Some of this is actually from one of my other stories that no one reads often, it's one of the chapters, just changed it a little. (Only the beginnings are the same) I like this chapter and hope you will enjoy it too.
Kel was so bored after a month in bed. She decided to go for a swim even that she was not allowed out. She mounted her horse, Hoshi, and left for a private lake nearby. When she arrived, she was glad to find the pool empty.
The sun was hot, the instant she touched the water, she feel immediately cooled. With out warning, all of the concerns she had came to her mind. 'Who was trying to kill her? Who was spying on her? When will be the next attempt made?'
Unwilling to follow those thoughts any further, Kel laid flat on the surface, letting the water soak through her shirt to cool her skin. Closing her eyes, she forced away her concerns and floated motionlessly on the placid surface.
So absorbed was she that she did not hear the footsteps at the water's edge.
Dom swam underwater with long, powerful strokes. So relaxed was Kel that she didn't hear him came to the water edge nor did she seen him turned his and her mount loose before stripping down to his breechcloth to enter the water.
Reaching under her, Dom seized Kel's waist and pulled her underwater with him. Ignoring Kel's startled gasps; he started to swim away from the edge, still holding Kel by the waist. Finally, he stopped and looked into a welcome smile that had broken into Kel's face.
Breaking the silence, Kel laughed and put an arm around his neck, "You came for me, how sweet." Her expression changed, "or, did you follow me, you naughty boy?"
Dom laughed, "Nope, I was just cooling off, not really expecting to see you here. I guess you felt alright to have a swim, uh?" He held Kel's gaze with one of his own.
'He wanted to be assured that I'm alright, oh, how sweet!' Kel thought, "Yes, I felt like my old self again." She replied and made a mistake looking into those very blue eyes. 'Oh, I'm paralyzed!'
On the other hand, Dom was still staring into those grey, dreamy eyes that he had dreamed every night. 'Why is it so hard to look away?' he wondered. Then, somewhere deep in him told the truth he had been keeping away from himself. 'Because you love her.' It whispered. This made him look away. Instead of being awkward, he splashed Kel; Kel was not prepared for the sudden change and faced the water with in full force.
Kel came to her usual senses, 'I'm going to get you now, sweetheart!' As she thought the last word, she did a flip flop in her stomach, 'Am I ready to call him that? For all I know, he cares for me because of our friendship.' 'Then why did he bed you last week?' 'He didn't, he haven't made me lose my virginity yet!' 'Then explain why he was in your bed!' 'I think he was just looking for entertainment.' 'MAN!' While both of her mind argued, she was having fun watching Dom drank some water as she pushed his head underwater.
As they splashed around in the pool, they were not aware of another couple that came to get away from the heat. Kel swam under and around rocks or fallen leaves while Dom, tired as he was, chasing after Kel with what it seemed like a dog crawl compared to Kel's more powerful strokes.
Finally, Dom admit defeated. He sat on a rock close to the water edge, but not visible from the water edge either. Kel swam up to him and slide out of the water like a graceful mermaid, and sat next to him.
They talked about weapons, fighting skills, Kel's life at court and others. Without realizing that Dom and moved her closer and closer to him, Kel chattered happily about things she had a great deal of memories of them.
"Kel," his face had became serious, he had interrupted Kel a moment before.
"Yes? Something you want to talk about?" Kel asked. In her heart, she was hoping that he would kiss her, their faces were only inches apart. She can feel his breath on her face.
"Yes, I meant no." Dom said a little bit uncertainly. Suddenly, he swore, why was he even doing this?
He put both arms around Kel's waist and turned her body around so that she was facing him. It also forced her to put her arms around his neck. They knew this was going to happen as their moisture lips met. Bit by bit, Kel's worries and concerns faded until she can grasp it no more. Dom eased his grasp as he felt Kel kissing him back. Deepening it, Dom felt as it he was floating on air. This kiss was so different from all the kisses he gave the court ladies. This assured him that he loved and desired Kel more than he allowed himself to feel.
On the other side of the willows, another couple was doing the same thing. Understanding and digest the feelings for each other. They all kissed with passion, a passion that was hard to put into words.
When Dom and Kel finally pulled away, Dom took a good look at Kel, "I love you." He whispered. With the sun shinning on Kel's face, Dom remembered once he had wondered will her smile that exact smile just for him, and just once.
So, how do you like it? The other couple over the willow side was Neal (aka meathead) and Yuki. They saw everything Kel and Dom did except for the last kissing part. Another murder attempt is coming up… stay tuned!
Sorceress Shadow Rain