The Sweetest Rose-LokixOC

Chapter 32 + Bonus Scene

Cassandra and Loki sat on the blanket beach side all night talking about anything and everything. Neither of them was in a hurry to return to Kamar Taj, caught up in the romantic spell of the evening. She told him a story about a vacation she took with her mom as a teenager.

"My mom booked a little bed and breakfast in Pennsylvania. When we arrived it was pretty as a picture. An adorable colonial style house on the edge of a lake with a beautiful garden." Getting comfortable she tucked her legs under her as she settled into the story. "Anyway, we entered the lobby to check in."

"I get the feeling something unusual is about to happen." Loki remarked, playing idly with a lock of her hair.

Cassandra shot him a look. "Don't interrupt."

"Sorry, darling."

She cleared her throat and patted his hand. "Right off we noticed something unusual about the concierge. The man was naked. I mean, completely naked. The only thing that kept me from seeing his dick was the desk he stood behind. My mom was completely confused and mortified. She puffed herself up about to yell at the concierge when a group of men trotted through the lobby from the tennis courts outside. They were buck ass nude." Cassandra smiled fondly at the memory. "It was the first time I'd seen a guy naked outside of television. Mom snapped. She covered my eyes with her hand and reamed into the concierge. The other guests paused to see what was going on so that just really set her off."

"Let me guess, you took a peek anyway." Loki said in an amused tone. His blue eyes sparkled knowingly as he tucked the strand of hair behind her ear.

Cassandra snorted derisively. "Damn right I did! I was fourteen and naturally curious. So, the concierge tried to calm my mom down, and explain that the bed and breakfast was a nudist inn. My mom didn't know that. She booked the B&B through a travel site. I guess she didn't read the description too thoroughly, probably because she was tired from working long hours at the hospital."

"This is such a charming anecdote. I wish I could have been there to witness it." Loki lounged on his side, chin propped in his hand. "I guess you went back home then?"

Cassandra shook her head. "The concierge was really nice. He knew the manager at the regular inn across the lake. Got us a room and everything to make up for what happened. My mom was so embarrassed. She never booked vacations online again."

"Well at least you salvaged the situation."

"Do you think if we had met back then you'd have liked me?" She asked, batting her eyelashes.

Loki leaned forward and tweaked her nose playfully. "Hmm. If you're asking if I'd have been interested in you romantically the answer is no. You were a child, little vixen." He slid his fingers along her cheek in a tender caress. "But I might have taken you under my wing and taught you a trick or two."

Cassandra kissed him, warmth spreading all the way to her toes. "I suppose that's fair."

"We should go there on our next date. Have a bit of fun." He exclaimed, suddenly taken with the idea.

"The nudist inn?"

"Of course! It'll be entertaining."

Cassandra flushed at the thought of walking around naked in public. "I don't want strangers seeing me naked."

"You might have a point. If a man looked at you too long, I'd have to kill him." Loki teased.

"Being nude, their interest would be very evident." She agreed lightly.

Loki chuckled and draped an arm around her shoulders. "True."

The waves lapped softly against the sand. Pink and orange streaked the sky as the sun eclipsed the horizon. Cassandra twined her fingers with Loki's. "What kind of crazy things did you do growing up? I bet you have a lot of great stories."