The Grand Marquis of Avalon came to his favourite river side to take a dip. He always did.
It was his favourite spot to sit inside the water, half-naked, letting the River's water embrace his body while the sun kissed him.
Today, like always, while he lay in the river, enjoying his bath, his people were all around. His personal attendants, guards and even servants all stood around. There were many of them around, all there to serve and protect the Grand Marquis of Avalon.
Grand Marquis Adrian comfortably lay in the water, both eyes shut as the two female attendants stood behind him with the drinks they brought for him.
The atmosphere was calm and quiet. No one dared make a sound around him else they'd be dead meat. Only the chirping of the birds were heard. Soothing and moderate. Just the way he wanted it.
All until a loud scream drew near to their hearing. Everyone, except the Grand Marquis who still had his eyes shut, had their eyes up. Trying to catch a glimpse of the figure that was falling with speed.
The Guards pulled out their swords and stepped forward to protect The Grand Marquis. The servants stepped backwards in fear.
Immediately, the scream came to an abrupt stop as the figure fell into the river with a loud thud! Sending some water balls flying from the river and dispersing in different directions.
Some water had splashed right into Adrian's face, turning his calm expression into an unpleasant one. He hesitated before he finally flipped open his eyes.
His lazy eyes were gorgeous. Seductive and steamy without him even doing or saying anything. His wet hair which fell to his face made him look even more hot. Not to mention his naked top body.
Adrian looked ahead, staring at the figure struggling to find their stand in the water.
"Help! Help me I can't fucking swim!" A voice cried. The hands flap through the water for survival.
The guards were more alert, almost jumping into the water to eliminate this potential threat.
But Adrian calmly raised his hands, signaling them to stop. He said nothing but they all drew back, obeying his instructions. They stood from their spot, observing.
Adrian watched this figure struggle for a while. It was clearly a human, and he could tell. Then Adrian began making his move forward, approaching this person.
His well-defined hands brushed the water aside as he moved through them, his broad-shoulders letting the picked up water drops roll down his perfect skin. He majestically made his way to the spot and dug a hand into the water and caught the waist of the struggling young man.
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Eden was a terrible swimmer. So for a moment there he thought he would actually die in this river.
Since he had escaped the villain's fate of dying through beheading, perhaps fate wanted him dead in this river today! That would be an even more pathetic death for this villain!
But Eden was extremely relieved when a hand caught him by the waist. It was a mixture of joy and confusion.
The hands pulled him out of the water and brought the top part of his body to the surface. Before long, Eden found himself staring right into the eyes of a mysterious hottie. Or stranger.
Eden blinked.
A half-naked ( He didn't know if he was completely naked because he couldn't see or feel the other part of his body that was beneath the water!) was holding him firmly with a hand around his waist. And in the middle of the water.
"Who are you?" Eden asked. He felt he should have at least said thank you first or something. But this was actually the first thing his mind thought about. Who the hell this hottie was. And why was he naked in the middle of the water.
The man said nothing but kept staring at Eden. He stared deep into his eyes. Too deep that he could leave a hole with them. Eden felt uncomfortable.
His eyes were glued. He didn't even bother answering Eden's question.
"Well. Sir... I'm sorry but I have to go..." Eden brought up his hands to push him aside. His hands brushed through his hard chest.
Eden felt himself melt. That chest was no joke! He couldn't remember the last time he touched a man's bare chest.
Suddenly this mam smiled "I'm your saviour. So don't you think you should repay me at least?"
"....." Eden blinked
"Who are you?" He asked again.
Adrian smiled "A Knight in shinning armour who saved you from death"
A guard who watched at the side had suddenly recalled something while staring at Eden.
Alert, This guard wanted to inform Adrian "My Lord that is...!"
But before he could say something Adrian immediately raised a hand at him. Signaling him to shut up. And he instantly did.
"My lord" Eden repeated to himself after hearing the guard call him that. Eden looked around to see the amount of servants and guards around.
He didn't need anyone to tell him that this person wasn't an ordinary person. He was certainly a noble. He stared at this man's face again, and for some reason it seemed familiar. But he couldn't quite remember who he could be.
But nevertheless, he knew he had to stay away from him.
"My lord" Eden said "Your hands are tightly glued around my waist, your eyes are exploring me a bit too deep and our bodies are... rather extraordinarily close..."
Eden paused as he looked into his eyes "Don't you think people would misunderstand?"
"Misunderstand what?" Adrian asked, smiling. A smile that was difficult to tell if it was genuine or not. Even Eden couldn't tell at the moment.
"We're both men..." Eden said, he could easily tell that this young man before him was a playboy. A womaniser or so. One who was experienced in the game he was currently playing. But Eden didn't understand why the hell he was playing the game with him!
Adrian smiled at his words "Do I look like one who cares about rumours?"
Shameless. Eden thought. He had indeed met someone within his level. And he knew he wasn't going to let him win that easily.
Eden guessed he'd have to make his move too.
Eden now smiled. A warm seductive smile as he looked up at Adrian "Then My Lord, You wouldn't mind us making the water a bit... White?"