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his extended hand fearful of that overwhelming shock again. He watched me cautiously as I grasped his hand. The current was still there, but not as intense as before. He smiled encouragingly as I stood up. He didn’t release my hand and I was okay with that. I slipped my shoes on and he grabbed his shirt. Displeasure filled my thoughts as I realized he’d be covering up his body with a dry shirt. He turned to me, released my hand and started pulling his shirt over my head. My body shivered with elation at the warmth that rushed through me. He smiled, amused, and reached for my hand again as we walked back toward the condos.
He questioned me endlessly about my life the whole way back. I answered as best I could about trivial things such as favorite color and favorite foods. Each time I tried to ask him questions, he’d avoid it like he didn’t hear me and continued with his examination. As I listened to his silky voice rattle off questions, I noticed the electric current between us continued flowing, but it was less intense. Maybe I was just getting used to the sensation. The music was also still there. It was softer, almost a whisper, but it was still here. I didn’t bother asking him about it anymore. I was convinced it had something to do with Kyler, but not sure exactly what it was.
I stopped on the beach in front of the condos where I’d need to walk through to get home. “This is me. I live on the other side of the condos. Thanks for walking me home. Sorry it’s so far away from your car.” I reluctantly released his hand to start pulling his shirt off. I heard him suck in air and release it quickly as I returned his shirt to him. “Thanks for keeping me warm.” I smiled and felt the mysterious music increase tempo.
“My pleasure.” He smiled and grabbed my hand again stunning me with sparks as intense as before, and kissed my hand. The warmth of his lips left behind an invisible scorching imprint on my hand. My eyes widened in surprise and the desire to feel those lips on mine possessed me. He chuckled and released my hand. “I’ll see you soon?” he questioned as he turned to go.
“Uh, yes?” My head was spinning, my heart was pounding, and I’m sure I was flushed from the feelings I was developing for him.
He stopped, looked at me questioningly, and then smiled a dazzling smile. “I will see you soon.” He winked and took off jogging toward the Rock taking my heart with him.
The music faded as he ran.
CHAPTER 6 - TORTURE
The next day, Julie and I spent the day shopping for her trip to California. Even though we lived on an island and saw beach and sand year round, she still had to add to her beach style wardrobe. It was a different style and a different ocean after all, she explained.
She wanted to know all about my evening with Jaxon. At first I was confused. I had forgotten that I’d even left the party with him. The highlight of the evening wasn’t Jaxon, but I couldn’t bring myself to spill the details of the semi-nude moonlit swim shared between Kyler and me. Lying to Julie was becoming a recent habit. I did tell her how I crushed Jaxon after he practically professed his love for me. She, of course, thought I was bonkers.
“Are you insane?” Julie lectured. “Jaxon is super hot, like Captain America hot, and he likes you! Who cares that you made sand castles as kids together? You could have a quick summer fling and let him go fight for our freedom knowing that you’ve served your country in a horizontal manner.” She smiled devilishly. “Or a vertical manner, whichever is your preference.” She winked knowing I had no informed knowledge of a preference.
“Eww, Julie. Not even. Especially not with Jaxon. That would be too creepy for any kind of comfort. He even tried to kiss me last night and I thought I would go up in flames for the incest-like feelings it sent
He questioned me endlessly about my life the whole way back. I answered as best I could about trivial things such as favorite color and favorite foods. Each time I tried to ask him questions, he’d avoid it like he didn’t hear me and continued with his examination. As I listened to his silky voice rattle off questions, I noticed the electric current between us continued flowing, but it was less intense. Maybe I was just getting used to the sensation. The music was also still there. It was softer, almost a whisper, but it was still here. I didn’t bother asking him about it anymore. I was convinced it had something to do with Kyler, but not sure exactly what it was.
I stopped on the beach in front of the condos where I’d need to walk through to get home. “This is me. I live on the other side of the condos. Thanks for walking me home. Sorry it’s so far away from your car.” I reluctantly released his hand to start pulling his shirt off. I heard him suck in air and release it quickly as I returned his shirt to him. “Thanks for keeping me warm.” I smiled and felt the mysterious music increase tempo.
“My pleasure.” He smiled and grabbed my hand again stunning me with sparks as intense as before, and kissed my hand. The warmth of his lips left behind an invisible scorching imprint on my hand. My eyes widened in surprise and the desire to feel those lips on mine possessed me. He chuckled and released my hand. “I’ll see you soon?” he questioned as he turned to go.
“Uh, yes?” My head was spinning, my heart was pounding, and I’m sure I was flushed from the feelings I was developing for him.
He stopped, looked at me questioningly, and then smiled a dazzling smile. “I will see you soon.” He winked and took off jogging toward the Rock taking my heart with him.
The music faded as he ran.
CHAPTER 6 - TORTURE
The next day, Julie and I spent the day shopping for her trip to California. Even though we lived on an island and saw beach and sand year round, she still had to add to her beach style wardrobe. It was a different style and a different ocean after all, she explained.
She wanted to know all about my evening with Jaxon. At first I was confused. I had forgotten that I’d even left the party with him. The highlight of the evening wasn’t Jaxon, but I couldn’t bring myself to spill the details of the semi-nude moonlit swim shared between Kyler and me. Lying to Julie was becoming a recent habit. I did tell her how I crushed Jaxon after he practically professed his love for me. She, of course, thought I was bonkers.
“Are you insane?” Julie lectured. “Jaxon is super hot, like Captain America hot, and he likes you! Who cares that you made sand castles as kids together? You could have a quick summer fling and let him go fight for our freedom knowing that you’ve served your country in a horizontal manner.” She smiled devilishly. “Or a vertical manner, whichever is your preference.” She winked knowing I had no informed knowledge of a preference.
“Eww, Julie. Not even. Especially not with Jaxon. That would be too creepy for any kind of comfort. He even tried to kiss me last night and I thought I would go up in flames for the incest-like feelings it sent
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