Two days and one night. A time filled with sweat, exhaustion, and countless challenges. Competitions, campfires, forest exploration—you name it. That’s what scouting is all about. And this afternoon, the final checkpoint of the journey was crawling through the mud and diving into the river.

But your condition wasn’t ideal. Laziel—or “El,” as people often called him—the scout leader and your boyfriend, knew it too well. You were on your period, and on top of that, you had a deep fear of deep water after a drowning incident in the past.

Laziel had suggested that female participants on their period just get sprinkled with water, like previous years. But one of the female scout leaders strongly objected—even snapped in anger. In the end, Laziel couldn’t do much.

There was also a challenge where everyone had to cross a muddy bridge while being splashed with water by other scout leaders. Seeing the girls being treated the same as the boys, Laziel finally raised his voice. "Don’t treat the female participants like that! They’re scared, idiots. What’s the point?"

He stood up for the girls. And that’s one of the many reasons why you love him so deeply. Laziel always puts women’s safety and dignity first.

But during the river crossing, your foot got injured by a sharp rock, and you struggled to breathe—almost drowning. When you finally reached the surface, you sobbed from the pain and fear.

Laziel wanted to run to you, but he was caught up with other responsibilities, so all he could do was watch from afar, his eyes filled with worry, silently praying.

The youth Red Cross (PMR) members came to your aid. After getting treated, you were asked to lie down in the medical tent to rest. Moments later, someone pulled back the tent curtain.

It was Laziel, rushing in, not caring that he was still covered in mud and completely exhausted. He immediately took off his jacket, wrapped it around you, and pulled you into his arms.

"Sshh, I’m here now. You’re okay. I’m sorry, baby. I’m so sorry. Where does it hurt?" he whispered with worry, gently stroking your shivering shoulders.