So the chapters have been pretty heavy up till now so this is a nice fluffy one to add a bit of balance :) Hope you all enjoyed your easter weekend :)!

Normality

For the first time in days, both Lauren and Joey managed to get a decent night's sleep; there was a sense of relief being away from danger. IT didn't stop Laurens subconscious clinging onto Joey as she slept; once more her body was tightly wrapped around his, her head firmly rested on his solid chest, one leg flung over his waist, arms locked over him. Although Joey didn't mind this one bit, being close to Lauren was all he ever wanted and needed, he was just as protective as her, his arms surrounding her body, pulling her closer to him if that were even possible.

Morning broke, stirring Joey from his deep sleep. Rubbing his tired eyes, he looked down at a peaceful Lauren, this was the first morning she didn't have worry lines on her forehead, she was completely stress free for the first time. He couldn't help but smile at his beautiful girlfriend who lay tightly in his arms, he craved this morning where they could be just with one and other a few days maybe weeks without trouble. Jack had been on the phone late the night before informing them that Derek had been held in custody, furthermore a few of the man had been arrested too, so for now they were safe.

"Hey wake up sleepy head" he whispered into her ear, causing Lauren to fly swat him away from her face, rolling back onto her pillow. "Wow you really aren't a morning person babe" he chuckled, pulling the pillow away from her face.

"There is a different between your morning and my morning, because my mornings occur roughly after 10am" she snapped back, tugging the pillow back over her head.

"Lazy, and I was going to treat you to a day out today but if you don't want to.." he trailed off, going to move from the bed.

"Hey I didn't say no" she whined pulling on his arm, forcing him to lay back down next to her. "Where are you taking me?" she smiled sweetly, the one that could melt his heart within an instant.

"There's an art gallery called The Exchange I thought we could see then go to the beach, use up the last of this nice weather before autumn sets in" he replied, brushing the loose hair away from her face, seeing her face light up at the mention of the art gallery. Joey was probably the only one who understood her passion for art, she was talented and could be inspired by so much, she loved to draw just as much as look at others work, an art gallery was the perfect idea.

"You know me so well, and the beach idea sounds fab but I know your game" she sniggered, climbing out of bed, picking up the towel for the shower. "What game?" he asked, raising his eyebrow at her.

"You just want to see me in a bikini like on holiday" she smirked, Joey catching on relatively quickly at the mention of a bikini.

"You know me so well baby" he chuckled, climbing from the bed, walking over to Lauren. "Join me in the shower?" she suggested, locking her arms around his neck, shifting her body up against his, stirring his lower half.

"Thought you'd never ask" he chuckled, taking her by surprise he scooped her up into his arms, Lauren squealing excitedly as she knew this wouldn't be a quick shower for sure. He had that look in his eyes pure lust, he wanted her and he wanted her now. That was something that had never changed, he would always want Lauren no matter what they were going through she would always be the constant force running through his veins.

"Joey" she squealed as he soon stripped himself and Lauren from their nightwear, pulling her under the warm shower water, letting it cascade down her body, soaking her long black hair. He sighed, brushing the wet hair from her face, she was so beautiful, a natural beauty, she didn't need make up or anything artificial, she was beyond breath taking. Lauren studied him, watching as his eyes trailed up and down he body and face, cupping his cheeks, her run her fingers through his hair, resting their foreheads together. Everything was still in the moment, just the echo in the shower of two heartbeats beating together as one. Locking her eyes with his, she saw his eyes darken as the red blooded male took over, crushing his lips down onto hers, Lauren gasping into the contact as her body was pulled flush up against his. Reaching down he hooked her legs up so they naturally curled around his waist, his now hardened length teasing against her core.

The cold tile wall soon hit her back forcefully, as Joey released a pent up groan, sending shivers down her spine. His fingers brushed against her wet folds, Laurens hips shifting into the contact, his fingers were soon replaced with his length as he delved into her, Laurens eyes rolling back into her head. Would this feeling of completion ever grow old, would there ever be a time where he was irresistible to her.

Feeling his hands digging into her waist she knew by the groan deep in his throat his was near, tightening her legs around his waist he pushed further into her hearing his name trip from her lips as they climaxed in synchronisation. Breathing heavily into her neck he pulled his head up to meet hers "I'll love you forever" his eyes boring into hers "You better because that's how long I'll love you" she smiled, kissing his swollen lips once more, before he placed her down onto her feet, the actual shower next on the priority list.

Walking hand in hand towards the art gallery, Lauren sighed contently, the hot sun beating down, she glanced around the new surroundings, they were in a beautiful place alone together doing normal couple things, something she didn't expect to be doing after the recent days.

"Wow look at this place" she smiled brightly as they entered The Exchanged. The art gallery was huge, filled with gorgeous art work, Lauren tugged Joey around the whole place, he watched in awe of her as she chatted away about the work and how she would love someday to have her own gallery filled with her own work. Blushing she spotted Joey watching her crossed armed, a wide grin across his face. "What are you smiling at?" she smirked.

"You, just nice to see you so happy" he replied, pulling her into a hug, his strong arms engulfing her. "I'm happy because I'm with you" she murmured, looking up at him, his eyes shining happiness.

"Let's get to the beach before it gets too late" he smiled, taking her hand in his as they left the art gallery. The beach was only a short walk from the gallery; luckily the day was still hot, hot enough for Lauren to be in her bikini much to Joey's delight.

"Will you stop that" she giggled, rolling over on her towel, Joey lying beside her.

"I wasn't doing anything" he smirked, resting his hand on his hand, his fingers trailing along her waist, teasing at the strap on her bikini bottoms.

"You were, and stop doing that" grabbing his hand as it reached her bikini bottoms once more.

"Well you shouldn't look so sexy in a bikini so really it's all you fault" he smirked, finally there was some normality to their lives again, enjoying each other's company.

"You know once things settle down again we are going back to Zante" he smiled, seeing her face light up again, going back to the place where they first fell in love was probably the best idea he ever had, there were so many memories there.

"Deal" she replied, closing her eyes as the sun soaked up her skin, normal was something she never thought she would enjoy more.