My eyes widened as she laughed and kissed me lightly on the lips, before pulling away and looking up at me. I know you Noah, she smiled. There’s no way I’m getting out of these muscled arms, so I may just as well save my energy for the pay back later.
Laughing loudly, I looked out over the lake, it’s immense beauty catching my attention momentarily before I shut my eyes and jumped, with Lily still pressed tightly against me. The cold water cascaded over the both of us, causing Lily and I to cry out in surprise. Looking to the left, I saw Lily standing, the water reaching just below her breasts. She had a shell shocked look on her face, like she was still coming to terms with the ice cold water and the fact that I had thrown us both in.
That was awesome ! JJ shouted happily, a few feet away from us. Do it again.
Whaddya say gorgeous ? I grinned at Lily, wiggling my eyebrows, now getting used to the cold temperature of the water. Want to do it again ?
Not right now thanks ! She breathed, finally catching her breath back and smiling goofily at me. I say JJ should have a go !
Nooo ! he squealed, turning around and trying his hardest to swim away, despite hardly moving because of his arm bands.
Grinning at Lily, I nodded and dove under the water, aiming straight for him. In barely two seconds, I was directly underneath him so I put my hands on his stomach and pushed upwards, sending him flying through the air with a surprised cry of delight and he splashed in to the water. I could hear Lily laughing behind me and as JJ broke the surface, I swam towards him.
With Lily’s beautiful laugh echoing around the lake and JJ looking at me in a way that made me proud to be his brother, I couldn’t help but think how life at that moment couldn’t have gotten any better.
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Pete (California) :
He paced back and forth in his one bedroom apartment, numerous thoughts running through his mind. Lily hadn’t been to the club for a while, and he couldn’t stand not seeing her. Even listening to her voice would do, anything to feel close to her. As he stopped pacing, Pete looked up at the wall. Photo’s lined every square inch of it ; Lily at the beach, Lily in the club. He cocked his head as he stared at them, wondering why she would pick someone like Noah to be with. She was too good for him, and it was up to him to make her realise it.
Stepping backwards, he grabbed his phone and flipped it open, his determination to hear her voice overwhelming him. Typing in Jen’s number he waited patiently, using the brief interval he had to calm himself down. After a second, Jen picked up and he smiled, his eyes never leaving his collection of photos. He could stare at the them for hours. Most days, he did.
Hello, Jen said on the other end of the line.
Hey Jen, it’s Pete, he said calmly, sitting down on his couch and pinching the bridge of nose. How are you ?
Oh, hey Pete. I haven’t spoke to you in a while. What’s up ? She asked, her voice sounding curious.
Yeah sorry about that, busy at work you know how it goes, Pete said, hating the small talk that he just wasn’t interested in. Actually I was hoping I could speak to Lily. There’s something I need to talk to her about but I don’t have her number, I was wondering if you could give it to me. Or maybe tell her I called when she gets home.
Why do you want to talk to Lily ?
Well, it’s personal, Pete said, getting up from the couch and pacing the room once more, his patience wearing thin. Maybe you could tell her I called ?
Afraid not. Lily’s not here this weekend. She went on a road trip to Michigan with Noah, to meet his family.
I see, Pete said, his rage barely in check as he pictured Lily with the guy who was not meant to be with her. When will she be back ?
If all goes to plan, they should be back around 4pm on Tuesday. You can talk to her then if you want. I don’t really want to interrupt their weekend. It’s a big deal for them.
Fine, Pete snapped, his anger overtaking him as he flicked the phone shut without saying goodbye.
Glaring at the phone, Pete took a deep breath and launched it across the room. It shattered in to pieces, wires coming from the top. He breathed heavily, his blood boiling as he pictured Lily and Noah together.
It should be me, Pete muttered, walking up to the wall filled with photo’s of Lily.
He tenderly reached out and touched the one of her dancing at the club, in the red dress that he loved. The only thing getting in the way was Noah, and he’d been patient up to then but he knew he had to do something. Lily was his, and he had to make them both realise that.
Soon, he whispered, controlling the rage that was coursing through his body.
Noah POV :
I led down on the dock with my feet dangling over the edge, dipped in to the cool water. The sun was beating down with such ferocity that I had to shield my eyes. JJ was led down on my left, his arm bands still strapped on just above his elbows. Turning to face him, I saw that his blonde hair was still wet, brushed back and away from his forehead. Smiling, I reached over and poked him in the ribs.
You’re not falling asleep are you little man ? I asked, poking him a second time. We can’t lay here for too long, we’ll get sun burnt.
Stop poking me, he muttered, looking at me and sticking out his tongue. I’m sun bathing.
All right Mr. Grumpy, I laughed, turning and facing the other side.
My eyes caught sight of Lily stretched out beside me, her legs dangling off the dock just like mine were. Her towel was folded under her head and her eyes were closed. Shifting on to my side, I leant my head on my elbow and watched her. My gaze travelled to her lips for a brief second, before moving down to her breasts that were covered by the flimsy blue material of the costume. I ached to reach out and touch her the way I’d been longing too since I first saw her come out from the house, but I held myself back when I was reminded of JJ’s presence when he sneezed behind me.
Bless you, I said without looking over my shoulder.
Thanks.
As I nodded, I couldn’t help but move my gaze downwards, towards her toned legs. The thigh slits of the costume were ridiculously high, showing off every inch (not that I was complaining). I had to physically restrain myself so I wouldn’t reach out and stroke her the way I wanted too. Sighing in resignation, knowing that the time wasn’t right, I flopped back down on to my back and closed my eyes. Suddenly I felt a hand stroke my side lightly, so much so that I wasn’t even sure if I had imagined it. Opening one eye, I turned toward Lily and saw her grinning at me, a hint of amusement in her eyes.
So you finally finished checking me out, huh ? She whispered, still stroking my side.
Nope, I whispered back, shuffling closer so our sides were touching. I haven’t seen nearly as much of you as I’d like too. The costume’s in the way…
She laughed softly, her breath tickling my ear. Pervert.
Only with you, honey, I grinned, winking at her. And hey, it goes both ways. I see you checking me out when you think I’m not watching.
I do not ! She huffed, although I could hear the affection in her voice. You just have a big ego, that’s all.
I burst out laughing as she sighed, a reluctant smile appearing on her lips. You’re such a charmer, I retorted, reaching out and taking her hand.
Her fingers entwined with mine and I leant over and kissed her lightly on the lips, before resting my head back down on the dock. Glancing back over to JJ, I frowned when I realised he wasn’t there anymore. I had been so engrossed in Lily, that I hadn’t even noticed he was gone. Sitting up, I scanned the garden and breathed a sigh of relief as he appeared from the back door with Sammy trailing lazily behind him.
There you are ! I shouted, waving at him. I’d thought you’d vanished, or teleported.
I can’t teleport silly, he giggled, continuing to walk back towards the dock where Lily and I were. But dad got me some Top Trumps. Would you play with me ?
Lily sat up beside me and ran her fingers through her hair, pushing it back from her forehead. I smiled as I looked at her. Her cheeks were red from lying out in the sun, and so was the tip of her nose. She looked damn cute. I caught her eye and nodded in JJ’s direction.
Whaddya say ? I asked, Up for a little card game with the big man.