Nikolai let his eyes dart slowly across both of mine, his fingers still lightly caressing my arm. I swallowed, closing my eyes briefly as I gathered the courage I needed to say more. Or do more. Words seemed rather inappropriate here and now.
I moved my hand, then gently brought Nikolai's hand to the very curve of my waist. He held my eyes but didn't move, like he wanted to make sure I knew what I was asking for. Like he wanted to make sure I was aware.
I slowly pulled his hand as I pushed the dress I was wearing upwards, till it reached my chest. I could feel the water bare against my skin now, and I could feel Nikolai's heat against my now bare legs.
Just as I moved to slip it even further, Nikolai's hand wrapped around mine, stopping me in time. I met his eyes, and he seemed a little
