Page 31 of Love Deep
“Right.”
I hold his gaze so he focuses on what I’m about to say. “But we can have fun and enjoy each other’s company while you’re here.”
His tongue darts out to lick his lips, and my cheeks heat.
“I’m sorry. I just don’t want to… I don’t want to pretend.”
I smile. “I like that about you, Fisher. No pretending.”
He nods.
I glance over to the falls. “You know what I’ve never done?”
“Tell me,” he says.
“I’ve never skinny-dipped at the bottom of the falls.”
Fisher’s eyes flare in the darkness. “Well, that seems to be a huge error of judgment. On your part and mine.” Without skipping a beat, he starts to unbutton his shirt, and then he stands. “Come on. What are you waiting for?”
“I think I need another glass of wine.”
“Chicken,” he goads, toeing off his boots.
“Well, I can’t have a fancy New Yorker tell me I’m chicken now, can I? Turn around so I can get naked.”
“Do I have to?”
“You absolutely do have to.”
He groans but does as I asked.
Turns out, there are some firsts left in my life. First time I’ve ever been on a picnic date, first time I’ve ever been on a date with a guy from New York, and the first time I’ve ever skinny-dipped at the bottom of the falls in Star Falls.
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Fisher
The air is still warm even though it’s nearly ten. Which is just as well because I’m stark bollock naked.
The splash of water tells me Juniper has reached the pool.
“You okay? Careful you don’t slip.”
“You worry about your New York ass slipping. I’ve known these rocks my entire life. I can map each dip and edge with my eyes closed. Which is a good freaking thing because it’s dark as hell down here.”
I laugh. “Can I turn my New York ass around?”
“Hang on… yeah, you’re good.”
I have no idea how much she can see in this light, but for a second, I think about cupping my manhood as I head over to the water, but what’s the point? It’s all going to be out as I climb in.
She lets out a yelp and then calls, “I’ve turned around.”
I chuckle. “Did you get a fright, seeing my New York ass naked?”
“Just get in here already and quit teasing me.”
I slip into the water. “Fuck! It’s freezing.”
