Kori softly hummed as she ran her fingers through my hair. I had my head down on her lap and my ankles crossed over each other as we both lay on the beach. The waves calmly smashed not too far from us, the sun radiated off our skin, and the palm trees cooling us off with a breeze.
It was just me and her today. The whole beach just to ourselves. Right now no one exists. Not my father and not my friends. I'm just focused on her and the way her fingers relax me. She stopped humming.
"Richard?" she whispered softly to me.
I made a 'mmm' sound but kept my eyes closed.
"Richard my love? Are you falling asleep on me?" she asked.
I opened my eyes and smiled up at her. "Another minute and I might have."
She giggled before bending down and kissing me. She always tastes so good. The moment she moved back, I wrapped my arm around her neck and pulled her back down to my lips. She's so not going anywhere. I heard a startled yelp before she relaxed on top of me. God she makes me crazy!
The next time she wanted to move back, I allowed her because right now she's straddling me and looking sexy as fuck too! She's teasing me with that bikini. Those bows tied at her side just need a good pulling and oops. My fingers accidentally slipped.
She waggled her finger at me. "Naughty Richard. You must keep your fingers to yourself."
I gave her my award winning pouty face.
She tilted her head before sighing. "Very well. I suppose you could oil me up again?"
I nodded, my tongue waddling like a dog. What? I'm horny for this sex doll.
My eyes watched and my body reacted as Kori reached behind her and untied her bikini top. Yes! Yummy yummy! Let me touch and taste!
I closed my eyes for a brief second.
"Dick? Dick?"
My eyes snapped open and I was awake. Fuck! It was just a fucking dream!
"Dick?"
I scowled at the door. Fucking Wally!
"What?" I called out in anger.
Wally snickered from behind the door. "Interrupting some alone time?"
I rubbed my eyes and yawned. "Fuck off!"
"Hey I'm just here to tell you that the hot read head called a minute ago."
I jumped out of bed and ran over to open my door. "Kori called?"
Wally immediately covered his eyes and yelled. "Dude! Cover it up!"
I turned red and used the door to shield myself. "You said Kori called?"
He peeked through his fingers before relaxing me and giving me a smirk. "Yea she did," he said inspecting his finger nails.
I waited for me but it never came. "And?" I asked growing impatient.
Wally shrugged. "Don't know what you want me to tell you man. She called to ask me out on a date. Couldn't take her eyes off of me last night." He wiggled his eyebrows at me.
"Ass," I told him before smirking. "Well guess Jenny would like to know about those hidden magazines-
"Okay!" he yelled throwing his hands up. "She wanted to talk to you. Told her you were sleeping and would call her back."
I closed the door on him and heard him mutter something under his breath before walking over to my bed. I sat down and grabbed the phone on my dresser, then dialed the number Kori wrote down for me.
It rang a few times before her Angelic voice answered. "Hello?" she asked.
Calm breaths, smooth talking. "Good-morning beautiful."
She giggled. "Richard is that you?"
"The one and only," I told her. I got off my bed and walked out onto my room balcony. "You called for me?"
"Mhm," she mumbled. "I have an activity planned for all of us...that is if you still want me to show you and your friends around the island?"
"Of course!" I exclaimed. Damn it Dick! Way to sound desperate! "I mean...yea..it sounds cool. What do you have planned?"
"Tsk tsk!" she scolded and I could hear the sexiness in her voice. "It shall be a surprise. I will give you the address and you shall meet me there?"
"A surprise? Lying on the beach naked for me?" I asked.
"Richard!" she yelled.
I chuckled, secretly hoping she would be doing just that but Kori isn't like the girls I've been with back home. I have to hold back on the things I say sometimes. "I'm kidding. Now where would you like for us to meet you?"
After Kori gave me the address, I told her goodbye and made my way to the shower. I styled my hair, brushed my teeth, and changed before making my way downstairs to tell the others the plan for the day. Kori wants us to meet her on top of this mountain top around noon. So I was kind of annoyed when my friends weren't ready and had to take an extra fifteen minutes to get everyone in the jeeps. Bruce doesn't really want us driving around here but I stole the keys from him before he left back to Gotham.
I'm glad for GPS because I would have gotten lost driving to this place. There weren't any signs or anything and the streets aren't like the one's in America. It was sort of sketchy driving through the mountain and all these trees but I forgot about all of that once we arrived to the place.
The sign read 'PEN'S ZIP LINING'.
"Zip lining?" asked Babs besides me.
The acrobat in me did an imaginary flip in the air. I haven't done something crazy and wild in a long time and I need to brush up on my skills. My parents would be so disappointed in me that I let my gymnastic skills go rusty. But living in a place like a Gotham doesn't exactly help either.
I got out of the driver's seat and made sure to lock the jeep once everybody was out. Judging by the looks on everybody's faces, the boys looked thrilled and the girls not so much.
"Dude this is going to be so much fun!" exclaimed Wally.
Besides him, Jenny was clinging onto his arm. "How are we sure that these things are safe here?"
"Dick I don't want to do this," Babs whispered in my ear.
"Oh c'mon you guys!" I exclaimed. "We're zip lining through a beautiful island. You can't do this everyday. And I don't think Kori would bring us here if it wasn't safe."
Speaking of Kori, my head turned to the voice that kept calling my name by the steps of the bamboo cottage. I ignored my friends and made my way over to her. She was looking beautiful with her hair pulled back and those shorts...those legs!
"I hope that you found your way without any trouble?" she asked.
I smiled and gave her a nod. "It was no big deal. So zip lining?"
She bounced on her toes and clapped her hands. "Oh yes! I do enjoy soaring through the air!"
I chuckled at her and walked up the stairs to be at her level. "Never would have that you'd be a girl who enjoys zip lining."
"I have been zip lining ever since I was thirteen. Pen, the owner, is a very good friend of mine and I have reserved the entire top and bottom cottage for us. There are snacks and drink for us at the end of the zip line."
"Are these people safe?"
I looked down at Babs with arms crossed and the rest of my friends behind her. Yea...I tend to forget about them when Kori's around.
Kori frowned. "I assure you that it is perfectly safe. I have been zip lining here for years and never has there been an accident."
I looked at Babs and gave her a reassuring smile. "It'll be fun Babs." She still didn't look sure but I pushed it aside. "Um, anyways, everyone this is Kori. She's going to be showing us around for a while and Kori this is everyone. Vic, Karen, Wally, Jenny, Rachel, Gar, and you've met my Babs."
She gave them a timid wave and a smile. "Very nice to meet you all."
Once inside the cottage, the owner Pen gave us a run down on all the safety rules and how to properly slide down the line. Legs spread apart. Yup. So going first and having Kori go right after to me. You know just to be the first one to test out the line. Not because her legs will be spread apart. He told us what we should do if we get suck, to pull ourselves to the end of the zip line using our hands and feet.
We got to the top platform that we will be zipping down from. Helmets and belts on. Pen made sure everyone was secure and had our belts safely put on before he allowed me to get strapped to the line.
To a normal person, this would be terrifying but to an acrobat, this is fucking amazing. I looked back at my friends and flashed them a smile. "See you guys at the bottom!" I yelled before jumping down.
I lied. This is fucking terrifying! Terrifying and crazy! I can feel the adrenaline rush through my veins. The same amazing feeling I used to get when performing on the trapeze with mom and dad. I've done zip lining before. This isn't my first time but it is my first time zipping through a beautiful island. The view was amazing. Tamaran's mountain is amazing! The different colors of pink, orange, purple, green, and blue mesmerizes your eyes.
It was upsetting when the bottom platform came into view. I started to slow myself down so I could come to a clean stop. Vic wasn't that far behind me so the assistant helped me down and I laughed at my large friends attempt to stop. Being a big guy, Vic stopped with a force.
"Oh my god," he breathed.
I chuckled. "Amazing?"
His breathing was uneven due to the rush. "Fucking awesome!" He looked back and smiled at Karen as she screamed her way down.
"Spread those legs baby!" Vic exclaimed.
After Karen came Wally, Gar, Jenny, Rachel, and then we were waiting. We waited about fifteen minutes before we saw someone descending down. It was definitely Babs, judging by the legs. She didn't look so good. I knew she was nervous about this but I didn't think she was this scared.
I helped her get down when she came to a stop. "Have fun?" I asked.
She looked up at me and narrowed her eyes. "Never again. I don't see the point of doing something that terrifies me."
"You could have chickened-out," I teased.
She smacked me in the chest. "It's not funny Dick."
I grabbed her and pulled her into a hug. "I'm teasing Babe. You looked amazing."
"Really?" she asked. "I prob-
"Hey look at Kori!" I interrupted her. I watched as Kori soared down looking beautiful and of course, legs spread apart.
She laughed as she stopped and was helped back down to the platform. She was jumping up and down of her toes. "That was incredible!" she exclaimed.
I smiled at her enthusiasm.
"Did you all have fun?" she asked walking over to us. "Was it fun?"
"Craziest thing I've done in a long time," said Vic.
Karen cuddled at his side said, "Girl you sure know how to show us a good time."
"Yea anyone else see the tropical birds? Is there a zoo around here?" Gar asked.
Kori nodded her head repeatedly. "We have one of the largest zoos in the region. There are lions, tigers, bears, birds, giraffes, flamingos-
"Kori," I interrupted her. Her rambling is cute but she forgets to breath. "We'll talk about our next plans later."
She turned red in embarrassment and gave me a nod. "Shall we have a snack and refreshments?"
I returned the nod and kept my eyes on her. She was making her way towards Rachel.
"Did you have fun Rachel?" she asked.
Rachel raised an eyebrow and a small smile escaped her. "I have to admit. I wasn't too thrilled about this in the beginning but it was a lot of fun. I'm not really a thrill seeker. More like the book worm."
Kori clasped her hands behind her back. "Perhaps you would like to come over my place before your visit ends? My father has a large library with a thousand books."
"That sounds nice," Rachel admitted.
Smiling, I turned to make my way down the platform and to the tent where the drinks and snacks were held. Babs passed me a drink and I thanked her before taking a sip.
"Kori interests you doesn't she?" she asked.
My heart started pounding. "Uh, what no," I said becoming sweaty. "She's nice and all but I'm not interested in her."
Babs giggled. "That's not what I meant but good to hear that. I mean you seem to like her in a friendly way."
Dodged a bullet there. "Yea she seems cool. I'm just glad we're not stuck at home watching t.v."
"Can we go on a date?" she asked me.
"Sure. When we get back home I'll-
"No I mean like soon. Maybe tonight?" she asked wrapping her arms around my chest. I could feel her fingers caressing my back. "Just you and me? What do you say?" she whispered in my ear.
Removing a strand of hair away from her face, I kissed her on the lips. "It sounds great. I'll see if there's any good restaurants around and we can go tomorrow night?"
She attached her lips to mine, a sign of agreement and snaked her arms around my neck. I wrapped my arms around her waist, giving it a squeeze before deepening the kiss.
I pulled away from her once we really started getting into it and looked beyond her to see Kori staring at us, mid-bite into her sandwich. She looked away once she noticed my eyes on her and continued her chat with Rachel. I kept my eyes on her, memorizing her every move. Memorizing the way she balanced her weight on one leg and cocked one side of her hip up, the way she twirls a strand of her hair whenever its her turn to talk, and the way her dimples adorably poke out of her cheeks every time she smiles. And I can't forget about those eyes. No words can describe those beauties.
"Dick?"
I looked down at Babs and raised an eyebrow. "Huh?"
"I asked if you wanted to get something to eat," Babs replied.
I looked back at Kori for a moment. "No thanks. I think I'm going to talk to Kori and see what she has anything else planned for us today."
Babs took a bite out of her sandwich before making her way towards Karen and Jenny. Do I feel guilty for having an attraction to Kori? No and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
Rachel and Kori stopped mid-conversation when they noticed me making my way towards them. They turned to me with blushes on their faces which made me curious as to what they were talking about.
"Hey," I lamely greeted.
Rachel glanced over at Kori and cleared her throat. "I guess I'll excuse myself and go talk to Gar."
"It was nice speaking to you," Kori said before she could leave. "I do hope you can come over and do the girl talk with me before you depart back home?"
Rachel gave her a nod. "Sure. I'm actually looking forward to seeing your dad's library. See you around Kori."
I raised my eyebrow in disbelief at Kori and she gave me a shrug.
"What?" she asked.
"Rachel is looking forward to something?" I asked. "I've known Rachel all my life and she never looks forward to anything. She must really like you."
Kori gave me a proud smile and I chuckled.
"Proud thing aren't you?" I asked.
She giggled and nodded. "Very proud. You enjoyed yourself today, yes?"
"Are you kidding me?" I asked her. "I live for this kind of stuff!"
She did the that cute thing where she twirls her hair with her finger. "I did notice you seemed comfortable. You have done this before?"
I gave her a nod. "Yea well something similar in a way. I never did mention I used to be an acrobat?"
She clasped her hands together and shook her head. "No I do not believe so."
Should I expose Kori to my past life? I kind of like that she doesn't know me as anything but Richard Grayson and not the Richard Grayson who lost his parents at age nine due to a horrific murder or Dick Grayson, the son of a playboy and womanizer.
I looked at her and sighed. "Well maybe one day I'll let you know. I never would have thought you'd be a daredevil."
She scrunched up her face, a thing she does when she's confused or doesn't understand something. "Daredevil?" she asked.
"It's a term we use for those who like to do extreme things like skydiving or bungee jumping," I explained.
She brightened. "Oh yes I am. I enjoy zip lining. It almost feels like I am-
"Flying?" I asked.
She had this dopey look on her face. "Yes. You understand?"
"Absolutely," I replied with a smile.
I felt someone hug me from behind and it was either Babs or Wally messing with me. I looked down at the slender arms and smiled. "Hey Babs," I said twirling her to my side.
She smiled at me and then looked over at Kori. "The others want to get going soon. We were thinking about having a movie night again. Do you want to join us?"
Kori raised her eyebrows and looked over at me almost for like asking for permission. "What time will you be watching the movie?"
"Probably not until tonight," Babs replied with a shrug. "After dinner maybe?"
"I shall have to ask permission to come over but I do not see why not?" she asked. "Shall I call later to confirm?"
I gave her nod. "I'll call you after dinner," I told her.
She gave me a smile. "I shall look forward to it."
Was going to add the movie night in this chapter but I figured you guys waited long enough. This chapter is probably not as great as I wanted it to be. You guys can be as brutal with the reviews as you want.
My personal life has been tough...really tough and a reason why I took forever to update. My emotional and physical health isn't all that great (nothing scary I promise) and I've been working on it with therapy.
Next chapter I'll do the movie night and day 2 which will include fluff.
Love you all, MV!
