Eros led me down from one pool to another pool until we got a quarter of the way down the mountain. Holding my hand in his he tugged me after him and we entered the steamy water. Wisps of vapor rose clouding my vision and I relied on Eros to know the way to go forward. Every step the water climbed, it rose from my ankles to my knees and from there it continued to submerge with each step until we got to the center where just my head and neck popped out. My hair trailed behind me in the water the curls floating like little islands all around “This is kind of scary,” I whispered as the water lapped at my chin.
Eros chuckled. “Don’t be afraid, I’m here, Red.” His eyes sparkled as his eyes stayed locked on me. That wasn’t such a bad nickname, much better than some of those other silly ones he
