“Thanks babe.” Jay and I were at the beach, making sure to lather up the sunscreen.
“No problem. I know what its like being pale. Now will you get my back please?” I handed him the bottle of factor 50 sunscreen and laughed.
As amazing as this week had been, I couldnt help but feel like there was something wrong. I pushed the thought out of my head and thought about the fact that James McGuiness currently had his hands all over me. He was no longer rubbing the sunscreen in, but slowly running his fingers along my neck, and down my back. I closed my eyes and let out a small sigh. He scooted up against me and wrapped his arms around my waist. He leaned in and put his lips to my ear.
“Hey Nicolette?”
“Hmm?” my lips turned up into a smile.
“You're beautiful.” I turned around and faced him.
“Thank you James. You're not bad looking yourself.” I winked and gave him a kiss. I stood up and headed to the water.
On my way there I saw Tom, he was a ways down the beach walking slowly right at the edge of the water.. It looked like he was shouting into the phone, and he had a frustrated expression on his face. My toes hit the water and I stood there watching him, wondering who he was talking to. Kelsey maybe? They had hit a rough patch over the past few weeks. Whatever they were talking about, it didnt look pleasent.
My thoughts were interrupted by Jay grabbed my hand and tugged me to the water. Once we were in the water, he splashed me. I, of course, fired it right back at him. After a bit he called a truce. I was absolutely soaked and I flipped my hair out of the way. Oh god, my hair, it was going to be a right mess after this beach day.. Ah what was I worried about? He had already seen me covered in blood, and passing out. And then for week upon weeks in a recovery room, pale and weak. I guess it was nice not to have to worry about what you looked like, when someone had already seen you at your absolute worst.
“Nic.. I love you.” Everything that I was thinking about left my mind. I slowly looked up at him. His curls were soaked and covering his eyes, but I could tell he was looking down. I realized I had been quiet for a full minute. And I didnt want to scare him. I stood on my tiptoes and brushed the curls out of his eyes.
“And I love you James.” A huge grin spread across his face and he sighed.
“Shit Nic. You had me worried there for a minute.” I laughed and put my arms around his neck. He lifted me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist. We stood there, kissing in the ocean until a massive wave knocked us over. We rose above the water, sputtering and laughing.
“Fuck. Ive got water up my nose.” I laughed
“Me too! Ahhh it burns!”
“Lunchtime love?” He turned to the shore.
“Absolutely.” I jumped on his back and we made our way out of the water.
