Jordan

Rain looks at the natural pool formed at the base of the waterfall. While it is not deep enough to actually swim in it, we can still have fun.

When I was younger, during the hot summer days, I would come with Kevin, Dan, and other males to the waterfall and spend many hours collecting rocks or in the pool. Then Elly started coming here to dance, and it sort of became her place.

Rain’s cheeks turn red.

Fuck.

It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

“I don’t want to get naked,” she says, her voice trembling. She is so stiff, I am afraid she will snap in two.

I have been with virgins before, but Rain is too scared, too jittery. I can’t shake off the feeling that someone did something to her. If that is the case, then why isn’t she saying anything?

“If you want to get your clothes all wet, then be my guest. I am still going to take mine off,” I tell her while I help her sit on the blanket next to me.

Rain stands fast, her palms turning into fists. “I don’t want you to get