Chapter 94: SWIMMING POOL
"Let's go back to the hotel?" Kaye asked Ivan since she wanted to show off the pictures that were taken.
"You don't want to go swimming? Aside from scuba diving, we didn't really swim like what they do." Ivan commented while pointing his finger at the people who were enjoying the beach.
"I'd rather swim in the hotel's swimming pool. I'm comfortable there." Kaye spoke in a low voice but Ivan knew why she didn't want to swim in the open area like the beach.
"Sounds good. Let's enjoy the pool later. Let's go." Ivan pulled her close to him as they walked back to the hotel. On the way, they grabbed some foods to enjoy. Kaye was holding a squid barbecue as well as Ivan. Well, most of the foods that Ivan was holding were for the glutton beside him.
"You should eat too." Kaye held a squid barbecue and placed it near his lips. Ivan took a bite, then Kaye ate the remaining. Never had he imagined that Kaye wouldn't react to an indirect kiss, but the woman beside him didn't say anything at all.
Feeling that Ivan was looking at her weirdly, Kaye turned to face him, her lips was still on the squid she was biting. Ivan gulped his saliva while looking at the person he wanted to eat.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Kaye asked which snapped Ivan back to reality.
"I took a bite on that earlier." Ivan said, his meaning was obvious that Kaye just made an indirect kiss.
"Well, does it matter? You even kissed me before." Kaye mumbled while chewing her food without realizing what she just said.
When realization hit her, Ivan was looking at her with a bright smile. The redness from her ears, spread towards her neck and face.
"I did kiss you. I thought it was a dream." Ivan said while giving her another stick of barbecue.
"You're looking smug and proud." Kaye responded with nonchalance. "You were drunk. I think you mistook me for the girl you like."
The smile on Ivan's face started to fade when he heard her statement. He wanted to explain but Kaye was already far from him. She didn't even turn back to find him.
Kaye was feeling annoyed with herself. For all excuses or lies that she could come with, it had to be that kiss. She didn't dare look at him, afraid that Ivan would see the pain in her eyes.
Kaye and Ivan walked back to the hotel in silence, but she soon adjusted her mood when Lexi and Kath saw her coming inside.
"Where did you guys go? We were planning to join a campfire later. There will be fire dancing and some activities. Are you both interested?" Kath asked Kaye after giving a glance at her brother.
"I just wanted to soak my body in the pool. We've been out in an adventure. Let me show you something." Kaye ran towards Ivan like nothing happened between them.
"Where did you guys go?" Lexi was the one who asked this time.
"Scuba diving, watching the turtle eggs to hatch and birds viewing. These are the things we did earlier." Kaye couldn't hide her happiness when she talked about the activities she did with Ivan.
"Oh my god! That was a real shark! Goodness! How did you guys manage to enjoy yourself without us?" Kath exclaimed giving her brother a glaring look.
"Look at the small turtle...look at these...look.." Kaye left them alone since they were busy looking at the picture. She turned around and faced Ivan calmly.
"I'll be at the pool. If you need me for something just find me there." Kaye didn't stay there with them for too long since she wanted to take a bath already.
She headed straight to the swimming pool. The benches had some towels already so she didn't have to go back to her room. There were few people at the pool since most of the tourists like the beach.
Kaye went to take a shower first to remove the sands that were sticking on her legs and arms.
She took off the oversize shirt leaving only a short and a bra on her body. Since she was facing the wall, the people would only see her back, not the scars that ran from her lower neck down to her upper thigh.
Ivan just arrived in time to see her removing her shirt. He really wanted to stop her, but thankfully, most people that were using the pool were women and children. Some men were swimming with their wife, kids or girlfriends which made Ivan felt a little better.
"Come on Ivan. Don't just stand there." Kaye snapped at him before jumping on the pool. It took her few seconds before she emerged from the water.
Her hearty laughter made Ivan smile. He took a shower as well before following her on the pool.
"It's cold." Kaye commented when the air blew her face, that sent a shiver down her spine.
"It's fine as long as you stay in the water." Ivan responded. He swam his way towards Kaye who was looking at the kids not far from them.
"Let's not stay underwater for too long." Ivan spoke to her which Kaye nodded in agreement.
"Do you want to join the campfire that your sister mentioned?" Kaye asked Ivan who was already floating beside her.
"Would you like to? If you want, I'll go with you." Ivan responded as if the decision lies on Kaye.
"I don't want to. I just wanna sleep early." Kaye said. Ivan noticed that she was covering her chest and neck with her arms so he pulled her close to him in an embrace.
Kaye was so shocked she squealed at the sudden pull. "What are you doing?" Kaye tried pushing him away but his hands were locked on her waist.
"I'm giving you warmth and avoiding anyone from seeing you." Ivan leaned closer to her. He placed his chin on her shoulder like how he used to when they were kids.
"What are you talking about? We're both cold. How can you warm me up." Even though she was saying it, she did feel warm within his arms.
"I just want to feel you like this." Ivan answered with all the courage he could muster.
At first, Kaye was squirming in his arms but she soon stopped at his words.
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