Consumed || Shawn Mendes ||

Sweet Escape

It had been two days i had even stepped out of my AirBnB after my small emotional breakdown. But today was a new day, i was determined to get out and just explore more.

I was now sitting and just watching beach goers enjoying their time in the blue-green water. All the laughter and chatter around me, families on vacations, couples enjoying some alone time and friends on friend vacations made me feel so full of glee and a little envy.

As i sat in my small beach chair under the umbrella i started to write as i always did in my journal. As i was deep into thought i felt a ball of some sort hit my foot and it brought me back to my current reality. As i perched my shades to the bridge of my nose i saw the small volleyball at my foot covered in sand. I picked the ball up and i looked around for the owners and that is when i was saw the god like figure walking towards me.

"Sorry about that Ma'am". He said in a polite tone.

He was very tall, give or take 6'6. 6'7. Blonde hair that was sleeked back from the water and met at the nap of his neck. a tribal sleeve on starting from his chest and ending right above his right elbow. His body was definitely in amazing shape. He was very fit but not in a buff head way. More in a lean athletic built. He was blessed with a solid 8 pack. His trunks hug right below his V shapes ending. His arm veins popped out so gracefully and he had such beautifully rough hands. Was he a model? A Greek god?

"Are you okay hun"? The Greek god said snapping me out of my own mind.

"Shit- yeah sorry. No its okay. Here's ya balls-- I mean ball!" I stammered, shaking my head and getting up to give him the volleyball back.

He laughed at my embarrassment as he took the ball from my hands. He had aviator shades on and i could see he had a bit of stubble around his top lip, meeting the lines of his jaw line. Which was a true sight.

I then caught him checking me out in return. He had a frat boy like half grin as he examined me through his shades. I felt my cheeks heat up and i knew i was blushing like an idiot.

"Its okay darlin'. Thank you for catching the ball. Are you here alone or with your boyfriend'?

I let out a small snort and laughed. "No. Nobody. "

He raised his eyebrow up and he peaked down through his shades as if in shock.

"Seriously? A beautiful woman like yourself all alone. Hmm, are you crazy or something?" He asked in a joking tone and a smile to match. I couldn't help but laugh and cover my face in my hands.

"I haven't been told in a while, so i dont think so". I said in a serious tone but my grin gave me up. He laughed from his chest and i could see it was real and sincere.

We looked at each other for a few more minutes before one of his friends shouted out to him. He turned his attention towards his friend and threw the ball towards him. His attention returned back to me as he folded his arms across chest and once again looking me up and down. I suddenly felt a bit self conscious in my Red one piece swimsuit that showed off my naturally blessed chest and cut off shorts that showed my long, lean and toned legs.

He smiled while licking his lips before speaking. "I know this might seem a little forward but i would like to ask you if you want to accompany for a drink at the bar up there and we can just get to know each other"?

I thought about it for a second and decided a drink couldn't hurt. Its not like i had any plans or anyone to get back too. I cocked my head to the side allowing the 'golden hour' to kiss around my cheeks and and i looked looked at him.

"Sure why not. But please tell me your not of those guys who has to remain shirtless just because he knows hes a work of art. Because that would just make it uncomfortable for me and everyone in the bar". I jokingly said with a tight lip smile.

He laughed again and he put his shades over head and they rested over his sleek hair. "Now we wouldn't wanna make everyone jealous huh". He then extended his arm out to me as in for me to loop my arm with his. So i did. As we walked towards his friends i suddenly felt this binge of bashfulness come over me. Here i was walking arm and arm with a handsome stranger in the middle of a beautiful beach in Greece. Does this really happen in real life? It was for me.

I was quickly brought of my thoughts again by one of his friends. "Hey man, thought you forgot us. Oh. who's this dazzling this babe"? His friend said turning his attention directly to me and then my breast. Well that was awkward rather quickly. I quickly covered my breast with arms. The Greek god seemed to notice. "Damn dude, try not to be such a perv straight out the gate". His friend seemed to taken back as he raced his hands up in defense and backing away slowly. The Greek god quickly grabbed his shirt and put it on and he looked at me as in seeking my approval. I gave him a quick nod and a smile and we began walking up towards the bar.