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More of Laila

"do you want to go in the water?" Leslie asked. They'd decided to go to a beach today and have a little picnic and sunbathe. They'd already eaten and Laila was enjoying the sun. She looked beautiful in her blue sundress, Leslie had already told her so.

"Oh um, you can." Laila said. "I think I'll stay on the beach. . ."

"But you love swimming?" They'd gone swimming before in more secluded areas. Was it the people causing her problems?

"I- I know." Laila crossed her arms over her stomach. "I just don't feel like it."

He knew what that meant. She was being self conscious about her body again. She always covered her stomach when she was having doubts like that.

"Well then I'll have to keep you company." Leslie gently poked her drawing a small smile from Laila. He knew she was ticklish.

"Oh? Is that a smile? Let's see more of those." Leslie said, sliding a leg to the other side of her to kneel over Laila and started tickling her.

"N-no stop." Laila laughed, lightly batting at his hands. "Leslie!"

"I can't hear you over all this laughter." Leslie teased though didn't go much longer before stopping.

Laila looked up at him, panting lightly from her laughing fit. "You're mean."

"Just a little." Leslie leaned down closer to her. He wanted a kiss but he always let Laila close to gap incase she wasn't comfortable. She was though so she leaned up and gave him a quick kiss.

"Do I get to see you in your swim suit at least?" Leslie asked, keeping his voice low. Laila didn't like feeling like they'd be overheard when discussing 'embarrassing' things.

"I don't know. . ." Laila's smile faded.

"It's under your dress right?" Laila asked, earning a nod in reply. "Tell me to stop if you get uncomfortable."

Leslie slid his hand up Lailas leg to her dress and slowly started to raise it for her. That seemed to be all the pushing she needed since she let Leslie take it all the way off her.

Laila was wearing the bikini he'd gotten her since her old one was a bit worn. It was black with little white flowers on it. It also had a nice drapery of fabric that hung about halfway down her torso in the front. He thought that would make her more comfortable.

Leslie smiled at Laila reassuringly. He hated how sad she looked every time she undressed around him or anyone else. Like she was ashamed of herself.

"You look so healthy babe." Leslie gave her a kiss on the forehead.

It was true too. Laila had put on about 15 pounds since they started dating. Her ribs were still slightly visible but she wasn't just skin and bones anymore. She had more energy these days too. 

Laila wrapped her arms around Leslie and gently pulled him down to hug her. She was trying to be healthier, physically and mentally.

"Do you want to go swimming now?" Leslie asked her, holding Laila close.

"Yeah." She loved swimming. She just hadn't wanted to undress around so many people. It wasn't so bad now that it was off. No one was paying them any mind.

Leslie got off her and grabbed Lailas hand to help her up. "think it's going to be cold?"

Laila gave Leslie a teasing nudge. "Don't be a wuss."

Leslie waited until they were in the water before taking his revenge. "Don't be a wuss? I'm not a wuss."

He scooped up Laila bridal style and carried her a little deeper into the water. "wait Leslie!"