Levi's POV
I pulled and she pulled back. Riley smirked at me and I smirked back at her then yanked harder, she slid down the rock and into the water with a tiny squeal. Jacob laughed, he was still sitting on the edge of the rock so I grabbed his foot and pulled him in to. Riley splashed some water on me so I grabbed her waist and gently dunked her under the water. She came up sputtering, Jacob was laughing even harder. He stopped instantly when Riley looked at him. I thought she was going to scold him but she nodded at him, he blinked and then they both went under water. I felt hands on my knees then pain, my legs went out from under me. This time it was me coming back up sputtering. They were both swimming away from me. I don't know why but it always surprised me when they worked together like that. I trained with Riley in the mornings sparing, traps anything I knew that she didn't. Everything I taught her she taught Jacob modifying everything to fit his size. They always had a plan. They would sit whispering together for hours and you could tell it was all very serious Buisness.
I swam after them they were washing up and ignoring me so I just joined in. After a while I got a smile out of Jacob.
We got out to dry off and I couldn't help but stare at Riley, she was wearing swim bottoms and a black tank top that I could see right through. She's long, lean, toned and just damn beautiful.
When Jacob asked to walk back to camp with Aiden I looked at her just like he was waiting for her to answer yes so I could get her alone. Aiden saw my look and snickered, I flipped him off behind my back. She looked to Aiden. I won't let him out of my sight Aiden said. She then said yes, I thought she might. Jacob seemed to make everyone in the camp happy. The men helped teach him to shoot and to defend himself. The woman were always giving him scraps of food and extra water. He was the only child in our camp and nobody wanted to see anything happen to him. I noticed Caleb had been eying the boy and me. I could already see where his mind was going, he thought I was a threat to Jacob and Riley. Aiden and I have been watching our back since we decided to stick with this camp so we were used to being on edge. I think Riley was starting to notice the state of things as well, I wondered when she would ask me about it.
Jacob ran off after Aiden and I sat down by Riley as she tired her shoe. When she was done she looked up and me and smiled. Did you plan that? she asked. I laughed as I answered, No he won't make secret plans with anyone but you, I already asked. She smiled even wider, good. We started walking back in silence then and said, You know a lot of people in this camp don't like you or your brother. I hid my smile as I stepped in front of her forcing her to stop or walk into me. She looked up at me, her light grey eyes questioning me. We have a plan all ready if we need to leave and yes you and Jacob are included in it. I saw a tiny bit of relief before she hid it. Riley gasped as I picked her up and stepped off the path and into a little aclove where we couldn't be seen. What do you think of me? I asked. I knew she let me get away with a lot because of Jacob she wanted him to feel safe and be in a calm environment as much as possible. I wanted to think she actually liked me, I wasn't sure though sometimes I thought she liked Aiden better.
She didn't answer right away so I gently lifted her chin so she was looking at me.
I don't know Levi I've know you almost two weeks. You haven't hurt me or Jacob but I'd be lying if I told you I didn't think about what people said." I didn't need her to tell me what people said, that I was dangerous and would lose control. "What's it like when you lose control? she asked.
I tried to explain as best I could. It feels like your body has its own mind or like your sharing your body. It feels animal all instinct, I just move. I still recognize people I just can't always control what I do to them. I'm not feral I've never hurt anyone who wasn't going to hurt me, I wouldn't hurt you or Jacob. Neither would Aiden your both our pack now I said smiling. Do you believe me? I asked her. Set me down? She asked sweetly. When I did she took a step back. I'll tell you what I think but you can't use it against me or I won't tell you again. OK, I lied quickly and easily, I would say anything to know what she really thinks. I'd also use anything I can to get closer to her. Riley raised her eyebrows at how quickly I agreed. She took another step away, her hair was wet from the water hanging almost to her waist and soaking the dark blue tank top and dripping onto the combat boots she was wearing. As she pulled her hair up into a pony tail she looked at me. I do believe you, I've seen you mad when we met and here at camp. Just know I always have a plan for us to. I stopped smiling and took a step towards her. I stopped when she held up her hand. There's more, I do like you and I think you know that. If I ask you to listen to me then do it and if I ask you to stop please do that to.
Is that all? I asked. Yes, was my answer. I closed the space between us and picked her up again as her arms wrapped around my neck I set my lips to hers. Before she had let me kiss her but this was different I could feel her legs tightening on my sides and she was the one to deepen the kiss. I knew she could feel my erection, I couldn't help myself knowing she liked me and wanted me was almost a high after so much time on edge.
I sat down on a tree stump still kissing her all the way down. I wanted my hands free to touch her. Riley was intoxicating her lavender scent invaded all my thoughts. I grabbed a handful of hair and slowly pulled her head back. I kissed her neck and then down her chest when I reached her breasts I waited for her to tell me no, when she didn't I started to play with her nipples through her shirt. Teasing her with my hands and then with my mouth. Levi! Riley gasped. I knew we had been gone to long and she was asking me to stop. Laying my head on her chest and wrapping my arms around her I tried to control my breathing. When I finally looked up she was smiling at me. Your eyes glow when your turned on. she said. I stood up and set her down. Back at camp we found Aiden teaching Jacob some card game I hadn't heard of, Riley joined them and I left to meet Gerard before my patrol.
Zeke ran up to walk with me to Gerards like he did every time I walked by Libby's place, he was always there seeing her younger sister Lizzy. Zeke at 15 and Lizzy at 14 were the youngest people in the camp besides Jacob.
Where you headed? Zeke asked. To your brothers to talk about the run. Am I going with you this time he wanted to know. Not this time Zeke we have to go almost Five days out to the place were scavenging. Zeke ran off when we got there so I could talk to Gerard alone. Aiden told me you wanted me to stop by. I just wanted to make sure your ready to leave. I'm only sending you with one pistol per person and less ammo than usual. The scouts say the group from the south is getting closer. Do you have your map with our next rendezvous? Gerard asked. Yea I've got it, I answered. Oh one more thing before you go, Libby is going with you. There's a building close to where you going that should have a lot of the supplies she needs to make her bullets. I nodded to him. No problem, Libby's a good shot I wouldn't mind having her along.
He nodded to me and I left to head out on patrol. Zeke fell in step beside me as soon as I was away from the door. Sooo, Libby's going with you? Yes, Zeke I know you listen in on everything so what's up? Well do you know if Lizzy is going or staying? I don't know and that's the truth, you'll just have to ask her or Lizzy. Ok I will catch you later Levi. I smiled as I walked into the woods. Jaimie was waiting for me at the hand off spot. He nodded when he saw me and headed off. I smiled thinking about Zeke. He was smitten with Lizzy and I knew the feeling.