Valentin and Haylie: Pep Talk
Valentin's strength was disarming and a little disorienting. Haylie was lifted out of the water and she clung to his neck and shoulders, teeth chattering together, and looked at him with surprise. Damn. Who knew Valentin was so capable? And had such nice skin? The latter she noticed as they were in close proximity and she could see his complexion was clear and smooth. Must be a vampire thing.
Haylie felt the ward and shuddered off the biting cold as warmth seeped into her small frame. "WOOO!" she grinned at him with no small amount of pride. She'd done it. She wasn't a pussy. "I'm not sure how many more. I need to check with Vic."
Haylie pulled a towel around herself and rubbed her ear with the edge, making a face. Then she snickered. "Those girls are totally checking you out." Nearby, a group of girls had noticed Valentin's heroic rescue of Haylie and were giggling among themselves with flirty little glances his way.