Five
His hair falls in wet strands over his forehead, and he invites me to join him.
"It's just that... I don't have... I don't know if I should," I mumble, clasping my hands.
"Come on, Estela... nothing's going to happen to you."
I quickly take off my blouse, tie my hair into a perfect bun, slide down my skirt, and watch him while covering my bra with my arms.
I walk slowly and settle onto the purple steps.
Little by little, I feel the warm, calm water sliding around my waist-a delicious, refreshing sensation.