BPOV
Daffodils, freesias, lavenders, primrose, and sunflowers. I had a small collection already within my arms and it was steadily growing. For the past few minutes, I spent it alone just collecting flowers. Being in Hades presence made me feel nervous and anxious. I needed an escape. So I told him I wished for solidarity and he freely gave it to me. Before I used to loathe being so alone. I had no friends not counting Angela and her family. Even with my mother I was left alone most of the time for she had her duties pertaining to the Earth. But now, it seems as though I am always with someone. Laia and Tula are always by my side. It is as if they are my silent companions. Carmenia has shown me a motherly touch while not prying. Yes, Alice can be a bit abrasive but she has taught me so much about the Underworld and the inhabitants. I even have a real friend in Rosalie. We may have come from such different beginnings and both of us are still trying to understand how a friendship works but I have one. I seem to never be alone.
I don't know how to feel about this change.
Especially Hades...
I can already feel my face burning as I think of him. Lately, I want to be around him more often than before. Once his presence used to make me feel such hate and disdain but not I feel unsteady and nervous around him. However, seeing his red eyes and his softened demeanor makes me want to know more about him.
I can feel the heaviness of the flowers in my arms and I look down at them. For some reason I want to show Hades my bouquet. In an unladylike fashion, I clumsily lift myself off the ground while while balancing the flowers. Although I have no idea where Hades took off, I decided to just start walking west of my is hard to believe that this garden was created by Hades himself. There were so many flowers, bushes, and small trees that it must have taken many years and hard work to make this room as authentic as possible. I have spent my whole life living near a forest and valleys and this was a close comparison.
As I continued my walk, I started to hear an odd noise. Almost like a faint crashing sound. I stopped to listen to the noise but I could not distinguish it's sound. Momentarily forgetting my missions I chose to step closer to the unfamiliar sound.
Wait...it sounds like water?
My heart sped up a bit as I walked closer towards the sound. I secretly hoped it was a river. On earth, whenever I was allowed, I would love to swim in the riverbank. I never did get to swim there much since Angela could not always accompany me and mother was busy often. It was one of my favorite past times that I never enjoyed much that would change. With a river in this garden I hope I can swim whenever I wanted. Maybe Rosalie would swim with me as well. It was always more fun when I swam with Angela's children. Splashing each other and water games always made those moments so much fun.
My walking soon turned into a soft trot unconsciously but I couldn't help my excitement. A flower or two may have escaped from my arms but I would create a new bouquet if it meant I could swim. There was a small wall of blackberry bushes but the water sounded louder behind it. I looked behind the bushes and could not hide my smile.
It was beautiful. The water was blue. It was a small lake with a waterfall gracefully falling into the lake. The waterfall was a stack of large ricks placed on top of each. However, it did not look as though it would be uncomfortable to sit upon. Carefully, I placed the flowers on the ground and made my way through the berry bushes. I gazed upon the glass-like water and I lifted my dress and dipped a couple toes in the water. It wasn't warm like the sun but ti wasn't cold enough to cause goose bumps to rise on my arms.
I wanted to dive into the water so badly but I looked at my dress. It was a light pink with purple on the stitching. Not an elegant dress but nice enough to be outside. It quickly became one my favorites. Unfortunately I did not wear anything beneath this gown. I looked around me as I realized I was at an impasse. I could wear my dress within the water but it would become heavy and make it hard to enjoy a swim. Or I could swim in the nude but risk my reputation and face embarrassment if I was caught.
The longer I stared at the water the harder it became to keep the dress on. Before I knew it, I felt the fabric on my feet. I was always so careful and cautious. My mother had raised me to be so. For once, I would throw caution to the side for just a quick swim. I missed the water dearly and it would only be but for a minute or two.
Just as the dress had landed on the grass under my toes, I jumped into the air and broke the glass-like surface. AS I felt the water caress my skin, I enclosed my arms around my knees and felt myself sink beneath the surface. For the first time in a long time... I felt happy. Here in this lake, with no supervision and no one around I felt happy. I felt my lungs begin to burn and released my legs. Fortunately, I felt sand beneath my toes and used the lack of gravity to push myself upwards. I broke through the surface effortlessly and used my hands to wipe away the water from my vision.
In the midst of the silence, I heard a noise that made me freeze. Even my breath stopped mid-rise as my body went stock still.
"Isabella?"
I don't know how long I stood still but I slowly removed my hands from my face. Some of my vision was cloud by the droplets escaping my hair but it wasn't enough to completely block my view of Hades. His usually red hair looked darker as it too was wet and sticking to his skin...I look lower and noticed that he too had no clothes.
Oh my...
I felt a scream escape my throat as I turned around. I remembered my lack of clothing a hoped that by turning my back to him would keep some of my modesty.
"Turn around! Please do not turn back until I am out of the water!" I yelled. My face was very hot and I am certain I resembled a tomato at this point.
I heard him mumble a reply and heard some water splashing behind me. I only turned around to make sure his back was towards me but The sight of his back hypnotized me. I could see the definition of his shoulders and lines showing his muscles under his skin. His arms too were not too muscular but did not seem scrawny either. My breath was caught in my throat as my heart began to beat faster.
What am I doing?
My mind snapped back to reality as I realized I was staring at Hades' back in... appreciation? No that word did not suffice.
It matters not!
I turned back around and rushed as fast as I could to the grass. Once I was back on the green blades, I clumsily put my dress back on but it became difficult once the water came off of my body and unto the fabric. After a few seconds of struggling, I ran. I did not look back as I ran from the biggest embarrassment of my life.
Completely forgetting my bouquet, I picked up my skirt and ran as fast as I could. I don't know how but I ended up at the garden's door and exited the place. I really was not knowing where I was going but I kept running. Just as my lungs were about to burst from lack of oxygen I finally made it back to my room. I slammed the door behind me and instantly fell to the ground.
I tried to take deep breathes to calm myself. However, when I closed my eyes...
All I can see is his wet hair sticking to his chest. His torso held no once of fat or markings. His stomach had muscles that would seem hard under his skin. He had a little patch of hair near his navel that descended lower...
I snapped myself out of my thoughts. I mean I had never seen a naked man before. Mainly surrounded by woman I was curious but never had a distinct desire to see one. But seeing Hades' body had cause my heart to race and my body to go still. Even if I close my eyes I can still see his form. His body made me feel shaky and want to touch him.
What's happening to me?
I know. I don't upload fr months and then when I do I leave you all on a cliffhanger. I'm a horrible person. But I will upload again soon but with someone's else POV instead if Bella's.
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