The Beast

The Beast (11)

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Hey guys!

So I've started this new story...again..... but this time, it's not a fantasy story because this one is but you'll only see the fantasy part later on in the story.

The story is called Red Polka Dots and if you're a fan of  highschool romance then you might like it though there's just the beginning over there.

So if you want, go read it and tell me if I should keep it or not.

                                                                                               -ShiningWaters

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I watched as Adrian slowly climbed onto the small  rowboat, my hesitation growing stronger when the boat rocked dangerously under his heavy weight but he didn't seem bothered by the swaying, actually just casually getting some oars from a compartment.

I took a step back when he straightened up and turned his blue eyes at me. "Are you ok, Raine?"

I bit my lip and nodded, swallowing my fear and stepping closer to the boat.

Though I used to ride on these all the time before, I was always scared of getting on it because of the possibility I might fall off and drown. I don't know how to swim.

Seeing my hesitation he held his arms out to me, a soft look on his face that had my heart thumping wildly in my chest. I found that I loved seeing that look in his face.

"I won't let you fall. I promise." 

The honesty that laced his words was all it took for me to quickly jump into his arms and onto the boat without another thought. The boat was rocking wildly beneath me but I couldn't find myself to feel scared when his strong arms were wrapped around me in a protective manner... like he never wanted to let me go.

I wonder why I actually welcomed the idea of never leaving his side.

After a few long moments, I slowly untangled myself from his arms and sat on a seat, my hands shaking nervously on my lap.

Adrian quickly followed, keeping his intense gaze on me as he sat down and started rowing the boat.

It was almost funny seeing him squished into the tiny thing, seeing that he was a buff guy after all and it was a small boat.

It was only a few seconds before Adrian accidentally hit a rock jutting out of the water and the boat lurched to the side.

I yelped and grabbed hold of the first thing I could... Adrian's arm. He quickly steadied the thing but I refused to let go, my face draining from whatever color it originally had.

"Raine..." I shook my head, burying my face into his arm and holding on for dear life. He just made me feel safer.

He was silent for a few moments but I could feel him looking at me. is gaze was burning the side of my head and I grew uneasy.

I squeaked when his hands suddenly grabbed a hold of my waist and he tugged me onto his lap, situating himself in the middle of the boat.

I looked up to see him looking back at me, his head tilted to the side and I blushed a deep red.

"Is this alright?" He whispered, his warm breath caressing the side of my cheek arms wrapping around me briefly before he grabbed the oars again.

I nodded, rubbing my cheeks with the long sleeves of Adrian's jacket. The blush wouldn't go away.