Tan Lines

"The new-day sunlight danced across my closed eyelids. The breeze tickled my cheeks and rustled my hair. The strong arms holding me pulled tighter. Long fingers traced the soft features that composed my face.

Then suddenly, warm lips captured mine in a soft and delicate kiss. My eyes fluttered open to the most beautiful sight I had ever seen. A lazy smile spread across my face as he gazed down at me.

'Good morning, sunshine,' he whispered.

His voice now being the reason for my existence, I snuggled even deeper into his chest.

'We're gonna have weird tan lines,' I replied. The only sane thought that came to my mind after waking up tangled on the sandy beach in the arms of Nathaniel Gray."
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Layla Skinner has had a pretty rough life. Even through the hard times though, Layla has managed to hold on with the help of her crazy best friend and supportive mom.

But Layla hasn't ever faced anything like this before. She doesn't know who she can turn to or if they can help. She doesn't want to let go but doesn't know if she can hold on.

What she needs is someone strong enough to hold on for her.

Just when things are taking a turn for the worse, someone unexpected but possibly vital to Layla suddenly appears in her life.

Layla can't help but wonder if it's fate playing a trick on her again or finally throwing her a bone.

Will Layla open her heart and trust him to help her hold on or try to fight on her own even though she knows she can't win?

Find out in 'Tan Lines' by ohnestlu.