I gazed upon her blonde hair from where I sat. She had just finished her graceful swimming round and it reminded me of the time we had spent together in that stream. It was dripping wet and she sat at the rim to the pool. She was alone. I had walked in betraying not a single sound. I walked to her side. She was startled on noticing my presence, shuddering a little.

"That was good." I told her.

She looked at me carefully.

"Oh, thank you." She said, looking at me ...