Chapter 13

The next day, I woke up feeling well rested and like a new person. Alex's idea of stargazing on the beach last night seemed to be just what I needed to relax and momentarily forget everything happening around us. I head downstairs after getting dressed to see Alex already up an in the living room. "Hey, how come you didn't wake me?" I ask him as he moves around the room straightening and cleaning making me suspicious as to why. "You were peaceful looking and I didn't want to wake you so I just let you sleep in a bit. It's okay Shorty, I wanted to do something nice and surprise you." He tells me as I just look at him curiously. "What did you break? Or what did you do?" I ask almost instantly as it seems to be the only logical thing as to why he's cleaning and organizing. That's my thing.

"Nothing I swear. I wanted to do something nice for you. Speaking of which, why don't you go change into a swim suit or something, I want to take you somewhere." Alex says as he comes up to me and kisses me on the cheek. I quirk an eyebrow as I look at him. "Why do I need to put on a swimsuit? Are we going swimming or something?" I ask him as He begins heading back upstairs to change into the same attire he asked me to. "It's a surprise Shorty. But a good one I promise." He says before disappearing upstairs as I look in his direction confused.

Not wanting to prolong his surprise as well as being impatient to see it, I turn back around and head to change as he asked. It doesn't take me to long and soon enough, I'm back by the door as Alex opens the front door for me before following me out. He doesn't say anything not wanting to give away what he has planned. "Where are you taking us?" I ask. He knows I don't like surprises so why does he always do this? "Right now I'm taking you to the boat." He tells me as we walk up to the shore line to see a boat waiting for us to board. "What's going on Alex?" I ask him as I stop moving. Noticing I'm not beside him anymore, Alex turns in my direction as he tries to get me moving again. "Shorty, please. Stop asking me and let me surprise you." He says as he offers his hand with a mischievous smile on his face.

After a few seconds of debating, I sigh heavily before taking his hand and letting him lead me onto the boat. Normally I wouldn't go anywhere until he told me something, but for today, I decided to let him surprise me even if I don't want it. I pass Alex as the boat starts moving out to the ocean and sit on the bench that's on the deck. "This is the one and only time I will let you do this, but after today no surprises or else." I say to Alex giving him stern look to which he just replies with a snicker at me trying to be intimidating. "Whatever you say shorty." He says as he sits down beside me and wraps an arm around my shoulders.

I admire the scenery as we sail across the water with my head on his shoulder as he lays his head on top of mine, basking in the sunlight as I close my eyes and enjoy the moment. However, before long Alex nudges me a bit as I sit up opening my eyes to see that the boat has stopped moving. "Where are we?" I ask Alex as he helps me stand up before leading me over to the railing on the boat. He doesn't give me an answer but after looking out I see that he doesn't need to. "What is this place, where did you find it?" I fire questions at him as he chuckles shaking his head before leading me off the boat and towards the cave entrance.

"I was here maybe, 10 years ago with my parents before we met. They took me sailing and noticed this place and wanted to check it out." He explains as I walk a little ahead of him looking around and taking in the beautiful scene. "I saw how beautiful this place was and I told my mother that once I found a girl worth sharing this with, I would bring her here." He continues as I stop admiring and look at him to see the intensity in his eyes and love he has for me. "Why now though? I mean there were so many other times you could have brought me here." I point out as I sit down on a rock on the cave floor as he comes to sit with me.

He turns to face me as he grabs my hands in his and looks me in the eyes. "I never knew when the right time would be and yes I know this isn't any better of a time but I figured this place would help you relax and forget. Even if it's just for now." He tells me as I give him a soft smile after his explanation. Not knowing what else to say, I lean over and capture his lips with mine as he lets my hands go to reach up and holds my face as I deepens the kiss.

I slowly drag my hands up to his neck and interlock my fingers behind is head as my fingers ever so slightly plays with the ends of his hair and tangles it. Every time we kiss, I get so lost in it I loose track of time and all thinking goes out the window. I know the same is said for him as he drops his hands from my face and makes is way down to my thighs before grabbing me pulling me onto his lap. Needing air to breath, I pull away to catch my breath as he looks at me curiously. " I love you Alex and I want you to take me back to the house. Now." I whisper to him as he gives me a grin before bringing me back home to where we blissfully continue our moment.