Chapter Twenty-Two

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we drove out of the city to the waterfall. why did he want to come here? he didn't say to bring a swim suit.. maybe he wants to go skinny-dipping? whatever, he's already seen me. i shrugged as Luke parked the truck and we climbed out. i looked at my heels and then at the harsh branches and twigs. i slipped out of them and left them in the truck, leaving me barefoot. Luke turned to me and held out his hand, grinning. i took it and we went down the trail that led to beside the pool beneath the roaring waterfall. i jogged down the trail, hand in hand, sand flying and twigs snapping under our bare feet.

we ran into the clearing, the sandy shore being lapped at from the waves of the water. everything was deathly quiet except for the roar of the waterfall. it was as if the whole world, even the crickets and frogs were holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. we stood on in the sand, gazing out at the water. the moon and stars reflections were in the water. the man in the moon was looking down on us, almost curious.

the clearing was lit dimly by the moon and it made the sand and water appear almost blue. i turned to look at Luke, my breath evening out along with his. he met my gaze and smiled. i smiled back and then looked back out over the water. here i am by Bryan Adams started to play in my head and it couldn't have had a more perfect timing for getting stuck in my head. i smiled softly.

i reached down and peeled my dress over my head, dropping it in the sand. i heard Luke's intake of breath as i stepped out of my underwear and slipped off my bra. i turned to look at him, a little shaky. why was i nervous? he's seen me before. that was when you thought he was wasted and wouldn't remember, though. i turned back to the water and stepped towards it. i stepped into it and it was chilly at first, but then i dove in, leaving my feet and drenching my body and it was incredibly warm. it almost felt like sitting in the bath tub, but it was so much more beautiful. the crickets started chirping and the frogs croaked almost musically.

Luke stripped out of his clothing as well, and splashed out to me. his approach in entering the water was not as graceful as mine, but it was funny.

Luke's POV

i watched as she turned her head to look at me and then turn away, entering the water. it was so graceful and it made me feel like an inexperienced little kid. i quickly stripped from my jeans, t shirt and leather jacket, splashing my way to her. i knew it was no where near as graceful as her, but i couldn't help it. she slid under the water and with the moon's reflection, i couldn't see her anymore. i looked around and saw her surface near the waterfall. she looked at me and used her pointer finger, beckoning me. under her spell, i obeyed, swimming to her.

she walked under the waterfall, her ass swaying majestically.

i stepped under the water, following her confused. i gasped as i looked around. there was a hidden cave and it was beautiful. but what illuminated it was Ashlyn. she stood in the middle of the cave, moonlight shining from behind her, making her look like an angel. she was no angel. she was a demon with a clever disguise. but i don't care. demon or angel, she's mine. I'm claiming her. she beckoned again, not making a sound and turned to climb up a hidden trail. i followed, watching her butt sway back and forth as we climbed up the slowly inclining slope.

the trail ended, opening up to the top of the cliff next to the waterfall. the diving cliff. i smiled. so that was her secret. she stood, waiting for me in the middle of the rock overhanging the cliff. i walked towards her. i have to take it slow. that night at the party was fun, but i can't do it again unless she wants me to. and so far, it doesn't seem she wants to. she wants to have a different kind of fun. i smirked.

Ashlyn's POV

i stood on the rock as Luke stepped towards me. his leg muscles flexed and made me drool. what are you thinking girl! snap out of it! my heart started thudding like crazy and i glanced at the ground to make sure it wasn't splitting open from the force. nope. i guess it's just me. he stopped a hair width away from me. he looked down at me and i looked up. he leaned forward and his breath fanned my face. it was minty and i know he had taken the time to brush his teeth before, just like me. i smiled to myself. i leaned in and reached up, wrapping my arms around his neck as i smushed my mouth against his.

his arms went around my waist, and his hands rested on my butt. i broke the kiss first and backed away slowly, smiling wickedly. his eyes widened and right before he could stop me, i jumped. i fell to the water, landing in it with a splash. i heard a thud not long after i entered the water and i saw Luke swim to the surface. i did the same and looked at him, grinning. we stepped onto the shore and let ourselves drip. i put my dress back on and he put on his clothes.

we held hands and walked slowly back to the truck.

suddenly, a flash of light swept in front of our feet and we looked up, spotting two men holding flashlights looking for us. i think their cops. but they haven't called out for us. why? cops always call out something like who's there? so why haven't they said anything yet? the lights left and i heard a loud truck, it sounded like a tow truck, leave. my eyes widened and i ran up the trail to the parking lot.

the truck was gone.

Luke gasped as he caught up with me and he growled.

"you stay here, I'm going to walk back to town and get my truck. then i'll come back and get you. you have you're phone right?"

"no, it's in your truck."

"ok, what's your house phone? when i get into town i'll call your parents and tell them your ok." i nodded and used a sharpie i found in the grass to write down the number on his hand. he walked off, leaving me in the dark alone.

what could possibly go wrong?

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