Hello everyone, I'm back! I'm sorry it's been a long time because now that I am starting University this October. So updates will be slow due to coursework and assignments. But I will not abandon this story or my love for this site. Without further ado, enjoy this chapter!

"...and then, you know where I was all this time. Just had to find a way to get out and find you," he ends his story. Mr and Mrs Harper didn't question him any further, fearing he may not want to talk about it or it is traumatic and painful for him to remember.

" Whatever it is, you're free and away from your captors." Mr Harper pats him on the back. To Waylon, it feels foreign for someone to give him that kind of physical contact. When someone usually taps or pats him on the back, it's more of a threat. So, he'll have to get used to Kayla's parents' affections since he himself never knew both of his parents. He only learnt bits of them by his aunt which didn't help him at all.

" Well, you two have fun," Mrs Harper told them. " Kayla, remember your father and I are attending a lunch reunion and we may be back late. So feel free to do anything but for the love of God don't stay up too late!"

" Mom!" Kayla laughs. " We're adults, you don't have to give us a curfew."

Mrs Harper smiles, giving her daughter a kiss on the cheek. " Sweetie, of course we know. But at the same time we're worried about the both of you. Now have fun and for God's sake, don't hurt yourself!"

With that both parents left hastily, leaving both the young woman and crocodile man alone. All was quiet. The both of them gaze into each other despite the silence. They were so glad to be back together. It has been so long. Without further ado, Kayla hugs him tight around the torso, afraid he might not be real and disappear. He chuckled at this, gently squeezing back.

" Easy there, Kayla," he smiled. " I ain't going nowhere. Well, unless I find a better house."

But she stood on her tiptoes to eye him better. " Don't say that! You're welcome here for the rest of your life."

He couldn't help but have doubts. Sure, Kayla and her parents were willing to help him and let him stay. No one has ever given him this much luxury as they are. Yet, he can't help thinking he was a burden to them. After all, you just pity people you think are misfits rather than see them as any other, right? He had all these thoughts running through his mind but was stopped when Kayla places a hand on his cheek.

" You okay?" she asks with concern. He nodded. Waylon doesn't want to ruin this moment with his thoughts. Dumbing it down would have helped him. Maybe a if he could...how? He barely knows the town and the community. He'll have to find another way. All he wanted to do was do something as a form of thanks for her. If it weren't for her, he wouldn't have all these thoughts.

" I've never been to Florida," he mumbles. " I wished I knew this place on the back of my hand but...you know..."

Kayla cups her hands on both sides of his cheeks. " Don't worry. I'll be glad to show you around. But we'll have to go at 6.30 this evening since not many will see you. Until we find a really good disguise for you." Waylon nodded. He knows he'll be hunted down if he reveals himself. He doesn't want to be apart from Kayla again. Thinking about this made him kiss her on the lips. Kayla is shock but leans into the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck as he lifts her up.

Oh. how he missed this. He almost forgot about their first kiss ten years ago. Waylon does't want to let this go. Parting from their kiss, the both of them stared at each other, Kayla's face was red but Waylon's was difficult since he had scales rather than skin to see his blush. " Hmm," Kayla thought. " I think I know where to go..."

*Later that evening*

It was a quiet evening at the lake. Waylon could feel the breeze on his skin and the scent of nature surround him. How Kayla found this place was a mystery to him. He looks over and finds her dipping her feet into the water. Her body's stiff, a reaction from the cold water. He smiled, taking off his shirt and pants, leaving him in his shorts before slowly entering the lake.

Because of his body size and years as a circus freak, Waylon has gotten used to the water. He swims around the lake, closing his eyes to embrace the wet waves everytime he dives under. Opening his eyes, he saw another world before him. Underwater with sand, rocks, various shellfish and even a little snake was swimming. In a sense, he feels free in the water like it is his own territory. Suddenly, his pace slowed down as he eyed a pair of legs.

He grinned.

Slowly, he made his way towards them, positioning himself and...grabs the legs, dragging them down along with the person with it. After a second, both of them emerge from the lake, panting and wet. Kayla glares at Waylon. " Waylon you ass!" she splashes him with water. " Don't scare me like that!"

" Aww," he tilts his head. " I just want to have fun." Chuckling, the crocodile man brings her close to his chest. She was still angry with him but at the same time thought she should cut him some slack. Instead she kisses him on the cheek, resulting him to make a rumbling sound in his throat. Much like purring. They got out of the lake to lay on the grass.

" So," Kayla breaks the silence. " Are you alright coming with me to work?"

Waylon just nodded. " I'll be fine. We just need to find the right disguise for me. Like a coat or a hoodie or something."

Kayla giggled. Of course she'll help him find a disguise. She'll do anything to keep him safe and keep them together for nothing would tear them apart.

Well, that's too soon to say. Who knows what will happen! Also, updates will be slow due to works in University and I appreciate all of you guys who has been with me since the first chapter. Also, hope I don't offend anyone, USA I pray for your safety and all. If you need someone to talk to or have no where to go, I'll lend my ears or...eyes in this case for you. Sadly, I can't go to USA due to certain 'issues regarding things' if I may. Well, hope to see you guys soon and stay radical!

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