The sparkly reflection from the pool projected onto the back of the house. It was a lovely sight on a warm day off. Van was swimming in the pool with some of his buddies while you laid out on a lounge chair with cat eye sunglasses.

The warm California sun beat down on you and it felt wonderful. Nothing could take this feeling away. Your eyes were closed and your hands gently clasped the armrests. The sound of splashing was almost distant. Van chuckled loudly at something one of the guys said before getting out of the pool.

He grabbed his towel and dried his ears and his hair.

"You should join us, the water feels wonderful." he dropped the towel down onto the chair next to you.

"Oh that's okay, you guys enjoy it." He looked over at the group of three guys talking amongst themselves.

"I think I'll sit out for a bit anyhow." he sat down.

You two sat in awkward silence. You grazed your eyes down his body. He had his eyes closed while laying back.

"Maybe I will go ahead and dip my toes in."

You stood up and walked over to the edge of the pool, and carefully leaned one foot in to the water. Then all of a sudden you lost your balance and fell in. You instinctively screamed when Van jumped in after you. You felt his arms grab you and pull you to the surface. You spit water out and opened your eyes to see him looking at you carefully. He cradled you in his arms before pulling away.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Just lost my balance there, thank you."

"It's what friends are for." he whispered, before leaning down and kissing your lips sweetly, "But maybe I want to be more than friends."