surfaced, I turned toward shore to see his exasperated face. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.” He reprimanded as he threw down his shirt and started walking slowly toward me.
I was too entranced to notice that the music had started again, until Kyler dove into a wave. The music was getting louder and closer and more intense. When Kyler surfaced next to me, he greeted me with a heartwarming smile. His dimples were so deep, I wondered if they could hold water
The electric current was intensified in the water, more magnetic and alluring. He was several feet from me and it tempted me to close the gap. “Do you hear it?” I asked him looking around for the source?
“Hear what?” His smile disappeared.
“That beautiful music.” I turned slowly, treading water, searching for it.
“I don’t hear anything except you splashing around. What’s it sound like?” He asked truly interested.
“I’ve never heard anything like it before. I heard it the other night when I was out here, but I can’t figure out where it’s coming from.”
“I have pretty good hearing, and I can’t hear it.” He looked at me with concern on his face.
“I’m not crazy. I hear it. I heard it then and I heard it the next day at the Aquarium with my Aunt Sarah, and again yesterday when Julie and I were…right before I met you.” A crazy thought entered my mind. What if it’s coming from him?
“I didn’t say you were crazy. Maybe you have developed hyper sensitive ears, you know, like a dog can hear a dog whistle?” His smile returned and he inched closer to me.
“Now I’m crazy and dog-like?” I bristled at his comment.
“Not even close. I think you’re extremely creative, and you’re very attractive.” His cobalt blue eyes were striking in the moonlight. They remained focused on my face until I blushed so feverishly. I had to be dreaming, because there’s no way this god-like guy could be interested in me. He was still creeping closer and I was sure I’d hyperventilate before he reached me. My eyes were locked on his and my breathing was erratic.
He plunged under the water when he was less than a foot away. I couldn’t see him, but I could still feel that magnetic pull to him. He was circling around me like a shark circling his prey. I felt his stimulating touch as he attempted to tickle me with subtle intentional jabs at my midsection. I screamed with laughter as he continued to tickle. He drifted away out of reach before surfacing a short time later. “Are you okay? I heard screaming.” A devilish smile shaped his full lips. “I told you there were creatures out here just waiting for a beautiful girl to ensnare and make her beg for mercy.” He sunk below a wave again and headed my direction. I was waiting for his tickling fingers with my hands extended for protection.
When I felt him draw near, I reached out for his assault and grasped his hand. The shock that ran through me disabled my muscles and I sank below the waves. I felt his arms wrap around my waist and pull me toward the surface. I choked spitting out water, gasping for air from his touch and the lack of cooperation from my muscles. He started pulling me toward the shore. The music changed from playful to disturbed. “I’m sorry, Raegan. Did I hurt you?” He questioned me as he helped me to shore. His touch was energizing.
“No, I’m good.” I coughed up more salt water. “I’m not sure what happened. I felt a shock and my muscles quit working for a second.”
“Let me take you home. I’m parked right over there.” He pointed toward the light house again.
“No, that’s okay. I need to dry out anyways. I’ll go home now. I promise.” I smiled my oath to him, unsure if I wanted to return to the water anytime soon.
“Then let me walk you home.” He stood up and held his hand out to help me up.
Apprehensively, I reached for
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