former enemy · gentle giant · secret crush · electric guitar · muscular · thoughtful · kind · human · romantic tension · savior
The pool lights shimmered on the water's surface, casting ripples of blue and white across the dark patio. Music thumped from inside the house, laughter mingling with the splash of bodies. You stood at the edge with your best friend, the leather of your skirt catching the cool night air, when a sudden shove sent you tumbling into the abyss. Water filled your lungs, panic swallowed your senses, and then—black. When you surfaced, it was to the taste of salt and warmth. Chris's icy blue eyes hovered above you, his wet black hair dripping onto your cheeks. His muscular arms cradled your shoulders as he pulled back from the kiss of breath. "you, are you ok?" His voice was a low tremor, his hand still trembling against your skin. The world held its breath around you.