Chapter 14

Chapter 14

I have never been more nervous in my entire life. Am I crazy to agree with Kin? Even Dad was unable to teach me swimming. Will Kin be able to help me overcome my phobia? Nevertheless, I will give Kin the benefit of the doubt, and I might as well go through with it. But skinny-dipping? Just why did I let him talk me into doing it. I sighed deeply and thought, this would be a chance of a lifetime for me to swim with someone I felt passionately about. Wait, do I have feelings for Kin?

Then I heard Kin approaching, and I turned and waved at him as I saw him striding towards me. I couldn’t avert my eyes even if I wanted to. With his chiselled solid body and broad shoulders, he’s the sexiest, most charming and most handsome man I’ve ever met. Kin has black hair, but his eyes are the bluest of blue, making me drown in them every time I see them. His tall, possibly 6’ 3” frame loomed over me; his flawless face broke into an infectious smile. Every time I feel the pain inside of me, his refreshing smile is my ultimate rescue. He’s the reason for me to believe in love. His intelligence astounded me, constantly in tune with every single thing we talked about. He just seemed to accept me for who I am without making me feel judged.

“Are you all right, Amidala?” he asked.

“Yes, I’m good. Just a little nervous,” I replied, my fingers wringing my hands. Kin immediately put our robes down and pried my fingers apart, gripping them tightly with his.

“If you are nervous, I couldn’t imagine how nervous I would be, then,” he teased.

“Why would you be nervous?” I asked, puzzled.

“Well, for one, I get to teach the most sensuous woman on this planet to swim and naked at that,” he grinned. “And it would be my biggest accomplishment if I could help you rid of your phobia. But, there is one thing I need you to do for me.”

“Anything…” I uttered. Kin stared at me and said thoughtfully, “Once we’re in the water, you are to look only at my face and nowhere else. Otherwise, this won’t work.”

“But why can’t I see the water instead?” I asked questioningly.

“You will be mesmerised by my looks till you forget that you’re in the water,” Kin grinned lopsidedly.

I walloped him on his chest, and all he did was laughed uncontrollably. He loved to tease me till I turned all red in the face. He’s got a great sense of humour when it comes to the situations he’s put in with life. Kin is so unique, even if he doesn’t seem to see that quality in himself. He’s willing to take risks and constantly teach me new things about life. He proved to be loving and caring at the same time, understanding stuff about me that most people do not. I’m never bored for a second, and I feel more comfortable with him than anyone else.

“But seriously, Amidala, I want you to look at me when we’re in the water, all right? It is to keep you focused on something else besides the bodies of water surrounding you,” Kin uttered softly.

I nodded in response, and he gently tugged me to the edge of the lake. “Wait,” I said. “I feel uncomfortable going in, you know….”

“Naked?” Kin finished my sentence. “You can be in your undergarments if you like.”

“Kin, I’m not wearing a bra,” I retorted, starting to feel the heat on my cheeks.

“You do have your panties on, don’t you? Or, you didn’t wear that either?” Kin looked at me with widened eyes.

“Of course, I’m wearing my panties,” I replied vehemently. Kin was trying very hard to hide his smirk. But being the gentleman that he was, he just held my arm and consoled me.

“Will you be comfortable swimming with me without your upper undergarment?” Kin asked politely. I would’ve chuckled if I didn’t see how serious his question was.

“I’ve never done this before, Kin,” I confessed.

“Which part haven’t you done before?” Kin murmured softly as if he already knew what I was referring to.

“Being half-naked with a man,” I dropped my eyes to the ground, hoping it would swallow me up. Kin must be laughing inwardly at me, knowing how innocent I was.

But he caught my chin with his fingers and tilted my face up to his, and said, “I’m glad I’m the first man you’ve ever done it with. Truth be told, I hope I am the only man you’ll ever do it with.”

Was he talking about being half-naked in his presence, or was he implying something else? I was confused, and Kin’s expression wasn’t helping either. He masked it well and told me to change. He placed one robe in my hand, took his, and faced the other way to change. I was still rooted to the spot, in a daze, staring at Kin’s back. Right until he stripped off all his clothes minus his briefs, I found myself ogling his muscled back, arms, legs and butt. Oh, what a firm butt it was. Then to my embarrassment, I was caught staring at his torso and solid pecs when he turned around to face me.

Kin just smiled, eyes glazing as he said softly, “Do you need my help to change, Ami?”

“I can change myself, thank you,” I croaked, trying to clear my hoarse throat. “Just, turn around, will ya?”

Kin turned the other way obediently, putting on his robe as he did so, while I quickly pulled my dress down, leaving my red silk-laced panties on. As I put my robe on and tied it, Kin was already facing me, watching me intently.