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Strange Place for an Encounter
Chapter 5: Good morning
I came a little earlier at the pool today, I might have been eager to see Vaas, I don't know… I already swam for twenty minutes. I try to work on my breathing today. I finish the length of the pool and pause for a second to catch my breath. I suddenly hear someone calling me, making me jump slightly. "Ally!" I snap my head to my right only to see Vaas swimming towards me, diving under the lane ropes.
I instantly smile when he reaches me. "You startled me." I say, laughing slightly. I then approach him to plant a kiss on his lips.
"Sorry." He says, giving another kiss that makes my cheek turn lightly red. "You came earlier, no?" He then asks with a frown.
"Yeah, sorry… I think I just couldn't wait…" I admit. "I was working on my breathing." I say, trying to change the topic. He nods. "Now I'm gonna practice my speed, after a little break." I state.
"Yeah, I think I'm gonna do that as well." He states with a nod. "Well, without the break, since I just arrived…" He then says with a snort.
I nod and proceed to get out of the water. I then retrieve my towel to wrap it around me as I stand on the edge of the basin to look at him as he swims. By the way, this towel isn't mine. Since, I didn't retrieved it yet, I decided to use Vaas' instead. I have to admit I did that partly because I don't have another towel that I can use at the swimming pool. But mostly because I wanted to tease him a little, you know, it's like our little game…
As I watch him swim the front crawl, I try to analyze his movement in order to give him pieces of advice, should the need arise. His position in the water is rather good, he manages a good synchronization of his legs and arms. I can see something wrong, though. As he comes to the end of the lane, I walk toward him and stand on the edge.
"You're looking at me?" He asks, slightly amused.
"Can I give you some advice?" I ask, not wanting to upset him saying he doesn't do things right.
"Sure." He replies, holding onto the tiled edge. "What is it?" He asks as I crouch to get closer.
"I noticed something wrong with your hands. You know, you make them flat, like that." I say, showing him my hand. He nods, looking at it. "It's not a big deal but you would be more efficient if you had them just slightly curved, like that." I state, curving my palm and fingers.
"Yeah, I see, thanks for the tip." He says. I nod and smile slightly. But when I see the questioning look on his face, I frown. He's looking at me as if he was confused.
"What's wrong?" I ask.
"You, I mean…" He's searching for words. He gestures to me. "Get closer." He commands. I do as he says, I lean in slightly towards him, not sure of why he acts that way.
The answer comes quickly, though. In a swift movement, he manages to lift himself slightly in the water and puts his lips to mine to kiss me furtively. When I realize what he just did, I blush and bite my bottom lip as he smirks. He then leaves in the opposite direction to continue swimming.
I put the towel on a bench and get in the water again, with a smile on my lips. I then start swimming, length after length. Vaas is practicing in the next lane, he watches me some times and gives his opinion on my swimming technique. We improvise little races too, he always wins or lets me win. We talk a little too, whether about swimming or other topics.
After about an hour, I get out of the basin and sit on a bench. Vaas finishes swimming the length of the pool before getting out in turn and joining me. As he walks towards me, I can't help but staring at his body and muscles as he moves to wipe the water off his face and scalp. His breathing is quite erratic and makes his chest muscles bulge as it rises and falls. I unconsciously bite my bottom lip.
"If you don't stop biting that lower lip like you do, I won't be able to prevent myself for biting it as well…" He states, leaning over me to plant a kiss on my lips. I bite my lip again, on purpose. "Well, then..." He says, before kissing me again and nibbling on it.
He then grabs my hand and I stand up. "Let's head to the showers." He says, taking his- or rather, my towel of the bench. I follow him and we both wash quickly. I untie my hair to wash it as well. I can see him looking at me as I do that, but I don't say anything, I simply smile mischievously.
He's still looking at me as we both dry ourselves with our towel. And this time I decide to play a little. "Are you staring again, Mr. Montenegro?" I ask teasingly, wrapping my- well, his towel around myself.
"Well, since you are still using my towel…" He replies. I laugh.
"Well, since you are still using mine…" I retort, approaching him while he wraps my towel around his hips.
"I promise I will give it back next time…" He says, leaning in to kiss me again. But before he can make contact with my lips, I dodge and start walking into the lockers room.
"Well, you had better, Mr. Montenegro… In the meanwhile, this is still my hostage." I announce, showing the towel still tightly wrapped around my body. I can see him smirk as I retrieve my stuff and head to the changing rooms.
We join a few minutes later at the entrance of the building. He immediately insist on driving me to my place. I usually walk to the nearest metro station and take the train to go back home. It's a rather long journey, so I accept the ride. We walk to his car, the same one as yesterday, and enter it.
"Do you remember where I live?" I ask as he starts the engine. He nods.
"Of course. And I surely intent to come again a few more times…" He says, turning to wink at me. I instantly play his game.
"And you're always welcome there…" I say with a smile.
We spend most of the journey in silence. I look at him some times and he smiles to me. Sometimes, I try to make conversation, we talk about everything and nothing. He asks again about my family and I reluctantly tell him a few funny stories about them. I love making him laugh, actually, he's cute when he smiles. It makes my heart beat faster…
They quickly arrive at her place. Vaas parks the car and she lead him to her apartment. The building is a u-shaped, two-story building. The iron gates lead to a small paved courtyard. The outside stairs are placed at the two ends of the building. They lead to the kind of balcony that runs all along the building and gives access to the front doors of the apartments.
Ally leads Vaas up the stairs and to her door. She gets her keys out and unlock it. They enter her apartment and Vaas closes the front door behind him. He then starts to look at the place, curious to know where she lives. When you enter by the front door, you arrive in a small hall. On the right the wall is pierced by an archway that leads to the kitchen. It's rather big, with everything you need to cook and eat; a fridge, a gas cooker, a sink, the counter and a small table. On the left is a door that lead to the small bathroom.
You then walk into the main room that she uses as a living room. On the left, on the same wall as the bathroom door is the door that leads to her bedroom. On the right, the couch is placed against the wall that separates the living room and the kitchen. A large serving hatch pierces that wall as well. The couch faces the large bay window that provides light to the whole room. A glass door leads to the small balcony where lay a small garden table and two chairs.
"Make yourself at home." Ally's voice breaks his train of thoughts. "Do you want a coffee or something…?" She asks as Vaas sits on the couch. "I'm gonna have my breakfast so if you want anything, just let me know." She says, before going into the kitchen to make some coffee.
"A coffee will be great, thanks." He says, looking round to find something to occupy himself.
She then walks into her bedroom to get changed. She lets the door partially open so that she can talk to him. On the coffee table, he notices the book he bought her the day before, at the museum. He takes it and leaf through it a little. He then puts it down and looks round again. The opening of the door allows him to see her partially.
He discreetly leans back in the couch and tries to turn his head to get a better view. She's changing her yoga pants for jeans and her sweater comes off to be replaced by a blouse. He can see her movements from where her sits, all her curves, her ass and breasts. He then starts thinking of everything he could do with that gorgeous body of hers. He has to adjust himself in his pants that start to become slightly uncomfortable.
He quickly turns his head when she gets out of her bedroom. She goes into her bathroom to brush her hair quickly and return in the living room. Vaas is still sitting on the couch pretending to read the book she left on her coffee table.
"Sorry for leaving you alone, I had to get changed for the day." She says. "Ah, you're reading it." She then adds, showing the book. "I had time to read a little of it already, I like it very much, thanks again." She finishes with a smile.
"I'm glad you appreciate it." He replies, putting the books down. "You do that every day?" He then asks. "I mean, you go swimming and come back home to have breakfast before heading school, all of that, every day?"
"Not every day, actually. Only three or four days a week." She says, heading to the kitchen to finish making their coffee. He follows her and sits at the table. She fills in two mugs and proceed to sugar the coffee. "Sugar?" She asks him.
"Yeah, thanks." He replies with a monotone voice, too busy staring at her ass. He has to look elsewhere, though, when she turns around to sit at the table with him. He take a gulp of his coffee mug and clears his throat. "So, now you're gonna get to your school…" He says, trying to occupy his mind.
"Yeah, I have to leave within ten minutes or so." She replies, looking at her watch and taking a swig of milk coffee. "I have a big day, today; a lot of classes and work…" She trails off. He nods.
"So we're not gonna see each other today?" He asks, pretending pouting like a child. It makes her laugh.
"We've already seen each other today." She says.
"But I want to see you again…" He retorts. She smiles and looks at him for a few seconds. He's really cute when he pouts, actually. She then leans to kiss him, quickly deepening the kiss.
When they part, she looks at her watch and realizes it's almost time to go. They finish their mug and both get ready to leave.
"Let me drive you there." He says as they exit her apartment.
"No, it's okay, I already took advantage of your car too many times. I'll take the train." She says, locking her front door.
The truth is that she doesn't want her friends to see her with Vaas when she gets to the school. Ally knows her two best friends, and she knows that they won't be able to hold their tongue if they see her with Vaas. They will harass her with questions the whole day, and she surely isn't ready for that.
"Let me at least drop you at the station, it's on my way." He says, opening the passenger side's door. She stops and looks at him for a few seconds. She has the choice between walking ten minutes and spending five more minutes with him with no need to walk... Well, the choice is already made...
"Fine, I'll go with you." She says, getting in the car.
He parks the car as we arrive at the train station. We both get out and we walk toward the entrance. I then turn around to hug him and kiss him. I really don't want to leave right now. My heart is beating faster and faster as we keep on kiss languorously, my arms wrapped around his neck, and his embracing my waist… Do you think I'm falling in love?
"You're gonna miss it if we don't stop…" He says after pulling away. Unfortunately, he's right, and I can hear the noise made by the train on the rail road as it approaches.
I reluctantly pull away and enter the station, turning towards him to blow one last kiss. It makes him smile. I then enter the train that has just arrived. He's the only thought that keeps my mind occupied for the whole journey. I can't help but picturing him hugging me tightly and my heart pace fastens again. I would like to stay with him the whole time. I love when he hugs me and I can feel the heat of his body all around me. And I love when he kisses me.
Sometimes I can't believe what is happening… I mean, I feel like I'm in one of those romance novels or one of these typical romantic movies that oozes happiness and love… But this is true, what's happening is real, Vaas is real, and every minute we spend together is real… And I'm so happy it is.
God, I'm really falling in love…
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Badi-otaku.
