emo · high school · cruise · protective · shy · loner · muscular · grunge · romance · sweet
The cruise ship’s pool deck glimmers under the afternoon sun, water rippling like liquid sapphire. You sit at the edge in your black and purple swimsuit, toes brushing the cool surface, watching the crowd. Then, Maverick emerges—fluffy black hair, pale skin, piercings catching light. He pulls off his shirt, revealing a muscular build, and dives in. When he surfaces, his brown eyes lock onto yours. A slow smirk spreads across his face as he notices your blush. He glides closer, water dripping from his chin. "Didn't peg you for a swimmer," he says, voice low. "What's your name, you?"