The Seaside Retreat

Chapter 7

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I didn't get much sleep. I kept trying to figure out what I should do. It seemed like I had just fallen asleep and then my alarm clock was going off. Really? Can I have a break please? I groaned, keeping up a stream of complaints the whole time I was getting ready.

I put on a pair of khaki short shorts with a plain pink t-shirt. After packing my beach bag, I headed down the stairs. The sun was just starting to rise. I stood on the back porchway for a moment, just enjoying the view. The sunset lit up everything in sight with beautiful rays of orange and red. I smiled. I don't know why, but this sunset was a confidence booster. With a confident high, I started jogging towards the beach, my beach bag on my shoulder. When I got there, I started looking for Seth. I HAD to see him now. After jogging down the beach for a couple of minutes, I found him wading in the water. When I saw him, I lost my train of thought. I don't know how it was possible, but somehow he looked even more hot and yummy than usual. His shirt was off, revealing his toned eight pack and his hair was wet, sticking up in all directions. He looked serious and thoughtful; he didn't even hear me come up to him.

I snuck up behind him, putting my hands in front of his eyes. "Guess who?" I said cheerfully, kissing his cheek. He gently removed my hands from his face, He turned around, facing me. Before replying, he studied me, trying to evaluate my mood, I suppose. What he saw on my face must have been good because his face broke into a million dollar smile. "So you believe me?!" He could barely contain the excitement in his voice. "Of course, Seth" I said, starting to explain to him. But before I could he knocked the breath out of me by pulling me in for a bear hug. I took full advantage of this moment, putting my head on his chest. I could hear his heartbeat-thump, thump,thump. It comforted me.

I pulled back slightly, so his hands could still be around my waist but so I could see his face. I touched his perfect face with my hand, stroking his cheek. His eyes closed, and a gentle smile formed on his lips. I was move my hand, but the moment my hand left his face, his eyes opened again and the smile left his face. "Please," he begged me. I knew what he was asking me. I left my hand on his face.The silence was peaceful, but I felt like I needed to explain to him. He deserved it. "Seth" I began slowly. "I am so sorry about what happened yesterday. I had no right to-" He stopped me, putting a finger to my lips. "shh..." He soothed me. "You don't need to explain it to me." However, I still had a desire to explain everything to him. I removed his finger from my lips, kissing each of his fingers. I held his hand in mine. "But, baby, I do. You deserve an explanation and I'm going to give it to you." "Really, Violet-" "Please, let me explain." He was silent. I took a deep breath before starting. "Last night-I don't know what I was thinking. I had no right to read listen to your message. It wasn't my phone- therfore, it wasn't my business. So first off, I apoligize for invading your phone." I looked up into his face. He looked thoughtful, but continued to give me his full attention. "And second, I'm sorry for going off on you last night. I would blame it on my teenage hormones-" He laughed and I smiledshyly. "but it was really me being a jerk and being an insensitive person-and for that I'm sorry."

I looked up at him and gave him my sweetest puppy dog look. "So am I forgiven?" I asked him sweetly, furiously batting my eyelashes and jutting out my lower lip. He responded by smilng coyly at me. He leaned down and his lips met mine. Our kiss was sweet and gentle, not an urgent kiss, but a more I'm-sorry-can-we-make-up kiss.I closed my eyes, enjoying every moment. I found my hands move by their own will, touching his eight pack. His muscles were so hard-kind of like rocks. A small part of my mind wondered how he would react to this bold move, but he only reacted by kissing me more passionately.

Eventually, we had to part, needing to breath. My hands, however, stayed on his chest, and his hands remained cradling my face. We smiled at each other like little kids caught doing something bad before he said. "Does that answer your question?" I smiled. I jumped onto him, wrapping my legs around his waist. His arms immediately wrapped around my waist, and we continued to kiss.

The rest of the morning continued in bliss, until I remembered the dinner my family had with his tonight. "Oh my gosh! I completely forgot!" I slapped my forehead. Seth looked over at me. "What did you forget?" He asked me, grabbing my hand. "I have dinner with your family tonight and I have NOTHING to wear!" I emphasized the nothing part. He just laughed at me. "I'm serious!" I cried, play slapping his shoulder. I don't think his buff arm muscles even felt the slap. "Okay." he said. "Well, why don't we go into Parkville today and buy you something?" I looked at him thoughtfully. I hadn't thought of that. "Are there any clothing stores in Parkville?" I asked doubtfully. "I'm sure we'll find something." He replied. I thought about this idea some more. It seemed as good as any. "Okay." I surrendered. "Let's go. But I'll have to call my parents first and ask them if it's okay."

I called my mom's cell phone. She answered on the third ring. "Hello?" " Hi mom!" I replied cheerfully. "I was just wondering if it would be okay if Seth and I went to Parkville today so I can find an outfit for dinner tonight." My mom surprised me by replying, "Sure honey, as long as you're back by dinner tonight." I felt bad abandoning my parents on a work day, so I asked, "are you sure mom? I mean, I could stay if you want me to." "No! There will be absolutely none of that missy! You constantly work and you need a break." Wow, this was going good. "Thank you so, so much mom! Bye!" I hung up, putting my phone back in my bag. "I'm taking that as a yes?" He said smiling. I nodded. I was so excited. I was going on a trip- with Seth! Could life get any better? I didn't think so as I walked hand in hand with Seth to his car.

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