"Attention passengers, we have arrived at the port in Madrid. We'll be docked for a week so feel free to do some sightseeing after you've done a little fishing first." The captain says over the P.A. system.
In Tracy and Antonio's room, Antonio is happy as a clam that they finally pulled into port. He got up the night before to get his gear ready for some fishing and to double-check that he didn't forget anything. After he is relieved that he didn't forget any of his finishing equipment, the one thing he did forget is his fish magnet.
Antonio walks over to Tracy's side of the bed and smiles at Tracy's sleeping frame.
"Hey, my little angelfish, I need my fish magnet to attract the fish," Antonio whispers into her ear.
"My golden knight you know me well enough by now that I don't work well before sunrise," Tracy mumbled in her sleep.
She pulls the cover over her head. He takes a hold of the other end and pulls them back down. Tracy feels the first rays of the morning sun hit her face. She rolls onto her stomach. She buries her face into her pillow to avoid the rays of light. Antonio chuckles at his girlfriend, and he climbs onto the bed, wraps his arms around her and slowly pulls Tracy off the bed while rolling her on her back. He gives her a kiss as she finally starts to wake up.
"Ok, I'm up so you can put me down now," Tracy says through a yawn.
"Nice try angel I know once I lay you back down you are just going to fall back asleep again."
"You're no fun," Tracy whines.
"I know," He says sweetly.
Antonio slowly gets off the bed backward. A few seconds later he stands at the foot of the bed. He is holding Tracy in his arms bridal style.
"Are you going to put me down?" she asks.
"Not yet," He answers.
He slowly back away from the bed until he is in the middle of the room, and then he slowly lowers her to the floor. Tracy feels the softness of the carpet once her bare feet touch it. She stands next to him, "Isn't it cheating if I help you?"
"It's not a competition remember," He answers.
"I know that. Before we go fishing, you are going to feed me, right?"
"Yes, I know how you get if I don't feed you." He jokes.
Tracy chuckles at his joke and gives him a kiss on the cheek. She leaves to change out of her PJ's. A few minutes later she comes out of the bathroom wearing a pair of jeans with a butterfly sequined on the right thigh, a ruffled gold T-shirt, a silver hoodie, and a pair of tennis shoes. Tracy even pulls her hair back into a ponytail.
"You know you look beautiful no matter what you wear." Antonio compliments.
"Even if I was in my birthday suit," She says
"Well, I've never seen you in it, so I can't answer that question, angel," He answers.
"Dang it, that must have been a dream then," Tracy whispers under her breath.
"I heard that Angel what exactly happened in this dream?" He asks.
"You don't want to hear about it before breakfast Tony."
"You think that you can tell me a little later?" He asks.
"You'll have to wait and see Tony. Are we going to get something to eat and go fishing before the fish decide to swim somewhere else?" Tracy answers.
"You got it my little angelfish," Antonio says as he gathers up his gear, and they leave the room.
After they eat breakfast, they head to the pier. Antonio casts his line into the water and sets it against the rail to wait for a bite. Tracy is sitting on the bench a few inches away from the water. Antonio looks over at her and notices she is playing with something in her hoodie pocket. He walked over to her and sat down next to her. Tracy looks over at him.
"What do you have in your pocket angel?" He asks.
"It's nothing special," Tracy answers.
"You know that I can tell that you're lying right?" He asks.
"Yes," She answers.
"So what are you hiding?" He asks.
Tracy takes a deep breath and takes a small box in the shape of a fish out of her pocket. "I made this for you. I hope it works." Then she hands him the box.
Antonio opens the box and sees a lure in the shape of a lighthouse, and their kanji carved into the base. "Tracy, it's incredible!"
"Thanks and the hook are magnetic, so it's a little nicer to the fish."
"Well, I love it, and I was planning on getting a magnetic lure," He says.
"Really," She asks.
"Yes, I was getting tired of pricking my finger on the end of the hook every time I take the fish off," He answers.
"I would have given it to you earlier, but I was afraid that you wouldn't like it," She says.
"You know that I love your gifts, right?" He asks.
"Of course, I do Tony," She answers.
"You know I think I'll use this now," Antonio says as they walk back over the water.
"You know that you don't have to do this?" She asks.
"I know, but I want to," He answers.
Antonio reels the line back in. He unties the old lure and puts the new on one. He looks into the box and notices a small vial in the box.
"What's this?" He asks.
"It's my Uncle Jose's homemade bait."
"Sweet does it work?" He asks.
"I think my uncle's exact words are the fish can't resist it."
"Awesome, let's give it a whirl," He says excitedly.
Tracy nods and takes out the vile. She opens it and puts a small amount on the hook. She puts it back in the box, closes the box, and puts it back into her pocket. Antonio cast the line back out towards the ocean. She hears a splash as the lure hits the water. She watches the ripples spread out across the surface of the water. The lure sinks below the water.
"I'm sorry Tony I guess it doesn't work." Tracy apologizes as she looks away.
"Don't give up so soon, angel. Look." Antonio tells her.
Tracy looks back towards the ocean again and sees the lure slowly start to float back to the surface. It's bobbing up and down like it's supposed to. Antonio sets the pole down and leans it up against the rail on the deck again. Then he pulls Tracy closer to him. He lays a gentle and passionate kiss on her lips. After they break away, Tracy looks over at the pole and notices it bends down towards the ocean.
"Tony, I think you've got a bite," She tells him.
Antonio quickly grabs the pole before it falls into the water.
"Wow, this thing huge," Antonio says as he fights with the fish.
He lets it run for a bit before he starts to reel it in. Tracy gets the net, and he places the fish over it. Then he takes the hook out of the fish's mouth, and it falls quickly into the net. Tracy's arms drop down just as fast as the fish goes into the net.
"A little too heavy for you angel," He jokes.
"Just a tad," She jokes back.
Antonio helps her put into the cooler. "I'll have to call your uncle José and thank him for helping me catch this whopper."
"I'll be sure to pass that along," She says.
Antonio gets behind Tracy and wraps his arms around her waist. He pulls her closer to him again and starts to rain kisses up and down the back of her neck.
"Is this your way of thanking me for the lure or for that fish you just caught?" She asks.
"Both, so can you tell me what is in that homemade bait?" He answers.
"Sorry Tony, it's a family secret."
"What would happen if you told me what was in it?" He asks.
"My uncle José would have my head." She jokes.
"When can you tell me?" He asks/begs.
"I don't know Tony, maybe after we get married," She answers.
"I have to wait that long?" He whines.
"Yup, that way you'll be part of the family," She answers.
Tracy turns her head around to look into his eyes. Then she starts to run her fingers through his hair.
"I guess I'll have to propose to you soon then," He says.
"You want us to be together forever?" She asks.
Antonio answers her question by merely leaning in and gives her another gentle and passionate kiss on the lips. After the kiss ends, she turns her back around, so they are back to their original position.
"What you didn't like it?" Antonio asks.
"I did, I just wanted to look at the ocean that's all," She answers.
"Ok angel, I saw the list you made a list of the places you wanted to check out while we are in Spain," He tells her. "Where would you like to go first?"
"How does Tarifa beach sound?" She answers.
"Sounds good to me, I also read that the magic fountain of Montjuic is beautiful at night."
"That sounds like a good plan after we spend the some time at the beach." She says.
Antonio agrees that sounds like a good plan so the head back to the boat. After they get back to the boat, Antonio goes to clean the fish they caught. Tracy went to the room and was about to open the door. She notices Antonio's hand is on top of hers. She looks up at him.
"What took you so long?" She jokes
Antonio chuckles at her joke as they turn the door handle. They walk into the room. Tracy goes over to the dresser and opens the top drawer. Antonio asks her if she is going to wear the same suit she wore when they went to the beach with her cousins and the other Rangers.
"I bought a new one just for you," Tracy answers.
She takes the suit out of the drawer. "Thanks for being so thoughtful.'' He says
"You're welcome my golden knight," she says
Tracy closes the drawer and heads to the bathroom to change. While she is changing, he changes into his swimsuit. He is sitting at the end of the bed waiting for her to come out.
"You almost ready my little angelfish?" He asks.
"Yes, my golden knight, but after you see this bikini, you may have to change my nickname to my little goldfish." Tracy answers.
Antonio catches on quick and can't wait to see his girlfriend. He gets up and walks towards the bathroom. Noticing that Tracy left the door open a crack, he sees that Tracy is finishing up as she puts her hair up in a ponytail. She notices him out of the corner of her eye
"Well sweetie, don't just stand there you can come in," Tracy says sweetly.
Antonio opens the door the rest of the way and walks into the room. "So do I get to see this golden bikini?" He asks
"You did get the hint." She answers.
"Yes, my little angelfish." He says.
Tracy turns around, and he sees her in a gold bikini that seems to melt into her body. Tracy watches as his jaw appears to drop right to the floor. She walks over to him and uses her left hand close his mouth. "My golden knight, you'll catch flies if you keep your mouth open like that," Tracy tells him, as she walks out of the room. Tracy finishes packing up their gear and sits down at the end of the bed. Antonio finally walks out of the bathroom a few minutes later and looks over at her.
"I take it from your reaction earlier that I look good in this bikini." She says.
"You look fabulous, my little goldfish." He answers.
Tracy gets up and walks over to him, then kisses him on the cheek. He picks her up and carries her back over to the bed. He lays her down gently and climbs onto the bed
"Antonio, are you feeling okay?" She asks.
"Yes, I just want to get a better look at my amazing girlfriend," Antonio answers
Tracy starts to get up, and a few seconds later their eyes meet. She notices a look of deep passion in his eyes. Antonio leans in and begins to give her a very passionate French kiss. Tracy lets the moment play out and wraps her arms around his neck. The kiss deepens and as it does Antonio starts to run his fingers across her curves. While this is happening Tracy feels her body tingle with delight. A minute later Antonio backs away as Tracy lies back down on the bed
"Wow, I never knew this bikini could get you to act like this," Tracy says.
"You could have stopped me, you know," Antonio says.
"I know, but I didn't want to." She says.
"How come," He asks.
"I liked it." She answers.
"That's good I did too." He says.
"Cool, are you ready to go?" She asks.
He nods and they get off the bed as they gather their gear and head to the beach. A few minutes later they arrive at Tarifa beach. After they find a spot to put their equipment, they decide to take a barefoot walk along the beach. About halfway way down the beach Antonio notices that his girlfriend is mute. He tries to break the silence between them.
"Why is this beach supposed to be romantic?" He asks.
Tracy is so deep in thought about the dream she had last night that she didn't hear Antonio's question. Antonio gently pulls her closer and wraps his arms around her waist. Tracy looks down and notices that he is about to tickle her
"Don't you even think about it, Antonio Garcia," Tracy says.
"So you can talk. Can you tell me what's eating you?" he says
"I was just thinking about the dream I had last night that's all," she answers.
"What happened in the dream?" he asks.
"I can't tell you," Tracy answers as she breaks free from his grasp.
Tracy walks a bit further down the beach. She stops, looks down at her feet and starts to draw a picture in the sand with her toes. Antonio walks over to her and stands in front of her. He uses his right index finger to tilt Tracy's chin up so they could see each other's eyes, "You know that you can tell me anything right?"
"Yes, Tony, I know that my dream wasn't bad. It was strange." She replies.
"What do you mean?" He asks.
"You promise you won't get mad?" she says curiously followed by Antonio nodding as she continues, "Well the dream starts out that we are laying in bed in our birthday suits. We share a few kisses. Then we begin to get a little frisky." She answers.
"Wait did we you know?" He asks
"Sorry, I can't answer that question, Tony." She replies.
"Why not angel," He inquires.
"I usually wake up before the dream gets that far." She answers.
"You know my little angelfish I had that same dream last night." Antonio admits.
"What exactly does that mean we are ready to take things to the next step my golden knight?" Tracy asks.
Antonio nods as he leans in to kiss her then they break away they continue their walk down the beach.
"Want to go swimming?" Antonio asks.
"No, I don't want the salt water getting on my skin." Tracy answers.
"Come on, it'll be fun," Antonio reassures her as he takes her left hand and leads her into the water.
Tracy squeals as the cool water touches her skin. Antonio chuckles. A minute or two later Tracy's body had adjusted to the water, so the two of them swim around for a while. Tracy dives under the waves. As she comes back up, a hermit crab has attached its claw to the small section of the top of her bikini between her breasts.
"Hey, crabby if you want to get that close you have to buy me dinner first." Tracy says as she tries to get it to let go.
Antonio goes over to her to help her get the hermit crab off her suit. He takes a hold of it so its big pincer wouldn't get him. The crab just tightens its grapes on Tracy's suit. A few seconds later Tracy hears the sounds of the fabric tearing then he lets go of the crab, and it goes back into the water
"Antonio, why did you let that little monster go? It wrecked my new suit." She snaps.
"You can always get it fixed sweetie." He reminds her.
"I know, but it will look worse." She says.
"It won't look that bad." He says.
Tracy drops the subject and gets out of the water. They head back to their spot. Antonio sits down on the blanket and Tracy sits down on his lap and then he pulls her in closer and starts to run several kisses up and down her neck. Tracy wants to tell him to stop, but she loves it when he acts like this. Tracy lets things play out and looks out at the ocean. She notices the incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Tracy decides that she is going to show him the view. She uses her left hand to remove his lips from her neck a few seconds. Then she tilts his chin up towards the ocean.
"Wow, you're right this is amazing, but it doesn't hold candles to your incredible beauty angel." He says.
Tracy notices that she can turn around, so she did. Antonio looks back down and sees her dazzling blue eyes. Tracy starts to run her fingers through his hair as she starts to kiss his neck and then moves to kiss him on the lips. As she backs away, he pulls her right back in and kisses her again. They continue to kiss, and each kiss is deeper than the last. They start to make out and about half way through they pause to catch their breath.
"Antonio, can I ask you something?" Tracy asks.
"What is it, Angel." He replies.
"Is it wrong if we 'do it' right here on the beach?" She asks.
"No." He answers
"That's all I needed to hear." She says.
They start making out again. Antonio runs his fingers along Tracy's curves. While Tracy runs her fingers through his hair, and their tounges fight for dominance as their kiss deepens. They back away long enough to from them to catch their breath. Tracy lies down on the blanket.
A few minutes later Tracy and Antonio are sitting in the same position before they 'did it' and redressed thinking about the big step they took in their relationship.
"So my golden knight, are you mad that I made you wait so long?" She asks.
"No, my little angelfish, I knew you would tell me when you were ready." He answers.
"Good so you think we could grab something to eat?" She asks.
"Sure sounds good to me." He replies.
The two take out the extra set of clothing from the beach bag. Antonio puts a pair of blue jeans on over his suit and a gold T-shirt on to cover up his incredible upper body. Tracy puts on a silver T-shirt and a pair of jeans that she sewed her and Antonio's kanji on the right thigh. Then they pack up the rest of their gear and head off to get some lunch. The whole way to the restaurant all they did is smile and chuckle about their morning at the beach.