Picture Perfect

Chapter Seventeen: Paparazzi

Francis Payne
"Where are we going?" Sabrina queried.

I towed her to the port and perceived the boat that Oliver owned. He was present; standing amongst the two posts of the entrance. She raised her eyebrow at me and I told her to trust me in return. She tentatively stepped on the deck as I followed after her. We departed from the city and dashed through the waters, leaving a trail of foam behind us.
Sabrina screamed in excitement, leaning on the steel railings. Her hair followed the direction of the wind so she took a hair tie from her wrist and knotted her hair into a bun. She was perfect everywhere- I know it sounds cheesy, but it's a true fact.

Oliver finally stopped the boat and we were in the middle of nowhere. Only blue surrounded us yet the sun set shined from miles away, leaving the water glittering. Sabrina hugged the camera and adjusted it to capture a picture of the sight. By now we weren't dating. We wanted to take it slow and start with a few dates before being serious, meaning I get to spend time with her and help her with her internship.

"Francis this is great," She said in awe, coming closer to embrace me.

"First date a success," I say, squeezing her tightly. "I almost forgot."

I headed towards Oliver who handed me a shopping bag from forever twenty-one. I came back and handed it to her. She gaped at me in shock.

"What is this for?"

"Wait,"

I removed the camera lace and placed the valuable in a waterproof handbag, tucking it safely inside Oliver's small storage cabinet on deck. I placed the forever twenty- one bag meanwhile on the sunbathing chair and carried her.

"No, no, no!" She hesitated, squirming, yet before she could continue her sentence I jump in to the water with her. "I can't swim,"

I immediately lifted her up but she dunked my head into the water.

"Just kidding," She laughed, trying to swim away.

"You're evil," I complain but chase her, splashing her with water.

When we finally became tired, we went back on deck and changed into new clothes. The sun was completely gone and our only source of light was from the small yacht. We hurried back to the city and decided to go home.

"Thank you Francis, this afternoon was fun."

"Anything for you,"

I kissed her and she went to her apartment.

**

Sabrina Daniels
Once I woke the next day, everything around me was a blur. I blinked my eyes once more and brought my arm up over my face to block out the raging daylight, slinking through the drapes. I rubbed my eyes and propped myself up on my elbows, then supported my back on the headboard. I rose to my feet and went to the kitchen.
I jerked upon seeing Francis in the kitchen. I must really install a security device fast.

"What are you doing here?"

He stationed the bowl of oatmeal on the countertop, leaning in for a kiss. I ducked so he'd kiss my forehead instead.

"No fair, you have to thank me with just one kiss."

I laughed and pecked his cheek before consuming the food he's prepared.

After breakfast, Francis hired a limo driver to take us somewhere. We ended up eating again at a simple place in the mall; so much for hiring a limousine. That's when a camera man showed up and snapped photos of us. Francis was infuriated once more so he left twenty dollars on the table and we walked away, yet it didn't stop him from chasing us.

"Don't be stubborn Francis," He yelled.

That's it.

"Hey dude?" I twisted around to face him. The man stopped and waited for me. Francis tried to detain me yet wasn't successful. All I could remember now is my fist striking against the man's cheek, making him fall; 'twas a flawless distraction. I drew Francis as we started sprinting toward the parking lot.

"You surprise me every time Sab,"

I smiled proudly and raced him to the exit just inches away. We eventually finished in a tie and hauled a cab to take us to the harbor to meet up with the so called 'gang'.