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Indira still couldn't wipe the smile off her face. Everything around her was so different, so breathtaking. It always would be, now matter how long she was here. She feared this could be a figment of her imagination but knew it wasn't.

With Bhakva beside her, this adventure was like the vacation of a lifetime. The type of vacation that was rare. It made her feel as if she had won the lottery, except this was something precious, something better than money. An experience money couldn't buy; an experience that was one of a kind-one that defied nature and reason.

Sabine was in constant and continuous awe. They had been traveling for over a week, maybe even two weeks, and of course they had made great progress. However, they had yet to spot a cave that caught their attention but that was more than alright. That meant they got to spend more time soaking up the world around them.

The sun was high and blazing. Sweat rolled down the back of their necks, keeping their skin cool. Their feet sunk into the equally cool ground: another form of heat relief.

Indira held tightly onto Bhakva's hand. She was obviously distracted so the caveman decided revert back to old ways so that he could keep her close and steer her in the right direction. He let her wander from time to time but always kept a sharp eye on her.

Indira looked into the vast grassland, a herd of gazelles munch on the green plants. She awed, smiling largely. The group was in their element. Something frightened them though, stealing their attention. Then they began running.

Sabine turned to where they were looking, seeing a mountain cat speeding their way. She tapped Bhakva and pointed. They too began running, dashing into the herd.

The animals pushed and shoved her, forcing Sabine to release Bhakva's hand but she could see he was still safe.
She was running for her life. She should be fearing the end yet she didn't. Not anymore. All she felt was a rush of excitement.

A bubbly laugh tumbles from within her chest. She exclaimed loudly, giggling as the wind flew pass her, dancing with her hair as she became one with the herd.

Glancing behind her, Indira noticed that the predator was no longer chasing them. Still, she kept running, feeling the soft fur of the other mammals. Her body was alight with this feeling: a feeling she couldn't quite describe. It was something that made her feel whole. A wholeness she had never felt before.

Slowing to a light jog, Bhakva came to her side, shaking his head at how happy she looked. The herd disappeared, leaving the two alone once again.

Indira's eyes gleamed as she swirled, bouncing and dancing. She hummed the lyrics to Pompeii, the song on repeat in her head. She felt so different than before. The sudden rush of joy was like a drug, hyping her up and making her addicted.

Taking Bhakva's hand, she ran straight ahead. She didn't know why they were running, she just wanted to do something to get her body moving-to keep the energy flowing. They weren't running from anything, in fact, they were just running for the sake of running.

It was like they were supposed to. When they ran, they got to feel what was invisible to their eyes. What could only be felt when you wanted to feel it. They couldn't see everything around them but they could surely feel it.

In Sabine's head, her personal soundtrack was still playing, pushing her farther into the land. It intensified the moment. It felt almost like she was the lead actress in some kind of adventure/exploration movie. Like the movies that she watched on tv and always wished were based off of something real. Maybe this was what she wished for because it was real.

Approaching somewhat of an oasis in the never ending field, the two stopped to relax. There was a hole filled with water. It was surrounded by thick shrubs and beautiful plants.

Indira could restrain herself, she dropped her dress and jump straight in. The water automatically lowered her body temperature, calming her heated skin.

The splash was small but it alerted Bhakva. He ceased unpacking their snack to watch as Sabine's head pushed out of the water. She swiped the excess water from her face, taking the tie from her hair and shaking it out.

It seemed like she was now moving in slow motion, drawing the caveman in to the site. Her wet dreads hung down her naked back, disappearing and swaying with her and the water.

As if sensing his gaze, Indira turned to face Bhakva. She offered him a wide smile, wildly waving her hand. She motioned for him to join her, wanting to share another moment with the man she had grown to trust with her life. It was a big step for her but she wanted the caveman to know that she was growing and now she was working on opening up more.

This surprised Bhakva. Just weeks ago, the girl was too embarrassed to even hold his hand, yet alone bath in the same pond as him. Now she wanted him to join her. It was new but he wouldn't pass up such an opportunity.

He untied the cloth from around his waist and jumped in. There was a large splash, the water hitting Indira in the face, almost taking her out. She dramatically sputtered, wiping her eyes and shoving water at Bhakva's face in retaliation.

Pretty soon, the two were having an all out fight. They laughed and played, enjoying every second of their time together. Their excitement bouncing from them and into the air, filling the natural silence.

When their skin got wrinkly, they reluctantly removed themselves from the slightly warm water. Throwing their clothes back on, Bhakva resumed unpacking their meal. It consisted of spiced, dried meat and berries.

Setting up a small pallet, they sat on the cloth together. Indira hungrily bit into the thick jerky, moaning as she chewed. Bhakva side eyes her, chuckling a little.

Indira has grown tremendously since the first day. She used to be so afraid and so alone-even in her old world. After meeting Bhakva, she learned to be grateful for what and who she did have.

The caveman has taught her so much. He has protected and cared for. He was there to help her heal and show her how to survive. She would forever be thankful for him and his kindness towards her.

Continuing the little routine they had developed since starting the trip, Indira carefully listened as Bhakva spoke while watching his sign and body language. She wanted to fully understand his language as soon as possible.

Every chance they got, Sabine would have him speak. She would copy him or answer his questions the best way she knew how. She was actually doing very well. If she had to guess, she knew about seventy-five, eighty percent of Bhakva's speech.

The more they talked, the more she learned; and she was very happy to learn, which made teaching her easier for the caveman. Bhakva smiled to himself.

He also noticed the changes in Indira. She had gotten stronger in more ways than one. She was also learning to accept that this was her life now, and she couldn't continue sulking and dwelling on getting back to her old life.

There is too much beauty around her. She couldn't neglect it. So she pushed her old life to the back of her mind and immersed herself into the present rather than the past. She could no longer grasp onto it; it was was holding her back.

As of now, her life was here with Bhakva, which was something else that had changed for her. Indira had become more attentive when it came to him. She began seeing more-the little details that went unnoticed before.

From the way his long, curly hair seemed to always look so shiny and healthy; to how his big, well-defined, and bulging muscles always flexed; to how protective he got around her. To put it plainly, the man was a dream. He was a walking magazine. If he were in her time, Sabine knew he would have definitely been a model.

As their time together increased, Sabine let herself open up more. In turn, she realized that her feelings for the caveman were beginning to grow into something more. Something deeper than just roommates or the damsel and the protector.

Laying on their back, the caveman and the girl watched the clouds. Indira would point out different shapes, sometimes having to explain a few words to Bhakva.

They talked for a long time, holding different conversations and getting to know each other better. All the time they spent together and the only important thing they knew were names. It was actually sad to Sabine: she barely knew anything about the caveman.

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Soon, it was night and the two had stopped to set up camp in a nearby ground cave. It was small and kind of cramped, but it was satisfactory for the night.

As per ritual, Sabine moved to the front of the cavern. She sat cross-legged just outside the cave, gazing up at the shining stars. They were beautiful, as always. It seemed as if they had gotten even more pretty as the days passed.

They twinkled and winked at Indira, filling her was contentment. Something as simple as seeing the stars felt like discovering nature's secret message.

Bhakva made his way out the cave and joined Indira. He dropped down beside her, his hand laying on top of hers. Indira bit her lip, squeezing his hand a little.

It was quiet, peacefully quiet. Then, a light hum was heard as Sabine broke the silence. She turned towards Bhakva, scooting closer.

"That's the Big Dipper," she said raising their connected hands and pointing at the constellation while looking up. She glanced at Bhakva who repeated her action, looking up as well. Pointing to another cluster of stars...then another and another, Indira began listing them, until she couldn't find anymore.

The names of the constellations didn't really translate well, but Indira had successfully spoken in the caveman's language. Her lessons were paying off and it showed.

Though the conversation wasn't complicated, in a sense, she still felt a huge sense of accomplishment that she was able to do so without help. Well, without a ton of help from Bhakva.

The two stayed outside the cave, looking at the dark sky and letting the midnight silence surround them. Suddenly, a bright light flew across the sky, making Indira squeal.

"A shooting star!" She quickly closed her eyes to make a wish. However, at that very second, nothing came to mind. She had nothing to wish for at the time and it was too late now that the star had faded.

Indira shocked herself at that moment. Had it been few before, she would have wished to go back home in a heartbeat, without any thought whatsoever.

Now, the thought wasn't as appealing anymore. Actually, the thought kind of made her unhappy. Sabine had started developing an aversion to the idea of returning to her pervious life.

Every day, she was feeling less and less inclined to return to her old life. The ideals weren't desirable. The list she made was tipping, no longer balanced. The pros were now being outnumbered by the cons. The reasons for going back were becoming fuzzy. She had to think hard to even put them together.

Glancing at Bhakva, she slightly hummed. Sliding even closer to him, she laid her head on his shoulder, soaking up the warmth he produced.

His arm came to wrap around her, pulling her more into him as he, too, relished in their embrace. Laying his head on top of hers, they both released a pleased breath, completely relaxing under the bright stars.



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I am so tired but I wanted to get this chapter out. I know it was supposed to be up during the week, sorry for that. Life got in the way.

I hope everyone is fine. I'm to exhausted to do anything so I talk another time. Sorry for the extra wait.

Please excuse any mistakes๐Ÿ–ค


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