The connection

Chapter two - Losing control

Chase

We were almost there; it was such a hot day I had the perfect place for us to go and get some perspective, and have a little cool off time. I looked over at her and watched as she gazed out the window. She had wound it all the way down and was moving her fingers up and down over the edge where the glass would normally be. God, I wished I was that window frame right now. She glared over at me, shifting slightly in her seat. "Sorry" I mouthed at her as I returned my focus to the road ahead. I don't know where all this was coming from, but after our moment together in that supply closet I suddenly felt unexplainably drawn to her in a way I didn't understand.

Then when I had found her sitting on that bench the thoughts running through her head made my insides go wild. It took all my strength to stop myself from ripping off that hot little sundress and taking her right there and then. When she had started to beat herself up it drove me nuts, I couldn't explain it and I know we didn't know each other very well but I somehow felt protective of her and I couldn't stand for her to think of herself in the way she was. So, I'd decided a distraction was in order and the place I had in mind was perfect.

Another 10 minutes and we were there. I pulled up the car into a clearing on the side of the road and got out.

"Where are we?" She demanded, her hands on her hips as she glanced around at her surroundings. Alex had lived here all her life and still didn't know the wonders our town had to offer. I grabbed her hand and led her through a dirt path in the forest.

"If you've come to murder me in this creepy forest, I have to warn you I know self-defence" her words sounded playful and they instantly made me laugh. I continued to lead her down the path and she followed silently behind me, giving my hand the occasional squeeze, which made me pick up my pace. I don't know if she even realised she was doing it but it sent tingles through my body every time she did.

Soon I could see it, the beautiful glistening water from the deserted creek. It was easily one of the most beautiful things I'd seen, well almost. I looked over at Alex and surveyed her expression. She looked in awe at the beautiful sight before her eyes.

"I thought we could do with cooling off a bit" I beamed my best boyish smile before adding "fancy a swim?"

I was already removing my sweat soaked t shirt and cargo shorts before she replied. I could feel her intense gaze watching me stood there in just my boxers.

"I-don't have-a-a-a-swimsuit" the words stumbled out of her mouth, her cheeks started to flush, and I could see she was looking uncomfortable.

"I'm sure you could figure something out" I knew I wasn't helping the situation but I didn't care, I wanted nothing more than to feel her desire and I could tell I was driving her crazy. I headed for the edge of the small cliff above the creek making sure to brush past her on the way. I felt tingles again as our skin touched for the briefest of moments. Then I turned and gave her my best devilish look before dive bombing into the water below.

The cold water felt so amazing against my skin, I welcomed its touch and it felt like bliss. I looked up to the ledge I had just jumped from and was filled with panic when I saw she was gone. Shit had I scared her away! I looked around frantically before spotting a flash of yellow appear from the trees lower down the creek. I swam towards her.

"Turn around" she called out to me; it was only then that I realised her dress was wrapped around her body like a towel. She was stood in her underwear hiding herself from me with her dress.

"TURN AROUND" she called over to me and I complied, I would do anything to please her and if she didn't want me to see her half naked then that was understandable.