31 STOLEN FIRST KISS

Feli's P.O.V

He pulled his face from my hands and tried to take me out with him. I escaped him and quickly dove into the water.

A cooling rush floods me as I break through the water, the pool deep enough to allow me to sink further, enjoying the depth and exhileration that came with it.

Not wanting to worry J, I quickly swim back up, breaking the surface with a gasp. I brush the hair from my face and look to my mate.

He was inching his way forward to me now, determination pushing him closer but the cold slowing him down. I laugh at the distorted expression and swim to him, meeting him halfway.

Once close enough, he held onto my hand tightly and jumped in like I did. I laugh at the big splash it made but quickly brought him out. With a dramatic gasp for air, he holds onto me tightly, teeth shattering as he shook in my arms.

"You're adorable." I comment as I slide him to my back. He holds on without protest and I make quick work of swimming around to warm him up.

Once he adjusted to the temperate, it was hard to keep up with him. Like a child going to the sea for the first time, light shone in his eyes as he swam around, holding onto me to keep him from sinking. But soon he abandoned me, taking to it easily as he began exploring the large pool of water.

I watched him wonderously, contemplating whether it just came naturally to him or if he'd done it in the past. Most definetely he'd swam in a river or two in his wolf form, maybe that'd allow him this easy transition.

My thoughts were disrupted when J turned around, seeming to only then notice that I wasn't behind him. I quickly swim to him before he could afford to panic.

"You acted like a scared pup before and now you might as well be a fish." I say with an amused smile as I treaded before him.

He tilted his head like a confused puppy and I couldn't help but laugh fondly. Enjoying my happiness, he smiled graciously before ducking under the water only to pick me up from under and boost me up.

"J!" I exclaim with laughter rippling out of me as he held me effortlessly in his grasp. He slid me down after a moment and drew me close, a wide smile resting on those perfect lips.

His eyes search mine and he begins to lead forward making my heart race in anticipation and want. But then, he just splashed my face with water, sending me a smug smirk.

"Oh, you think you're funny?" I question as I brush the water from my face. He brings a hand to his lips but chuckles escape him anyway. "Come here!" I shout diving towards him but he dodges my grasp and dives under. I don't waste a moment to chase after him.

We spend our time in the utmost happiness. Chasing after one another like if the outside world didn't hold a candle to us. A smile never left my face as I felt a level of freedom and contentment only present when J was around.

J made me forget.

When his fingers wrap around my ankle and tug, some air evades me as I laugh underneath the surface. He pulls me all the way back to him, not allowing me to escape once I broke for air. It was his turn trying to catch me and I'd invaded him long enough that he'd grown fed up.

Laughing in his grip as his arms wrapped around my waist and he pulled me tight against him. We were shallow enough for him to stand and he used it to his advantage.

"I surrender." I say with a lopsided smile, letting my legs circle his waist and my arms hang on his shoulders. "You win."

He makes a content grunt, a smile resting on his lips as our chests rose and fell in aspiration. As they raged, our eyes held under the incoming night light.

Slowly and steadily, our hearts seemed to settle into a steady thump. The sound filled my ears completely as my eyes flicked to J's lips and then back to his eyes. He did the same, though confusion was clear on his face, eyebrows twitching slightly.

We both wanted the same thing. Our bodies urging us to meet in that way.

But J didn't know entirely what it was, so I held myself back and allowed him to get there at his own pace.

And soon enough, he was drawing closer. His movements cautious unsure, the action almost slowing down time as I wait for his pink, full lips to meet my own.

Thump

J's lips spark a new current through me when they finally meet mine. Gentle and soft he presses them to mine before releasing a strained moan that I mirror shamelessly.

Like a newfound energy, my body sizzles to life as I savour the taste of my mate. It similar to his sweet honey aroma that filled my nose.

He pulls back suddenly, his jolt sending the waters rippling around us as his wide, black eyes meet mine. I chuckle at his reaction a little before licking my lips.

"It's called a kiss." I say softly, as if afraid to break the atmosphere. I giggle at his bewilderment before leaning forward and pressing quick peck to his lips.

When I pull back he studies me with the same expression for a moment, then he closes his eyes and kisses me again.

He moves tentatively, following my slow lead as our lips move in a gentle dance. I shiver slightly as his grip on me tightens and he begins to pick up the tender rhythm. He groans against me and I let myself drown in him entirely.

Our lips move fluidly, singing the same tune as we soaked in this new form of connecting as mates. We grow in pace as we become hungrier for one another, to have each other in the best of ways.

I lick at J's lips and he stops for a moment before doing the same to my lips. I smile against him before separating only barely, I slip my hand under his chin, pushing his already swollen lips apart with my thunb before kissing him again.

He hums his surprise as I slip my tongue between his lips, his own meeting mine with a gentle caress. I keep hold of his chin as I claim his mouth as mine, coveting him with love and affection.

I let my hand slip away, resting it in his hair as our lips move comfortably. I don't let my tongue explore his mouth like I so desperately wanted to, keeping this slow embrace for now.

Once we pull apart, our heads press against one another as we pant heavily. Catching our breathes, I sneak a glance at J's now slightly red, swollen lips and nibble slightly on my own with pride blooming in my chest.

"It's getting dark." I voice after a moment as I look around the now dark forest. "You haven't seen the other surprise yet."

I swim to the the edge of the pool before climbing out, J following behind still a little dazed by our kiss. It was our first kiss so I couldn't blame him, the thrill of it still racked my body. Plus it was most likely his first kiss too.

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