it is to run blind and never stop

They end up on another lake. She decidedly didn't want to ask what's going on Daniel mind because she's not sure she can keep up. 

"Aren't you tired?" 

Daniel grin, biting his bottom lip in the way that look both hot and adorable at the same time. "No, c'mon. You promised that you will follow me to see Bali right?"

She shook her head, "I did no such thing."

"Same difference, you're still here anyway. C'mon."

Accepting Daniel outstretched hands, she let out a sigh. They haven't sleep at all since last night, surely he didn't plan them to go sightseeing all day right? 

(Wrong, as she soon realized) 

It's not a far drive from lake Tamblingan. Now that the sky has lighten, she can see the view better. All her eyes can see is green, the rice paddies seem to be everywhere. 

She insist to pay the driver this time around. It's not as much money spent from their last trip, but she still feel better about it. 

Bratan Lake certainly seem more like a tourist attraction. She can already saw some cars and motorcycle parked here. Can see some stores being opened, some more tourist with their camera. 

There's more temple here (Pura as it called in the native language, she soon learned from their driver) the pavement leading to the beautiful sight of the lake stretched wide, with colorful flowers garden near it. 

Another bigger pura sat across the lake, with towering stones being built like a tower for the ceiling, paired with the light fog that seem to come out often in this part of Bali, gives it an air of mystery. 

It's still very early, some Balinese gretting them warmthly, still in their prayer get up. 

The man's doned white shirts, with colourful sarong and with a plain fabric that seem to be sewn into a knot in the middle that been used as a hat. 

While the women's doned the long sleeved lace top with a scarf that tied like a belt in their middle, hair being pulled back into a low bun. 

It never stop being fascinating how intertwined the culture and the religion in bali really is. 

Even with all the outpour of tourist in the island, the people seem never to stop lose their identity, their faith is still as strong as ever. 

"Ohh, this temple is used for offerings and ceremonies dedicated to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess Dewi Danu, due to the importance of Lake Bratan as a main source of irrigation in central Bali," Daniel recite, his eyes glued to his phone. "That's cool."

"So is every temple have different meaning and different gods then?"

Daniel shrugs, "I think so."

She tilted her head, curious. "So where do you get all of the idea for which places we're gonna go anyway?"

Daniel smiles sheepishly at her, "It's Ethan itinerary actually. He's the one who have research all of the places in Bali that I could go if I so pleases."

She laughs, "And here I thought it was your brilliant idea all along."

"Well I have a beautiful girl in my arm so I think the itinerary works."

She falters a little bit hearing that, because it seem different now they're in broad daylight hearing a compliment from an attractive guy. 

She decided to ignore it, "Why Ethan doesn't come then? Or Chris."

"I'll tell you more if you're willing to come with me some more," He teases, eyes bright twinkling with mischief. "Besides I see you're not complaining."

"We already have this conversation, Daniel."

This time he's then one who falters (It makes her more convinced that Daniel, in fact is not his real name) 

"But it's worth it right? So far?" He asked hopeful. 

(It's tiring, she's still sweaty and still wearing yesterday clothes. She hasn't take a bath and she's far away from her hotel with a guy that she knows less than 24 hours. 

But it's the most fun things she got to do since she arrived in Bali) 

She shrugs, "I guess so."

(Judging from the wide grin on Daniel face he certainly knows she's lying. 

She can't find herself to care) 

+++

There's some store that sell clothes near the lake that is much more expensive and have lower quality than the things that she can find in a boutique in seminyak or in kuta but this will have to do. 

Buying a yellow floral dress, and a flip flop, she decided to wear it now even though she's pretty sure she's gonna be itchy after this. 

But wearing her sweaty clothes when the weather is gonna be much hotter after this doesn't feel like a good idea. 

"Hey."

"Rose!" He lights up, beckon her closer. 

It still weird hearing her mother name being called as hers. But she's the one who decided to use it anyway. 

Without a word, Daniel has tuck one of her curls to the back of her ear, putting a hairpin in it. 

She blinks, surprised. The vendor, a young women wearing the traditional long sleeves laced top had come forward with a mirror, seeming to realize her curiosity. 

It's a white frangipani flower hairpin, a common flower that can be found around Bali, she realizes. She often saw some Balinese women wear the flowers, tucking it at the back of their ear. It's an imitation but it sure does look like the real thing. 

"They don't have rose hairpin I'm afraid," Daniel jokes. "So we have to settle for this. I think she called in kamboja flowers?"

"Frangipani." Gently touching the hairpin that has adorned her curls. Turning to the women she smiles, "It's beautiful."

The women smiles brightly at her, "You're beautiful miss-cantik sekali."

She nods, understanding the first part of the conversation. "Terima... kasih?"

She pretty sure she butchered some of the syllable, but the women nods happily. 

"Mister your girlfriend is very beautiful." The women continues looking at Daniel. 

She falters, trying to correct the women but without a missing beat, Daniel nods. "She does isn't she."

The women smiles at them, "Kalian serasi. Good couple. Very good."

Daniel nods again before squeezing her hand, saying goodbye before he drags her near the front entrance again. 

She frowned, seeing how fast Daniel dragging her. "What is that for?"

He huffs, "That women try to hit on me even though I told her I'm not interested. So I lie and grab those hairpin so she could believe me. I think she believes me after she saw you though."

She can't help but laugh, "Seriously?"

"Yeah. But I see the hairpin does fit you well."

She try not to blush, thankfull for her complexion that makes it harder for her blush to be visible. 

"Oh, I already ordered us a driver to go back to seminyak," Daniel stated easily. It makes her heart clench, realizing that it's gonna end now isn't it? "So you can stop complaining about not being able to rest."

Trying to hide her reluctance to separate, she rolls her eyes. "Thank god."

Daniel smile wryly before checking his phone again. "Oh, wait here. I think the car is near."

She try not to fidget, feeling weird without Daniel by her side. She can see new cars and new motorcycle coming in, the place getting more crowded. 

Seeing her phone it's almost 10 AM, so it does makes sense why more tourist seem to come. 

Not long after, Daniel runs to her excitedly. "Change of plans."

"What?"

"I'll tell you more in the car. Let's go."

(It's hard not to get excited, when Daniel excitement is contagious. 

When she doesn't even want this day to end either) 

Laning back on the car seat, she turn to Daniel. "So what you have in mind?"

A secrective smiles has grazed Daniel lips, "Where's the fun in that right?"

"I'm sure I'll love it," She retorts sarcastically. 

But Daniel only laugh, looking at her with those green eyes, "You will."