I stood in silence, hearing her singing as if a siren had enchanted and drifted my consciousness away. I approached her slowly, afraid that she might got scared because of my presence.
Merry glanced at my direction and stopped singing, her confidence that was melted with tenderness dissipated instantly and she turned into meek and silent girl I was familiar with. I was a bit disappointed, because I wanted to hear her singing voice.
"You can continue, don't mind me," I said.
She blushed and shook her head. She jumped from the big stone to the ground, but her feet slipped, "Watch out!" I rushed and immediately grabbed her hand and took her to my embrace.
"Uh… um…"
"Are you okay?" I asked. My breath was heavy, this river was deep and cold, and none of us were an adept swimmer, if she really fell to the river…
