I obviously ignored him.
“Where are we going Bryan?” I shouted for the twenty sixth time.
“Whenever you’re angry, you call me Bryan.” He noted, looking at me with amusement.
“That’s because I am angry.” I started flatly.
“My Mom and dad would call me Booboo when I was a kid.” He said in a low voice.
I held back my laughter but failed miserably. “Booboo? MOG! Why?”
“Hey don’t judge, I was kid.” He defended trying to sound annoyed but the small smile on his lips was a dead giveaway. “I had a pet tortoise that I called Booboo but after six weeks he disappeared. Apparently I missed her so badly that I cried for 2 days and to make me feel better my parents started calling me Booboo.”
“I never knew you had a pet tortoise. Where did you buy it from?”
“I got it from the beach. It was just lying there and I liked it so I bought it home.” He said embarrassed.
“No wonder he ran away.” I snorted.
“Please, I was the best tortoise owner ever.”
“More like worst if he ran away.”
“Joanna.” He suddenly said if a serious voice.
The atmosphere changed and I stared at him. Was he going to apologize properly and confess his excessive and undeniable feelings for me? He better!
“Yes?” I breathed out.
“When is your birthday again?”
I never felt like slapping someone that much before.
“Come on, I said I am sorry.”
“You forgot my birthday!” I hissed, jumping out of the car. I looked around. Beach? Why the hell are we at a beach?
“I was just teasing you, I remember your birthday.” He said, coming behind me.
I put my hands on my hips, turning and glaring at him. “Well, when’s it then?”
“Uh June?”
I gave him a flat look. How many years in jail for murder again? Wait it is midnight and a beach, I’ll never even get caught! Hah.
“No, No. In May.” He declared.
Another flat look. “Get lost.” I turned to walk away.
“Hey.” He exclaimed grabbing my wrist. He turned me around, making me fall on his chest. Did I mention he was wearing a V neck thin sleeveless shirt? Wasn’t he feeling cold?
His breath tickled my cheek and I would have been grossed out if it wasn’t Ace’s face. I didn’t move away, I just looked up, facing him.
He was gazing down at me with an unreadable emotion, like always. He leaned closer.
“12th July.” He whispered.
I gulped, “Right.” I breathed out. If he had told my birthday was on 30th February I would have still agreed to it.
He came closer and I could feel his breath on my mouth. He light kissed my cheek, his lips staying there for a few seconds. I closed my eyes, savoring the feeling of happiness.
“Come.” He went back a little but his hand didn’t leave mine, instead it curled and my fingers, trapping them between his. The sparks were still present and even though it was chilly outside I felt warm all over.
I followed him mutely. My mind still whirling from the feel of his lips after so long. Manh, I missed them! Why can’t he just push me against his car and kiss me passionately? Maybe we can even get into the car and do some kinky shit! Okay, stop. Or we could-. Stop!
It’s shocking how just one can person can affect you so much.
He paused about 14 feet away from the water. “We are completing another thing of your bucket list. Skinny dipping at midnight.”
“Now?” I squeaked in horror. My bikini area isn’t shaved.
He took out his phone from his shorts pocket. “Yes, its 11:53 now, perfect timing.”
“It’s only 11. 53? Why did we go to sleep so early?” We usually stayed up till at least 12 chatting and talking.
“We were all tired and we have a long day tomorrow.” He answered.
“Yeah, that’s why we are here skinny dipping.” I snorted sarcastically.
He rolled his eyes, putting down his phone on the sand and sticking his thumb under the elastic of his shorts pulling it down.
“What are you doing?” I squeaked in horror, turning away my immensely blushing face.
“Why? Getting dressed of course.” I could literally hear his smirk and sarcasm.
“Yeah, getting dressed in nudity.” I remarked sarcastically.
“I’ll be in the water, come when you’re naked.” He winked suggestively and without waiting for my reply he walked towards the sea.
I couldn’t help but peek at his retreating body just clad in God’s gift. And let me tell you his butt looked totally hot and delicious. Round and plump, he would lower a girl’s self-esteem. I blinked my eyes, shaking away the dirty thoughts as he stepped inside water.
I looked at my shorts and gulped. Stupid bucket list. Slowly I removed my zipper, letting it fall on the sand, besides his phone. I took my phone, placing it on my zipper. My purple tank top and grey track pants were next to go. I was now only standing in my black bra and cotton panties, looking at my worst. A warning would have been nice, I thought scornfully as I unbuckled my bra hook.
I knew Ace wasn’t looking because I couldn’t feel his gaze on me but just for reassurance I looked at his way. He was in waist deep water, fortunately looking at the full moon. When I was finally naked, I walked towards the water, feeling utterly conscious. He wasn’t even my boyfriend and I would be naked in front of him. Great! The sooner my body is in water, the better it is hidden.
When I was few steps away from him, he turned. His eyes roaming my body freely and lustily. Suddenly the water hiding my legs and private part wasn’t enough.
“You are fucking beautiful!” He whispered huskily.
I gulped, my eyes involuntarily scanning his front body. “You are fucking huge.” I gasped.
He let out a loud laugh. “Thanks. You sure know how to a boost a man’s ego.”
I blushed furiously, embarrassed by my confession. “Whatever.”
He smiled, taking my hand under water. My whole body was already covered in goose bumps by being so close in him. He pulled me close, but our bodies weren’t touching just close enough to touch.
We stared at the infinite water and the moon’s reflection on it. Beautiful wouldn’t describe the scene, it was far more than beautiful and I was glad I decided to come here.
The world is beautiful, you just need the right people to show it.
“Anastasia and I are over.” He said out of the blue moon in a low tone.
I didn’t say anything, knowing he needed to get this off his chest.
“I thought I was in love with her but now thinking of it, I believe it was extreme infatuation. Being out of house and students in school affected me, she was one of the few who stayed close to me. I didn’t want to lose that and begged myself to believe it was love. It never was, not for me.”
I didn’t face him, my eyes strained on the small waves that shook moon’s reflection. “And Anastasia? Did she love you?”
He paused before hesitantly answering. “I think.”
“Does she still love you?”
I felt him shrug. “I wouldn’t care.”
This time I faced him, trying to gauge his exact feelings. “Why?”
He stared into my eyes sincerely. “Because I found someone I care for more. Much more.”
I breathed out in a trance. “Yeah?”
He smiled, his shy small smile that I loved. “Yeah.”
I bit my lip. “So you don’t love her?” I asked again but not in a serious tone.
“Maybe.” He teased.
I chuckled, slapping his bare arm. “Idiot.”
He just winked at me. I stuck out my tongue in response. We stared at the silently moving water again.
After a few short minutes I felt him moving uncomfortably.
“Should we go back?” I asked, not really wanting to leave. I was enjoying the close proximity. After a long time I felt safe and happy.
“Uh No.” He shook his head.
“Then?”
He cleared his throat. “So Uh are we like together or something now?” He questioned awkwardly, looking away.
I almost choked on my saliva before smirking. “Well we are standing together mow.”
He scowled. “I meant like together, together.”
I bit my lip, stopping the laugh. My heart was already on its 25th cartwheel and zoo inside in my stomach had welcomed all the animals in the world they were all performing hip hop, even unicorns seemed to be there. Oh yes, I was high on love.
“You didn’t ask me.” I pointed out.
He scowled. “Is this like 1900’s?”
I rolled my eyes. “It’s an unwritten rule, guys should ask first it makes a girl feel special.”
He sighed dramatically. “Fine, you are damn irritating and I have no idea why I even decided to let you tutor me but I’m glad. And you’d be so lucky to have me as your boyfriend, so what say?”
I gave him a flat look. “The way you asked wasn’t really lovely, I was expecting cheesy or something.”
Bryan snorted. “Please, cheesy is so cliché.”
I rolled my eyes. “It’s nice okay.”
He retorted. “This has to be the most romantic proposal.” He waved his arms around. “At mid-night, in the sea” he paused and the smirked, letting his eyes roam all over my body, heating my body. “And both naked. What more could a girl want?”
I rolled my eyes. “A better guy?”
Ace ignored the taunt. “So is your answer yes?”
I scowled at him. “When did I say that?”
He snorted. “Anyone can see you like me, you get jealous, possessive, you trust me enough to be standing stark naked besides me. Obviously your answer will be yes.”
“Stop that naked rant. And don’t be so cocky. I am a girl and we are known for changing minds within seconds.” I stated.
His expression changed from confident to fearful within seconds. “Does that mean your answer is no?”
I hid my smirk. “I didn’t say that.”
“Gosh! Can you answer already? I just want to make out with you.” He exclaimed in exasperation.
“Are you going to date me for my body?” I asked, sounding hurt.
“What? No! Do you always look into things so much?” His fingers going through his hair, making them wet.
I shrugged. “That’s me.”
He sighed before turning to face me completely. His hands grabbed my face. I blinked in surprise and my breathing stopped. “Give me a chance and I’ll prove fairy tales do come true.”
I gulped as I stared into those chocolaty eyes that stared back at me with sincerity and something so close to love. I didn’t need to think twice before answering him.
“Yes.” I whispered just enough for him to hear and yet it felt like the deepest and farthest of planets heard it.
He smiled, his eyes filly with pure elation before grabbing my wet waist and pulling me towards his chest. His lips landed on mine, moving against mine fiercely. I kissed him back with the same fervor.
Oh the feelings he ignited inside me were so hard to deny!
When we both could no longer breathe, we pulled back, touching our foreheads. Our naked bodies close, very close. I could feel his arousal – there and I did little to back away.
“You’re getting better at kissing.” He teased his breathing hard.
I grinned as I noticed I had the same effect on him as he had on me. “This is nothing.” I winked.
His eyes darkened instantly with intense desire. “I can’t wait to find out.”
And then his lips were on mine again.
Maybe Prince Charming and fairy tales do exist. Maybe you haven’t found it yet because you aren’t looking at the right place.