It was freezing in here for a minute, but now I was getting used to it. I knew I was being reckless and probably weird tonight. But I didn't care.

It felt good to not think about every single thing you do, and just do what you feel like in the moment. My brain had checked out for tonight, and I let my heart have the reins.

"Are you going to join me or what?" I asked Tyler, who was still standing there and gawking at me.

"Umm yeah, " he said and took off his shoes.

"Take off your hoodie, it gets heavier in the water and makes it difficult to swim."

"Okay, " he said then pulled his hoodie over his head and...Holy mother of god!

I was once again reminded of Tyler in all his bare-chested glory.

I could see tiny little droplets running down his well-defined torso and my mouth went dry. I shook my head and focused on his face, and he was looking at me with a knowing smirk. Busted.

I cleared my throat and said, "Ahm...get in the water, yeah?"

So that I won't keep staring at you like a creep all night!

He dived in, making a big splash, that almost had me drowning.

He resurfaced with a gasp, his lips parted in a grin, water dripping down his handsome face. The dark shadows the moonlight created accentuated the commanding and chiseled features on his face. He shook his head, before pushing his wet hair back from his forehead.

"Damn! It's freezing, " he said.

"Give it some time. It'll get better."

We swam around for a little while, basking in the moonlight and the light rain shower, just added to the beauty of it all. It was nice to let go, and live in the moment. And this was what I really needed - this place, the rain and him.

"It's beautiful here. So peaceful and quiet," he said breaking my train of thoughts.

"Isn't it?" I smiled at him. "Nobody usually comes here, it's like my own personal hideaway."

"Thank you for sharing it with me. Even though I kinda forcefully invited myself along with you, " he said with a sheepish smile, that made me laugh.

"You're welcome. I admit, in the beginning, I was slightly mad at both you and Julian for practically stalking me. But I am glad you are here right now," I said and his smile widened.

"So...a late-night dip in the rain? Can I count that as another first?" I asked.

"Definitely." He grinned and I smiled at him, feeling pretty happy with myself.

"Are you still drunk?"

"I was never drunk! Just a little tipsy. And besides, the rain and the cold water have sobered me up now." I grinned.

"Maybe, we should make sure of that."

"Huh? What–" I trialed off when he suddenly surprised me by swimming closer to me.

He grabbed my waist and lifted me in the air. I let out a surprised squeal and he chuckled before tossing me back into the water.

When I come up for air, a coughing and sputtering mess, I find him laughing again.

"You jerk!" I yelled as I lunged at him. I tried hard to push him down the water but of course, he was much stronger than me and he didn't budge. He just ended up laughing harder at me, and I couldn't help but join him.

Our laughs echoed in our quiet surroundings, with the rain that had now reduced to a light drizzle, I realized that never had a moment been so perfect.

I wanted to capture it and remember it forever.

Tired of swimming around, we moved towards the shore, where the water was much shallower, and we were able to stand in the water.

"This was a memorable night, " he said.

"And it's not over yet."

When I turn to look at him, I find him already staring at me and a strange tingling feeling shoots up my spine. His eyes have caught mine, and I can't bring myself to look away.

The water around him rippled as he slowly moved closer to me, and wrapped his arms around my waist, holding me close to him.

"You are stunning," he murmured, caressing my cheek with his thumb.

Someone, please remind me how to breathe!

He was so close to me now, that only a sliver of air came between us. And when our gazes locked...his dropped to my lips. I realized that he was thinking of kissing me.

The realization should have sent me running for the hills or at least made me back away from him.

But I didn't back away. I didn't run.

This was everything I was afraid of, everything I wanted to avoid. It was everything I wanted to protect myself from. But I couldn't. No matter how much I try I could not bring myself to deny the desire that I had for him, right there in this moment.

And the way he was looking at me right now, made me realize that I wasn't the only one.

I just stood there breathless, watching him as his hands came up to cradle my face. Staring into my eyes he slowly lowered his head towards mine. When our mouths were just inches apart, he paused as if he were waiting for me to pull away.

But I didn't. And his lips came crashing down onto mine. My knees almost buckling, as my heart rate went ballistic, I clutched his shoulder for support.

His lips were addicting and softer than they looked. They moved possessively over mine, parting them and filling me with his breath, with his heat. I rose up to my tiptoes and kissed him back just as passionately, earning a groan of approval from him.

Without breaking the kiss, his hands tighten around my hips and he hoists me up from the water. My legs instinctively wrap around his waist, and I curl my arms around his neck pulling him closer.

I shivered and quaked, my body temperature escalating as he deepened the kiss. My bones dissolved into a puddle when he swept his tongue into my mouth, exploring it in hot, thigh spreading strokes.

God this guy knew how to kiss.

"Damn! " he rasped, breaking the kiss, and letting me breathe. He was panting just as hard as I was. His lips swollen from my kisses, and his eyes glazed over with lust.

Our eyes locked, lips parting as he slid one hand behind my neck, cradling my head, while his other hand moved up and down my back. And just like that, he was kissing me again.

When I pulled at his hair and tightened my legs around him, he shivered and started kissing me even more feverishly, like he was drowning and I was his only source of oxygen. 

Every single one of my nerve ending was on fire. I had never felt anything like this before. I couldn't get enough of him. It felt new, addicting and right.

We finally broke apart, and I buried my face in the crook of his neck trying to catch my breath. He gently put me down and pulled me into his arms. We stood there, for a long time. Neither one of us saying a word, until I slightly pulled away to look at his face and gave him a nervous smile.

"So...how does the water feel now? Still cold?" I asked and he chuckled.

He leaned down to plant a soft kiss on my lips, and whispered, "It's perfect."

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An - Soooooo? The most anticipated kiss is finally here! What did you guys think?