I loosened my grip on the lead as we stepped into the water. My breath sucks in the cool winter air and I mutter, shaking my head.
"I should of done this on a warmer day..."
My Neravonti looks at me with inquisitive eyes, and walks up next to me to share his warmth. I glance at him in forgiveness, and lean against him. Upon reaching the center of the clear, blue lake, I wade gently in the water giggling when I notice its barely past his knees. My finger taps his knees lightly, ordering him to kneel. He complies to my command and with a great heave, Einsame Schaukel kneels in the water, causing the lake to be disturbed, and ripple away from him. Swimming gently, I place my hand gently on his warm back, and slowly pull myself onto his back. His body flinches away, but my legs gently grip his sides until he stops moving.
"That's it boy, nice and easy.."
I lift up my body, and wrap my arms around his neck when he leaps forward and trots out of lake. Barely hanging on, I laugh, glad that I'm finally riding my boy, Einsame Schaukel.
"Thank you boy! I love you!! I yell, and woop with joy.