partying partying yeah

As if his thoughts summoned her Samara appeared in the clearing, the bright smile on her lips working to banish the sorrow of his thoughts. She made her way towards him, obviously still soaking wet from the swim over. He’d been on the island for a while so he was dried by this point. ”Of course,” he offered too late as Samara closed the distance between them. She was obviously chilled as her shivering form was suddenly pressed against him. Rhyme was just as quickly alerted to the proximity they shared in such a public place.

He wasn’t ashamed of how close he’d become to Samara or how much he was still dependent on her presence. Or how much he was coming to care for her as well. His heart beat quickly in his chest as his cheeks flushed. For the first time since he’d met her Rhyme would give in to the feelings that so desperately wanted to be shown and explored. Letting go was one of the most difficult challenges of his life, but as he returned to reality and managed his goodbye he could feel relief.

Rhyme felt love, from Samara and for her. Not only did he owe her his life, but she was becoming a staple in it. The self named wolf shifted slightly so he could better embrace her tiny wet form. His cheeks flushed and for the first time in a long time he was entirely submerged in his current moment. A genuine smile slipped over his features as he embraced the tiny Klein woman.