Spreading Our Wings

Seven

When they reached their own beach house, Charlie took the 2 suitcases from the trunk and stormed up the side stairs. Jody locked her car and followed, carrying two beach chairs. When she got inside, she set them down and looked around for Charlie.

Charlie walked through the hallway and down the 3 small steps. He walked up to Jody and kissed her softly, then made a trail of kissed down to her neck.

Jody giggled softly. "I see you're mood changes quickly."

Charlie stopped and grinned up at Jody. "I love you."

Jody smiled. "I love you too. But, you're not still mad about that whole Rachel thing?"

"Please, don't remind me. I just wanna stop thinking about her and spend a nice evening with you."

Jody smiled. "It's already 1am, Charlie."

"Oh yeah, well, are you tired?"

"Um… yeah." Jody admitted.

"Ok. Let me show you around, then we can go to bed."

Jody smiled. "Ok."

Charlie led her around and showed her the living room, dining room, and kitchen. It was actually just one big combined room. Then he lad her down the hallway and showed her the two bedrooms, the bathroom, and the small laundry closet.

"And that's pretty much it." Charlie said. He took Jody's hand and pulled her into the larger bedroom and shut the door.

They changed and climbed into the large bed. Charlie lay next to Jody, wanting to say something, anything, but couldn't think of a thing. Jody broke the awkward silence.

"Well, you're friends all seem great." Jody said, rolling over closer to Charlie.

"Yeah, they're great. But to tell you truth Jody, I like all my newer friends better, especially you. You guys just understand me more… and can appreciate what I've chosen to do with my life. Which is two things now, dance and fall in love all over again everyday with you."

Jody smiled. "You are too sweet."

"I know." Charlie said, smiling.

Jody giggled and hit his arm playfully. "You're so cute. And no matter what Rachel says, I think you're a wonderful dance. You must be, I mean, you're principal after all."

"Thanks Jody." Charlie lay on his side and kissed Jody softly. "I love you."

"I love you too."

Charlie ran his fingers through Jody's hair and fell asleep peacefully.