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26.

Warning!

A mature theme  is discussed within the chapter. If you are uncomfortable with the mention of intimate settings and activities I would not read this chapter.

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Mae's pov

I smiled at the nickname as he pressed his chest into my back. I turned my head to the side and tilted it up to connect my eyes with Rafe. I felt my breath hitch in my throat as I melted into his blue eyes and small smirk.

"W-what's the dare?" I stuttered and mentally scolded myself for it. He chuckled and dragged him thumb over my knuckles as twirled me back around. He snaked an arm around my waist and I felt all oxygen just escape from my lungs.

"You're going for a spin" he said as I breathed out a small 'what' but I didn't get answer as his off arm slide under my knees and picked me up. I wrapped my hand around his neck in surprise and fear of what was to come next. I rested my head on his chest as he carried me out of the gymnasium, I enjoyed how gentle he was being with me and how soft his touch towards me was.

I watched as he opened the door and walked me outside and my confusion just kept on getting bigger. I smiled as the warm air enclosed my body and Rafe hummed at the change in temperature.

"Nearly there" Rafe leaned down and whispered to me as my smile widened in excitement.

I gazed up at Rafe and studied his excited and kid-like stature, I beamed at the work I had accomplished with Rafe and the fact he wasn't so wound up anymore. He flicked his eyes down at me as his eyebrows furrowed with confusion as to why I was starring at him.

"Are you absolutely sure you don't want a picture?" he teased as he let go of my knees holding my chest to his as he put me down. I fiddled with the small strands of hair at the back of his neck as he held my waist.

"I don't need a picture when you're right in front of me" I said smoothly and then winked before turning around to survey what was behind me. I clapped my hands together ready for it to be obvious as a red door on a white house. My smile fell and my eyebrows raised as I surveyed the outdoor pool in front of me. Was I going for a swim?

"Rafe...?" I questioned quietly, nervous goosebumps rising on my skin. His fingers massaged my sides as I tried to relax my muscles.

"There is no way you'll go for a swim in those baby blues" he breathed into my ear as a shiver rushed down my spine.

"Rafe, you're such a pervert" I stated back rolling my eyes at his request as I turned around. He dragged a hand back through his hair whilst his jaw clenched as I tauntingly smiled at him.

"But you dared me and you better have a towel" I said as Rafe went and grabbed the towel he had stowed away earlier. I shook my head with a grin as I kicked off my shoes, here I was minutes before blushing over him seeing me in my underwear and now I'm about to go swimming in them. I nearly laughed out loud at this fact, but I quickly reminded myself that one time I didn't consent to him seeing me and now I was, there is a difference, I should acknowledge it.

I plucked the hair tie off of my wrist and bent over to put my hair into a messy bun so my hair wouldn't get wet. I the proceeded to cross my arms and grab the hem of the dress before lifting it upwards. Although I couldn't see him starring at me, I felt his eyes rake up and down me which made a blush creep onto my cheeks.

I continued to pull the dress over my head with a small huff when it was finally off. I found myself trying to forget that Rafe was there otherwise I might just turn into a tomato at how badly I'd blush. His gaze was still trailing over me as I folded the dress and placed it on top of my shoes before I heard Rafe's shaky uneven breaths beside me.

Instinctively, I turned my head towards the noise and my lips parted at how deep the adoration he looked at me was. I opened and closed my mouth a few times trying to conjure some sort of teasing joke when he beat me to it.

"Can I take your picture?" he asked with a chuckle as I felt my cheeks burn brighter.

"In your dreams Cameron" I stated and wandered towards the ladder.

"This will certainly be in my dreams" he breathed under his breath but not quiet enough for me not to hear it. I bit my lip and started to descend down the ladder, the thought of myself in his dreams making my heart giddy, even if I was in baby blue lingerie.

The water enveloped me in a hug as I let out a soft hiss at the cold temperature. I bounced on my feet and hugged my arms around my chest as I tried to keep whatever warmth I had. I lifted my head up to stare at Rafe who just smirked down at me.

"Oh shut up" I mumbled and moved from side of the pool and back to complete the 'swim' stage of this dare. I was about to exit the pool when Rafe sat down at it's edge and started talking seriously to me, which ultimately ended up in me leaning on the edge still submerged in the water as I replied to him.

"You don't have to do anything you don't want to" he said as I just laughed at him completely missing the point.

"Rafe, whenever you say 'no way' there is literally no going back for the other person" I said gestured with my hand as he starred down at me blankly.

"I'm not talking about that Mae" he said sternly as I frowned in confusion, my blue eyes shinning with curiosity.

"Then what are you talk-" I started but was cut off by a nervous yet caring Rafe.

"Sex, Mae. I'm talking about sex." he stated as I felt my body shrink into itself as a small 'oh' rolled off of my tongue. I fiddled with the pool edge and kept my eyes down as I tried to think of some mature response.

"Hold on" I muttered leaving Rafe in the lurch as I climbed out the pool and grabbed the towel wrapping it around myself before I sat back down beside Rafe.

"Look Rafe, I'm going to be completely honest with you." I started and inhaled deeply as I took his hand in mine. He starred at me patiently not pressing me for an answer and not wanting to rush me.

"I don't know if I'm ready to have sex or when I'll be ready to have sex for that matter" I spoke softly my heart beating fast as he runs his thumb in circle on the back of my hand.

I wasn't sure why, but I felt my eyes starting tear up and lips quiver. I felt as if I had done something wrong, when I hadn't. Rafe was gazing down at our hands, focused on trying to give a me a mature answer back. When I let out a small whimper his head snapped up to mine concerned and confused.

"Mae, Mae.." he hushed me and pulled me into hug as a few tears fell down my face. He rested his chin on the too of my head as my hands gripped his shirt pulling him closer.

"Why are you crying?" He asked as I sniffled.

"I just- I just felt like I had done something wrong" I whimpered as he pulled his head back a little so he could connect our eyes.

"What by telling me you're not ready? That you don't know when you will be?" He started in disbelief as I ducked my head. His fingers swiftly ran under my chin lifting it back up.

"You have done nothing wrong. You shouldn't rush to be ready to please me." He said as I smiled kindly, lifting my own hand up to wipe away my tears. I nodded and laughed lightly before sighing into him.

"You know what?" I taunted as he raised an eyebrow.

"What?" He asked curiously.

"You're not that much of a jerk"

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Chapter done!!
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