fires and floods. | dominic fike

19

The night air was crisp yet warm, the Naples breeze was doing them good tonight. The sound of the wheels of their skateboards echoed throughout the neighborhood, accompanied by the occasional squeal of excitement. Streetlights illuminated in the sky, allowing the couple to see the pavement below. Dominic had a small backpack with him, and a speaker was playing music softly from one of the side compartments. As Celeste listened to the songs playing, she was able to put together it was their shared playlist he was playing. Eventually they arrived to a bunch mansions, Celeste knew they were north of Naples.

"This is Willoughby Acres. That's what the part of the city is called." Dominic called back to the girl, pushing his foot against the pavement as he rode. Celeste took in the sights of the huge houses. Dominic slowed down a bit, catching Celeste a bit off guard so she wasn't stopping in time as he was. As he stopped, she still had momentum going, allowing Dominic to reach and gently wrap his arms around her waist and playfully pull her off. He placed her on the pavement, jogging after her lingering board and picking it up. He had enough distance between himself and where Celeste was to skate back and do a little trick on her board. He didn't land it, plopping right on his ass as he fell. Celeste erupted into a fit of laughter, not being able to contain herself at the sight.

"Babe! How the fuck did you fall like that?" Celeste laughed, clutching her stomach from the pain her laughing was bringing her.

"Fuck! I don't know, but fuck, it hurt." Dominic began standing up, picking up his girlfriend's board once more and soothing the pain along on his bottom with his free hand. He kissed her lips as he handed her the board, beginning to get back on his board to ride slowly along the street.

"We're not gonna stay in Florida, Cel. You see these homes?" Dominic began pointing to the big ass houses in front of them, which were accompanied by palm trees and the night sky.

"I see em'." Celeste nodded, smiling softly at her boyfriend, pushing gently off the pavement as the warm air flew through her hair.

"I'll get you one of these. With the music, I'll be able to get us, my family, and your family out of Naples. You'll never worry with me around, eventually." Dominic spoke, meaning every word he was saying. Celeste could tell he meant it, making her smile softly.

"You getting me and my million siblings out?" Celeste chuckled softly.

"Yeah. Imma do it. You think I can do it?" Dominic asked, tilting his head and looking at her coyly.

"No doubt about it, my love." Celeste smiled, even though his back was facing her. "You think I can do it?" Celeste asked lowly.

"We can both do it. No one knows what's coming from us, baby!" Dominic yelled into the night sky, with Celeste's laughter echoing the streets.

AUTHOR'S NOTE!

my goodness thank you for your patience

FINALLY figured out a timeline for this book. i'm also planning a chapter on the new york time presents documentary, would that be interesting?

thank you for your patience again YOU ALL ROCK!

sending lots of love your way x