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Eric reaches for my hand. “Would it comfort you to know that I share those same feelings?”
As the words linger in the air, a soft smile graces my lips, and I feel a warmth spreading through me, much like the morning sun kissing our skin. It’s as though our hearts are harmonizing, beating to the same sweet melody of newfound affection.
“It does,” I admit, my voice barely above a whisper. My gaze never leaves his as we share this unspoken understanding, a moment suspended in time.
Eric flashes a grin. “Well, you see, I had to consult my handbook of charming responses before saying that,” he teases.
I chuckle. “Ah, the ‘How to Charm Your Way into Her Heart’ handbook, huh? You must have quite the collection.”
He laughs, a warm, melodic sound filling the surrounding air. “You’d be surprised,” he says. “But none of them ever seemed quite right until now.”
I can’t help but playfully roll my eyes. “So, I’m the lucky winner of the Eric-approved response? I must be something special.”
His grin widens as he leans in a little closer. “You’re more than special. You’re like the missing piece to a puzzle I didn’t even know I had.”
I feel my heart skip a beat at his words. “And here I thought I was just another piece of the beach scenery.”
He leans even closer, his lips tantalizingly close to mine. “Trust me, you’re the most captivating view on this beach.”
My body erupts in goosebumps.
Eric stands up, his hand extended toward me. “Come on. Let’s go for a swim.”
I hesitate, eyeing the waves rolling in. “What? We aren’t in our bathing suits!” A playful grin tugs at the corners of my lips.
He winks, his confidence unwavering. “That’s the whole point, isn’t it? To feel something exhilarating, something that makes our hearts race.”
I can’t help but laugh at his daring spirit. “You’re such a daredevil,” I tease, but I can feel my resolve weakening.
Eric’s hand remains extended, patiently waiting. “Come on,” he urges, his tone softening. “I’ll keep you warm.”
I accept his hand, allowing him to help me to my feet. With a grin, I follow him as we make our way toward the edge of the water. The waves on the shore, and I can feel the cool sea breeze brushing against my skin.
As the water inches closer to my feet, I pull back slightly, giggling. “Eric, I don’t know about this!”
He chuckles and steps closer to me, his eyes twinkling with amusement. “Come here,” he says, his arms outstretched.
I raise an eyebrow. “What are you up to now?”
With a charming smile, he says, “I’ll carry you in.”
I can’t help but laugh at his audacity. “You’re determined to get me in this water, aren’t you?”
“Absolutely. Are you ready?”
I take a deep breath, my heart racing with a mix of excitement and apprehension. “Okay, let’s do it.”
Eric lifts me into his arms and carries me closer to the water. I wrap my arms around his neck, feeling the warmth of his embrace in the face of the cold sea.
As Eric wades further into the ocean, the water envelopes my legs, sending shivers up my spine. I cling to him, my fingers curling around his shoulders, and I let out a laugh.
“You’re a madman, Eric!”
He smirks, eyes locked onto mine as he wades deeper, the water now up to his waist. “Madly in love with making memories,” he says in a voice laced with charm.
As the water touches my lower back, I let out another surprised squeal. “Okay, okay, you win! I surrender!”
Eric chuckles, and with a swift and practiced movement, he lifts me higher in his arms. “There, now you’re safe,” he says with a grin, his gaze never leaving mine.
