Failed Seduction

As I broke the water's surface, I noticed he was now standing, and giddiness filled me at the prospect of him joining me. Perhaps he was as excited about finding me as I was about finding him.

His pink lips were turned up in a smirk, and I couldn't tell if he was happy or if the look was because he knew something I didn't.

I sank down until the water touched my neck, using my hand to discretely