“Come, treat with me. There is no need to shed innocent blood today.”Of course, why would he disobey such a reasonable request? The mere presence ...f this creature warmed his heart, filling him with an emotion that could almost be described as joy. The Seirim were overreacting, he knew for a fact that he was entirely safe.He stepped out from behind Nahash, walking towards the Watcher like a moth drawn to a flame, the man smiling warmly as he extended a hand towards him. It felt like coming home,. Mom told me to listen to Bill and come home went he says it's time. I said ok, and went back in the pool. After cleaning up, Bill came out and got in the pool with us. We took turns letting him toss us up and dive in the water. Dan said he was starting to hurt and went inside. I said I guess I need to go too. Bill said to stay, Dan might come back after a few minutes. I said ok. After a while I asked Bill if he could teach me to float on my back.He said sure, he lifted me up and laid me on my. I always have and I always will," I said. He was shocked. I felt the tears start to build in my eyes and stood up, ready to hide in my room. Before I could walk away, he pulled my back onto the couch so that we were facing each other. "Why did you never tell me?" he asked. "I've been in love with you for the last three years." We both smiled, then softly laughed, filling the awkward space. Suddenly, Jacob was leaning in and our lips met. It was as if all the lust I had felt for this boy built. Technicallyyou are not an employee so perhaps the rules don't have to be enforcedtonight."Inwardly I smiled. I had hoped he would go down this path."Oh Harry!" I exclaimed. "I would never want anyone to think that Islept with the boss to get my job! How would I ever command the respectof my staff? You know you're a handsome man, dear. Running a businessis difficult enough without dealing with jealousy and resentment."He sat back and smiled. "You're right, of course. I apologize for.