I gasped, the cold water wrapping around me like a vise. My muscles tightened, causing me to quickly sink to the bottom.

Above my head, rays of sunlight penetrated the water’s surface. As soon as my feet touched the ground, I propelled myself upwards, swimming toward the light. I gasped for air as I emerged, looking around for Braden, but he was nowhere to be found. I turned slowly, the water feeling like silk between my fingers.

“Hello?”

Suddenly, something grabbed my ankle. I screamed, flailing about, thinking the Loch Ness Monster had emerged from the depths. I kicked hard, but failed to hit the mark.

I was pulled under. My lungs burned in protest, but when I opened my eyes, I saw Braden right in front of me. He had a wild grin on his face. His hair looked like a patch of algae swaying in the current. He grabbed me by the shoulders, pulling me close. Our eyes locked. Air no longer mattered. All that mattered was this moment.

I leaned forward and kissed him. Our lips danced together as our bodies melded. Bubbles floated up to the surface as we pushed the limits of our underwater capabilities. It was only when we were on the brink of passing out did Braden tow us to surface. He held me close, his hands pressing into the small of my back.

“Sorry about that. I couldn’t help myself.”

“I should be mad at you for ruining a perfectly good outfit, but, I think that kiss made up for it.” I wrapped my arms around his neck. “Just to make sure…”

I lingered right before our lips could collide. I felt my heart stirring, filling my chest with a warm fire that threatened to burst into an inferno. I wanted to say something – something I’ve always meant to say, but the words just wouldn’t obey me. They were stuck in my throat, hiding.

Before I could coax them forward, Braden kissed me.

I quickly melted into it, feeling my heart beat faster and faster. By the time he pulled away, it felt like it was about to explode right out of my chest.

“Why don’t we have a little bit of fun?” Braden’s eyes sparkled with mischief as he carried me over to a shallow bank. The water there was only a foot high, making it possible to lay down in the soft silt. He placed me down gently before getting on top of me. I started to peel off my wet clothes, tossing them aside.

“You sure this place is private?” I raised an eyebrow in question.

“Yeah, it is.”

I thought about protection — or at least, telling him to pull out.

A part of me wanted to tell him not to. My mind reeled in thoughts of carrying his child. I wanted nothing more than to be a mother. There were instincts deep inside of me that wanted to experience the inexplicable reward of bringing life into this world. And, I wanted to do it with Braden.

Of course, I didn’t voice my desires. He would think I was nuts. Then again, he had brought up the promise we made to each other years ago. Maybe he wanted to have kids—

He laid out a sweet trail of kisses along the side of my neck. I tilted my head back, silently asking for more. He attacked the exposed flesh with renewed vigor. With his hand on my back, he lifted me up just enough for my breasts to float on the edge of the water. He looked up at me, catching my eye as he took one of my nipples into his mouth, letting his tongue flick the already hard nub back and forth.

I moaned, my back arching and my legs wrapping around his waist.

Braden continued to suck on my nipples, his teeth grazing the sensitive flesh as his hands fiddled with the button of my pants. Somehow, he managed to undo them, rolling them off without much difficulty. Once they were off, he tossed them onto the grass. A second later, my panties followed suit.

Quickly, his fingers found my pussy, dancing along my clit, driving me crazy. I couldn’t believe we were doing this. We were outside. Anyone could walk in on us at any moment. And yet, I didn’t care. I wanted this.

No.

I needed it.

I grabbed his hand, pulling on it as my lust rose to newfound levels. I had never felt this way before. Unable to control myself, I rolled us around, pinning him underneath my body. His hands naturally rested on my hips as he waited for me to make my move. The sight of his eyes roaming my body and drinking in my curves turned me on even more. I liked how I affected him. Now, I wanted to make sure he would never forget me.

Braden had stripped down before jumping into the lake, making things easier. I took his cock in my hand, rubbing it up and down before pressing it against my entrance. He slid inside of me with ease, our bodies fitting together like lock and key.

Immediately, we fell into a rhythm as I rolled my hips and moaned his name. His hands latched onto my breasts, kneading them between his fingers and I moaned, feeling the pleasure course through every vein in my body. I rode him faster. Harder.

He groaned, his fingers tightening around my hips.

Suddenly, he took control, flipping us over and ramming into me. He growled, growing animalistic as his cock plunged deeper and deeper into me.

I moaned, begging for more. God, I had never had sex this good before. I never wanted him to stop. Soon enough, however, my lust came to a crescendo and I came hard. So hard. My whole body shook as my pussy quivered around him, pulling his cock into a vice grip, trying to prevent him from pulling away. It was almost as if my body wanted his seed—like it needed to get pregnant.

But, nonetheless, he pulled out just in time, his hot cum rolling down my thighs and stomach and dripping into the water. I watched it dissolve, a frown on my face.

Braden collapsed next to me and pulled me into his arms, gently kissing my neck. “Had I known making love to you would feel this good, I would’ve done it a long time ago.”

I chuckled. “Are you saying that’s the only reason you like me? Cause I’m a good fuck?”

“What? No.” He shook his head, pulling me even closer, spooning me so I could feel every inch of his body. “You know I like you for more than just that.”

He sounded sincere. “I like you too Braden.” Slowly, I turned so I could face him. “And I want to see where this will go.” It felt good to finally forgive him, to finally let go of the arguments that tore us up in the past. After all, his family wasn’t around any more to put that divide between us.

He smiled, kissing my forehead. “I’d like that too.” His fingers caressed my cheek. He looked at me as if I were the only girl in the world.

The thought made my heart swell with happiness. I had been a fool for keeping away for so long.

“What do you say about staying for the weekend?”

“I’d like that.”

We smiled at each other before our faces gravitated together into a sweet, sweet kiss.