When our hearts collided

Chapter 21: Jacob

In that moment I had to confess to Mariah just how happy and great full I was for her in that moment and how I wanted her not just for now but forever. We were like the ocean we belonged together, our hearts were full and I felt home whenever I was with her. Each second that ticked by was a moment I wish could last a bit longer than it had. If only time could stand still.

I never felt like this for anyone and I wanted to make the most of it. Well the time we had anyway. I knew soon that she would be leaving and it made me more determined to tell her how much she meant to me. Although she may feel different I didn't care how much distance that would become between us, not even the distance of the ocean could keep my heart from loving her. Even if she's not with me I would settle for the ghost of her. Her heart was my home and I knew my heart was her home.

After some deep thought in that moment I wanted to make memories with her and cherish the little time that we had left.

Eventually I got up and pulled her to me. Playfully I tossed some sand in her direction subtly so it didn't get in her eyes or anything but just enough to hint some frustration so I could see the beautiful smile that she never showed, only in moments when she was in pure bliss.

"Oh you little.." she said as she began to chase me along the shore lines of the beach.

I began to run, we both were giggling and poking fun of each other as we were running. Eventually Mariah gave up because she became tired.

I went up to her a scooped her up in my arms and she was surprised but had grabbed onto me as I began to spin around.

I looked deep in her eyes and her at mine as I planted a kiss on her delicate lips. She kissed back without hesitation. In that moment I wanted nothing more than to touch her, I craved not only just her but I craved her body. But I held back and just kissed her for a second longer.

When we drew apart

I said

"Well we can't let you walk back all tired so it looks like super man will carry you back." She looked at me and we both giggled.

As the afternoon drew near, we headed back to the car. When we headed back to the car we decided that the girls should spend the rest of the time at our place instead of paying for a room. Also it was the perfect excuse for me to spend more time with Mariah. Also Layla and Brayden had also been growing closer as well. In agreement we headed to the hotel to grab the girls items.

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After the girls got their items from the hotel we headed towards our house.

When we arrived we helped the girls bring their things inside.

Once everyone was settled for the afternoon we began our preparation for dinner.

We all gathered in the kitchen and prepped the vegetables and steak.

We all chattered amongst one another, it was like Mariah and Layla had always been our friends. They were the missing piece to our house, they made our house a home.

After finishing the prep and waiting for the dinner to cook in the oven we had enough time to make a few Tiktok's as a group.

After sometime dinner was ready and we all gathered around the table to eat our meal.

After dinner and cleaning up we made our way to my bedroom where we would settle for the night.

When we made it to the room, we shut the door and lowed down on the bed.

"Omg I'm so tired hahaha." she said.
"Same."I replied back.

I looked her in the eyes and looked at her and kissed her.

She kissed me back but said between kisses.

"Well I need to head for a bath, we can do this after." She said as she moved to hop up from the bed.

As she moved from my grasp to head to the bathroom, I grabbed her by her hand before she could open the door.

She grabbed my hand back and we moved towards the bathroom and shut the door.

As we made it into the bathroom. We just stood their and giggled at one another.

After a few minutes of looking at one another she said

"I'm going to hop in if you don't mind." She said shyly.

"Of course, ill turn around." I replied.

I turned around as she began to undress. I heard the water splash as she hopped in.

After a few long minutes I turned around and said

"I'll leave, i'll meet you in the bedroom when your done."

As a I proceeded to the door she said

"Wait"

I turned around and she replied

"Do you mind, staying with me."

"Of course." I said.

I proceeded towards the bath tub and sat beside her and held her hand.

After a few minutes of holding her hand and laying there in silence for a few seconds she began to relax.

After sometime she began to shiver and quirk.

"Are you cold." I said.

"I'm ok." She replied.

It was so random but in that moment I wanted nothing more than to keep her warm. I hoped up and stepped into the bath tub.

She looked at me surprised and said

"Omg what are you doing" as she giggled shyly as she began to cover her body.

"I'm hopping into to keep you warm." I said as I laughed back as I began to talk my shirt off.

She laughed back as she splashed some water at me as I began to hop behind her and drew her towards me.

At first she quivered as I touched her but as after a few seconds she gave in and burrowed her head under my chin.

She held onto my arm as we just sat there, I covered her hand with mine and she began to tenderly ran her hand down my arm as she snuggled into me.

As we laid there it was the most vulnerable we had been since the time we had met. Being here with her felt natural and something that I would want to do a million times over. In the moment I could see us in our 70's right here as we are now. Even in my mind at 70 she still looked as beautiful as the day I met her. Although I lingered to touch her and want her. Being with her was more than just wanting her sexually. The moments like these is what was more important to me because I wasn't sure how long that this would last so I wanted to savour every moment I had with her in my arms.

As we laid there for some time, I could feel her dozing off still holding onto my arm. I looked at her proudly knowing that she felt safe in my embrace. I just looked down at her for a few minutes, memorising her beauty and wondering what she was thinking about before waking her up.

"Hey, wakey wakey." I whispered into her ear.

She began to flutter and opened her eyes and looked at me and smiled.

"It's time to hop out." I said.

I got up and hoped out to retrieve her a towel and handed it to her.

"I'll see you in the bedroom when your ready." I replied as I retrieved my own towel and wrapped it around myself before smiling and heading out the door.