I, Li Ming, an ordinary office worker, live in a busy city and repeat the same rhythm of life every day. My life was as calm as water until that weekend, when everything turned out to be extraordinary.
That night, I went back to my apartment as usual, only to find a handwritten note tucked between the cracks in my door. The handwriting is beautiful, and the content is simple but makes people's hearts beat faster: "This weekend, let's go camping in the suburbs together, right?" — Sophie next door. "Ripples rippled in my heart, Sophie, the female neighbor with blonde hair and a crescent moon in her eyes when she smiled, and I met her in the elevator almost every day, but never had much communication.
Sophie's first impression is that she is gentle and mysterious, she always wears simple and elegant clothes, but every time our eyes meet, I can read some untold stories in her deep blue eyes. I didn't know much about her, but I seemed attracted to her temperament. This invitation is undoubtedly an opportunity to explore her mysterious world.
The inner activity of the protagonist is full of curiosity and subtle excitement. He realized that this camping might change the relationship between him and Sophie. He imagined sitting side by side with her under the stars, and the longing in his heart crept in.
Sophie chose a suburban location away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where there is a vast meadow surrounded by lush forests where it is said that the sky can be seen full of stars at night. She said it was her favorite secret base to escape the city.
Early on the weekend morning, Sophie and I met downstairs in our apartment. She was dressed in casual outdoor gear, carrying a large backpack and waving to me with a smile on her face. We checked the camping gear we had brought with us, and after making sure we were doing nothing, we drove to the outskirts. On the way, we chatted and laughed, and I found that Sophie was not only charming in appearance, but also unusually cheerful and enthusiastic.
After a few hours of driving, we finally arrived at our destination. The meadow was deserted, except for a few hares frolicking in the distance. We chose a place near the creek to pitch our tent, and Sophie expertly unfolded the tent while I helped fix the tent nails. While we were busy, I took the opportunity to peek at her focused face from time to time, and the feelings in my heart became more and more complicated.
As the corners of the tents were erected, our little camp gradually took on its appearance. Sophie brought out the pre-prepared food and drinks, and we enjoyed a simple but delicious lunch in the tranquility of the wilderness.
As the sun slowly went down, we lit a bonfire. The firelight danced across Sophie's face, gilding her silhouette with a warm gold. As we gathered around the fire, Sophie pulled out her guitar and played a lilting melody, the mixed scent of burning wood and grass filling the air. I was captivated by the charming atmosphere, as if I was away from the hustle and bustle of the real world.
Time passed in our chats and laughter. Sophie shared her travels, and her words were filled with a longing for the unknown and a love for freedom. I also opened my heart and told about my dreams and the little blessings in life. We played some simple campfire games and the atmosphere was relaxed.
Just as we were about to enter the tent to rest, suddenly, a sharp scream pierced the night sky. The sound came from the direction of Sophie's tent. My heart tightened, and I hurriedly ran to her tent, only to find that she was not inside. There was silence all around, except for the campfire still flickering faintly, and Sophie seemed to disappear out of thin air.
I anxiously called her name, trying to find her in the surrounding woods. My heart was beating faster and the restlessness and fear began to creep through my chest. At this time, I noticed a series of footprints on the side of the tent, and they stretched deeper into the forest......
I followed the footprints, my heart uneasy. The forest is deeper in the night, and the sounds of the forest make me feel uneasy. I used my phone's flashlight to illuminate the front and walked cautiously.
Suddenly, I saw a faint light ahead. I picked up the pace and finally found Sophie. She sat on a large rock, looking a little flustered but fine. I breathed a sigh of relief, but the doubts in my heart deepened.
Sophie explained that she found a small animal in her tent and screamed in fright. I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I heard it, it turned out to be such a misunderstanding. However, I saw an indescribable mixture of emotions in Sophie's eyes, and I knew that there was something else she hadn't told me.
I decided to confess my feelings to Sophie, and I told her that I was attracted to her mystery and charm and that I wanted to get to know her more deeply. Sophie was silent for a moment, then she looked at me with tears in her eyes as if she wanted to say something......
Sophie's gaze was particularly deep in the moonlight, and she finally spoke, with a tremor in her voice: "I have been running away, escaping from the shadows of the past and the truth that I don't want to face. "She told me that her screaming was not because of a small animal, but because of a letter that suddenly appeared in the tent and mentioned a painful memory of her past.
We sat around the campfire and Sophie shared her story. She had experienced a failed relationship that left her deeply traumatized. I listened, my heart touched by her candor and the distance between us grew closer in this moment.
As the night deepened, our topics became more intimate. I told Sophie that I admired her courage and strength, and that despite her untold scars, she maintained her love and hope for life. A flash of gratitude flashed in Sophie's eyes, and she reached out and took my hand tightly.
The heat of the campfire warmed up in the cool night breeze. Sophie approached me, our shoulders touching, and I could feel her heat and breathing. In that moment, we all realized that this camping trip had changed our relationship. We are no longer simple neighbors, but souls with two hearts approaching in the soft moonlight.
Sophie's confession gave me a deeper understanding of her, and I felt that we were more connected. I encouraged her to face the past and let go of the burden in her heart, and I told her that I was willing to accompany her to face the challenges of the future together. Sophie looked at me with gratitude and hope in her eyes.
We decided to burn the letter together and let the shadows of the past dissipate with the smoke. We watched the letters burn in flames, and Sophie's face had a smile on her face that she hadn't seen in a long time. At that moment, I knew that we had taken the first step towards healing.
On that quiet night, we sat side by side by the campfire and watched the stars. We shared our dreams, our expectations for the future, and our commitments to each other. We knew that this camp was a turning point in our relationship and the beginning of a new life for us.
As the sky began to light up, we packed our bags and prepared to go home. On the way back, we didn't speak again, just quietly enjoyed the scenery outside the window. I looked at Sophie, her face looked unusually beautiful in the sun, and I knew that I had fallen deeply in love with her.
When we got back to the apartment, I told Sophie that I wanted our life to be as full of adventure and surprises as this camping. Sophie smiled and said, "I hope so, too." "Our story began on a camping trip.
