Northern Lies

The Northern Lights blended intricately in the night, high above silhouetted pines, encompassed in twinkling stars.
"Have you ever seen anything so beautiful?" she whispered.
Fresh snow crinkled softly underfoot; breaths clouded in frozen air. He gazed at his secret love, who did not see his longing look.
"No." He lied quietly, cursing his cowardice.