Greens and blues colored the jungle. The warm yellow sun commented on the green perfectly, giving them jewels. Nature sang its tune as the animals traveled and enjoyed their day. The gorillas, in particular, enjoyed their day eating their lunch. Being close to the waters where the Elephants are in.

The soft footsteps ran across the clearing and into the forest. Their heart drummed with adrenaline as they ran away. They have a record, and they intend to make it better.

Her red hair jumped as she made sharp turns in order to lose him. She laughed as she heard the thumping steps coming closer. She grinned widely as she made another turn. Her golden eyes looked around as she couldn't hear him anymore and hid behind a tree.

She covered her mouth with her hands in order to not give herself away. But it was impossible as her red hair gave everything away.

He smirked as he climbed on the tree and lowered himself to meet her. His hand gripped onto the vine tightly as he was at least a few centimeters from her.

She sighed as she couldn't hear him anymore and tried to peek behind the tree, but he wasn't there. Her eyes widened as she felt a warm breath hit her nape and shiver.

She turned around to be met with Tarzan hanging upside down, smirking at her.

"Boo," he chuckled.

She groaned, "I'll never beat you, will I?"

Tarzan chuckled, "I'm sure you will someday. Tarzan will always run after you."

She shook her head and smiled at him. His blue-green eyes gave the spark away as he met hers. She absolutely loved them. Especially the way he would stare at her so lovingly. It has passed a few days that Miss Jane and Mr. Porter have left the jungle.

She was relieved to say that Miss Jane made it possible for her to live freely by pretending her death. She had no one back home. But now, Tarzan was with her every step of the way.

It wasn't easy for her when she first started living with him and his troop. She felt so out of place as the gorillas made their nests to sleep. She had her suitcase with her and felt embarrassed about herself.

But Tarzan was with her to make her feel welcome. The troop was nice to wave at her. Although she doesn't understand their language much, she knows that Tarzan will be there to teach her a little.

She had the assumption that she would sleep by herself as it was taught to her that she cannot sleep with a male before marriage. Tarzan didn't know this and made a nest for the two. He made sure it was soft and comfortable for his Flame.

Brook blushed and complied. That night, he noticed how she would scoot a little farther from him and tremble of the cold. He knew she wasn't used to the jungle and slept in her triangle fort and cushioned beds.

As she slept, he scooted himself to her and held her, wrapping his arms around the girl. He made sure to use his arm as a pillow for her and wrapped his legs around hers. Her trembling stopped and leaned to his warmth.

The next day, she blushed red and had to explain to him everything as he wouldn't stop poking her red cheeks.

He frowned but smiled as she said that she is not in England anymore and she is with him.

"By the way, I want to thank you for the dress you made me. You didn't have to," she softly smiled at him.

He grinned as he went on a hunt and gathered fur to make a covering for her. He took notice of how little clothes she had and how thin they were and took the time to do something for her. It consisted of a two-piece fur pelt. There was a time when he accidentally stumbled into some golden rocks. Showing it to his Flame, she fell in love with them making bracelets, armlets, and anklets.

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It provided her to move more easily around the jungle. Her clothes complimented her curvy figure. Being in the sun slightly tanned the girl but she was fine with it.

"Anything for my mate," Tarzan placed a pink rose on her hair.

She blushed and looked away. After reading Mr. Porter's research, it is basically a partner in marriage. He had been calling her his mate and she wouldn't stop smiling giddily at it. They only kissed here and there but it hadn't escalated to more...intimate.

"Thank you," she smiled.

Tarzan dropped to the ground and couldn't help but be infatuated with Brook. Spending his time with her in his home had become more of a home than he did in the past twenty seasons.

He cupped her cheek, making her lean to his touch. He leaned to her and rubbed his nose on the soft skin on her neck.

She chuckled and pressed her hands on his chest, "It tickles."

He leaned back and was entranced at the sight of her. Knowing what he was thinking, Brook, leaned in and kissed his lips.

Tarzan thought he loved everything about her before but nothing will compare to the feeling of her plump peach lips meeting his.

A kiss, she called it.

He closed his eyes as he kissed her back, grabbing her hips as they lost themselves. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he wrapped his arms around her waist. His hand lightly touched her warm skin, making her hum.

They were interrupted as Terk jumped in and screamed, startling Brook. Not hearing her close to them, she accidentally bit his lip, making him flinch at the pain.

She cupped Tarzan's jaw, "I'm sorry." She rubbed the little blood he had on his lip as he looked over Brook's shoulder where Terk crouched, looking up at them in mischief.

"Aww, did Tarzan have a boo-boo? Jaja," Terk teased.

Tarzan's eye twitched and looked down at his Flame who looked at him with an apologetic expression. He grabbed her hands and softly kissed her knuckles individually, smiling at her. "I'll be right back."

He rubbed his nose on her cheek and hoots as he chased after his best friend. Brook chuckled as she stared after them.

She just has to get used to this life. She looked down at her hand where her beloved kissed them and realized that her hands wouldn't be soft as she will live in this jungle. Her red hair would most likely be tangled.

But no matter, as long as she has Tarzan by her side. She knows she can go through anything.

If only she knew that she will have several enemies that will come her and her beloved's way. 

Published: March 7, 2022

Word Count: 1189