The Beach

Part two: Salty

In which Jeff is thirsty after watching Bible practicing surf all afternoon and wants to lick the sea salt from Bible's skin, particularly around and below his navel.

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Jeff had a power nap a couple of hours ago and was now feeling more energetic than at any other time during the day. His busy schedule was exhausting but this kind of team bonding experience by the beach was enjoyable.

The cameras were off now, so he was able to relax, make spicier jokes and speak to whoever he wanted to.

While he was thinking about that fact, his gaze searched for Bible, who was seated a little apart from the group, taking slow sips from his caipirinha.

He's been shirtless all afternoon, showing off his body. Jeff has seen him surfing, getting all wet and then drying in the sun, he knows the salty water would leave white traces on his skin that he would like to lick clean.

He's seen Bible playing sports near the water, water dripping on his lower abs and disappearing under the elastic waistband of his swim trunks.

From time to time Bible would look at him from a distance, his screen partner always nearby playing the part of a cheerleader. Jeff is annoyed but he doesn't show it.

Bible is now wearing an open shirt he carelessly put over his upper arms and shoulders.

Tong is talking to Jeff and he smiles warmly to his colleague. They are talking about games they can play after dinner. Jeff is outwardly saying he's all for it, but thinking he's craving a particular taste just now instead.

He catches Bible's eyes on him and his breath stopped for a couple of seconds. That look was so raw it made Jeff have goosebumps.

His phone vibrates in his pocket and Jeff takes it out almost immediately. It's Bible's, a short "wanna go for a walk?" text. Jeff cannot help but smile.

"Sure. Meet you at the paddle board rental in five." He writes back.

Jeff returns the phone to his pocket and nods to the person who is taking to the group, while thinking of a way to quietly disappear.