Forever Fast and Furious
A Fanfiction created by: AngelicInferno
Chapter 10
"I'm gonna get you Jack!" Brian watched Alex chase after his son, sand flying up around them as they ran up and down the beach. Alex had been over more since the barbecue. He still didn't know who had hurt her or how long ago it was but he appreciated the fact that she had trusted him enough to open up about her life beforehand. He enjoyed talking to her about her parents and her childhood. He hadn't pegged her for a country girl but could see it. She seemed to enjoy handling things herself and she knew the basics of handyman work. Brian's smiled grew when Jack squealed with laughter after being caught. Alex carried him back, tickling him along the way. Brian stood, still smiling. "Wanna swim now Jack?" He asked. Jack grinned and bounced with excitement. Brian helped Jack take off his shirt and then peeled off his own. "See you in the water." He told Alex with a teasing grin.
She watched them walked to the shore. She appreciated the beauty of the ocean and was enjoying the breeze and sunshine. She couldn't help but to scan the distant waves for predatory dorsal fins. Blaming all those horror movies about sharks for her fears she shed her dress and followed them. Jack found a spot where the waves just reached his belly if he sat down. A three year old wasn't afraid of the ocean and her she was rather on edge. Jack splashed water at her and giggled. At first she flinched but managed a smile towards him and walked in the water until it was just above her ankles.
Brian waded out in the distance, water covering him up to his shoulders. Even when his hair was drenched she could see sun streaks. She scanned the waters again and quietly scolded herself for being such a scared-y-cat. Brian watched her from the distance, allowing himself a moment to appreciate the view. He was right when he had first saw her. She did keep herself in reasonable shape, by no means was every muscle tone but she appeared healthy. Her bikini complimented her pale skin and played up her curves some. He made his way towards her. "Nervous?" He asked. She nodded slightly. "A little."
When he reached her side his eyes seemed to sparkle like the rays off the meniscus of the ocean. "You know, the only way you're going to get over it is if you get in." Alex looked at him and the small amount of attitude on her face made him grin. She gestured to her water covered feet. "I am in. I'm just...working my way in further." She said, half-joking. Brian glanced at Jack and asked, "Jack, should we get Alex in the water?"
Alex glared at Brian. "Don't even think about it." When Brian's grin widened Alex took a quick step to the side and bolted. Brian laughed and chased after her. When she rounded and headed back in Jack's direction, not wanting to run too far away, she squealed as she was scooped up and over Brian's shoulder and he was jogging into the sparkling blue water. She was sent flying a short distance away when Brian tripped and his hold on her loosened. Water engulfed her and she had to remind herself to swim back towards the surface. She breached and coughed slightly before laughing. Brian swam up next to her with a wide grin. "Not so bad is it." Alex laughed and shook her head. She swam up to Brian and to his surprise, wrapped her arms around him in a gentle embrace. "Thank you Brian."
The three of them swam for the majority of the day and ate sandwiches on the beach. By the end of the night Jack was exhausted and Brian had to carry him to bed. He was glad to see Alex still there when he came back down. The walked onto the porch and sat down on a bench. Brian wrapped a blanket around the two of them to give protection from the nights cooling air. With an arm wrapped around her he kissed her forehead. "Thanks for coming with us today." Alex nodded and nuzzled again him. She relaxed and stared at the stars. After a while her eyes started to get heavy and instead of fighting it she gave in and curled up against Brian, falling asleep listening to his heart.