I don't mind if there's too much to say

"This is a bad idea."

She should've known that following Daniel idea is terrible. She's regretting this already. 

(She keep saying that since last night and here she goes again) 

Daniel looks up, pouting,"You keep saying that."

"Because it's true!"

"But you're still here anyway," He respond, smug. Tugging at one of her curls playfully. 

"Temporary insanity?" She offers, unconcerned. 

Daniel looks petulant, taking one of the many swimsuit that hang in front of them and giving it to her. "I already choose one. C'mon the meters running."

She rolls her eyes, "It's easier for you, maybe."

"It's just a swimsuit, Rose," Daniel muttered, exasperated. To be fair, the first thirty minutes of their ride is spend arguing when Daniel tell her that they're gonna have to buy a swimsuit for their next destination. 

And then when they finally arrived in the shop that actually specialize on swim wear, they spend another fifteen minutes arguing about the prospect and how all this impromptu purchase is gonna be a bitch in the long run. 

("You just gonna work harder then," Daniel teases, eyes bright twinkiling with mischief. 

It's a record that she didn't throw anything towards Daniel at that moment. Instead she choose to pinch him in those sinfully muscular arms, "God, you're an asshole.") 

She tries again, "Swimsuit are expensive."

"It's not as expensive, here," Daniel points out, matter of factly, smiling cheekily at her. The bastard. 

She tried a different tactic. "Where are we going anyway?"

"And ruin the surprise?" He shook his head. "Fuck no." 

"Daniel."

"Rose. Rosemary?" 

She wrinkle her nose, "No."

"Okay, Rose. Just Rose. Pick one and let's go," We're running out of time."

"I don't want to buy another clothes!" She exclaims, loudly. 

The store is deserted, so only the women behind the counter that seem to care, motioning her to lower her voice down. 

She nods mutely. 

"This is Bali!" Daniel uttered, his hand moving excitedly. "Of course we're gonna go swimming!"

She sighs, resigned. "You're not gonna give up are you?"

He nodded, biting his bottom lip. 

"Fine! Just give me five minutes," She grumbles, already trying to find something appropriate. 

"Five more minutes or I'll be dragging you out myself Rose."

"Just go ughhh." 

She already have some picks in mind so it doesn't take too long for her to choose something. 

She finally settle on a black two piece with high waisted bottom. It's not that expensive and seem to have pretty good quality too, so she hopes she still can wear these back in LA. 

After purchasing it, she decided to wear it underneath her maxi dress, knowing that when they arrived in whatever place Daniel have in mind it will be more practical. 

When she come out of the store, Daniel seem to type furiously on his phone. Hearing the telltale sound of her foostep, he looks up. "Done?"

She nods, "Let's go."

+++++

It's a waterfall this time around. She doesn't even know that Bali has waterfalls too! 

"I thought we're gonna go to a remote beach near here not a waterfall," She mumbled. People come to Bali for the beaches, she doesn't know they have a whole other to offer too. 

"We could do that too," Daniel offer easily. He ponders it for a minute. "But maybe next time."

She try to hold back her grin, hearing his last sentence. "I never says there will be next time."

Daniel gives her an unimpressed look, "Rose!"

"Let me think about it some more!" Without giving him an answer she walks faster, trying to ask their guide about the waterfall (or waterfalls because apparently there are four and that's why they need a guide) 

("Are you secretly rich or something?" She joked, curious. 

He offers to pay for their driver and the guide too. She knows Bali is not that expensive, but it kinda make her feel guilty 

She offers to pay for the drive back to seminyak and the food which Daniel agree easily. 

Daniel shrugs, "Something like that."

"Something like that?"

Daniel eyes filled with mirth, "That's another story."

She shook her head, "I'm not sure I want to know."

Walking closer to her, Daniel grins. His eyes bright. "Get to know me, Rose. I dare you.") 

The road is a little slippery, Daniel have to help her several times and end up holding her hand all the way through, but the view makes up for it. 

The sunlight seem pouring out on the forest around them, casting shadows around it. 

Nearing the waterfall, they have to walk down next to a cliff right beside them with vines hanging from it, small stream of water sprouting from it. It's fascinating. 

But it doesn't compare to the actual waterfall. 

When they finally arrived on the first waterfall she can't help but gasp. It's stunning. 

Two waterfalls sitting side by side, cascading down from the cliffs top. She can hear the water crashing down the rocks, it's deafening. 

"This waterfall is holy," The tour guide tell them. "No swimming."

She nods, following Daniel that tug at her hand impatiently. They go down the small stairs, coming closer to it. 

The waterfall is so tall, it's a majestic sight indeed. She can see the sign 'no swimming', the warning clear. 

"If we scream here it will be swallowed by the current right?" Daniel whisper right beside her ear. 

"It probably will," She answer. "But I don't think that will be a good idea."

Daniel seem to realize her point, so they decided to stand there for a while, some of the water already splashing near them, enjoying the sight. 

Some tourist already catching up to them, so they decided to go to the next waterfall. 

"So that's aling-aling waterfall," the tour guide started. "That's the tallest one here. The next will be Kroya, Kembar and Pucuk after it. You can swim in those."

She's excited, the prospect of swimming in here doesn't seem like a scary idea anymore. The water is clear and cool, the air fresh. 

With Bali sun seem to be getting hotter the more they walk, swimming feels like a wise choice. 

Apparently their first stop, Kroya waterfall have a natural water slide. And a cliff jumping place. 

"You know about this," She said accusingly. Trying not to feel self conscious taking off her dress in open spaces like this. 

"That's why we're here," Daniel replied. She's waiting for another teasing remarks from Daniel but when she looks up, Daniel seem to be lost at words. 

(She knows she's not that bad looking. She excersice often with Olivia, trying to keep her form in shape. 

But seeing how Daniel looks at her, it makes her feel more beautiful than she actually feels) 

"Your ex is so fucking stupid." Daniel stated. He winces, seeming to realize he said that out loud. 

She can't help but giggles, "You're not that bad looking yourself."

And it's true. Daniel is even more gorgeous now, hair disheveled, chest bare. It's a crime, looking like that. 

Daniel smile burst slowly, seeming pleased by her compliment. It's endearing. 

"So what we're gonna do first?"

Daniel hums, "I think cliff jumping first then we try the water slide?"

She nods, already feeling excited. The jump is not that tall, and their guide assures them that it's safe and people have done it plenty of time. 

Daniel jump first, doing a backflip which she can't help but be impressed with. She follows soon after, the jump makes her feel instantly awake, a laugh soon jumps out of her lips. 

"Fun?" Swimming towards her, Daniel grins. 

"So fun!" She gushes before laughing again. Daniel laughs too, swimming close to her. 

They just spend a few minutes there, enjoying the cool water, the sun that peeking from the trees. 

Trying the water slide is a different matter entirely. They have to wear a safety vest. The water is rough, the current harsh, beating harshly down her face when she finally go down the pool of water. 

She can't help but think it's a once in a lifetime thing too. That she will not experience this sort of things anywhere else but here. 

They walk again to the next waterfall. Daniel holding her hand all the way through. Trying to scare her in the small wooden bridge on the way there. 

(She try to ignore the sparks that start to form at the bottom of her stomach. 

How Daniel laugh start to make her feel something) 

This time around, the cliff jumping spot is higher than the last place. She feels queasy, looking down to the clear water under it.

"You wanna do it again?"

She shook her head, "This one seem dangerous."

"C'mon. I'll catch you."

"That doesn't seem possible."

He shrugs, "I'll try anyway."

She roll her eyes. "If you want to, I'll wait. We can swim for a while here too."

Daniel pouts, "Not fun. We come here to have fun and make bad decisions right?"

She tilted her head, "That sounds like a good lyric ideas. You should write it down."

Daniel groans, "Ugh fine."

She decided to wait, take some pictures while their tour guide instructs Daniel where he should jump, all the cautions on how to do it safely. 

He screams when he jumps, the scream filled with delight. It tempt her too. 

So when their tour guide look at her, asking her to go down with him to follow Daniel she shook her head, giving him the large bag she buys for Daniel and her, telling him that she's gonna jump too. 

The tour guide seem amused, but readily agreed. 

Daniel seem to realize that she's gonna jump, already screaming encouragement at her. 

She second guess herself when she saw the drop. It's high. 

But it's what she needs right? To have fun and make some bad decisions. 

She jumps. 

(It's exhilarating and a little painful. But she feels like she can fly, like she can do anything. 

Like she finally free) 

"I can't believe you do it," Daniel says, astonished. His touch beneath the water burns at her waist. She doesn't mind. "That's amazing."

"I guess I'm full of surprises."

"That you are."

She arch her back, trying to escape the intensity of his gaze, letting Daniel hold her while she let's the water washed away all the turmoil inside her. 

(Her hair will be a frizzy mess after this, but she doesn't care. 

She likes the feeling, the way all the weight seem to be lifted, just for a while) 

When she finally leans back up, her face has become closer with Daniel owns, she can see the specks of golds on his green irises. 

(It will be so easy to close that gap and pull him close. Let his touch burn her even more) 

She clears her throat, quickly letting go of Daniel. "Let's go."

(She try not to notice the way his voice sound so hoarse when he answer her, the flush that is very noticable on his fair skin. It doesn't matter) 

When they arrive at the last stop, the cliff jumps is much more higher than the last, she adamantly refused. Daniel didn't even push her to do it this time. 

She's already near the pool of water when he jumps. The sound loud, the splash of water seem to go everywhere. 

When he comes out, he looks surprised before he screams happily, the waterfall current drown his voice. 

"How is it?" She shout, trying to beat the waterfall. 

"Good!" 

She lounge near the water for a while, letting the sun washes over her. But Daniel seem to have something else in mind. 

Walking towards her, he picks her up easily while she screams at him to put her down. Beating down his back, he only laugh at her. 

Stupid muscular arm. 

It shouldn't be a surprise when he dunk her on the water, laughing loudly when she splutters. 

"You're dead!" She screams while Daniel just laughs when she start to chase after him. 

It's a well day spent. Playing in the water while she try her best to dunk Daniel and he in retaliation picking her up and throw her across the water easily. 

She doesn't remember the last time she had this much fun. 

It's a good day. 

+++++

They decided to give her hotel address, driving her first before they go to his hotel. 

When they finally arrived near her hotel, the sun is already set, all the city lights seem to light up around her. 

She yawns, still feeling tired. Daniel still sleeps next to her. And even with his mouth opening a little bit, he still looks handsome.

"Daniel. Hey," She whisper, shaking his body a little bit. 

"Who the fuck is Daniel?" He grumbles, before closing his eyes again. 

She snort, amused. It's more or less a confirmation at this point. 

"Wake up! We're near my hotel!"

"Huh?" He blinks languidly, looking at her. "Oh right."

She giggles, while Daniel smile dopily at her, still sleepy. "In seminyak already?"

She nodded, "Yes."

"Okay."

She can see the contrast, from all the villages to the night city life around her. 

Daniel sit next to her, rubbing his eyes trying to make himself awake. 

She hums, wondering if it's a good idea or not. "If you're still sleepy, you can stay the night at my hotel."

Daniel eyes widen, instantly awake. 

"To sleep," She interject quickly. Grateful for the dim light of the car, "Just to sleep. I don't think it's safe if you're going back to your hotel like this."

He gulps before nodding mutely, "I'd like that."