Natella- Distances

Nine

Bella's cheeks flushed red, her arms wrapping around Natys waist and keeping her close. Both were in such a daze, neither wanting to pull away.

Naty pulled away with a soft gasp for air. "I think I found my new addiction." She said with a soft giggle. Sneaking a few soft kisses at Bella's faded pink cheeks.

"And what would that be?" Bella asked with a soft smile.

"Your lips." Naty confessed with a cheeky smile before she pulled away a little from Bella. Taking her hand and lacing their fingers together.

Neither girl was used to the feeling, but it was such a nice feeling regardless. Being able to hold each other's hands after so long of nothing. Instead just virtual slips here and there.

And now, both of them were bliss. "What should we do first?" Bella asked excitedly. She bounced on the balls of her feet at the thought of, that this wasn't a dream or a fantasy.

"I don't know, you're the one who lives here." Naty joked around starting to just take a small walk with the slightly taller girl. Allowing themselves to sink into the sand slightly as they took each step.

"I was talking about here at the beach but, okay." She giggled, leading Naty over to the water.
The waves crushing against the sand in a soothing pattern as small shells would surface. "You want to go near the water then?" She asked. Even if they were already close to the water.

It was obvious Naty became a little nervous. Being so close to the cold water before a small red crab surfaced from the water and she jumped. Hiding behind Bella as she saw the creature. Trying to hide from the much smaller organism.

Bella looked at her. "You okay? It's just a small crab?" She asked, holding Naty close like she was protecting her. But in reality was a little confused before remembering. "Oh, you have a fear of fish... Don't you?"

"Yeah... that thing is terrifying..." Naty mumbled. Hugging Bella from her waist.

"Awww. My baby, It's okay~ it can't hurt you." Bella cooed. Taking Natys hand. "Don't worry..."she started to then take her only a few steps from the water to calm her. Reaching down and picking up a shell and handing it to the slightly frightened girl.

Naty just smiled and held the small shell. A beautiful shade of grey with a soft pink inside. She held it close to her heart. Instantly calmed. Almost like a child it took little to nothing to calm her down.

"Now, come with me... I won't let anything happen to you. I just think, you need a little bit of exposure to the water." Bella said sweetly extending a hand to Naty. Hesitantly Naty held her hand out and clung onto Bella. Putting the small shell in the safest spot she could think. In her locket.

"Promise you won't let go..."

"I promise."