Michael and Victoria sat on a bench facing each other, silently gazing at the beverages on the wooden table.
Finally Victoria took a deep breath as she whispered.
"Sorry about that..." Her voice cracked. "I just wanted to express my feelings properly. I never... I didn’t... When I touched you, my mind just went blank in that mont, and before I knew it—"
"Don’t apologize for being honest with yourself." Michael interjected. "One thing led to another. Apologizing would just make it seem like you regret it."
"I don’t." Victoria spoke plainly. "It’s just that I didn’t expect for things to escalate so abruptly."
The hold on her glass tightened ever so slightly.
"Maybe it was inevitable, considering our age and that most people regard us as models. Losing oneself in a heated mont is bound to happen when you risk your life daily, as we do. But I hope that doesn’t change your impression of ... At least not by too much. What I said... I really ant it with all my heart."
Quite a bizarre scene. For a man and a woman that had given in to primal temptations a few minutes prior, they now didn’t even raise their gazes to et each other’s eyes.
Shyness played a part, but vigilance mattered more. Already aware of each other’s feelings, they had given in to desire. Now each ti their gazes t, a flutter passed through their hearts as a consequence.
Eventually Michael got fed up. He neared, gripping the edge of the table and the bench, looming over her.
"Michael—"
Before Victoria could react, he kissed her.
"Wipe this guilt plastered all over your face." He said, causing her heart to skip a beat. "Just so you know, I don’t regret a single thing. Why should I? You showed how stupid I was for thinking I had forgotten what love is. A prideful expression would suit you a thousand tis better."
She nodded bashfully, a faint smile tugging her peerless face.
"It’s this damned bikini, I tell you." His eyes lingered on her features for a few fleeting seconds. "Whoever advised you to get it surely knew what they were doing."
Victoria giggled charmingly. "I guess the price tag was worth it."
"..."
After a brief mont of silence, Michael extended his hand towards her, helping her to stand.
"Where are we going?" She asked, unconsciously moving her fingers between his.
He scoffed.
"Since we’re here, we might as well take a dip in the pool and wash off the sweat."
Just now Victoria realized that while she might have fixed her appearance, her odor was an entirely different matter.
Instantly the two took a plunge into the water. With it being the largest pool in the water park with nurous visitors, it was understandably equipped with a self-cleaning facility. So the water felt especially fresh.
After subrging her head underwater, Victoria surfaced, wiping her hair backwards in a graceful motion.
"Does this an..." Her gaze lingered on Michael’s sturdy fra. An intense emotion passing over her. "That we are dating now?"
He shrugged.
"You can call it whatever you want. But... keep in mind." Michael’s eyes darkened. "While you have proven to that I can indeed still experience love... It doesn’t an my opinion about myself has changed. Loving is, by an extension, a mistake... One that would bring you only pain."
With a frown, she pushed him straight into the water.
"Even if you think so..." She giggled softly. "That’s a mistake I’m more than willing to commit."
As Michael rose to his feet, he heard his na being called out.
"Here you are!" Robert appeared, his silky green hair dripping wet. "Where did you two disappear to during the spectacle?"
"Fortunately we found the place with the best view." Victoria hid the truth masterfully. "Sadly we were so captivated that we didn’t think to call you over."
Robert nodded, unbothered. "Is that so... Well anyway, co! We will hold another ga of volleyball!"
Fully intending to use the ti to relax, they joined, the crew being split into two teams.
On one side it was Robert, Enzo, Alia, Leo, and Claire, while the other was Michael, Victoria, Richard, Ruby, and Ava.
As for Livia, Skylar, and Luis, they were too weak when it ca to cultivation, putting them at a massive disadvantage. So they settled to watch instead.
Honestly, it wasn’t just them. When the crew got ready for a serious ga of volleyball, the whole pool magically seed to clear for them. Regardless of how many people had been busy swimming in it prior.
This was by no ans an accident. After all, the civilians found it captivating to watch a ga between such powerhouses, and no one in their right mind wanted to risk a concussion by being too stubborn to make space.
"Our plan should be to focus on their weak points." Richard smiled nacingly. "Aim your shots between Enzo and Alia."
Michael’s eyes narrowed. "Why target them?"
Richard scoffed. "They thought no one would notice, but the mont it got dark, they kissed. Just look at them now! Everything’s awkward between them! If we force them closer, they’ll fluster before they can even react!"
Ava nodded. "Exploiting their awkwardness... Quite a scummy thing to do, just like you. Still, in the art of war, no thod is off the table."
Victoria smiled mischievously. "Oh, the poor couple. Thinking they can get intimate and remain undetected. Quite a daring thing to do... Don’t you agree, Michael?"
In turn, Michael’s brow twitched montarily.
’Huh... If she’s comfortable enough to tease now, then she must not be feeling guilty anymore. That’s a relief.’
Clearing his throat, he answered.
"...No comnt."
Before the ga could start, Ruby’s ears abruptly perked up. Her nose twitched as she approached curiously, sniffing Michael and Victoria, her tail swinging from side to side.
"That’s weird..." Ruby tilted her head to the side. "Since when do you two sll so enticing?"
"..."
"A—Anyway..." Victoria attempted to hide her nervousness with a smile.
"Let’s not linger any longer! The ga shall begin now!"
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