Summer Boy
Pairing: Waterboy X Fem!Reader
Content/Warnings: Use of waterboys real name, Slight swearing, change in POV’s, mostly just fluff with some kissing, and established friendship. Very Lazily proofread.
Summary: You and your favorite helpful hero spend a small evening at a beach together. 💧
A/N: hey… it’s been like forever. I’m not gonna keep making promises of more writing, but I’m happy to be making fics again. I’ve been busy and lord knows I’m just as lonely as the last time I wrote so… here u go! (Also, PS, if it wasn’t obvious. I LOVEEE Waterboy.)
The beach, a place to go to relax, meditate, and connect with some of natures finest works. It’s also a place where you first get to finally connect with your one and only- Waterboy. Your hero, saving grace, basically every cute name you could think of, that was just him all over.
You really didn’t think about it, but you’ve never seen him out of suit, nor have you gotten close to him- at least in the way you’ve wanted. He’d always come up with an excuse ‘I- I don’t- don’t wanna get your outfit a-all drenched!’ And if you brushed that off, he’d turn to the good old ‘I- I have to go! Sorry!’
He couldn’t escape it this time, but he’s been yearning, praying for contact. And with you? How could he pass it up. The only problem? As soon as he saw you in your bathing suit, all of Robert Robertson’s confidence training disappeared instantly. With that gone, in came the heavy breathing and stuttering, which was still cute in an odd way.
“Hey, Herm! You made it!” You waved him down, though it wasn’t really necessary as you glowed brighter than the sun… and the sun was blazing, telling by the pink already rising on his skin.
“Y-yeah, I… I wouldn’t miss this for anything. Y-you- you look- yeah… uhm- you look gor-great-! Wonderful!” He stuttered out, nervously wiping a hand over his mouth as he internally regretted having said anything at all. You simply smiled, moving in to hug him before he stepped away “Still no hug?”
He shook his head “n-no…” he put his bags down before his smile grew more “I need to put on sunscreen- but- I- this… this sounds weird, but I’d prefer it if you got in the water first. So I know I didn’t… I dunno, mess up something like always.”
“Herm.”
“Y-yeah?”
“We’re at the beach. I’m gonna get wet either way.”
“Oh. Yeah.”
You chuckled, but reluctantly you headed for the water, sneaking a few peaks back at him. Seeing him now out of his suit and in his cute little swim trunks warmed your heart. And it would be lying to say he wasn’t checking you out as well, but not in a creepy way- he rather adored everything about you, and seeing you in the bathing suit let him see more of you.
He stood by the shore line waiting for his sunscreen to dry as you stood in hip-deep water. “I’d complain… but I don’t want you to get sunburn, and I’m practicing patience.” He chuckled “my timer s-says I only have… uh- two more minutes.” You nodded waiting it out, asking about his day and vice versa- even though you saw each other the day prior. You are both so oblivious to the fact that you live rent free in his head as he is in yours, but then again, it wouldn’t be love if everything was spelt out.
His timer went off, and the song was familiar. It wasn’t one of Prisms, but it was a song you sent him. It seems your taste has really rubbed off on him (I could make a funny joke here, but I won’t- I’m better than that… not.)
He took a deep breath before smiling at you, moving into the water quickly and clumsily, which you could only blame on his tall and thin figure that you adored. As soon as the ocean around you two slowly reached up to your elbows through tides, he almost lunged through the water, wrapping his hands ever so delicately around you, like you’d break if he held you too tight- or like you’d disappear if he didn’t hold you at all.
The gesture was heart melting, and you’d be damned if you didn’t return his hug. As your arms curled up and held onto him, he let out a quiet hum. It was contentment, a soft sound that was followed by slightly less soft squeeze. “H-hey?” He called in a hushed tone.
“Yeah, Hermy?” He shuddered at the nickname. The team knew his name, but only you called him that, it was special to him.
“D-don’t… don’t let me go.” He whispered, burying his face into your neck, the plastic of his goggles gently rubbing against your partly wet hair.
The two of you just stood there for a while, a metaphorical wave of bliss washing over you two like never before. Your legs tangled under the surface, it’s a lovely feeling. The feeling of being one with someone, and especially with someone who loves you more than you could possibly imagine.
“Everyday I thank Robert for putting me on the team… if he didn’t, I wouldn’t be here with you right now.” His words flowed with such succulent sincerity, your heart felt like it was going to rise straight from your chest.
Unsure of how it happened, a kiss made its way from your lips to his temple, a quiet whimper of relief leaving his chest. He didn’t care if it was embarrassing, or awkward, he’s never had someone to hold onto- not in the way you do. “Y-You always ask me for hugs when you’re perfectly dry… don’t you get- worry about getting all… wet?”
You shook your head “I’ve told you a million times Hermy, I don’t mind at all. I just can’t believe it’s taken you this long.” Though you teased, he took the matter seriously- maybe more than necessary, “I just wanted everything to be- be perfect.”
“Perfect for what?”
He froze his head tilting only slightly as he took in more of your scent to calm himself. “I wan- would- would like and app-appreciate it if… maybe… we could go out and do something with me some time.”
Tilting your head in confusion, you responded “Aren’t we doing something right now?” He chuckled softly, finding your answer sweet, but admittedly it made his job harder as he had to spell it out.
“I- I mean… would you… please go out with me!” He pulled back, his hands holding onto your upper arms as he does so, neck craning downward to meet your gaze. With a couple of blinks it finally clicked, and you giggled excitedly “like… a date? Just the two of us?” Herman nodded in equal excitement, “w-what do you think?”
Water clung to your hands as you reached up and held his face. “I’ve waited for too damn long to hear you say those words.” Before you could do anything, he quickly “runs” back to shore- as fast as he can in water “HEY-?! WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!” You called out confused
“I need to go get ready! I have a lot of planning for our date, I must away!” He quickly grabbed his bag and suit that laid on top “But-!” “IGOTTAGO,LOVEYOU,BYE!”
His words came out quicker than anticipated, but instead of apologizing he kept running. Internally, both of you were absolutely screaming with joy. He got the date he always wanted, and you’ve finally gotten to hear those sweet words you’ve begged for.
And more than that- you finally got that hug. A wins a win.










