Chapter 5
"My gosh, Seth. You take as long as a girl to get ready," Ryan said, impatient.
I grumbled, "Have you seen my blue swim trunks?"
"No, but wear one of your others," Ryan said while rolling his eyes, "You have plenty to choose from."
"But blue is my color," I said, exasperated.
Ryan laughed, "I hope your joking. I'm leaving now with or without you."
"Fine, fine. I'll wear one of my other swim trunks," I said dramatically.
Today was one of the days I loved. It was around 80 degrees, a comfortable temperature, with a slight wind. There were a few scattered clouds in the sky but mostly all blue. As we walked into Marissa's yard, we heard the girls talking.
"And then, he told me I had something on my face and I couldn't get it off. He kept laughing and laughing until I took out my mirror, and what do you know, there was nothing on me!" Summer exclaimed.
I laughed to myself, remembering our breakfast in the cafeteria. She was eating a cupcake and I told her that she had something on her face, joking of course. She freaked out and I kept instigating her until she finally realized I was pulling her leg.
"On the contraire, Summer. There was something on your face, you just didn't see it," I teased.
Summer threw her hands up, clearly exasperated. "See what I mean, Coop?" she shrieked.
Marissa smiled at us, "Hey Ryan, Seth. Are you guys ready to go?"
"Well, I have been ready for quite some time," Ryan said, smirking in my direction.
I stuck my tongue out at him, "Quiet you," I turned over to Marissa, "Yes, we're ready to go. Your car or mine?"
"Let's take mine," She answered.
"Okay, I'll take the cooler, Marissa, you take the towels, and Seth and Summer, you two carry the umbrella," Ryan said.
"Why do I have to carry the umbrella," Summer whined.
Marissa rolled her eyes, "Summer, it's not that far, plus, Seth will help you."
"Oh, yay!" Summer said sarcastically.
"Yeah, Summer, check out these muscles," I said while flexing my arm.
"Where, I don't see any," She retorted.
"Oh Summer, you have no idea of the pain you cause me."
"Good, now come on!" she demanded.
"Right behind you, m'lady," I said.
We had been laying on the beach for a half an hour, and I had been admiring Summer the whole time. Summer and Marissa were both lying in the sun, while Ryan and I were under the umbrella.
Summer looked good. She had on a Hawaiian pink and baby blue bikini that contrasted perfectly with her tan skin. Marissa must have said something funny because Summer let out a carefree laugh that caused her eyes to light up.
"Having fun, Seth?" Ryan said, amused.
"Yeah, probably about as much fun as you were having staring at Marissa," I shot back.
"Shut up," Ryan admitted, defeated.
"I'm burning to a crisp! Coop, did you pack the sunscreen?" Summer asked,
"Yeah, it's in my bag under the umbrella."
Summer walked over to us. She found Marissa's bag and searched for the sunscreen. She pulled it out and flopped down next to me and started to apply to lotion to her legs.
I was growing very… excited. She would apply the lotion in an up and down motion on her legs. Then, she moved to stomach, and I thought I was going to lose it.
"Hey Summer, share the wealth," Marissa said while grabbing the bottle from her friend.
"Coop, will you do my back," Summer asked.
"Well, I'm kind of busy now," Marissa said. She turned around and looked at me and smiled, "Why don't you have Seth do it?"
Summer looked disgusted, "On second thought, I don't think I need to get my back."
"Nonsense, Summer. We don't want you to burn. Come here, this will only take a second." I cooed.
Summer crossed her arms over her chest and pouted, looking like a five year old who didn't get her way.
"Come on now, the faster you come over, the sooner this will all be over," I teased.
She rolled her eyes, "Fine, Cohen. Just give me one coat on my back and I can be done."
She sat down in front of me and handed me the bottle.
I squeezed a nickel size amount into the palm of my hand. I rubbed my hand together and started at her shoulders.
As soon as my hands touched her skin, I felt her shiver. Funny, it wasn't cold out.
I massaged her shoulders and felt her relax against my touch. I slowly went down, savoring the moment. Her skin was even softer than it looked. When I finished, my hands lingered on her lower back for a moment.
"Ok, Seth. I think I am officially protected from the UV rays," Summer said.
"Oh, yeah. Of course," I stuttered.
I needed to jump into the cold water, and fast.
A/N: Whoa!! What a long chapter!! Anywho, please review!!! Please please please!! Thanks so much for reading, bye!