Looking for answers

Zack and Heather stood waist deep in the water of the lake as they waded out so that they could reach the deeper parts of the lake to swim. “Where are we going today Heather?” Zack asked.

“I’m thinking we go back to the cave, see if we missed anything.”

“I think that’s a good idea, find some clues to help us find the next place to investigate.” He said and received a smile for his right guess. They swam out to the rock formation jutting out of the water and climbed up slowly to the rock ledge which led to the cave opening. Zack peaked into the narrow opening, though he knew that if there was something inside, he wouldn’t be able to see it until he was inside. He looked back at Heather, and she nodded him forward. He let out a deep breath and started forward through the partially collapsed roof and into the entrance to the cave. As soon as they entered a strong smell wafted up to greet them.

“Someone’s been smoking some weed in here.” Heather whispered to him.

“Shh, I know.” He said keeping quiet, not knowing if there was still someone in the cave. Zack peaked into the large room where they had seen the wall paintings the day earlier and saw it empty, but with a used joint lying on the stone floor. “Well, there’s the source of your smell.” He said raising the volume of his voice slightly.

“One mystery solved.” Heather muttered. She walked over to the walls and started studying it again. Zack tried to watch both Heather and the entrance, as the uncomfortable feeling he had in the cave started to make him question why they were there in the first place.

“Maybe we should come back another time?” Zack asked pointedly.

“Don’t be ridiculous. Are you scared little Zacky?” She teased him as she went back to work analyzing the drawings.

“I’m not scared.” Zack said defensively. “Just a little worried, there’s a fairly new joint here after all.” He said.

“Probably just some fellow residents of the cottages around the lake, we couldn’t be the first ones to find this cave. It is a fairly secluded spot after all, I’m surprised we’re not seeing any used condoms or anything on the ground.” She laughed. Heather’s comment about condoms made Zack aware once again of the condom in his back trunk pocket and who gave it to him. I wonder if I should tell Heather he thought. Nah, she would probably make a stink of me bringing a condom with us. He saw her reach out her hand towards the wall, and he moved towards her.

“Heather, be careful, it’s hot remember?” He warned her as he realized he was holding her hand inches from the wall. She looked pointedly at his hand, and he dropped it to his side.

“Thank you.” She said as she placed a fingertip against the wall. “See no burning.” She said looking back at Zack.

“How?” Zack said placing a finger on another part of the wall and taking it back hissing in pain. “Why is it cool for you and hot for me?” He asked.

“Good question.” She mused.