A Story A Day. Story 344 of 365: Best (Part XIV).

Work made Ismene completely forget about everything else, she had a thousand ideas and each of them sparked yet another question. It was a challenge, and she loved challenges. Therefore, when on Tuesday she headed to the swimming club, her brain was thinking on other things and Leo caught her unaware. She had arrived there early, like the other time, expecting to have some time for herself at the sun deck, yet Leo was already there, with a lazy smile on his face. She had seen him naked already, but still she couldn't help to be fascinated by the sight.

-I won't be able to control myself if you look at me like that.- he said jokingly. 

-Maybe I don't want you to.- the words escaped her mouth before she even had time to think of them, but they were said and there was no turning back. 

Leo looked intensely at her, considering her reply. His green eyes scanned her body, and she realized that training swimsuits didn't cover much. 

-There's not enough time for that.- he winked.- Maybe later. 

Ismene couldn't reply at that, as Richard, the instructor, joined them. That day not many swimmers showed up, and it ended up being quite a small group, Ismeme being the only woman. Leo managed to stay next to Ismene for most of the swim, making her try to increase her pace, and ending up swimming faster than Richard. For that, the instructor forced them both to cool down swimming along the shore while the others cooled down both inside and outside the water. 

-You two.- he shouted.- Get out and stretch! Stretch well because I don't want any complains on Thursday. 

-Yes, sir!- they replied getting out of the water. 

They started stretching while the others went to the locker room to shower. Stretching in front of Leo made her feel strangely uncomfortable, and she keeped her gaze low as she did so. Leo realized so, and decided to do something about it. 

-Ismene, can you help me stretch?- he asked innocently, sitting on the floor. 

She stood up and leaned to help him, at that moment he pulled her down making her sit on his lap. They kissed passionately, and had to restrain themselves not to go further. 

-I think there's something we need to finish.- he whispered in her ear. -Let's go inside. 

-But,... There's people. 

-There's no one in your locker room, and there's enough space in the showers. You're not going to leave me like this, will you? 

No, she wasn't, basically because she needed it as much as he did. He sneaked in the locker room with her, and into a shower. As soon as Ismene closed the door he pulled her closer under the warm water. They kissed while he took her swimsuit off, she moaned in his ear. Leo stopped suddenly. 

-Shh. There's someone else in here.- he whispered. 

-This was a bad idea!- Ismene panicked. 

-Calm down, we just need to wait until she leaves. We can keep working on this, in the meantime. 

She wanted to complain, but his hands made her forget her cautions. They kept silence while kissing, until they were sure they were alone again. They let their insticts roam free, then, with the water muffling their groans. 

Eirian was already waiting for her at the office. Andrew was also there, so the blonde girl refrained from making any comment. 

-Fancy some tea, Is? You must be hungry after your swim. 

-I,... 

-I won't take a no for an answer. 

Ismene followed her to the kitchen, cursing her for her sixth sense, how could she know when things happened? 

-So, did you get lost after your swim? You've come in later than the other day. 

Ismene took two two cups and prepared some tea. She gave one to her friend. 

-I got distracted, rather. 

-You, bitch!- that made Ismene laugh.- You're a lucky girl, do you know that? 

-I know.- Ismene smiled pleased. 

However, part of her couldn't help but wonder whether she was actually lucky.