16 Beach Trip (1/2)
”Here we go!” I exclaimed blissfully, striding towards the sunny beach.
”Where should we set the umbrella, buddy?” Brad followed behind, carrying a large blue and white striped umbrella on his shoulder.
”Somewhere shady would be nice,” I peered at the expansive beach through my sunglasses. ”How about over there?”
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The semester had ended, and thankfully our secret relationship had never been found out. Nathan, Antonia and I had all survived our finals and summer was approaching. Brad and I had been together for about ten months and our relationship was still stronger than ever. Today we were planning to chill at the beach together now that the weather was finally hot.
Brad and I sat next to each other as we began applying our suntan lotion. We had set up a black and white mandala beach towel underneath the umbrella, and Brad had brought a huge bottle of mouthwatering iced lemonade, which he was pouring right then.
”Here,” He handed me a transparent plastic cup and I took a sip.
”I've also got two books today, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston and 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury” He threw the books on the towel.
”Wait… Zora? Like from Zelda?”
Brad chuckled. ”I didn't take you for a Zelda fan.”
”Ocarina of Time was my childhood!”
”I'm more of a Majora's Mask guy, to be honest.” He ruffled my hair and pointed at the books. ”Are you in a mood to read then?”
”I'll have some Zora today,” I grabbed the book and placed it next to my phone. ”Oh wow, my phone's already heating up like crazy.”
”I'M heating up like crazy!” Brad wiped his arm on his forehead, then taking off his shirt.
”Now I'm also heating up like crazy.” I gazed at his body, then up at a mischievous grin on his sweaty face.
”Good. Take off your shirt.” He began spreading lotion on his chest.
I did as he told and threw my shirt aside. I then slid off my shorts, revealing the swim trunks beneath. I stuffed my clothes into my beach bag.
”Turn around,” Brad instructed. ”I'll rub some lotion on your back.”
I complied and lay on my stomach. Brad kneeled over my back and buttered it with plenty of lotion.
”Time to get tan.” I turned my head to face him, but was met with a soft peck on the lips instead. I was taken by surprise.
He laughed and smacked my butt. ”If you need me, I'll be napping.”
I grabbed the book, not feeling the incentive to read it yet.
The beach was not crowded at all today, and was occupied by mostly couples and families with children. The sun was beaming brightly, sunshine scattering across the ocean coating it with light blue luster. The distant sound of waves was merged with the noise of beach-goers.
I suddenly had an urge to nap as well, so I decided to rest my eyes for a while, feeling the gentle scorch of the sun above me.
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”Hey.” Someone was tapping my back.
I opened my eyes and turned to see Brad sitting against the umbrella pole, a book in his hand.
”Look at this,” He showed me a photo of myself asleep on his phone that I could barely make out in the sunshine. ”You're so cute when you're asleep.”
I rolled my eyes and sat up.
”What time is it?”