Tinder Date {18+}

Temptation

"Where are we going?" Michael spoke calmly. "Back to my house so I can kill you" I said holding back my laughter and focusing on the road. "WHAT!" Michael was ready to unbuckle his seatbelt but I placed my hand over his. "Relax, I'm messing with you...we're going to the beach" he stared at me in pure terror until I started rubbing my thumb back and forth over his baby soft hand.

"That's not funny"

"No, but your reaction was priceless" I started laughing again and he started smiling. The sun was setting over the coast and the sky was a mixture of pink, yellow and orange.

I parked my car in the parking lot. I got out and went to the trunk to get a giant blanket. Michael stood there looking out at the ocean and taking in the cool salty breeze. I walked up to him and placed my hand on his back. I can tell I startled him because he jumped slightly at my touch. "Are you ready?" I asked.

He nodded his head and took my hand into his. The feeling of his hand in mine made a shiver go up my spine. I never thought I'd be in another relationship after what happened with Stephen and I. I thought about moving on countless times and it always made me break down and cry.

Being with Michael felt good, but it was to soon to tell. I didn't want to fall for him to quick. That was my problem and I always got hurt in the end. I wanted to spend the entire summer with him and see if the next 2 months were going to take us anywhere.

Once we got to the sand we took our shoes off and started walking to find a nice place to set the blanket down. We ended up placing the blanket not to far from the shore. The sun was just starting to set behind the ocean and kept us warm for a little while but it wasn't going to last long.

"This sunset is just as beautiful as you. I'm glad I'm taking in such beauty from the sunset and such an amazing sculpted work of nature".  Michael grabbed my hand and and kissed the top of it.

Ok now I was really feeling butterflies in my stomach. No man has ever said something so poetic to me.

Still holding my hand he walked me down to the water. He rolled his pants legs up a little bit so that we could get our feet wet. I squeezed his hand when the cold water splashed up onto my legs. "Shit that's freezing cold!" I screamed.

He stared at me smiling. "What are you looking at?" I asked playfully rolling my eyes to avoid blushing.

"I'm just looking at your beauty and thinking"

"Thinking about what?"

"How I'm going to pick you up and throw you into the water" he said with an evil smile. "What?! Don't you dare" I yelled as I tried to run away from him but he just pulled me back and picked me up bridal style. I threw my arms around his neck and buried my head into his chest while he rocked me back and forth. "No no no please!!!!" I screamed. He stopped rocking me and started laughing.

"Relax, I'm just messing with you" he said mocking my voice. "Ugh you're the worst!!"

"That's ok I can just toss you right in then..."

"No no please don't" I clung onto him tighter and gave him the pouty lip. He stared deep into my eyes and I took in his Beauty. This man was stunning and I couldn't figure out why he was single. He looked at me with love and fear. I can tell he felt something but he didn't want me know. After staring intensely into each other's eyes for a few seconds he turned his head and put me down. "I'm sorry" he said looking down at the sand.

"It's ok, I liked it" I grabbed his hand to reassure him. I walked further into the water just deep enough for the calm waves to hit a little below my knees. That moment made me feel more emotions then I planned to today.

Ugh Lauren what the fuck! Do not catch feelings for this man in a day! That's exactly what happened with Stephen. I couldn't let it happen again, even though Stephen and I were madly in love....stop thinking about Stephen!

I suddenly felt a pair of hands grab me and pick me up. A huge wave came but it only got the bottom of my dress wet. I got carried out of the water and as soon as my feet hit the sand I quickly turned around. Michael's pants were completely soaked.

"Are you ok Lauren?" He asked in a sweet voice. "The wave could have knocked you over and gotten your whole dress wet."

"I'm fine but look at your pants Michael...I'm so sorry I zoned out when I shouldn't have.."

"It's ok, it's just water they will dry"

I felt like a complete idiot, I need to get this man out of my head. I always thought about him at the worst times. "I need to go get you a towel" I said about to run back to my car.

"No Lauren" Michael grabbed my arm and pulled me towards him. We stared into each other's eyes again. The glow of the sunset was hitting his face perfectly. He smiled at me and I felt my heart melt. He wasn't just sexy but the way his nose scrunched up from his smile made him look adorable.

How the fuck is that even possible...cute and sexy?

"Can I kiss you?" He asked almost in a cracked whisper. I looked at him confused almost unsure of what he said.

"It's ok to say no...I know it's only our first date and I don't want to make you uncomfortable" he started nervously rambling and I smiled and rolled my eyes.

Fuck it

I grabbed the back of his neck and stood on my tippy toes and pulled him in for a kiss in the middle of his rambling. His body tensed up in shock but quickly got out of it by grabbing my waist and pulling me closer.

That was the most romantic kiss I've ever had. Listening to the waves crash onto the sand and the seagulls frantically chatting amongst themselves. The little bit of warmth from the sun disappearing behind the beautiful flat line of the ocean. The man that I was falling to fast for holding me while our lips locked into an embrace.
The moment was absolutely...

Perfect.

He pulled away from the kiss and bit his lip.

Fuck fuck fuck please stop doing that...I don't want to fuck on the first date but him biting his lip was the hottest thing I've seen him do.

I looked away to avoid any unwanted feelings, but that didn't work because he just lifted my head up with his finger to make me look at him.

He was really tempting me now.

He gazed into my eyes and held my hand. "I like you Lauren, and as much as I'd hate for this day to end it is getting late and cold and my legs are freezing." He laughed a little and his laugh was music to my ears.

"I'm so sorry, your right we should go" I didn't hide the disappointment in my voice because I really wasn't ready to leave him yet.

"Do you want to come over? My apartment isn't to far. That's if your comfortable, if not I can walk home"

This man is trying to fuck me and he's so respectful it's hard to say no. I need to make sure I show no interest in sex, at least not yet anyway. I could only imagine how good he looks without his clothes on. His arms looked so strong and the way his tank top hugged his body I just knew his stomach was a little fit....ugh Lauren stop thinking like this.

"Um Lauren are you ok? Why are you staring at me?" I heard his voice run through my head and I quickly snapped back to reality. "Yes, I'm sorry I um lost focus again, but yes I would like to continue our date at your place"

I threw my arms behind my back and gave him and innocent smile.

"You're so cute Lauren" was all he said before picking up the blanket and getting the sand off of it. We walked back to my car and drove to his apartment.

"This is your apartment complex!?" My mouth dropped open at the site.