Jade's POV
The cold water hits my skin, immediately draining all of the heat from my body. I keep my eyes closed, the pitch black of the water refreshing.
The ringing in my ears slowly subsides, my body taken over by the complete silence. I move my arms in stories so I go deeper, the air in my lungs running out.
I wonder what would happen if I just stayed down here.
Would Leo come and get me, or would I just slowly sink to the bottom? Completely forgotten by everyone.
Would anyone care?
My lungs get tight and I kick my legs, trying to reach the surface. I break the surface and take a deep breath in, the cold air fills my lungs.
I run my hands through my hair and over my eyes, I notice Leo standing on the edge of the dock still.
"I thought you weren't coming up." He jokes, taking a seat on the wood, hanging his long legs over the edge.
"Almost." I whisper closing my eyes, dragging my body so I lay upwards on the water.
The pitch black sky sparkling, as I circle my hands through the cold water causing ripples. I push my stomach up so it's flat against the water, the current trying to pull me under once again.
I kick my legs down so I'm now treading water, Leo watches me as he sits with his back propped up against the wooden beam of the dock.
He runs his hands through his hair, the milky light form the pale moon casts a ray on his face. Causing his taunt jaw look sharper, his features look darker, his eyes brighter.
I get a shiver down my spine, the water seems to get freezing.
I swim over to the docks edge and reach my arm up for Leo to help me up. He looks down at me and reads my mind, grabbing onto my upper arm, he swiftly pulls me out from the water.
With his help I pull my upper body onto the dock and then climb my legs up. I sit back resting a giant the opposite post.
The night's breeze makes me shiver, the harsh air burning on my wet skin. Leo looks over at me, a hint of worry in his eyes and removes his hoodie.
He takes it over his head in one swift motion and holds out to me without hesitation.
Our eye meet, my lips turn up into a small smile as I take it from him. "Thanks." I whisper and he looks away.
I put my arms in to it and pull it over my head, pulling the hood down in one motion. The warmth of it immediate hits me as well as his dark cologne.
I pull my hair out from inside the material and pull the clothing down. Trying to make it cover more of my skin, but it only reaches to my upper thighs.
I catch Leo staring at my half naked body, dressed in only his black hoodie and get self conscious.
I bite down on my lip trying to calm my heart beat and lean my head back on the wooden post.
I feel as he keeps his eyes on me, tracing up and down my legs. They flick up to meet mine, he sees that I've caught him staring. He clears his throat and looks away.
I wrap my arms around me allowing his scent and warmth engulf me.
I just want to forget today.
Apart from this part, that is. I study Leo's face in the dark sky, taking in his sharp jawline, his dark features.
His pink lips that curl up into the cocky smirk I've groan familiar to. The clear skin that has faint marks where he's been punched, almost disappearing now.
His tidy eyebrows that line his piercing green eyes. The long black lashes that cover them. His thick black hair, which is messy in some places from the wind.
As though he reads my mind, he runs his hand through his hair, pushing it back into place.
I've notice that at the end of running his hand through his hair, he slightly tugs at his roots. It makes my heart flutter and I let out a small chuckle.
He looks over at me, completely clueless that I had been staring.
"What?" He says suddenly, a hint of worry masked in his voice.
"Nothing," I sigh, my head is pounding and I feel the tears forming at the corners of my eyes.
"I think I'm going crazy." My voice breaks as I feel the first tear roll down my cheek.
I burry my head in between my knees and can't help it as I let out a sob, all the anger and betrayal forcing me to explode.
"It's my fault isn't it?" I whisper down at the floor, not wanting to look up at him.
Before I can say anything else Leo's wrapped his arms around me, engulfing me in his scent as he draws me closer.
I loose control of myself as I move onto his lap, letting him take all of my weight, my legs going numb with pain.
Even sitting, he's much taller than me, his strong arms comforting around my weak self. I lace my hands behind his torso and hold onto him like my life depends on it.
I burry my head into his chest sobbing uncontrollably, letting the frustration and doubt take over.
He doesn't stay anything, but lets me cry into him, not caring that I'm weak and pathetic.
Slowly he rests his head onto of mine, the action comforting, like he's letting me know he's there for me.
"I hate him," my voice is small as I cling onto Leo, "I hate him so much." I let out another sob and feel Leo hold me tighter.
"I know." He whispers softly against me and I feel my heart tug. "It's going to be okay." His voice is soft as he soothingly runs his hand through my hair.
"I should have just-"
Leo sits back from me and I almost whine, "Don't." His voice is stern, his eyes blazing.
"Don't even say that. You don't owe him anything, you never did. Don't let his sick and twisted words get into that pretty little head of yours."
I can't help myself as I giggle, shaking my head lightly. Even after all that, he can make me laugh.
I see the corners of his mouth turn up into a smile as his gorgeous green eyes stare into mine, a foreign emotion covering them.
I swipe at my face and take in a deep breath, "I'm sorry." I look down at my hands and realise I'm still sitting on Leo's lap.
I look back up at him and now he's full on smirking.
I get self conscious and go to move off him, but he reads my mind and grabs my wrists, holding me in place.
"Oh no you don't." His husky voice tells me and I bite my lip to stop a laugh escaping.
In one movement he moves us back so his back he's leaning against the wooden post, his long legs stretched out in front of him.
I stare down at him about to protest but he grabs me by my waist and lifts me up, spinning me around and placing my back down in between his legs.
"Leo." I squeal before trying to sit up away from him, he wraps his large arms around me pining me tightly so my backs against his chest.
Reluctantly, I lean back into him, letting his large grasp keep my warm. His dark cologne making me feel safe. I close my eyes and snuggle closer to him, putting my small hands on top of his biceps.
I drown out the rest of the world as I let the darkness take over. Feeling safe in the arms of this boy who I've only known for a short amount of time, which feels like forever.
I'm not sure where to go from here.
Not with Leo, not with the group, not with my life. And as I drift to sleep, I'm only sure of one thing.
I wouldn't want to be here with anybody else.