it was keen to burn the pristine pale coat of surya. its leering gaze and hot kisses led surya to find relief by the pools. it loved her, but it would destroy her to remain in its embrace. she'd forgotten how long she'd been traveling with it staring her down.
but she turns to her priya, and her presence brushed surya like sweet spring breeze. already the sweat that clung to her brow felt refreshing instead of uncomfortable. the sun burnt her, but the way it accentuated her lover's curves and muscles made surya forgive it for now.
once priya stood by her side again, she dipped down to lap the turquoise waters. she was very careful to let her partner drink too before she dips into it.