"Alright Riley focus." She whispered to herself and tore her eyes away from her boyfriend who was fishing in the water to her book. It had been an hour since Lucas left her to go fish, so she took the opportunity to crack open her surprise he had gotten for her. Little did she know how distracted she'd be by his overwhelmingly sexy and muscular back. "No one should be allowed to look like that."
Lucas kept making passing glances behind him and would flash a smile, basically ensuring she'd have a heart attack. "Hey."
Internal groan. Nonetheless the chef was never impolite so she shifted her focus to the man who was currently giving her shade. "Hello, how can I help you?"
"I just noticed you were alone, do you mind if I take a seat?"
"I'm not alone actually, my boyfriend is right over there." The brunette gestured towards her man out in the water. "Thank you though. You're very sweet." With a disappointed smile he trudged off and she couldn't help but roll her eyes. It was like now that the vet had pointed out that there were people checking her out, it had become more obvious. Was I always so oblivious?
She tilted down her sunglasses noticing the red hue that had begun to make its presence known on his back. Riley could blame her motherly instinct, but in general she was looking for a reason to touch him anyways. The brunette snatched the sunblock off of the cooler and sauntered into the ocean. He was only calf deep so it didn't take her long to get to him. "Hello handsome, you single?"
"And if I was?" He questioned with a smile toying at his lips.
"I'd make you all mine." His emerald eyes brightened as he leaned in for a kiss.
"I'm already yours."
"Damn right, now let me put some sunscreen on your back. You're getting burnt."
"Please and thank you." He retorted.
She put some in her hands and wasted no time to rub it against his skin. "Seriously, no one looks this good Lucas. What deal did you make with the devil to look like this?"
His laugh was heard several yards away. "I didn't make a deal with the devil. I had to ask God to make me handsome so I could attract the angel he turned loose. It worked."
"Corny Mr. Friar."
"You love me Ms. Matthews."
She ended up standing out there with him for another 30 minutes. He'd successfully caught several fish but ended up tossing them back out. Riley excused herself and ran inside to grab a water since they were out and on her way back out she found the vet digging in the sand. "Lucas builds sandcastles that's pretty adorable."
"It's not a sand castle." He craned his neck behind him to see her. "Come take a look."
With narrowed eyes she took a few more steps and smiled. "You are something else." There was a huge heart drawn in the sand with LF + RM Forever written in the center.
"Oh you love it." He said while rising off the sand.
"Maybe you're right. Even though it is still incredibly cheesy I do love it, you are very sweet." Her arms snaked around his neck and he lifted her off the ground by the back of her thighs. "You are very sandy Lucas."
"I think I need to go take a shower to get all this off. Don't you think?"
The brunette nodded in agreement and flashed a smile. "I think you may need some help, it can get pretty slippery in there."
"Come on."
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Lucas intertwined their hands after pressing her up against the wall and kissed her. "Showers with you are my favorite."
She giggled, "I think I know why."
"Because you're involved."
"I'm surprised we haven't ran out of hot water yet. I mean, what's it been 40 minutes?" He rested his forehead on her shoulder and simply nodded while she caressed his cheek. "Scruffy, you need a shave."
"You want to give me one?"
Originally his intention was for her to say no and he'd say 'neither do I' and he'd get out of it. But instead his mysterious girlfriend replied with a 'yes'. "Come on." She whispered after turning off the shower. After snatching the shaving cream and razor he had brought with him she slid on the counter and gestured for him to stand in between her legs. "I promise I'll be gentle."
"You better." He replied sarcastically and leaned down while she applied the shaving cream to his undeniably handsome face. "You're really beautiful Riley."
Her cheeks turned a hint of pink and she found herself burying her bottom lip in between her teeth. "Don't do that." He tugged her lip out of her teeth.
"Why not?" She pouted.
"It turns me on, and with a razor in your hand as it approaches my face, I'm not in any position to make a quick move."
"Fair enough." She whispered and brought the razor to his cheek. Time seemed to slow down as he watched her exact movements. If anyone asked he would say 'what else am I supposed to look at', but in reality he'd rather look at nothing else, no one else. Lucas could watch her forever. Riley pulled away to rinse the razor out and he attacked her face with kisses, leaving shaving cream markings on her face. Her eyes were shut and she was completely slack jawed. "LUCAS!"
"I think you pull off shaving cream very well." She hit him with the towel and after a quick and insincere apology she got back to work.
"Lucas, what do you think of lingerie?"
His brows furrowed at her question as she erased another line of shaving cream from his face. "As in you wearing it or the idea of it in general?"
"Both."
It was so cute when she would concentrate on something. Her pupils would enlarge and she'd bite her cheek. "I think lingerie is sexy, but isn't necessary for you. For us."
"Why?" The brunette gently lifted his chin to get his neck and rinsed out the razor.
"Because not only are you incredibly sexy and beautiful without it, but what you and I do is more than just sex and fun. I would love it if you wore lingerie for me, but if you aren't comfortable with it then please don't." She left the water running to get it hot while she did the final few strokes.
"So if it isn't just sex and fun, what is it?"
He smiled and continued to watch her work. "We make love. It's amazing. It's equal parts intense and sweet. Passionate and patient. Beautiful and sexy. It's weirdly calming and nerve wracking all at the same time."
They stood in silence while she took a hot rag and wiped his face clean, all the while her smile couldn't be overstated. The brown eyed girl wiped his face dry and stared into his powerful eyes. "You know, I've said this before but no one really talks the way you do."
He lazily shrugged his shoulders and his arms trapped her on the counter. "I would say I'm not a normal guy but in reality it's you who brings it out in me. The passionate side of me tends to take over when you're around." Their lips were mere centimeters away from one another
"I love it."
He pressed his lips against hers. Their soft sweet kiss turned into a strong and all-consuming one. His left hand grasped the small of her back to pull her closer while his right cupped her face, moving towards the back of her neck so she couldn't go anywhere. Riley released a light moan which only caused him to become hungrier for her. Riley slowly slid off the counter and tugged on the towel resting dangerously low on his hips. He tugged his shirt off of her body and placed her back on the bathroom counter. His lips trailed leaving kisses down her jaw line before gently biting on her neck.
Her eyes were shut as she absorbed the embrace lightly moaning when he found her sweet spot right above her collarbone. "Look at me."
Riley opened her eyes and stared into his lustful ones before gasping at his sudden thrust inside of her. She thought she'd be used to that by now, he made it a habit of staring into her eyes when he first entered her and it made the moment even more impactful.
Lucas was right it was equal parts steamy and sweet. But more than anything it was love.
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"You're going to have a lot of fun I promise. It's got some rides and those rigged games there's supposed to be some live music too." It was 7 o'clock and now that they had eaten he was waiting on Riley to finished getting ready.
"I expect the biggest stuffed animal they have."
He scoffed, "Yeah anything for you my queen."
She giggled and stepped out of the bathroom. Lucas turned on his heels and there was a hitch in his breath. "Let's do this."
"Just stop right there." Her brows furrowed but she did as she was told. The peach spaghetti strap sundress accented her tan skin and stopped a few inches above her knee. He'd never seen her in a dress before, unless you count her nighty that he continually pulled off of her. The boots were just a cherry on top and a smile overwhelmed his face. "You look, there isn't really a word so let's just go with magnificent."
The brunette giggled and 30 minutes later they had arrived at the fair. A cover band was attracting a lot of attention on their right and there was a Ferris wheel that instantly had her intrigued. "Can we go on the Ferris wheel?"
"Of course, that's where I was going to take you first." They sauntered through the crowd and enjoyed the sights.
Lights dangled on wires above them, and booths filled with games and food were lined on either side of them. Chocolate covered strawberries, and funnel cakes were practically calling her name but Lucas seemed hell bent on getting to that Ferris wheel so she obliged. "What's the rush?" She questioned.
"Well, the sun is setting."
"Oh no, is this when the vampires come out?" She joked and cuddled into him on the seat. "I didn't take you for the mythical creature type."
He scoffed, "Oh sweetheart. Trust me, they're real."
She giggled and the ride jolted them forward as it began to take them to the sky. "Wow."
"And this sweetheart is why I was rushing to get up here now. You don't get sights like that, anywhere else." Riley glanced to where his hand was pointing and her smile got wider. The sun was setting, they both watched with an unwavering gaze as the fiery red orb began to disappear for the night. The magnificent orange rays leaving their mark on the water for the last time before nightfall swallowed the sun whole.
"You're right, you don't get that view anywhere else."
His lips pressed against her temple as they were no longer at the peak of the wheel and began to come back down to earth. Even though they were on the ground now, Lucas still felt so high. Riley had a way of making everything seem like a dream. Like her being there with him was just as mythical as the vampires.
Riley intertwined her fingers with his and began to walk off when his frozen feet stopped her. "Hey you okay?"
The green eyed man simply nodded, "Yes. I just, you're real right?"
"You're so cheesy!" She gave him a playful nudge but the brunette studied his eyes and for a second and realized that though he was kidding there was a slight curiosity with his question. "Yes I'm real and I'm here with the love of my life. Now, let's go win me a huge ass teddy bear!"
"Let's go dance first." He just wanted to hold her for a little while and watch her smile. Without hesitation she waltzed towards the dance floor. Right on cue, the song changed as he pulled her into his chest.
You ain't got a dress that I don't like
You ain't got a pair of jeans that don't fit you just right
There's not a minute in the day
That you don't knock me out, you don't blow me away
But, girl, now that the sun's gone down
Looking at you right here and now, baby
"I love you so much Riley." Lucas spun her before pulling her back into his chest and rested his forehead against hers. "Sometimes I feel like you're too good to be true."
"What a coincidence." She inhaled his earthy cologne and smiled, "You're a dream come true."
Somethin' 'bout that southern sky
Sittin' back behind that moon
It goes perfect with your eyes
Girl tonight looks good on you
Somethin' 'bout the way you're smiling
Makin' them stars fall right on cue
I just gotta tell you baby
Tonight looks good on you
"Thank you for not giving up on me." Riley whispered, genuine appreciation rang throughout her voice.
Lucas simply shook his head, "It was selfish. I wanted you since the moment I saw you in the grocery store."
"Oh is that why you yelled at me?" She questioned with sarcasm dripping from each syllable.
"Hey, you better be thanking me for leaving such a great impression. You may not have agreed to a second date without it."
The brown eyed girl caressed his cheek. "I would have."
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Only 5 chapters and 1 epilogue left. Bittersweet:/
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