Her breath hitched when he caught her hips and used them to drag her close, immediately making everything in her feel hotter than the water possibly could. Her pupils dilated as he caressed her, affecting her with little effort on his part as she was almost conditioned to react to him. Cupping his face between her hands, she leaned in to tease her lips against his, whispering. "I know but I just want you to know I appreciate you."