(After Nat's birthday week, he and his friends returned to Miami. Shortly after that week, everyone had made a trip out of town again, for Christmas. They had gone to their families, except Allie, who joined Kristina for Christmas, the way she recently had been, since she left Connecticut.. Everyone enjoyed their Christmas vacation. After that, everyone returned to Miami again. Since New Year's was coming up, Kristina decided that they should have a party. Everyone agreed. Kristina and the girls decided to host the party at their place. They spend a few days getting everything prepared and ready. The day before the party, the girls had talked Danny and the guys into going out to the club. Nat, however, respectfully declined. His friends and the girls understood and let Nat do his own thing, while they all went out that night. However, Nat wasn't the only one who had decided not to go out that night. Allie also declined the invitation from her friends, stating that she just wasn't in the mood. Very much looking forward to going out, her friends decided to believe her, without an interrogation (luckily for Allie). While everyone went out, Nat intended to just chill out at his place, with a bottle of whiskey, up on his rooftop. He turns on some music and relaxes on his chaise lounge, until an hour later, when he heard his door buzzer go off. He sits his bottle down and gets up, going over to the edge of his roof, and looking over it. He chuckles when he sees who's down there. It's Allie, looking up and smiling at him, with a bottle of champagne and a 12 pack of tacos from Taco Bell..)

Allie: Mind some company?.? *smiling up at him*

Nat: *giggles a bit* Are those tacos?.?

Allie: Yep! *chuckles*

Nat: I'll buzz you up! *chuckles*

(Nat goes inside and takes the stairs down to his foyer. He walks over to his lift and presses a button. A couple minutes later, he lifts the door and Allie is in the lift. She steps out and Nat closes the door. He leads her up to his rooftop and they take a seat on the chaise lounges, eating the tacos together. Nat was looking really good to Allie, at the moment, as he's dressed in dark slim fit Levi jeans, a clean, fresh linen button down shirt, shirtless underneath, with the top 3 buttons left undone, so she can see his chest a bit, and white Ralph Lauren sneakers.)

Nat: Tacos, huh? *chuckles* You spoil me.

Allie: I'm happy to. *smiling at him*

Nat: *chuckles* What brought you over?

Allie: Do you really have to ask? *chuckles*

Nat: *chuckles* I mean, I can't just assume that it was to see me.

Allie: No. It was to see Kota.

Nat: *chuckles* Kota? Ok. You and Kota have a secret little thing going on? You're dating my dog?

Allie: Jealous? *playful smirk*

Nat: *laughs a bit* Not at all. Kota is a gentleman, he's a sweet boy. I know he'll take care of you. *winks at her*

Allie: *giggles* Is that right?

Nat: Oh yeah. *slight smile* He loves his girls. Apparently you guys have worked out your issues. I seem to recall you being scared of him, last time you were over here.

Allie: *laughs a bit* Oh yeah. We worked it out. Now he's my big furry lover boy.

Nat: *chuckles and gives a thumbs up* Excellent. Congratulations.

Allie: *laughs* You know I came to see you.

Nat: *chuckles* With a big ass bottle of Bollinger La Grande Annee and a 12 pack of tacos.

Allie: Don't I have taste? *chuckles*

Nat: Expensive taste, at that. *chuckles* Do you know how much a bottle of that costs?

Allie: Above 100 dollars. I know. But, I've had that stuff forever and I never had a special enough reason to drink it or share it with anyone.

Nat: And, you decided tonight was special enough? *chuckles*

Allie: *chuckles* Hey, it's almost New Year's and.. I've made a very special friend.. And we're alone, underneath the moon and the stars, with a pretty bonfire, and very good music playing.. That's pretty special to me.

Nat: *just smiles sheepishly and chuckles shyly* Ok.. That does sound pretty special.

Allie: See? *smiles and chuckles at him*

Nat: You know, it's not good to mix light and dark alcohol, but I'm gonna take that risk only once, tonight, and indulge in this champagne.

Allie: *laughs a bit* Wait a minute. How much whiskey have you had so far?

Nat: Not that much. A few ounces. I've barely put a dent in the bottle. *chuckles*

Allie: Ok. *chuckles* By the way, I also brought wine glasses. *reaches down beside her and brings up two wine glasses*

Nat: You come prepared. *chuckles*

Allie: You should always be prepared. *chuckles* I'll pour us some glasses.

Nat: Thank you very much, madam.

Allie: *giggles a bit*

(She pops open the bottle and pours them each a glass. They pick up their glasses and hold them up to each other.)

Allie: To…new beginnings. *smiling*

Nat: To new beginnings. *chuckles, with a smile*

(They cling their glasses together, then take a drink of wine.)

Allie: Mmm!

Nat: Excellent flavor. *goofy, delighted smile*

Allie: *giggles and laughs at him*

Nat: *chuckles* So, how was your Christmas?

Allie: It was good.

Nat: That's good. Where did you go?

Allie: Lately, I've been spending Christmas with Kristina and her family. So, that's always nice.

Nat: Aww. That's sweet. What'd you get for Christmas?

Allie: A lot. A bunch of perfumes from Macy's, a ton of gift cards, a lot of new clothes, some new heels, two new purses, some new books, Kristina got us matching friendship bracelets, so that was also sweet.

Nat: *chuckles* Aww.

Allie: And, then there's the stuff I got, that I don't plan on using. *sips her wine*

Nat: Like what?

Allie: Christmas money, and.. My mom sent me the new Macbook, for Christmas.

Nat: Well, that was nice of her.

Allie: I'm not using it. *shakes her head* Or her money. She sends money every year, along with some other expensive ass gift, and I do the same thing each Christmas and birthday- - bury it on a shelf, in the back of my closet..

Nat: Oh..

Allie: Yeah. I mean, I used to just send the stuff back, but then she kept sending it back to me. It became pointless.

Nat: Maybe she's trying to reach out to you.

Allie: No, she sends that stuff to try and guilt trip me. But, it's not gonna work. She sends that stuff, because she wants me to need her, but I don't. This whole time that I've been here, I've been doing everything on my own. Without her help. I have a scholarship, so she doesn't pay for anything. All of my school expenses, I pay for. All of my bills, I pay for. I haven't needed a damn thing from her since I left Waterbury. She's not even listed as a contact, on my college record. She's not involved in anything that I do down here. She thinks I need her, but I don't. I can take care of myself.

Nat: She's still your mom, Allie.

Allie: I know that. But, I don't need her help. All I want is for her to leave me alone. She's not about to try and slip her way back into my life.. She thinks that after graduation, I'm gonna be moving back to Waterbury, until my next move, but I'm not. I'm staying down here, until I move where I really wanna be.

Nat: Which is where?

Allie: California. That's where I wanna live. That's where I wanna settle down. That's where I wanna be a doctor. That's where I want my life to be.

Nat: Nice choice.

Allie: *chuckles a bit* Of course you think so.

Nat: *shrugs, with a sheepish smile* Hey. I'm a Pacific baby. I'll always be a Pacific baby.

Allie: *chuckles* Of course… But, yeah. That's where I plan on being, once I have everything worked out.. And truth be told, I don't see her being a part of that.. No offense, but December is not my month.

Nat: Ok, some offense. *chuckles*

Allie: *laughs a bit and touches his hand* No..! I don't mean it like that..! I mean, your birthday, I absolutely love. Just because it's you. Christmas and New Year's, I totally love. It's just that.. My mom's birthday is also in December.

Nat: *a bit surprised* Really? Is she a Sag or a Capricorn?

Allie: Capricorn. December 27th.

Nat: You wanna know something funny? *chuckles a bit*

Allie: What?

Nat: My mom's birthday is in June.

Allie: *a bit surprised* What?.? No way..! Gemini or Cancer?

Nat: Gemini. And guess what day it is?

Allie: The same day as mine?.? The 12th?.?

Nat: Nope. The 15th. *chuckles*

Allie: Shut up..! Her birthday is 3 days after mine?.?

Nat: Yep. *chuckles* Crazy, right? I share a birth month with your mom and you share one with my mom.

Allie: That is crazy..! *chuckles* Omg, wow.

Nat: I was gonna go nuts, if your mom was a Sagittarius. That would've been even more crazy. *chuckles*

Allie: It would have. *chuckles* I can't believe me and your mom are literally 3 days apart and both Gemini.

Nat: Yep. *chuckles* Guess it makes sense how much you appeal to me, huh?

Allie: *smiles and giggles at him, then holds his hand*

Nat: *smiles sheepishly*

Allie: How about your Christmas? How did yours go?

Nat: It was great. We always spend Christmas, at our family cabin in Aspen. So, it was awesome, being with the snow and everything. We did snowboarding and skiing, built snowmen, did smores and hot chocolate outside. And everyone loved their presents.

Allie: Who all was there?

Nat: Me, my brother and sisters, my parents, both grandparents from both sides, all aunts and uncles from both sides, and their children. My cousins. Not ALL of my cousins, of course. That would've been a madhouse. *chuckles*

Allie: Over 60? Shit, I believe it..!

Nat: *laughs*

Allie: *chuckles* But, I'm sure there were still a lot of you.

Nat: Well, my mom has 3 sisters and 4 brothers. So, there's 8 of them total. And then, my dad has 3 brothers and 3 sisters. So, there's 7 of them total.

Allie: Jesus..!

Nat: *chuckles* It gets bigger. My uncle Miles has 10 kids, my uncle Marcus has 8 kids, my uncle Mason has 9 kids, my aunt Maia has 7 kids, my aunt Mahina has 6 kids, and my aunt Makani has 8 kids. And that's just my dad's side of the family so far.

Allie: Omg..! *lays her head back*

Nat: *laughs* Wanna hear the rest?

Allie: Might as well..!

Nat: *laughs* Ok. So, my aunt Becky has 6 kids, my aunt Cassie has 7 kids, my aunt Giulie has 8 kids, my uncle Tim has 4 kids, my uncle Giovanni has 9 kids, my uncle Marco has 9 kids, and my uncle Donnie actually has 11 kids.

Allie: *flops back dramatically onto the chaise lounge, as if she's fainted* OMG!

Nat: *laughs* Yeah. You thought I was joking.

Allie: Why does your family have so many kids?.?

Nat: *laughs* Love, I guess. I mean, they're all married, so.

Allie: Ok, that's beautiful..! But that is a lot of fucking babies!

Nat: *laughs more* It was worth it, to them. And what made it even less stressful, was that they could afford to do it. I mean, truthfully, I'd be the same way. If I'm in a good, happy position, where I can have as many kids as I want, and not ever have to worry about providing for them, because I know I can provide for them, then, hell yeah. Why not? *chuckles a bit* My people are all about family. Both sides. They are traditional. Having a family is everything to them.

Allie: That's really beautiful..

Nat: It is. *chuckles* And I hope I'm that lucky, someday. Being happy with a family of my own.

Allie: *smiles at him* You will.. I know it.

(Allie's P.O.V. Ok, so, it's obvious that I've fallen for this guy. Now, I would not mind having his babies. I would not mind that at all. BUT…! I am NOT having over 7 of them! That is just terrifying! End of P.O.V.)

Nat: *smiles at Allie* Thanks, Allie.

Allie: No problem. *smiling at him* So, what did you get for Christmas?

Nat: Uh, a lot. *chuckles* Um, I got a lot of new clothes and shoes. I got a lot of new colognes. I got a lot of gift cards. I got 3 new laptops, since my whole family knows I'm obsessed with technology. *chuckles*

Allie: Jesus, 3?! What kind?.?

Nat: *chuckles* I got the Hp Spectre, the Surface Pro 3, and the Sony Vaio Duo 13. I don't use Apple products, apart from the Beats audio accessories. *chuckles*

Allie: I am offended..! What's wrong with Apple?.?

Nat: *laughs* They're scammers! Look, they literally want you to pay for every fucking thing, with their name on it! Just because it's Apple! Apple is basic! They never upgrade their shit! It's always the same look, same style, same concept! Apart from that, their products are weak as shit! If you even sneeze, their fucking screens crack! I don't have time for that! And all they do is copy other companies! Please tell me the difference between an iPhone and an ipod! Please..!

Allie: Well, there's not really much difference between them.. *laughs a bit*

Nat: EXACTLY! OMG! Thank you! You literally just proved my point! An iPhone isn't shit but an ipod that you can make phone calls on! That is literally it! *laughs a bit* I do not understand why people are so obsessed with their stuff..!

Allie: Ok, you may have a point. *chuckling* But still. Apple products are pretty good. I mean, you can't knock that.

Nat: Like hell I can't. *scoffs and chuckles* They are just too mediocre and unoriginal, for me. I like a real challenge, in technology. And Apple is just- - I'm beyond them. There. I said it. *laughs a bit*

Allie: *laughs* You're beyond them?

Nat: I'm beyond them. *chuckles*

Allie: *chuckling* Ok.

Nat: *chuckles* But, yeah, I got 3 new laptops. I got 10 new remote control cars, that I can build myself. I got 10 new drone kits, that I can also build myself. Same with these 7 new robot kits that I also got, and 7 new remote control boat kits.

Allie: Is that like a hobby of yours? Building R/C models?

Nat: Uh, yeah. *sheepish smile and chuckle* Nerdy, I know.

Allie: No, no. That's actually pretty cool, to me. Actually being able to put something like that together. And, you build it yourself. Not everyone can do that. That's really cool. Seriously. *chuckles at him and strokes the back of his hand, with her thumb, with a genuine smile*

Nat: *smiles at her* Thanks. Do you like R/C models?

Allie: Yeah. They're super fun. Especially drones. I just wish I could drive them better. *chuckles*

Nat: I could teach you. *smiling at her*

Allie: *smiling at him* Would you?

Nat: Yeah. *shy, cute smile*

Allie: *smiling at him* Can I have a kiss?

Nat: *just nods, with a shy smile*

Allie: *leans in and kisses his lips softly*

Nat: *softly kisses back*

Allie: Mm. *pulls away, after a minute*

Nat: *just chuckles and blushes shyly*

Allie: *giggles at him* Was there anything else you got for Christmas?

Nat: *chuckles* Oh yeah. Um, I got 2 new motorcycles. I got 5 new surfboards, 3 new mountain boards, 6 new skateboards. My mom got me all new spray paints, so I totally loved that. My dad bought me this insanely cool new VR headset, and a new car.

Allie: You got a car for Christmas?.?

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Yeah. I know. It sounds super spoiled, but, that's my dad for you.

Allie: Hey, look, I'm not judging you. Your parents work, just like every other adult on this earth. They worked hard to get to where they are. How they spend their money is totally their business.

Nat: *chuckles* That means a lot, Allie.

Allie: *kisses his cheek* Sounds like you had a great Christmas.

Nat: I did. I love seeing my family.

Allie: That's good. *smiling at him, she takes another drink of her wine, then sits her glass down*

Nat: So, how come you didn't go out with everyone else?

Allie: Isn't it obvious? *chuckles*

Nat: I'd prefer to hear it from you. *chuckles*

Allie: *smiles at him and chuckles* Ok.. I didn't go out tonight, because.. I would rather be with you.

Nat: *flattered expression* I'm sure clubs are much more fun, though. *cute smile*

Allie: Hmm, nah.. You're better. *smiles at him

Nat: *giggles a bit, looking at her* Stop flirting.

Allie: *giggles at him* But I like you. *cute smile*

Nat: *giggles some more* You are silly.

Allie: *giggles and lays her head on his shoulder* By the way, I wanna say thank you again, for having me in Samoa.. It was magical.

Nat: I'm glad you enjoyed it. *smiling a bit, he has another drink of wine* After all, it was you who convinced me to go. It probably wouldn't have been the same, if you weren't there.

Allie: I don't know why, but that just made me feel happy inside. *chuckles*

Nat: *chuckles too* Did it?

Allie: *chuckling* Yes... I also wanna thank you for giving me a chance, again.

Nat: *chuckles* You've said thank you for that, so many times this year. *drinks some wine*

Allie: *laughs a bit* I know. But, it's because I appreciate it so much. I mean, you believed in me. You had faith in me. You took a chance on me. Something everyone didn't even believe I was worth.. But you did.

Nat: I just…saw the real you in there.. And once again, it was my heart that wouldn't let me walk away, without giving the real you, a chance..

Allie: *chuckles* There's that heart of gold again..

Nat: *chuckles* This heart of gold gets me into some shit, sometimes. *drinks some more wine*

Allie: *laughs*

Nat: *laughs a bit, too, being careful not to choke on his wine*

Allie: *chuckling* That may be true. But, at the end of the day, it still makes you a beautiful person.

Nat: Yeah.. I guess you're right. *chuckles*

Allie: I want you to know, you look so sexy in white.

Nat: *chuckles shyly* Ok. Wow. That was random and outspoken.

Allie: I tend to be very outspoken. *chuckles* I'm serious, though. I think I love you, in these shirts. *touches his shirt*

Nat: *chuckling, with a shy smile* Ok. *drinks some more wine*

Allie: *looks at him and his glass, and chuckles* Jesus..! You're already done with your first glass?

Nat: This wine is very delicious. *chuckles*

Allie: Yeah, I know. *chuckles* Jesus, you're already so far ahead of me. Let me get up to your level.

Nat: *chuckles*

Allie: *sits up and grabs her glass* Hold up.

(She downs the rest of her glass, then downs two more glasses after that. Then, she refills Nat's glass and hers.)

Nat: Damn..! *chuckles* That was quick..! You alright?

Allie: *laughs a bit* I'm good. Trust me, if wine drinking was an Olympic sport, I'd be a gold medalist. That was nothing, compared to how fast I can really drink down wine.

Nat: *laughs a bit* Ok. Still though, I don't think you're supposed to consume it that fast. I know you're a little lightheaded right now.

Allie: It's a little light up there, but I'm alright. *laughs a bit and sips some more wine*

Nat: Ok. *chuckles and grabs her glass slowly* How about we slow down, killer? *takes her glass and sits it down on the table*

Allie: *giggles at him* Hey, you've got whiskey in your system, with that wine.

Nat: *chuckles* I know. But, my system is really good at handling alcohol, and as you can see, I'm a giant. You, on the other hand, missy, are small, and therefore have a smaller tolerance for it.

Allie: *giggles* Hey, I thought I was the doctor?

Nat: *chuckles* You are. I know. But, I still know medical things.

Allie: *chuckles* I remember. Hey, are you pre-med?

Nat: *chuckles* Yes, I am. My grandfather thought it would be a good minor. Something to fall back on, if I decided to take on a different field. How do you think I took such good care of you, after your little accident, a few months ago?

Allie: *giggles at him and lays her head back on his shoulder* I knew it..

Nat: *chuckles at her and drinks some more wine*

Allie: Hey, can I tell you a secret about that night?

Nat: Sure.

Allie: Promise you won't get mad?

Nat: Why would I get mad? *confused chuckle*

Allie: I don't know. I mean, you could.

Nat: *chuckles* What did you do, Trouble?

Allie: *chuckles* Is that my new nickname? Trouble?

Nat: You are trouble. Yes. *chuckles*

Allie: *giggles and laughs*

Nat: *chuckling* But, what did you wanna tell me?

Allie: Ok, so.. That night, after I left the party I was at, I called a cab for myself. And, on the way home, we ended up driving by here, and.. I saw you.. Outside, in shorts and a t-shirt, like it wasn't freezing and raining outside. *chuckles*

Nat: *laughs a bit* I was only throwing out some trash, from cleaning. And, I'm a big boy. Big boys don't get cold easily. Least of all, Pacific Islanders. We're literally 70% meat and fat, and 30% muscle.

Allie: *laughs* You guys ARE meaty as hell, but in such a sexy, delicious way.

Nat: *laughs and blushes*

Allie: *looks up at him and laughs with him* I'm serious..!

Nat: *nods, laughing* Ok.

Allie: *chuckling* Anyway.. I saw you and..I was curious about why you were over there.. I didn't know that you had your own place.. And, I also wanted to talk to you.. So, I told the cab driver to stop over there and wait for me, while I got out to find out where you were going..

Nat: And, let me guess. While you were looking for me, those assholes told your cab driver that you were staying or something, and then they tried to attack you.

Allie: Yes… I guess you could say that situation probably could have been avoided, if I hadn't been stalking you.. *blushes shyly*

Nat: Maybe.. Or, they could have followed you all the way home, where they knew you would be alone, and attempted to attack you there, which I imagine would have been worse, since no one would have been around to hear you.. *looks at her*

Allie: *looks up at him*

Nat: Everything happens for a reason, Trouble.. Let's look at it that way.. I'm glad you saw me. And I'm glad you got out of that cab when you did. Even if it wasn't the smartest idea, considering you were in an unknown area, in freezing, wet weather, intoxicated, and searching around for a complete stranger. *chuckles a bit*

Allie: *embarrassed blush, with a shy smile*

Nat: I'm just glad you're ok. *chuckles at her, with a mellow smile*

Allie: *smiling, she stretches up her neck and kisses his lips for a few seconds*

Nat: *just keeps smiling at her and chuckles warmly*

Allie: *looking up at him* I swear I'm addicted to you..

Nat: Addictions aren't ideal. *chuckles*

Allie: Good ones are. *looking at him*

Nat: Is there really such a thing, as a good addiction? *chuckles*

Allie: I'm looking at one right now. *gazing at him*

Nat: *chuckles* Let's not start the poetic banter. It's dangerous for the both of us.

Allie: *chuckles* Now, why's that?

Nat: *chuckles and drinks more of his wine* The stimulation of one's mind tends to travel to physical actions.

Allie: What's wrong with that? *sexy smile*

Nat: *looks at her* Oh no. *chuckles and shakes his head* No, you are not about to mind-fuck me. Absolutely not.

Allie: *laughs* Pooh..!

Nat: Nope..! *chuckling and shaking his head*

Allie: 10 minutes..! Pretty please..!? *chuckles*

Nat: *chuckles* What kind of books did you get for Christmas?

Allie: *chuckles* Really? Change the subject?

Nat: I honestly wanna know..! *laughs a bit*

Allie: *sighs and chuckles* Fine. I got a few new poetry books, and some others that I believe are dystopia. They're called Divergent, The Maze Runner, and The Giver. Then, I have some romance novels. One is called The Longest Ride, the other is called Fifty Shades of Grey.

Nat: *chokes on his wine and coughs*

Allie: *starts patting his back* You ok?.?

Nat: *nods and finishes coughing* I'm sorry, what was that last one?

Allie: Fifty Shades of Grey.

Nat: Get rid of that damn book. *chuckles and shakes his head*

Allie: What? *chuckles* Why? What's wrong with it?

Nat: Everything..! *chuckling* I'm trying to warn you. In fact, you are the last person who needs to be reading that book..! *chuckles some more*

Allie: What?.? *laughs* What is it about?.?

Nat: I'm not gonna spoil it for you. *chuckles*

Allie: Damn it..! Now I gotta go read it..! *laughs a bit*

Nat: Oh goodness. *chuckles, shakes his head, and drinks some more wine*

Allie: And I'm gonna be talking about it, with you. *chuckles*

Nat: Fine by me. *chuckles* Don't say I didn't warn you.

Allie: We'll see. *chuckles*

Nat: What poetry books did you get?

Allie: Um, Thoughts Of Erotica: Volume 1, Horseflesh, and Mine: Body and Soul. I know Thoughts of Erotica, but I'm not familiar with the other two.

Nat: Me either. Thoughts Of Erotica, though..? That's an intense read. *chuckles*

Allie: Yeah, I know... "I crave you like drugs. The very thought of your touch and I'm ready to lose all control.. I'm ready and willing to surrender my body to you.. To worship and please you, fulfilling my addiction that's become so fueled by your desires.."

Nat: ...*sighs softly* "You don't have to worry about breaking my heart, I know you'll leave in the morning.. I know why you're here.. While we fuck I might be inside you, but I'm not the one inside your heart, inside your mind.. The reality is that only for tonight can I call you mine.. So don't hold back, show me everything and all that you are.. Let me go a little deeper, dig your nails into my flesh because I need you to leave a scar.. I like to be reminded that for a moment love didn't feel so far.."

Allie: *slowly touches his arm* "I've never craved another's touch the way I crave you.. I can feel you in my dreams and nothing else feels the way you do.. I can hear your voice as you whisper in my ear.. The way my heart beats out of my chest, I belong to you and you've made that clear.. Now take me away from this place, let me lose myself in you while looking down into your face, and make sure no one ever finds me again, gone forever in your space.."

Nat: *sighs deeply* "Touch me.. But not with your hands.. Take a look inside my mind, for you I have plans.. I'd like for this to be deeper than sex.. So that when we do fuck I blow your mind, like everytime we do it you think we both took X.. I need you to crave me mentally.. Only then will your body long for me.. Only then will you truly belong to me.."

Allie: *slowly feels up his arm* "Sex with you is the closest I've ever come to being whole, the closest I've come to knowing what it feels like to touch another human soul.."

Nat: *sighs deeply again, feeling her touch him* "I just can't wait to get my hands on you.. When I have you in my bed and I can strip you physically.. Just as I've been in your head, stripping you down mentally.. The anticipation we've been building is enough to make you lose control.. Been dreaming of this sex, for the chance for me to fuck your soul.."

Allie: *slowly slides her hand to his chest and gently rubs on it through his shirt, biting her lip at the feel of it beneath her hand* "Touch her in ways that take her breath away.. Fuck her so good she begs you to stay.. Make love to her body, but really her soul.. Until you become the very piece that makes her whole.."

Nat: *bites his lip a bit, exhales deeply through his nose, with his head bowed, and his eyes shut* "I don't fuck.. I don't make love.. I simply touch your broken soul, until you once again become whole.."

Allie: *sighs deeply and rests her forehead on the side of face, bringing her lips to his ear, she whispers softly* "What have you done to me, I crave you each and every day.. In each and every way.. Your sex is a drug, your touch is like fire.. I get high off your passion, burned by my desire.."

Nat: *reaches up and rests his hand over hers, on his chest, as she rubs him, keeping his head bowed and eyes closed* "I just wish that this never had to end.. I wish I could stay in this moment, lost inside of you drowning in your love even if it is pretend.. The way you touch me and take the pain away, the way you fuck me it always makes me want to stay.. But it always seems like you get up and dressed before I do, like what we did was just something you came to do.. It's just sex right, love couldn't be true.."

Allie: *sighs deeply again and kisses his ear, then speaks softly* "During sex I tend to give away important parts of me I think I no longer need.. Fucking till my soul tears apart and inside I start to bleed.. Until you came along and touched me, easing my unrest.. Showing me that sex without love isn't really what's best.."

Nat: *finally lays his head back and exhales deeply, with his hand still resting over hers, his eyes still closed, his breathing increased* Oh God..

Allie: *kisses his ear lightly, then the side of his face, then his neck*

Nat: *with his head laid back and eyes closed, he jumps a bit at the lips on his neck, but then just sighs deeply* That was nice..

Allie: *giggles a bit and bites her lip at him, continuing to rub his chest* It really was... I love that you know poetry...

Nat: I love that you know poetry..*chuckles a bit and finally opens his eyes, looking at her* You're so beautiful..

Allie: *gazing at him* You're beautiful..*touches his face gently

Nat: *smiles warmly and chuckles at her, then listens to his music playing, while looking at her, thinking of something* Hey..

Allie: *smiles at him* What.?

Nat: *grabs her hand on his chest, removes it from him, holds it, and stands up, smiling down at her* Come here..

Allie: *smiling at him, she slowly gets up, with Nat helping her, and stands in front of him, looking up at him* What..?

Nat: *smiling, he reaches down and grabs his glass of wine, drinks the last of it, then sits the glass back down on the table, and picks up her glass, offering it to her* Your turn.

Allie: *giggles and drinks the last of her wine, with Nat serving it to her carefully*

Nat: *chuckles at her and sits the empty glass down on the table* Come on. *he leads her over behind his chaise lounges, to a clear spot beneath the canopy* Watch this..

(He reaches into his back pocket, pulling out a small black remote. He presses a button and suddenly the whole area beneath the canopy is illuminated by starry yellow LED string lights, with a curtain of them hanging off each side of the canopy, except the side they were just sitting on, looking out at the beach. Allie gives an amazed and happy smile, looking around at the lights surrounding them, and the ones criss-crossed and hanging above them, in a creative pattern. Nat smiles and chuckles at her.)

Nat: You like this..?

Allie: I love it..! It's so beautiful, Nat..!

Nat: *chuckles* Thanks.. I love string lights.

Allie: Me too..! *chuckles* I used to have some in my old bedroom, back in Waterbury, but I haven't put any new ones up again, since I moved here.. I don't know why. I guess because it reminded me so much of home.. But, I absolutely love this. This is gorgeous.

Nat: Thank you. *chuckles*

Allie: *smiles at him and giggles a bit* Why'd we come over here?

Nat: *smiling* Would you like to finally slow dance.?

Allie: *smiles bigger at him and nods*

Nat: *smiling at her* It's only the gentleman's way, to ask if he may have the first dance.. So.. May I have your first dance?

Allie: I'd be honored if you did. *smiling at him*

Nat: *slowly takes one of her hands in his, and gently kisses it, with a cute, shy smile*

Allie: *smiles, blushes shyly, and giggles at him*

Nat: *digs out his phone and goes to his music, then chooses a song, and puts his phone back in his pocket*

(Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran plays. Allie smiles at Nat and Nat smiles at her. He takes her other hand, so that he's now holding both, and gives her a first, gentle spin, then brings her back in, close to him. They smile, so far gone in each other's eyes.. They have a romantic, magical dance, filled with spins, twirls, and Nat even lifts her in the air, by her waist. Allie is unable to stop smiling and gazing at him, as she's lost in eyes, seeing nothing but a beautiful euphoria of blue.. After dancing to Ed Sheeran, they dance to another one of Nat's favorites- - I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz. When that song ends, they end up putting their foreheads to each other, bringing their lips in close, and sharing a deep and passionate kiss, that minutes later, turns into passionate and heated making out. Allie wraps her arms around Nat's neck, gripping the back of his hair. Nat has his arms wrapped around her body, his hands flat against her back. They do a bit of moving around, until they had finally reached a chaise lounge. They end up laying on it, continuing to make out, as more slow music plays. As it got later, Nat decided Allie was a little too tipsy to drive all the way back home..)

Nat: *pulls away slowly and looks at her* You shouldn't drive home tonight..

Allie: No..? *panting a bit, looking at him*

Nat: No. *looking at her* Do you wanna go home..? Or do you wanna stay with me..?

Allie: *looking at him* If you're really ok with it.. I wanna stay with you, tonight.. *touching his face*

Nat: Ok..

Allie: *pecks his lips deeply*

Nat: Let's head inside.. It's pretty late..

Allie: Ok.

(After cleaning up on the roof and turning things off, they go inside and go down into Nat's place. Nat closes his back door and locks it. Then, he goes down in his lift, to hide Allie's car in his garage. When he goes back inside, he decides to chill out on the living room sectional, with Allie, watching old Nickelodeon cartoons. He helps take her shoes off, before laying behind her on his couch, spooning her, with a blanket over them. However, they end up making out again, while the cartoons are playing. They end up making out, until they had fallen asleep, holding each other tight. Nat wrapped himself around Allie again. Allie never felt more at home, as she dreamt in blue, the way she had been every night, since she first saw Nat.. And Nat dreamt and slept peacefully, for the second time, since Anika disappeared..)

(The next morning, Nat had woken up first this time. He sees he's tangled himself around Allie again and carefully started to release her, when Allie grabbed onto him and wrapped him back around her. She yawns and stretches, then looks at Nat with a smile.)

Allie: Good morning, Pooh..

Nat: *smiles and chuckles* Good morning.

Allie: How did you sleep?

Nat: Calmly. *chuckles a bit* Thanks to you.

Allie: *smiles at him and touches his face* Good.

Nat: How did you sleep? *warm chuckle*

Allie: *moans and stretches again* Mm. Beautifully.

Nat: *chuckles shyly* Ok.. How do you feel? You don't have a headache or anything, do you?

Allie: Nah. Wine doesn't give me hangovers. Vodka does. *chuckles*

Nat: *laughs a bit* Ok..

Allie: *smiles at him, still touching his face* Last night was magical..

Nat: It was pretty special.. *shy smile* I'm glad you came..

Allie: So am I.. *strokes his cheek with her thumb* ... You are so special to me, Nat..

Nat: ...*looking at her* You're special to me, too…

(They lean in slowly and share yet another deep kiss..)

Allie: Mm.. *fighting the urge to launch herself at him, she quickly pulls away* Mm.

Nat: What's wrong.?

Allie: Nothing, I just- - *sighs*

Nat: You can talk to me..

Allie: I know, it's just.. It's crazy and..you might think I'm insane, or worse- -

Nat: ...Worse, what..?

Allie: ...….I- - *pauses for a moment, then sighs* I- - I should go. *slowly sits up and starts putting on her shoes*

Nat: Did I do something wrong.?

Allie: No..! No, of course not.. It's totally me.. *finishes putting on her shoes, then stands and turns around to face him, touching his face* You're perfect... I just wish I was worthy of that... *leans in and kisses him deeply*

Nat: *kisses back slowly, a bit confused*

Allie: *pulls away after a minute* I'll see you tonight, right?

Nat: Yeah.. Yeah, I'll be there..

Allie: Please do. *pecks his lips one last time* I can't wait..

(Allie turns around and walks towards the lift. She lifts the door, steps inside, and closes the door down behind her, leaving. Nat is left confused, wondering what just happened..)

(Nat's P.O.V. What did she mean by that..? Why did she suddenly just close up like that..? She's already told me her darkest secret about her past.. I figured after that, she'd have nothing left to hide.. But, apparently she does.. She's not giving something away.. And apparently it's because of me.. What was she gonna say..? What did she think I would find insane or crazy..? It's already crazy how deep me and her have gotten.. And it doesn't look like either of us planned on it.. Everything about these past few months has been crazy. Everything about it has been insane. I don't think there's anything else that could possibly make this more crazy than it already is.. Is there..? I can't deny this anymore.. I've grown feelings for her.. Strong ones… I like her… I like her a lot.. So much that it scares me.. I haven't known this feeling for a while. I thought nothing would feel right, since Anika was taken from me, but Allie… She feels so right.. So good.. So much like the love I worshipped with Anika.. She's gotten to me.. Mentally and emotionally.. On a level I didn't think was possible.. She's touched me.. In ways I thought I would never experience again.. Within me, she's awakened love again.. Awakened the joy I had lost so many years ago.. She's made me happy and hopeful again.. How could I not feel so strongly for her..? She's been wonderful to me.. An amazing person.. An amazing friend... Could she be falling for me..? Is that what she was gonna say..? Is that what she thinks I won't like..? What if it is..? Would I like that..? Would I be ok with that...? Would I even feel the same….? Have I fallen for her…? So many questions, and I don't know the answer to a single damn one… There's so much confusion, too many emotions to comprehend… How can I fall for another girl, when I'm still so conflicted about my last one..? So much unfinished business and yet, I've somehow found a way to connect with a new girl, on a new level.. So much hesitation and yet, there's infatuation... She's found a way into my conflicted heart and I'm not sure I want her to leave it.. So what does that mean for me..? What does that mean for us..? Something so right being so wrong in the eyes of others.. If something deeper comes out of this, then we may be in trouble.. This wasn't supposed to happen, it was never allowed to be. If my friends find out about this, then what will they think of me..? This was forbidden and we did it anyway.. Ignoring all warnings and everything everyone had to say.. And worse, if my people find out what Allie's been doing, then I've put her in harm's way.. Truth be told, I shouldn't be getting so far into this.. Not when I still don't know where my first true love is... It's almost a new year.. I need to finally settle some things.. I have to.. I can't keep living like this.. My heart is still locked up and Anika is the key.. I have to find her, I have to set myself free.. But how long is that gonna take? Hell, do I even care.. I'd search for her endlessly.. That what she means to me.. I don't know what will happen if I ever do find her.. But whatever happens, as long as I've seen her face, seen her smile, felt her touch, and heard her heart beating, one last time.. I'll be alright after that.. Yeah… I'll be alright after that.. I don't wanna be a prisoner in my own mind anymore.. It's time I let myself go.. It's the only way that I'll be able to move on.. Happily.. Do I see a future with Allie in it.? That's not yet clear.. And it won't be, until I've found my peace and settled my fear.. The one thing I do know is.. She's got a place in my heart, that I know is sincere.. End of P.O.V.

Allie's P.O.V. I don't deserve him.. I don't. I know that I don't.. But he's everything I've ever wanted.. I've fallen for him, harder than I've ever fallen for a guy before.. He is the addiction that I've developed.. I want, crave, and need him in every way.. I desire him every night and every day. Around the clock, every minute of every day.. I can't get enough of him.. He's so sweet and full of love, and I've done nothing to deserve that.. To deserve him.. His sister was right.. We are all beneath him.. None of us are worthy of him.. I wanna be a goddess of love, but he's already a god of love.. His love is like no other that has ever existed on this earth.. He makes love to you in every way possible.. I have yet to experience what that's like physically, but mentally..? Emotionally, spiritually, sensually..? He's penetrated deep and it's like I can't stop coming... Coming for him.. Coming back to him.. What I feel for him is unlike anything I've ever felt before.. I'm obsessed with him.. Infatuated with him.. Hypnotized by him.. And I didn't even plan on it.. I didn't know this would happen.. I never imagined that he would change my life so much.. And for the better.. I know I've done more than be vulnerable.. I've stripped naked for him.. Exposing every little bit of me.. Hiding nothing away.. I broke down and told him my darkest secret.. My dark, pathetic past.. So afraid that he would laugh at me or judge me.. Instead, he opened my eyes, and literally cradled and caressed me with his words of true love.. Healing all the hurt that was trapped inside.. Something that I didn't believe was possible.. I can't deny what I feel anymore.. Spending this entire year with him has been the craziest, and yet, the most incredible, amazing, intimate experience of my life.. I feel like I've found myself again.. And I'm ready to be that girl again.. For me.. For him.. For us.. I want so badly for there to be an us.. Because the truth is… I'm in love with him…. I am….. I love him so much that it hurts…. I love him hard…. And now I want him more than anything.. Knowing that I'm so undeserving.. Everyday, I'm battling my urges to possess him. To strip him of all his insecurities and doubts, fuck away his pain, and make love to his heart and soul.. Truth be told, I've never made love.. But looking at him immediately shows me how.. I crave his body on mine.. I desire his touch.. And I am starving for him to be inside of me.. I want him inside all of me.. Not just my spirit and my mind.. I want us to connect physically.. Until our souls come for each other.. I can't keep this up anymore.. I need him.. I HAVE to have him.. I can't fight anymore.. I need him to touch me.. To feel my soul.. To have my heart.. To make me whole.. I don't care what will happen if our friends know.. I can't live like this, not without him.. My only hope is that he feels for me, what I feel for him.. I'm scared to tell him.. I know it's insane. But he needs to know. I hope he feels the same way that I do. Even a little.. Please, please let this dream come true.. I know I'm the last girl on earth who deserves him.. But, I guess the one thing that won't change about me is how selfish I am. Because I would rather die, than to see another girl have him.. Except, what if he sees Anika again? Will he want to be with her again? Or will she still want him..? Who am I kidding? I know they'll still want each other.. What am I hoping will happen, other than that.? That he'll want me instead.? That's a fat chance.. Why would he, when he could have his first love all over again.? There's no way he would give that up.. No way he would give her up.. Unless she's found someone else.. Then what? Would he move on too..? Would he want me..? Please, do.. I need you... End of P.O.V.)