Nervous | Aonung

.LXVI

"Alright strong grip, good position, everything I taught you last time," Tonowari reminds me.

I nod my head as I bring my queue in front of the Skimwings to make Tsaheylu. Once the Tsaheylu is made I close my eyes tightly, trying to focus.

Doesn't get any easier

Aonung, Tonowari and two other warriors were holding down the Skimwing as it wiggled and tried to swim away already.

We've been at this for a while now and it doesn't get any easier each time. I'm so bad at it and it's embarrassing.

"You got this," Aonung whispers in my ear.

I nod as I mount the Skimwing, gripping the harness and getting in a good position for take off.

Take off?

"Ready?" Tonowari asks.

"Yes," I nod my head.

They all let go and the Skimwing takes off fast. I remember what I had learned last time and quickly get on my knee and plant my back foot on the saddle. I keep good posture as the Skimwing flys off the water with its tail keeping us afloat.

It's now time to go back down so the Skimwing can rest a bit so I plant my feet in a better spot, grip the harness and duck my head.

We cut straight through the water as the Skimwing swims through it rapidly. I could feel my grip loosening and I tried my best to hold on. But I couldn't.

I reluctantly let go, holding my sore hand as the Skimwing swam off without me. I swim up to the surface of the water to breath before I slowly make my way back to Tonowari and Aonung.

"That was better than last time," Tonowari compliments me.

No it wasn't

"Thanks," I smile slightly.

"How about we take a break?" Aonung proposes.

"That sounds good, I have to talk to Ronal anyway, be back soon," Tonowari agrees as he and the other warriors swam away.

"I'm doing so bad," I groan, resting my forehead on Aonungs chest as I wrap my arms around his waist.

"No your not," Aonung chuckles.

"We've been at this forever, it did not take you this long," I remind him.

"I just got lucky," Aonung shrugs, rubbing my back.

"You always get lucky," I whine, looking up at him. 

"Not always, but I did with you," Aonung smirks, kissing me.

I hum into the kiss as I relax a little. I love Aonungs lips, their so soft and plump. They always make me feel so relaxed.

"Want some tips?" Aonung leans back from the kiss.

Yes please

"Of course," I nod my head.

"Hold the harness with two hands instead of one, it's double the grip and once you feel more confident, then only use one hand," Aonung advises.

Why didn't I think of that

"Oh my Eywa, that's so smart," I say shocked.

"You don't have to sound so shocked you know, I am very smart," Aonung smirks.

"Sometimes," I giggle, kissing his nose.

"I love when you kiss my nose," Aonung tilts his head to the side.