Sky's P.O.V.

"What's on your mind, Trouble?" I ask Zoe. She sits beside me on the mat, her eyes focused on the water.

Without shifting her gaze, she responds, "I was wondering what if Liam is lying to me."

My brows furrow in confusion. "What do you mean?"

"Two days ago, I didn't let him kiss me. Maybe now he doesn't want me in his life, so he lied about the call to push me away." She finally turns to look at me, her eyes filled with uncertainty.

The idea of Liam lying to her feels like a gift wrapped in guilt. It means Zoe is doubting him, and that's exactly what I need. But seeing her so conflicted makes me feel like a monster.

Fuck! What am I becoming?

I place my hand on hers, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "Zoe, if Liam is playing games with you, he doesn't deserve you. You deserve someone who is honest and genuinely cares about you."

Anyway, Liam doesn't deserve Zoe at all. He cowardly pushed her away after a single phone call. If I were in his position, I would have confronted the person threatening me, refusing to let them come between us. I would have fought for her, not abandoned her.

She sighs, leaning her head on my shoulder and holding my two fingers. "I just don't understand, Sky. Why do things have to be so complicated?"

I stroke her hair, savouring the closeness. "Sometimes life is complicated, Trouble. But remember, you always have me. I'll be here for you no matter what."

Her breathing steadies. "I can't put into words how it feels to have someone who will always be there for me, no matter what." She glances at me with a smile on her face, and I think about how much I want to kiss her, to tell her everything.

But I can't. Not yet.

I just smile back, tucking her hair behind her ear.

As the sun begins to set, Zoe pulls out her phone and starts playing slow music. We lie back on the mat, watching the sky, and everything feels so fucking perfect at this moment.

The sky begins to darken, and I feel raindrops pouring on me.

Fuck! No. I don't like rain. It makes everything messy, and if we get drenched, we'll catch a cold. Damn! It ruined our perfect moment.

However, when I see Zoe's face light up with pure joy, I forget everything. She loves the rain, but I never let her get drenched.

"Wow! It's raining. Finally, something good is happening today." She springs to her feet and twirls around with her arms outstretched, laughing as the rain soaks her hair and clothes.

For the first time in my life, I find myself welcoming the rain because it brings Zoe so much joy.

A few minutes ago, I was cursing the rain, and now I'm loving it. I have completely lost my mind.

I watch Zoe, mesmerized; the water cascading down her hair and face, making her look ethereal. Why have I never noticed before how beautiful she is?

I think I was blind earlier.

"Sky!" she calls out, her voice full of excitement. "Come on! Join me! And please don't lecture me."

Usually, I'd groan at the thought of getting drenched. But today, seeing Zoe like this, I can't refuse her. "Alright, Trouble. Let's enjoy the rain."

I stand up and walk toward her, the rain quickly soaking through my clothes.

She stops mid-twirl, her eyes wide with shock. "Oh my God, Sky? Are you alright? Do you seriously want to enjoy the rain? You hate it."

Yeah! Once upon a time, I hated rain, but now I'm in love with it. Because you love it. She loves the rain, and I love watching her in it.

I chuckle at her words. "Anything for you, Trouble."

Her smile widens, and she grabs my hands, pulling me into a dance. "Then let's enjoy it. I'm sure you're gonna love it."

I'm already loving it, Trouble.

We spin around. The rain pours down around us, but I barely notice it. All I can see is Zoe, her face glowing with happiness, her laughter echoing through the air.

For a moment, everything else fades away. The guilt, the jealousy, the secrets—none of it matters. All that exists is this perfect moment with Zoe.

"Sky, this is amazing!" Zoe shouts over the rain, her smile wider than ever. "I'm glad you're enjoying it with me. After a long time, I'm so happy."

"I'm enjoying it as well, Trouble." My lips curve into a smile.

I'm relishing the rain because you're with me. Now I want to do everything you love.

As we dance, I marvel at her beauty. Why did it take me so long to notice just how breathtaking she is? Her wet curtain of hair clings to her face and forehead, and her brown eyes shine with an inner light that takes my breath away.

We dance until we're both breathless, collapsing onto the blanket in a fit of giggles.

But then my gaze lowers to her nipples, hardened beneath her white dress, and my wild desires resurface. They're so intense that it almost knocks the breath out of me.

As I feel the urge to massage her soft assets and pinch her hardened nipples, I clench my hands and quickly look away to control my profound desire. Not now. I can't ruin this moment.

However, after this, I can't control my burning desire. As she converses with me, my eyes keep wandering all over her wet body and her wet lips. I want to taste her lips and suck every drop of water from her body so badly that it's killing me from the inside.

I'm yearning for you, Zoe Scott, and you're not even aware of it. But soon, you'll know how much I desire you. Because I'll tell you how much I want to kiss your lips, how much I want to touch every inch of your body, and how much I want to know how tight you'll be when I enter inside you.

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