Chapter 12

Ron Pov.
After another hour of walking through the forest, we finally reach the pond. A lot has changed since I was last here. It used to be a kind of pontoon you could walk on, but it seems it's gone. I'm sure Amanda isn't going to want to dive headfirst into the water, so I think I'll sit on the sidelines with her.
- Come on, Amanda. I know the water is great at this time. Karla says making my brunette giggle as she sees her undressing.
-I would go in the water, but I don't have a bathing suit. If I had known we were coming here I would have taken it with me. Amanda says somewhat sad that she's missing out on the fun.
-As you wish... Karla says and jumps into the water.
-Oh come on...Don't you have a bra and panties on? Joe asks and Amanda frowns a little.
I on the other hand find myself almost growling at Joe and he goes pale in the face and decides to join the others in the water.
How idiotic would you be to ask Amanda something like that in front of me? Even if I wasn't in love with her, I still wouldn't accept a womanizer like Joe making advances on her.
-You don't join the group? Amanda asks, distracting me from how I'm planning Joe's death in my mind.
Sincere? I prefer to stay with you.
-How about we get in the water, though?
- I just said that...
-I heard what you said. I won't ask you what Joe asked you, but I suggest you put on my shirt if you're embarrassed to undress.
I can practically see the wheels turning in her brain thinking about the option I gave her. I knew it wasn't that she didn't have her bathing suit on. I've never, ever seen her in anything other than jeans or dresses, so I know it's embarrassing.
-I could try...I really want to get in the water too.
Very well then... I take off my shirt and hand it to Amanda, then I also get rid of my jeans, remaining only in boxers. Amanda also changes in her own style, already having my t-shirt on she also gets rid of the rest of her clothes.
Women have a particular style of dressing or undressing which allows them to avoid exposing themselves more than necessary.
-Are you ready? I ask after letting her lay her clothes on the grass.
She turns to me and I do my best not to press my lips to hers.
Damn it. She's so hot with my shirt on.
Now I'll have to think about puppies and dead cats so I don't get an erection with her next to me.
Amanda nods her head with a smile on her face, and I dive headfirst into the water. Soon she also follows me holding her nose with her fingers, a gesture that always seems funny to me. When she comes to the surface she clings to me realizing how deep the pond is.
I laugh at her when I see her expression of fear then she grimaces at me.
She is so cute…
My body seems to have a mind of its own because it moves on its own before I can even think about what I'm doing, and I pull Amanda against me completely.
Neither of us move and all we do is stare into each other's eyes. Our breaths combine creating a bubble around us and making us both forget about the rest of the world.
Her legs curl up behind me and my palms end up supporting her in the water.
How did we get to this again?


I'm not sure what's going on and I'm not sure if it's just my imagination and I'm daydreaming or if it's something else, but Amanda's lips press against mine briefly, more like a kiss then our eyes meet again.
I can read so many conflicting feelings in her eyes, and normally I would back off so she wouldn't have any remorse, but now… To hell with it.
With one hand I grab her by the back of the head, while the other helps me hold her body against mine, and I kiss her. I don't kiss her like I did last night, I let all the desire I have for her take over. She surrenders to me and this gesture makes me let out a guttural sound of pleasure. I bite her lower lip on animalistic impulse and she moans softly. When we're both out of breath I break the kiss and press my forehead to hers with rapid breathing.
-Amanda...My love Amanda...We can't continue this. I say trying to pull myself together because if I don't I might make it mine in front of everyone.
She pulls back and has a lost look then comes out of the water making me wonder what the problem is.
- I'm going back to the cabin... She says, avoiding looking at me.
Normally I would go after her to see what the problem is, but right now I can't because I've had an erection for days.
-All is well? I ask watching her change her clothes.
This time she decided to stop hiding and I'm ready to have a heart attack when I see her in just her underwear.
Sweet Jesus…
Involuntarily through Joe's gaze on Amanda's body and I clench my jaw to keep from going at him and breaking his jaw. Maybe I'll do it though, but when Amanda isn't around.
-Yes, everything is OK. I'm just a little tired. Amanda replied still with her back to me.
-If you stay a little longer, I'll come with you to drive you.
-There's no need. I can handle. See you at the cottage. She says and leaves rather quickly not letting me say anything else.
I don't believe anything of what she told me, but for the moment I'll settle for the answer she gave me until I get to the cabin so I can talk to her privately.
But for now… I see Joe coming out of the water and I think I have a vague idea where he wants to go.
I also get out of the water and walk towards him trying to keep my composure. We are friends though.
- What are you doing, Joe? I ask him simply, and he prepares to get dressed.
The rest of the gang get out of the water, and Max comes to me already knowing that his intervention will be needed.
-I'm going back to the cottage. I'm tired of swimming.
-Ahem...I'm sure. And you'll keep Amanda company, right?
-Probably. I like her.
-Beautiful…!
-Ok... Let's all go back, what do you say? Max intervenes, wanting to lighten the mood, and Karla vehemently approves.
I decide to calm down and go back to get my clothes.
-Sorry Ron, I know Amanda's your friend and all, but I really want to take her for a spin. Joe says, I think without thinking because Paul goes white in the face when he hears what his brother said.
To hell with friendship...
Before Max can react I'm already on top of Joe punching him in the face repeatedly until I can't see red in front of my eyes.