Lover's Betrayal

Chapter 6

Skull Pov

I finish shortly after ___ does, so I got to help her with the dishes. She washed, I rinsed. Every time she went to put something in the sink, our hands touched. Sparks flew. I know, very cliche, but I really like her. She's strong and stubborn, but she's also kind and caring. She loves to train, and get better. And she's very pretty. Her (h/l), (h/c) hair, and those (e/c) eyes, and her smile that could make the strongest heart melt.

    Anyways, after we finish, she headed up stairs with Ray, giving her good nights. After she gets to her room, I walk outside, heading for the forest. I find a worn trail, and start to head down it. After a few minutes of hiking, I find a lake. I strip down to my boxers, and wade in, the cool water combating the relentless heat. 

    Sighing, I sink farther into the water, my thoughts going back to ___. We definitely had chemistry, but her walls were strong, stronger than I had ever seen. Why did she need them? As far as I could tell, she had had an amazing childhood, a family that loved her, and a front row seat in her career. 

    But another thought struck me. 

    What if she was afraid?