"You think this is a good idea?" Eugene shifted nervously beside me as we stared down at the ocean water below us from the cliff's edge.

"Probably not, but I mean it's only, like, twenty-five feet. That's nothing really." I pulled off my shoes and socks before loopings my fingers in my jeans to pull them down.

"Wait, wait!," Eugene cried out, "Gabi, if you get hurt Delsin will kill me! We were just supposed to hang out and, ya know, not have you go cliff diving."

"I guess I better not get hurt then." I grinned and pulled off the rest of my clothing. Eugene's cheeks turned pink and he quickly turned away from me. I laughed at his bashfulness.

"Don't be like that Eugene! It's not like I'm naked! I'm wearing a swimsuit. Also, even if I did happen to run into some trouble you could just pick me up with one of your angels."

"W-well, I guess tha— "

"Wooh!" I whooped as I sprinted forward. My feet left the ground and I was soaring through the air for a split second before quickly descending towards the water. My breath was knocked out of me as soon as my body submerged into the cold water.

I let my body relax for a moment and then propelled myself back to the surface. I waved up at Eugene when I surfaced.

"Oh thank you god you're not hurt! Just wait! I'll send one of my angels to get you." Eugene was holding my clothes in his arms. He swiveled his head around frantically most likely looking for any signs of Delsin.

"That was great Eugene! And don't worry about getting me! I wanna swim back to shore! It's not that far!" I yelled up to him. I began swimming towards the shore before he could respond.

I'd been wanting to go cliff jumping ever since I saw some of the local boys do it. That's how I knew that spot was a good place to jump with no rocks hidden beneath the water's surface. I could hear Eugene calling out to me but I ignored him and focused on keeping my breathing even as I swam to shore. Once the water was shallow enough I walked the rest of the way.

I picked up some smooth rocks and shells that I felt beneath my feet, and shivered as the air hit my wet skin. I guess I was too preoccupied to notice someone's disapproving stare watching me walk onto the shore.

"Young lady! Do you know how dangerous that was?!" Betty's voice startled me out of my daze causing me to drop the shells and rocks in my hands. I looked up to see Betty standing firm with her arms crossed and Eugene cowering behind her.

She must have seen me jump off… Oh shit… Beyond Betty was a pissed off looking Delsin striding towards us.

"Sorry Betty, it just seemed like so much fun when I saw the local boys doing it that I wanted to do it as well." I looked at her apologetically and shifted my eyes back to Delsin nervously.

"Hehe… Well, I better get going and dry off… Come on Eugene, let's go!" I tried running away from Delsin but I barely got anywhere before he reached me. Darn my short legs.

Delsin's form towered over me, a scowl on his face. I looked up at him and made a puppy dog face to try and win his mercy. He glared at me a moment longer before sighing, taking off his jacket, and wrapping my cold body in it. Delsin turned his attention toward Eugene who was still hiding behind Betty.

"When you guys said you were going to hang out I thought you meant you were going to watch a movie or something. Not let Gabi run around half naked and take a dip in the ocean."

"I t-tried to stop her, but she wouldn't listen to me!" Delsin continued to stare down Eugene. I didn't mean for him to get into trouble.

"Hey… Delsin, this was my idea. Don't take it out on Eugene. If you're gonna get mad at someone, be mad at me." I reached out and grabbed his arm. He rubbed the back of his head with his free hand.

"How did you know anyway?"

"Betty called me as soon as she saw you two up there so I came down right away. You know you're not that strong of a swimmer. You should be more careful."

"That's right, honey," Betty walked over and cupped my hands with her own, "When Delsin first found you you'd almost drowned. You really worried us…"

Damn, now I feel really bad for making them worry. I hung my head in shame.

"Sorry, you guys. That was pretty stupid of me. I wasn't really thinking. I can be pretty impulsive."

Betty chuckled, "I think Delsin is rubbing off on you. He's always getting into some kind of trouble."

"Man Betty, thanks for throwin' me under the bus." Delsin shoved his hands into his jean pockets.

I walked over to Eugene and grabbed my clothes out of his arms. "Thanks for holding this Eugene, and good lookin' out. I know if I got into some trouble you got my back." I smiled at him and he gave me a small smile back.

"Yeah… anytime Gabi."

"Ok! Enough of the chit-chat let's get back to the house before you get sick." Delsin strode over to me and picked me up in his arms.

"Hey! I can walk myself!" I protested even though I enjoyed the warmth of his arms around me.

He ignored me and continued to walk us toward his pickup truck. I looked over his shoulder and saw Betty smiling at us and Eugene scampering in our direction.

Flashbacks of the day Delsin saved my life crossed my mind. I had no memory of who I was or my life before that point except for my name. Delsin not only saved my life, he's helped me start a new one.

I gave in and nuzzled my face in his shirt. He smelled of smoke. I grinned against his chest. I feel bad for making him worry, but maybe it's not such a bad thing that I did.