[BubbleBelly321]

The forest itself seemed very quiet, the only sound that could be heard was a wind blowing through the rustling leaves of the trees. Despite this, the sky itself was a clear shade of blue, and the day seemed unseasonably warm. Walking through the idyllic scene, Alexander couldn't help but smile a bit. Though he was a bit nervous all things considered, he was also a bit excited. 

Over the past few months, Alexander had been exchanging texts, emails, and messages online with another young man roughly his age. They had never met in person, but shared a few common interests, and had been chatting whenever they had a free moment. On this particular day, they planned on finally meeting face to face. Not only that, they planned on exploring a local cave in the woods outside the nearest cities, as both of them seemed to like exploring such sites. 

After finally arriving at the intended destination, Alexander checked his watch and realized he was early. So after removing his backpack from his shoulders, and reaching for a drink from his water bottle, he merely sat on a nearby stone, wondering and hoping that his friend would also soon arrive.