His Name Was Damian

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Naomi

Was it spontaneous?

Yes.

Did it have the possibility of going wrong?

Yes.

Did I care?

Absolutely not.

Ever since I woke up, I realized I didn't have any time to waste. I couldn't sit at home any longer with the idea that I would be pestered with getting better. I was, am, better now and I'm tired of not being able to do what I want.

All my friends sat in the back while I drove on the highway, listening to the sound of Damien's truck and the Brent Faiyaz that blasted through the speaks. I insisted that Damian let me drive, considering the fact I knew the area we were driving through.

Damian's hand rested on my thigh as we drove. I know he isn't really comfortable with me driving, so I think his hand is resting there for support.

"How far away are we?" Lana asks this while she sits on Teddy's lap. We had to double up on seats considering Damian's car only sat five.

"Almost there," I reply. "Thirty more minutes."

"Shit, I didn't bring a suit," Melanie mutters.

Xavier laughs at her comment, "Skinny dipping never hurt anyone, babe."

"I don't even want to know, Xavier."

We all laugh at her comment before the music fills the car once again.

"So, Naomi, what gave you the random idea to go to the beach," Teddy asks.

I shrug, not knowing myself really. "Well, we haven't really hung out like this in a long time. Plus, I was feeling like going to the beach."

"Nice, nice."

"But anyway, how's Cecilia's? I mean, I haven't been over there since they let me go."

The shop had to let me go considering I was recovering and couldn't come back as soon as they wanted. It's hard just sitting around at home.

"Did you bring your suit," Damian asks, massaging his hand into my thigh.

I shivered under his touch, "Nope."

"Interesting. This was really a spur of the moment type thing, wasn't it?"

"Sure was."

"Why are you doing this?"

"Because... I just felt like it?"

My tone wasn't convincing as we continued whispering; This was evident to Damian since he stopped his motion on my leg.

"What's this really about?"

I glanced over at him and saw the concern in his eyes. This caused me to quickly turn back to the road.

"Do you think we can talk about this later?"