A summer fling was all you were supposed to be to Emma.

A strictly casual relationship; no feelings, no strings attached.

However, as you led Emma down to the lake and away from the campers, her heart couldn’t help but beat faster as she looked down at your intertwined hands.

“I called in a favor from Dylan,” you had said. “He’s gonna watch our group for a little while.”

That was enough for Emma to follow you.

“Why are we going to the lake exactly?” She asks, looking around at the passing trees as they sway in the breeze.

“You’ll see,” you reply smugly.

Your shoes reach the sand, sinking in slightly into the grainy land.

The lanterns on the dock were lit up as the sun started to set, casting a warm glow onto the water as you lead Emma to the end of the dock.

“Looking at the sun set? Wow, how creative,” she scoffs with rolled eyes.

You look at her with an unamused expression, making her shut up immediately.

You step closer to the edge of the dock, Emma following close behind.

Turning towards her, her heart skips a beat as your hands find their way to her shoulders.

Your touch took over her brain and she didn’t notice the mischievous grin pulling at your lips.

Next thing she knew, she was pushed into the water as you laughed hysterically before jumping in next to her.

“Hey! What was that for?!” She yells as she resurfaces, blushing as she saw you surface next to her.

She watches in a trance as you flip your hair out of your face, laughing still as you gaze at her.

Shit…

She was falling…hard.