazing to return home, but I do believe that I could have done a longer trek too. Maybe I dare do so another time.
Leo calls us together before anyone departs for a few words and an "after photo" of all of us together. As people split up and start leaving he comes to me, camera in hand.

"I was wondering if I could snap a photo before you leave," he asks awkwardly.

"Gonna parade your conquest around to your friends?" I respond with a cheeky grin.

"Nah, one that's just for me," he deflects smoothly. How can I say no?

I sigh and take a look around. "Just for you then." I take off my chullo and ruffle my hair a bit. I try to pull off a confident look for his photo, and then I move in beside him for a selfie together. As I feel his warm cheek against my own, I'm brought straight back to last night.

Inktober2024 26 - Camera by Doodles Most Foul (me)