The Prince and the Thief

Chapter Twelve

I dipped my foot slowly in the water. My hand tightened on Vic's when I got into the cold water. The water was up to the middle of his chest but he didn't show that he was being effected by the cold. I shook my head quickly, trying to back out.

"Relax Kellin. I'm not going to let you drown." I bit down on my lip.

"I'm scared."

"Why are you so afraid of the water?" I tensed. "It was your father wasn't? He sai-" He searched my face. "He did something." He stated it. I confirmed his theory by nodding my head. I could still feel my dad trying to hold my head under the water. That was the night I ran away. I had pretended I was clueless of his motives and spent the rest of the day on my toes. I back further out of the water and let out a small sob.

"I don't want to." My voice cracked.

"Whatever you wish sweetheart." I sat down in the shallow water and watched Vic play in the deeper. He had to keep himself float by moving his arms. He moved closer to me, placing his hands on my knees. I shivered when he brushed his nose against my neck. He rested his head against my shoulder.

"I'm sorry. I had to be afraid of something silly like water."

"It's fine. Everyone's afraid of something a little weird." I played with the wet strands of his hair.

"What are you afraid of?"

"Complete darkness. Loneliness. I use to not be afraid of death but........." He paused for a long time.

"But what?" He pushed away, going into the water once again. I could tell that he was still able to touch. "Vic, but what?"

"Now I have to fear death because you gave me something to live for." I groaned.

"Why are you saying that so far away?"

"Come on Kell. Come in the water." I rubbed my hands together nervously. I pulled off my shirt just like he did earlier. I didn't miss the fact that his eyes stayed a little to long on my pale exposed chest. It felt weird being this naked around him. I even had my pants on. I wasn't that naked. I was just, I don't know, weird I guess. I took a deep breath then followed Vic deeper into the water. I stopped when the water reached my waist. I clenched my fists, my breathing going quicker. I felt his hand on my waist. "Ease into it."

"I want to leave."

"Okay." I glanced at his eyes and saw the worry written across his whole face.

"I want to get over my fear." I closed my eyes as he brought me about an inch deeper in the water. I wrapped my arms around his neck. I can't believe I was this scared. Vic. He would never do something like my dad would do. "I love you." He chuckled.

"I love you too." He moved us farther out. I pulled myself closer until our chests were touching. He brushed his fingers along my cheek. "You're fine. I can touch the whole bottom of this pond. Even to the waterfall."
"But I saw you floating."

"I was just having fun. I promise. Like I said, you're safe." I closed my eyes, letting my lips drag across his. He jumped back slightly. "W-what are you doing?"

"Nothing. Sorry." I gasped quietly as he reconnected our lips. With him holding me like this and the slow kiss the water was in the back of my mind. I didn't feel afraid of anything anymore. He made the whole world disappear around us. I moved one of his hands to lightly graze across my chest. He touch would leave before quickly coming back again. He was shaking. I pulled away slightly. "What's wrong?" He let out a breathy laugh.

"I'm just making myself worry, that's all."

"About?"

"Nothing. It's just stupid." I kissed his cheek.

"About how far we're going?"

"Exactly how far?" I move my hand down his throat before tracing the scars on his shoulder, I don't even know exactly but I do know that if it were to happen right now, I wouldn't mind it. I shrugged. I kept my eyes off of his. He tilted my chin up to be able to press his lips to move gently against mine. I was amazed, with the situation, how steadily my heart was beating. I could feel his heat beat practically making his whole vibrate. I took a few steps back and pulled him back towards the shallows.

"We're alone. For once and-" I stopped.

"And?"

"I want to be with you." I whispered. I could hear the crickets and the water swirling as we exited the small pond. Vic pulled me into the caravan and pulled me into a soft kiss. I pushed down his soaked pants, feeling them drop from my reach. Everything about the situation seemed to set in for the both of us. I covered my body when he did the same to me. He caressed my check.

"No se avergüence. Usted es hermoso."

"What?"

"You have no need to be ashamed. You're beautiful. Your smooth skin." I sighed as he placed small kisses on my neck. He lowered me onto the bed carefully. He was being so gentle. I moaned quietly when he placed himself between my legs. Every muscle in my body was tensed.

"V-Vic?"

"Yes?" I moved my arms around his neck to be able to kiss him deeply. His hand brushed against my inner thigh.

"I love you." He pulled away to smile at me.

"I love you too. So much."