.::Learn To Fly::.
Chapter 14
Tabitha sat on the counter in the kitchen peeling an orange and looking at the view when she heard somebody coming down the stairs. She looked up and smiled as she saw Matt sans shirt, towel drying his hair, as he came toward the kitchen.
Good Morning. She said happily as he looked at her amused.
What's up with you? You're usually not this perky till around 11. He said laughing at the look she gave him.
I'm just happy I'm at the ocean and you're here. She said sweetly.
Matt looked at her closely and drew his eyes together suspicously.
Ok what is it that you want from me? He asked as he came to stand in front of her with his arms on either side of her hips.
Tabitha smiled up at him and wrapped her legs around his waist before kissing him on the forehead.
Matt can we please go jet sking? Please!! She asked with the glee of a little kid.
Matt cracked up and taped her on the nose.
That's all you wanted?
Uh huh!
When do you want to go? He asked as he pulled her closer to him.
Any time you want to. I just wanna go and I want you to go with me. She said giving him a small kiss on the neck.
Well what are you waiting for? Let's go. He said as he picked her up off the counter and they headed out the door.
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Which one do you want? Matt asked they stood on the dock looking at their selection.
I like the blue one. She said pointing to the jet ski farthest away from them.
Alright Sunshine, let's go. He said paying the man and jumping off the dock into the water.
Tabitha thanked the man who had rented them the jet ski and smiled as Matt motioned for her to jump down into his arms. She put her hands on his shoulders as he lifted her down into the water.
Do you want to drive or do you want me to? Matt asked her as he striped his shirt off and placed a life perserver on his frame.
Tabitha indicated that she wanted him to drive as she too striped her clothes off and placed a life preserver on before climbing on behind him and putting her arms around his waist.
Tabitha squealed with delight as Matt revved up the engine and then took off. Her grasp got tighter as they road further out and the waves started to get worse. When she wasn't paying attention, Matt took a sharp turn knocking her off. She came up spitting water as Matt laughed looking on.
That was great sunshine, do you think you can do that again so I can get a picture? He asked laughing as he helped her up.
Tabitha shot him a glare as she gave him the finger.
Feisty, I like it. He said as he stuck his tongue out at her.
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Let's go in here. Tabitha said as she drug Matt into a beach front store by the hand.
The two had gotten tired of the sun and waves after a few hours and decided to go shopping in the little shopping centers they had situated around the tourist areas. Matt pushed his sunglasses up on his head as they entered the store.
Matt broke off from Tabitha and made his way to the back of the story that had antique jewelry and such under some glass cases. As he was looking, something caught his eye and he smiled before asking for it to be packaged and put in a box. Matt discreetly slipped it in his pocket as Tabitha made her way over to him.
Are you ready? I don't really see anything I like. She said as she hooked her hand into his.
Yeah we can leave. Let's go. He said as he lead them out of the store and over to where they had parked their car.
Matt opened the door for her and gave her a quick kiss before getting in on his side and heading back to the beach house.
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Later that night Tabitha stood in the kitchen making popcorn. She was about to force Matt to watch one of her favorite movies, Empire Records.
I can't believe you've never seen this movie. She said as she made her way back into the living room, eating popcorn along the way.
What can I say? Jeff forces me to watch most of the time. He said smiling as she sat down next to him, snuggling into his chest.
Before we watch this, I have something to give you. He said pulling something out of his pocket.
Tabitha looked at him wide-eyed as he handed her the box he had gotten that afternoon while they were shopping.
Well don't just look at it. Open it. He said impatiently.
With shaking hands, Tabitha carefully opened the box and gasped as she saw one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry. It was an antique cameo but instead of ivory eyes, it had two birthstones, hers and Matt's. It opened and inside he had placed a picture of him and a picture of them.
How did you find this with our birthstone's in it? She asked as she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him on the cheek.
I'm not really sure of that myself baby, but the only thing I can think of is that we're destined to be together. I've said it from the first moment I laid eyes on you and this just cements it for me. He said as he placed a finger under her chin and brought his lips to hers.
Enough of that. Let's watch this movie that you love so much. He said as he leaned back and brought her with him.
I love you Matt. I might not say it often, but I mean it with every word and every look, everyday. Tabitha whispered as they got comfortable.
I do too. He said as he kissed her on the forehead as they turned the movie on.