Lovers' Maehem

Chapter 25

Maeve

September 1, 2180

7:04am

Ever since I found out Griffin was a Colton, I wasn't sure how to act. At first I ignored him completely, but that killed me. So I texted him back, but I couldn't bear to look him in the eyes. So I told him I couldn't facetime. When he asked to meet up, I said I was grounded. Until today that is. I've told myself over and over that I have no reason to hate him. I mean other than the fact his organization tortured my brother, and has been trying to hunt me and my family down forever. But at the same time, we are the criminals, and to him he's hunting down assassins. But what will he think when he finds out about me? I know the answer to that, but my solution is simple. He won't find out. I've hid it from him this long, I can continue it. It does mean eventually I'll have to break up with him, but for now, I can hide it, I can enjoy it. So I made plans with him at a beach in Miami. I know it's going to feel weird being with him, knowing that he is someone who has spent his whole life trying to kill me, but I can live with it. I haven't told Dak or Indie. Or anyone. I can't. If they knew he was a Colton they wouldn't let me near him ever again. And I don't think I could live like that. I throw on one of my newer bathing suits. It's a bandeau that's a grey-blue colour, and really brings out my eyes. On top I wear a cropped white tank top, and light washed ripped jean shorts. I bring a small bag and slide on flip flops.

"Bye Mom!" I call as I leave the house! "Be back by 5!" I close the door, and walk towards the bus stop. It will take almost an hour on public transportation to get to Miami, and I'm meeting Griffin at 8:30 on the dot. He says he has a whole day planned, and as much as I'm nervous to see him, I'm excited.

When I get to the agreed meeting spot, 10 minutes early, I pull out my phone and check the schedule for later. Since I found out about Griffin, it's also brought up a lot more facts about our family business. How bad it really is, even if we don't think it through. So I've been giving a lot of my missions to Indie and Dak, saying I don't trust myself as much since... I found out about Griffin.

"Hey," speak of the devil. I turn around, where Griffin has wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Hi," I answer, as he pulls me in for a kiss. I lose all thoughts about how he's a Colton, and I'm a Blake, and enjoy the wonderful feeling, and how great it feels.

"I've missed you," he says, and I look right into the intensity of his eyes, and how lovingly they look at me. Until he finds out who I am.

"I missed you too," I say, attempting to push all my thoughts away, "so what have you got planned for today?" I ask, as we pull apart just holding hands.

"You will see," he says, smiling. First we go to coffee shop. "Just thought we should start with some caffeine to keep us going." he says ordering me a vanilla latte. Soon enough we leave the coffee shop, and head towards the beach. The beach is pretty empty, most likely cause it's September, and most people have school or work.

"As promised," Griffin starts, "our beach day!" I smile at him, and we grab beach chairs. Griffin takes off his top, showing off his 8 pack, and huge arm muscles. I take off my shorts and tank top as well. "Is it just me or did it just get way hotter here!" Griffin jokes as I nudge him.

"Maybe it's those muscles," I tease back.

"Oh yeah," he says, "then maybe we have to go cool off in the ocean..." he smiles picking me up. I play fight back as he pushes me into the ocean. I soak my hair and stand up running towards him,

"You're gonna regret that," I exclaim hugging him tightly, with my soaking wet body and hair before dragging him into the ocean with me.

We spend until 11:30 playing in the ocean, and drying off in the sun. When we are finally dry, and have gotten a bit of a tan, I turn to Griffin,