He laughed at her awkward expression when she looked away, and the thought struck him that they were behaving like children. They were both trying their hardest to pretend there were no feelings involved, as if there was any reason to be embarassed by it. With that realization, came a flood of new ones. It was rediculous that he was being so distant, so careful. It was obvious that she was as attracted to him, as he was to her. It was time they quit playing games.<br/><br/>Determination made him act boldly, where normally he would have faltered. Still soaking wet, he stood up, emerged from the water, and walked to her side, eyes fixed on her intensely. As he approached, he took in every detail about her. It was all exciting to him. He almost couldn't contain himself. As he neared her boulder, he stood a few inches taller than she, and lifted one dripping hand to cup it over her cheek, pulling her face up to look into her eyes. He let the gaze linger, looking deeply into her eyes, and he felt like he could see her soul there. Slowly, with careful control, he moved closer... and closer... lips only centimeters from his.<br/><br/>"You drive me wild, my gorgeous goddess..." he hummed softly, "I can't hide it any longer... and have given up the effort. Tell me now, if you wish me to stop, and you have my word that I will."