Avery POV
“Come on, it’s just a little further.” I said, giggling as I walked forward. Dakota was right behind me, looking around our forest. Since it was the week of winter, it wasn’t too much to look at besides bare trees and pine trees. The dead leaves full colors were always beautiful to me, though.
“Where are we going?” He said, keeping the same pace.
“To a place my parents go to sometimes.” I said, stopping at the edge of a clearing. It was beautiful in the early winter, surrounded by dead trees with a waterfall and pond off to the side. The pond had steam rising off of it, the waterfall sprinkling water everywhere. There was also a ledge overlooking the waterfall and pond, the smooth surface reflecting the sunlight.
“Woah.” Dakota breathed. I smiled softly, tucking my hair be
