he watched her with him and wondered if he would save him if he drowned

"Who's he?"

he asked when she walked over, her hair was dripping. there was a slight temptation for him to grab a towel and dry the strands.

"My lover."

there it was, a heat that pricked at his heart, all he could manage was raise an eyebrow.

"Here I thought I was special."

she laughed, enjoying how effected he was, he was monetary taken back. he hadn't heard her laugh in ages, did that guy really make her this happy?

"What?"

"Is it serious?"

"Huh?"

He nodded at the guy, who was now busy flying a kite.

"No."

"Why are you with him?"

She tilted her head to the side, and closed the gap between them.

"Why do you care?"

"I don't care."

it was a lie, they both knew it was. from the way he stared at her, to the way his breath caught when she leaned in closer.

"Really?"

there was a full heartbeat of silence

"Yes."

she smiled before turning to walk away, but without intending to, he grabbed her hand.

"Don't go to him."

"Why?"

he didn't answer. instead he let her walk away.

a/n:

sorry, for taking so long