I swim over to Adrian and lean back against the side of the pool, my elbows bent back behind me, resting on the deck. He walks over and stops a couple feet in front of me. "So what made you decide swimming at midnight was a good idea? What if I get a cramp and drown?" I hear him chuckle.
"Thought it was a good excuse to see you in a bathing suit, but it's kind of dark so it backfired on me." I'm thankful for the darkness so he can't see me blush. Which I feel like I've been doing a lot of the past couple days. Lyssa would take that as a sign that I'm into him. Maybe she's right. I almost jump when I feel fingers slide across my waist. "Someone's jumpy."
"How do I know you're really Adrian and not some type of serial killer?"
"Would a serial killer smell so good?" I roll my eyes. One of his fingers traces patterns across my stomach.
"Chyeah, to lure poor, unsuspecting Emma in. Duh. Besides, you smell like the pool." He comes one step closer and slides his other hand up my side, resting it at my ribs. I'm suddenly very aware of how my stance is making my boobs stick out, what little of them I have. I contemplate moving my arms but I'm afraid moving would interrupt whatever is going on right now.
He gives my side a slight squeeze and I feel goosebumps break out all over my skin despite how warm I feel. My breathing quickens as I feel one of his hands slide around my side and rest at the small of my back, making him step even closer to me, but not yet touching my anywhere else but with his hands. If only I were taller I would lean in and see if he kisses me, but he's a good 5 inches taller than I am.
I feel the hand that's on my back creep up and try to tug at the strings on my top. Thank goodness I double knotted them, cheeky bastard. "What do you think you're doing?" He moves closer so the front of our legs are touching.
"You got me. And here I thought I was being all sneaky." I roll my eyes and move his hand back down to my hip.
"Careful there, bub. My brother might be gay but I bet he could take you."
"If he's built anything like you I highly doubt that." I duck under his arm and turn around, walking backward to a deeper part of the pool.
"Nah. You're a twig. He'd crush you." From the light of the moon I see Adrian advancing on me. I stop when I reach the part of the pool floor that dips to make the deep end. Adrian walks up to me and I faintly see him smile.
"Wanna say that to my face?" I poke his chest with my finger, turning a little so his back is to the deep end.
"I said, you are a twig. He would beat your ass to the curb and back." Before he can reply I stick my hands on the top of his head and dunk him under the water, turning and running toward the edge of the pool before he can retaliate. I'm about half way out when his arms get me by the waist and drag me under the water with him. I wriggle out of his grasp and surface the water, getting a breath before I'm pulled under again.
I try to escape again but he won't let go, so I turn around to face him. I can see the vague outline of his head from the moonlight above the water, so I know approximately where his face is. I reach for his neck and bring my lips to his, surprising him enough so that his hold on me loosens, giving me enough room to get away. I break the water and kick around with my feet, laughing when I feel contact with some part of his arm. I get to the edge of the pool as he comes back up for air. hoisting myself up and sitting on the edge.
"Even I can kick your butt. Pretty sad." He walks up to the side of the pool and sits beside me.
"You cheat." I laugh and use my foot to splash him.
"I don't hear you complaining."
"Nope. That's the second kiss today I haven't had to even try for."
"How do you know I don't go around kissing random boys all the time?"
"Uh huh, I see how it is." I give him a shove and then lean against his arm. He rests his chin on the top of my head. Before I can stop myself I yawn and Adrian chuckles. "Wore you out huh?"
"Guess so." I hear him inhale like he's going to say something else, but then he lets the air out and is silent. All of a sudden I'm exhausted and want to go to sleep. I get up and go for my towel, picking up my keys and turning back toward Adrian.
"Where you going?" I suppress a yawn.
"To bed." He gets up and walks a few steps toward me.
"Oh. Do you, uhm.. did you want to stay at my place?" I smile and wrap my towel around my shoulders. Now that I'm not moving I'm getting chilly.
"Sure. I just need to change." I turn to the house then stop. "Want to come up?" I let myself and Adrian into the house quietly, leading him up to my room. I unlock my door and toss my keys on the bed, going to my dresser to find something to change into. His house is a tad cold so I decide on a long sleep-shirt and a pair of shorts. "I'm just going to wash my hair quick." He nods and sits on my bed.
I close the bathroom door behind me and have a quick shower, brush my teeth, and stick my hair back in a french braid. Once I'm presentable I go back into my room to see Adrian asleep on my bed. "Uh oh.. Hmm." I cross my room and stand a couple feet from my bed, wondering what to do. My dad would freak if he found a guy in my bed under his roof. I reach my arm out but before I can do anything Adrian jumps up and grabs me, pulling me over him and onto the bed. After he lets me go I sit up and shake my head. He just grins.
"I got you, admit it." I shove his legs with my feet, grab my keys and phone and get off the bed.
"I admit to nothing. Come on, let's get to your place before I fall asleep on my feet."
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