Second Chances

Chapter 24-natures calling

(To think it was March, and basically eighty degrees, made them both think it was impossible, especially If two weeks ago it snowed. The weather in Chicago was bipolar, but so was Wisconsin's, making the couple thank their smartness to pack various different clothes. Jay insisted that since it was nice out, they get their swim suits on and go hang under the sun, jay having full intention to go for a nice swim in the pool he had with a heater)

(Erin pushed her sunglasses down her nose as she looked over to the pool where jay was, from the hammock she laid in, watching as he came up every minute and shook his wet hair. She bit down on her bottom lip, her eyes trailing down as he walked towards the shallow end of the pool, walking up the steps, her eyes catching his v-line that slipped from under his swim trunks)

(He walked on the grass and towards Erin who laid on the hammock, a smile pulling at his lips when he saw her eyeing him down as he walked in her direction)

J<"hey beautiful,(he commented, leaning forward and resting his hands on her thighs, his lips catching hers for a quick kiss),whatcha reading"?

E<"the subtle art of not giving a fuck,(she giggled, bringing the book to her chest as she showed him the cover),it's a really good book"

(Jay chuckled)

J<"the subtle art of not giving a fuck,(he nodded),alright...that's new. Wanna go for a dip"?

(Erin raised her brows as she looked up at him)

E<"I-I ca.."(she shook her head)

J<"hey,(he cupped her face in his hands),I'm not gonna let anything happen to you,(her eyes locked with his and she saw the genuality in them. She knew she can trust them, but the water was one of the many things that caused her to have panic attacks. She can't even take a bath without her mind flashing back and forth to the worst parts of her life),I promise"

(Erin chewed on her cheek as she debated his question. She always wondered what it felt like to swim, but that curiosity is something Jackson also took advantage of. Saying that she won't experience it if she doesn't go in, and when she did go in, he would purposely use his strength to push her under the water and hold her down, enjoying the view of her hands splashing in the water as she tried to come up)

E<"I don't know..."

J<"what about in the shallow end,(he asked),you can sit on the stairs"

(She turned her head and looked in the direction of the pool, allowing a sigh to leave her lips)

E<"w-will you stay with me"?(she asked, bringing her attention back to jay)

J<"of course,(he gave her a smile and held his hand out),come on...(he helped her off the hammock, watching as she scooted towards the edge and pushed herself off, the hammock folding closed. Jay gave her a small smile as she fixed her bikini bottom),this bathing suit looks nice on you"

(Erin smirked and gave him a look)

E<"you did buy it"(she said, following him as they walked to the shallow end of the pool)

J<"that I did...and let's just say, favorite thing I've bought for you so far"(he gave her a wink)

E<"yeah?(she asked watching him nod as they walked on the pavement),I'd have to say my favorite was the dress,(jay turned and looked at her),wore it for our first date...my first ever official date"

(Jay grinned like a dork and walked in front of her, grasping her jaw and leaning down, pressing his lips against hers. Erin brought her hands to his forearms and held on while they kissed, pulling away certain seconds later. She slowly opened her eyes as she looked up at him, a smile pulling at her lips)