The water suited Lucio well. It welcomed him as he approached, quickly swallowing him up in adoring ripples. Ansel smiled as he watched him. This impromptu getaway had certainly had its ups and downs, but it was moments like this that reminded Ansel just how dedicated to Lucio he had already become in such a short period of time. It was so unlike him to fall in love like this, to want to dedicate every waking moment of his life to making another persona happy. But he was willing and eager to do so, and Lucio seemed more than amenable to the idea of receiving all of the professor's affections.<br/><br/>He leaned into Lucio's kiss without any uncertainty and groaned softly at his lover's lips as he tasted the sweet essence of Lucio's skin. He growled slightly when Lucio pulled away, not wanting to end things just yet, but the smile on the young man's face was enough to soften Ansel considerably. "I love you, too, Lucio," Ansel whispered, watching with yearning as the beautiful youth dove into the water, descending past the drop-off and disappearing beneath the water's surface.<br/><br/>Ansel followed, weaving through the water as smoothly and easily as he had done when he was in college, the strong muscles in his shoulders pulling him forward as he descended off the same drop-off point as Lucio. Although he could only see shadows if his lover through the water, he felt comfortable knowing that he was in his element, and he was safe. Ansel stayed beneath the water's surface for as long as he could, enjoying the way he left weightless and free as he swam, but eventually, his lungs began to burn and he had to return to meet the sunlight. He gasped as he breached the surface, turning his head around to see if he could catch sight of his elusive lover.<br/><br/>"Lucio?" he called out, failing to see his lover's golden mane sparkle in the sunlight. There was no way Lucio could hold his breath longer than Ansel could, could he? "Lucio?"