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“He does it to me, too. Always has tea made for me when I come over, and usually a brownie or some pastry.  He spoils us,” Rose told me, and Draco laughed at her comment.

“He just does it to make me look bad,” Draco added as he drove the boat, which made Phillip laugh before joking back with him.

“It’s easy; Just always make sure she has tea hot and ready.”

They continued to bicker like family about how Phillip spoils his sister too much, and she just let them battle it out. The heavy tension that surrounded the boat when we first got on was gone. When we arrived to our drop-off point, everyone seemed more relaxed about the plan, which was good. The calmer they were, the better everything would be. I made sure my wetsuit was all zipped up, and my little waterproof bag with my music player, plus Charles’s and AJ’s gadgets, was secured around my waist. I kinda liked the suit and fanny pack look I had going on.

I looked over my shoulder to Leon and grinned big.

“Let’s get wet, Star.” I laughed as I ran to the end of the boat and cannonballed into the cold water.

He was there with me a few seconds later, wrapping his strong arms around me.

“See you guys soon.” I waved at the crew still on the boat and looked at the man’s face in front of me.

He was so handsome, even soaked.  His brown eyes were staring into mine, and I wished I knew what he was thinking. Leaning in, I pressed a gentle kiss to his lips before taking a deep breath as he submerged us underwater, and we took off.

My head went to his shoulder, because let’s be honest, it hurt to try and watch where we were going.  Being shot through the water like a torpedo was not all it was cracked up to be, but I would manage.

Leon stopped, and I knew we were at the fence.

Showtime. We came up for air but stayed as close to the surface as possible.

“Okay, without splashing, help me over.” I looked in the direction of the island and didn’t see anyone that would see me crossing sides.

His fingers wrapped around my waist, and he lifted me up with ease.  I was able to get over the fence with no splashing and no wetsuit snags.

“Be careful, Lilith.” He looked at me with eyes that spoke volumes.  He cared a lot and didn’t want anything to happen to me.

“I love you, Star,” I whispered with a grin before turning to dive under the water, not wanting to see his face or hear him say anything else.