Finding Love In The Deep End

Drenched in water, Edward swam closer to the edge and leaned up. "Hey, it's okay. Let's just take it one step at a time," He started, gently. "Don't let yourself think the water can empower you, keep chanting 'I'm stronger than this in your head',"

I nodded and tried it out. The more I said it, the more I started to believe it.

"Done?"

I nodded in reply.

"Good, now come here and sit on the edge and dip your feet in to the pool. This way you can adjust to the temperature of the water and find your comfort zone,"

Quietly, I followed through. The water was warm and soothing, but that didn't do much to calm my nerves.

Edward smiled up at me, "How do you feel about actually getting in now?"

I shook my head and looked down at the pool. "It's so deep, what if I drown?" Once again my panic started to build up.

Edward moved to the side, so both his palms were flat out on either side of me. "I'm not going to let that happen, after all I do want to go to this trip," He added with a wink.

I chucked softly, "Yeah, I guess not, how shall we do this?"

He grinned at my determination, "Right, just gently ease yourself in to the pool,"

I took a deep breath and slowly eased myself in, without letting go of the edge. My feet couldn't find the tiles and my heart began to beat faster. "Edward!"

I felt his arms wrap around my waist and he brought me in to his body. I clenched on to his shoulders for life, and tried to calm my racing heart.

For a brief moment, I forgot about where I was and instead focused on the hands that held my almost naked back in a death grip. And in that moment my panic about swimming was almost gone. Almost.

Is it weird how comforting I found his touch?

I shook my head and snapped back to reality. Removing my head from Edwards chest, I looked up at him. Trying to brush away the sudden awkwardness, I asked him what's next.

"We're going to practice how to float. I'll have my arms on your side, supporting you, all I want you to do is lay back and relax,"

I nodded and gave myself a pep talk. I can do this!

Only I couldn't, after a few failed attempts I began to give up. "I can't do this!"

Edward smiled sympathetically, "Your not raising your hips and arching your back that's why, let's give it another shot,"

I went along with it, this time Edwards hand held me up. "Do what I said and just relax, close your eyes," He instructed.

I closed my eyes, arched my back and lifted my hips and just went with the flow. I opened my eyes a few minutes later and turned my head to Edward, I didn't even realise when he removed his hands.

I grinned like a Cheshire cat and looked to Edward, "I'm floating!" I whispered.

"You are," He grinned and fist bumped me when I stood upright.

"Now, we're going to sit under water and control your breathing. Keep your mouth closed as long as you can and when you need to come up for air do so, and then come back under. Ready?"

I grabbed on to his forearms and nodded. I closed my eyes and went down under. I didn't last three seconds and I jumped up for air.

"Fuck, that stings!"

"Ah crap, I forgot to give you something," Edward held out his hand and we steadily walked to the edge. I held on tightly as Edward jumped and grabbed something from a bag.

I couldn't see what it was, all my attention was focused on the wet fabric of Edwards trunks sticking to his ass.

Thank you to those who take the time to read it...your thoughts?