As Simon drove further away from the lively parts of California, Kimberly couldn’t help but feel nervous; this was her first time going on such an adventurous trip, so she couldn’t help but worry because she had no idea what to expect.

“Hey, are you okay?” Ian quietly asked, giving her hand a light squeeze.

“yeah.” She replied, forcing a smile.

The silence was short-lived by noises coming from the back. Leo and his girlfriend Amber were having a heated make out session at the back of the van, not caring about the rest.

“Guys, keep it down. Will you.” Simon said with a chuckle in an attempt to stop the couple, but he was completely ignored. This brought a smile to Kimberly’s face, she admitted how open and carefree these friends were around each other, as the others went on with their business like something awkward wasn’t going on at the back.

Who was she to judge? She thought to herself when few hours ago, she was guilty of the same thing.

She took her mind of the current situation and tried to bring up a conversation.

“How long have you two been together?” she asked Simon, who she noticed was stealing glances at her from the rear view mirror.

She knew he was only checking to see if she was okay because he was aware of her phobia of the woods, thanks to Ian who couldn’t keep his mouth shut.

“Seven years. Dated for two years and have been married for five years.” Britney, Simon’s wife replied with a bright smile.

Kimberly could tell by her smile that she was ecstatic being married to the love of her life.

Simon kissed Britney’s knuckle, making her blush red.

“Wow!” Kimberly mouthed, wondering if her and her fiancé would last that long.

What if he gets tired of her?

Stop, Kimberly. Stop.

“Got kids?” Kimberly asked, distracting herself from the negative thoughts she was beginning to have.

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