Shoreline

15

The next week came around and both were headed down to the harbour, Arthur had rented a rather big boat and it was moored to the dock. "At least we have good weather." Ava smiled and pushed her shades up her nose a little bit more.

"Only the best for you." He said. Ava intertwined her hand with his, the leather bracelet with the silver trident on it brushed against Arthur's arm he smiled, he had bought her this while she had been bedridden. They both clambered aboard the boat, Arthur lifting her onto it, he joined her and kissed her on the cheek before he started the boat up.

"Are we going anywhere in particular?" she asked.

"A little way out from here," he said and continued to sail away from shore. When they were far away he stopped the boat and lowered their drinks into the sea to cool and then joined Ava who was now laying on the back of the boat sunbathing, he stood in her sun but she opened her eyes and whined at him.

"You're in my sun!" she growled playfully.

"Oh I am sorry," he chuckled and laid down next to her. He gently dragged a finger down her cheek and smiled at her, he slowly leant over and gently kissed her, he rested a hand on the back of her head, Ava slowly kissed back and rested a hand on his neck. They parted, Arthur pulled the chilled drinks from the sea and bought them back to Ava, he took the caps off the two beers, he handed one to Ava, she offered him a smile and clinked her bottle against his.

"Thank you," she said.

"To us," he said and clinked his bottle back. They both took a swig and stared out at the ocean in silence. Arthur lay his glass down, he laid a hand on her exposed ribs only to find his hand was cold and flinched. "What?" he asked.

"Nothing," she chuckled shyly and rested a hand on his cheek and pecked him on the lips.

"I'm glad we've finally got some time alone." He said.

"I've been looking forward to it," she smiled.

"So then why did you push me away?" he asked.

"Because I wasn't ready but now I am," she smiled.

"I am so sorry for all that you have been through," Arthur said.

"It's okay please don't apologize, I got myself into this mess when I decided I wanted to keep the shard," she said.

"It's because you're stubborn," he said. "But I wouldn't have it any other way." He then kissed her again.

"Have you heard any more about what is happening in Atlantis?" she asked.

"Yes, war is brewing, and this time it's going to be bad." He said.

"Will you be called back?" she asked, concern painting her features.

"Only if it gets bad. But Ava, relax it hopefully won't and even if I did I would return to you." he smiled and kissed her softly.