Chapter 3: First Kiss

3 weeks later. 1pm Free Time

Kai and Davina had found themselves in a canoe race against Stefan/Caroline and Damon/Elena. They had been beat by the two other couples and were floating in the middle of the lake, alone. Kai got tired of paddling and decided to accept the lost and take a breather. The setting was romantic, but it just made Davina nervous.

"Why'd you stop!" Davina snapped at Kai. Kai turned around from his seat to see the disgruntled girl.

Heavily panting, he replied, "Because I'm the only one rowing hard enough to even get anywhere!"

"I was trying! You're the one with the muscles here, and anyway I'm half your size!" Davina snapped back.

Kai started to tone down his voice, "Well I'm tired, we've lost anyway those four are so competitive."

Davina also realized this fact and decided to let it go. The sunlight fell perfectly on her face. The blue in her eyes were glittering and her flawless porcelain skin looked perfect against the sun. Kai couldn't help but admire her in silence. Davina noticed his dazzling gray eyes focused on her.

Why is he always just staring at me like that?

The silence was broken with Kai's compliment, "You're beautiful." After weeks of hanging out, he finally said it out loud. It shocked him as much as it did her. Davina looked stunned, she could feel her jaw drop.

Kai continued, "You really are Davina, you don't have to be so nervous around me all the time." He was finally truly alone with her, no friends to pester them. Davina started to turn red, she never expected that.

"That's sweet Kai, thank you..." Davina shyly muttered as he started to inch towards her on the already small distance that spaced between them. Her eyes kept gazing into his, she thought she was going to burst.

How could someone like him, find me beautiful? I wish I'd be more confident like Elena and Caroline. Ugh snap out of it, speak up stupid.

Davina wanted the attention off her, so she tried switching the subject. She started to dip her fragile fingers into the lake water.

"The water feels amazing." Davina soon realized her comment may initiate them actually getting into the deep water.

"Let's take a dip then" Kai started to get up and remove his shirt. Davina was exposed to his fit chest and abs. She was really starting to get anxious.

"I was just kidding you know Kai, I can't swim too well!" she laughed and waved her hands around hoping he'd sit back down.

Suddenly, the canoe started to rock back and forth due to the imbalance of Kai standing and Davina waving her hands. The two fell into the lake, Kai made sure to grab hold of Davina.

Kai was mortified by how unromantic the situation became and as she made her way up for air she started uncontrollably laughing.

"This is not funny!" Kai was starting to get frustrated.

God, why can't she just stop being so beautiful for one second, even wet and her hair all over her face she's still exquisite. Kai gestured to get her hair out of her face.

"Kinda is..' Davina continued laughing. She noticed his arm was pressed on her back and unconsciously placed hers around his neck to keep from sinking to the bottom.

"I've got you" Kai quickly noticed her frightened body language. He started holding her tighter, moving his head lower towards her. She could see his intention to kiss her, but she wasn't too sure.

"Kai I've nev-" Davina was abruptly smushed between the flipped over canoe and Kai's lips. She had never been kissed before and she could feel both his arms hugging around her waist as they floated on the lake. He pulled away fast, to make sure she was comfortable with his sporadic move. She quickly maneuvered his head back closer to her face in agreeance. They floated there for a few minutes. Davina could feel her entire body warming up.

Wow, this is amazing. He's so gentle and I'm so happy, I never want this to en-

"Are you guys ok?" Elena's slightly echoed voice could be heard from a distance.

Kai speedily unhooked himself from Davina and saw Elena and Damon heading over towards them.

Elena saw the two's canoe flipped over, Damon saw something else less urgent.

"Sorry to ruin your fun," Damon joked "but it's almost time for the prayer thing. By the way, me and Elena totally won." Damon started to sway his shoulders in a victory dance. They had lost track of time and would have to attend prayer soaking wet.

3pm Afternoon Prayer

"Glad you could all make it" Alaric sarcastically said. Alaric gestured to the noticeably wet Kai and Davina, "You two, go dry up, there's towels in that room."

The two embarrassingly headed over the stock room. The light switch was nowhere to be found. They both entered anyway attempting to find the switch, the pleasant floral scent allured them into the dark room.

"It's scary in here huh?" Kai joked.

"Not funny, find the lights." Davina replied. She felt Kai walk towards her. He grabbed her by the waist gently shoving her. She could feel towels and plastic containers on her back.

What's he doing? This is not gonna happen here…would he really? Davina's thoughts dizzied her head.

Kai only gave her a quick kiss and turned before turning on the light. He already found the switch as soon as they entered.

With relief she said, "You're so good at catching me off guard."

"You didn't think I was gonna try and…" Kai teased. He knew he had almost given the girl a heart attack. He relished at the fact she even thought about sex with him.

"If we were ever gonna do that, it wouldn't be in a stock room, though it does smell nice huh?" he continued to tease. Before she could say anything, Kai grabbed a towel and handed it over. Davina started to dry her locks.

Sarcastically, Davina replied, "You really are sweet." She was convinced he was the best thing for her.