Haunted

"That's all going to change soon" - UNEDITED

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"Ryan," Scarlett sighed when she backed up again and hit the pool wall.

"What?" Ryan leaned forward to kiss her.

"There are a million windows facing the pool," Scarlett pointed out.

"Your mom is the only one home," Ryan said. "She said she was going to take a nap. I don't think she's paying any attention."

"You know what it's like at my house, anyone could walk in at any second," Scarlett said.

"Yeah, and if they did it would be their problem, not ours," Ryan kissed her again. "Okay, fine, I'm backing off."

"Thanks," Scarlett relaxed as he stepped away.

"Want a drink or anything?" Ryan asked, getting out of the pool. "I'm going to get a snack."

"Water," Scarlett said.

She waited until Ryan was inside before she got out of the pool. Scarlett dried off quickly before she stretched out in the lounge chair. Normally she would have put a shirt on right away but she had tan lines to worry about. If only she hadn't let Ryan talk her into swimming that day.

"Look what I found in the freezer," Ryan said when he came back. "Your favorite."

"Oh no," Scarlett smiled. He had a pint of peanut butter cup ice cream with him.

"Yep," Ryan sat down on her chair, right next to her legs. "It was meant to be."

"Only because I admitted to Mom that I like it and now we never run out," Scarlett laughed.

"Shh," Ryan shook his head. "Don't question it."

"Oh okay," Scarlett said. Ryan held a spoonful out for her. "Ugh, why is it so good though?" she asked after she'd taken the bite.

"Magic," Ryan grinned. He took a huge bite.

"Don't eat it all," Scarlett warned.

"Whaaaat?" Ryan laughed. "Are you worried you won't get to eat enough?"

"Yes, I've seen the damage you can do," Scarlett tried to take the spoon from him.

"There's plenty left for you," Ryan insisted, holding the spoon away from her. "Let me do it, I like feeding you."

"Fine," Scarlett rolled her eyes. Ryan scooped up a bite for her. "That's too big."

"Nah, you can take it," Ryan said. "I know what fits in that mouth."

"Shh," Scarlett looked at the house even though she knew they were alone.

"Open up," Ryan said.

"No," Scarlett shook her head. "Put some of that back."

"You got this," Ryan insisted. The ice cream dripped off the spoon, hitting her right in the chest. "Oh now look what you made me do."

"Ryan," Scarlett sighed.

"I got it," Ryan leaned over and set the carton of ice cream down. "Relax, babe," he said and bent over her, licking the ice cream off her chest. He finished with a kiss.

"Thanks," Scarlett didn't let herself roll her eyes even though she wanted to.

"I love my new friends," Ryan said, kissing her chest again. He turned to kiss the other side. "I have to admit, I'm glad they're bigger."