Ok... Sorry I haven't updated in a few days! Here's chapter 9, hope you like it!
P.S. Review, for goodness' sake! Is it so much to ask? Please!
Sophie's easygoing attitude changed when Aiden once again became very antisocial and secluded. He never spoke, he kept his distance from the girls, and he wanted nothing to do with Katie's attempts at conversation. Sophie curled up under the blanket, imagining Aiden's dark eyes watching her as she feigned sleep. The sun had set, and Aiden had nested in the oak tree. Sophie saw why Katie was so anxious to learn the mysteries behind Aiden: he was very odd at times.
The following afternoon, Aiden's cut was deemed healed by Katie. She took the bandages off and was very pleased when the wound showed no signs of infection. It was fully scabbed over and since the girls didn't have big enough Band-Aids for the scrape, Aiden left it undressed. They celebrated by going for a swim in the lake. Aiden was excited, for he wasn't able to go the day before. The three teens ran the distance to the lake and kicked off their shoes. The splash war began upon entering the frigid water. This frightened off the stray cow that was loitering near the lake. She walked off, snubbed by the interruption the three friends had caused. Sophie noticed after a few minutes that Aiden was back to his outgoing self, as if he hadn't shied away from the girls the evening before. Sophie had just gathered the courage to point this out to him when Katie splashed them both with a huge wave.
Aiden leapt for Katie, pushing her underwater with his weight. Sophie heard Katie let out a squeal of surprise just before she was completely submerged. Sophie laughed and waited for them to return to the surface so they could continue the water fight. She waited almost a minute and began to wonder what they were doing and if they were okay. Finally, they resurfaced, panting, with wide grins on their faces.
"What were you guys doing under there?" Sophie asked, concerned.
Katie batted her eyes at Aiden and said, "We were just wrestling. You're so strong, Aiden!" She exclaimed as she examined his bicep muscles.
"Well…" he stammered, blushing. "You know how it is…"
Katie giggled. "I'm going to dry off," she said as she made her way to the shore to sun herself.
Aiden watched her go, disappointment showing in his face. Sophie took this moment to show Aiden that she was just as much fun as Katie and jumped on his back, wrapping her arms around his shoulders.
Aiden gave a mock roar of rage and fell underneath the surface of the water, lifting his hands to Sophie's arms to remove her from his back. Sophie held on as hard as she could, but she was no match for Aiden. She felt a jolt of realization; he could easily overpower her and take advantage of her if he wanted to. No, Aiden's proved himself worthy of my trust. He's got more dignity than to do something like that. Why am I thinking this? She chided herself. Aiden pulled her arms apart and turned to face her. He gave her another one of his lop-sided grins and shot up to the surface. Sophie was quick to follow.
"What the f-" Sophie began, but she was cut off when she was buffeted by a series of splashes from Aiden. She swam over to where it was shallower and kicked water back at him. Aiden chased her out of the water, showering drops of water onto a protesting Katie.