Chapter Four: Beach Talks

Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Summerland, just the plot of the story is mine.Also, the song Angel is by Sarah McLachlin and her people, I don't own that either, so again, please no sueing or killing for the use of the show ,song.

A/N: Thanks for everyone who is reviewing, it means alot to me and I hope the story meets your expectations.

Kaitlyn was having a wonderful time at Bradin's house. She had built a sandcastle with Derrick and his friend Martha, and was just finishing a seashell hunt with Nikki when Bradin came up behind her.

A light tap on her shoulder made Kaitlyn jump in surprise.

"Woah, sorry Kaitlyn, didn't mean to startle you. Come on".

"It's OK. And where, may I ask, are we going?" she asked, playfully dumping a handful of sand on his foot.

"It's a surprise, now hurry up!" he said with a grin that made her heart melt. "Meet me at the beach, and be in your bathing suit".

"OK" she replied hesitantly. Kaitlyn took off her shorts and wrapped her towel around herself, heading to the edge of the water where Bradin sat.

"The towel comes off, ya' know". He said with a smirk, getting to his feet.

She shook her head, the confidence that was there before slowly dripping away. The mischievous smile tugging on Bradin's lips making her nervous.

Without warning, Bradin's hand darted forwards, grabbed a corner of the towel and pulled it hard, making Kaitlyn spin in a circle as the towel fell away to the sand.

"There, was that so bad?" Bradin asked seductively, inching forwards so that his hands were on her hips.

Kaitlyn chewed on her bottom lip and looked up into those gorgeously soft, green eyes.

Jay signaled to Ava and Susannah up near the beach house and the three of them watched the two get closer and closer together.

Kaitlyn's mind was buzzing. Was she about to get her first kiss? She kept looking up at Bradin as his face slowly came closer to hers. His breath tickled her cheeks and smelt like peppermint. Only an inch away now, Bradin closed his eyes and Kaitlyn followed suit when she felt a peck on the cheek and arms going under her, lifting her feet off the ground.

The three adults were laughing at the trick Bradin had pulled as they watched him carry her, fireman style, into the water and throw her in.

Struggling the get the hair out of her face, and the water out of her eyes, Kaitlyn flailed and sputtered a little before regaining enough composure to tackle Bradin around the waist, knocking him in too.

About an hour later Kaitlyn and Bradin, having been joined by Derrick, Martha, Nikki, Jay and Ava, came trudging out of the water to get dried off before dinner.

Once everyone was dry and warm, it was just starting to get dark, so Bradin and Jay put together a huge bon-fire and passed out wire and hotdogs to roast.

Bradin plunked down in a chair next to Kaitlyn, who was looking at her wire with curiosity.

"So, um, what am I supposed to do with this exactly?" the look on Bradin's face making her giggle.

"What do you mean 'what are you supposed to do?' Haven't you ever roasted a hotdog before?"

"Nope, is that a bad thing?"

"Well, no. It's just kinda weird that you've lived your whole life and never cooked hotdogs over an open fire before. Here, I'll help you."

Bradin stuck the hotdog on the wire, put the wire in Kaitlyn's hand and crouched behind her in front of the fire. He wrapped his arms around her, and held his hands over hers, showing her how to do it.

"And voila! Instant food!" Bradin said with an over exaggerated flourish that caused the family to stop and applaud, making everyone laugh, and Kaitlyn to blush, which made them laugh harder.

Bradin and Kaitlyn got closer as the night went on. By the time 9:30 rolled around she was sitting cross-legged in the sand by the fire, leaning against Bradin, who had one leg on either side of her, with his arms protectively around her.

The air was warm and the waves quiet. Each conversation slowly died off until it was all but silent. Everyone was off in their own world, staring into the flame. Out of the darkness came a soft voice that drew everyone out of their trance.

"You spend all your time waiting, for that second chance

For a break that would make it OK

There's always some reason, to feel not good enough

And it's hard at the end of the day

I need some distraction, oh, beautiful release

Memories seep through my veins

"In the arms of the angels, fly away from here

From this dark, cold, hotel room, and the endlessness that you fear

You are pulled from the wreckage, of your silent reverie

You're in the arms of the angels, May you find some comfort here

You're in the arms of the angels, May you find some comfort here"

It was silent again for a moment until Ava spoke up. "Oh my, Kaitlyn that was beautiful sweetheart" she said, wiping a tear from her eye.

"Thank-you" she replied

A soft breeze hit her ear when she leaned back onto Bradin again.

"Come with me" his voice whispered as Bradin got to his feet, bringing her up too. "Aunt Ava, we'll be back in a few minutes, OK?"

The adults shared a knowing glance before Ava responded "Sure honey, just don't go too far".

Bradin nodded, then, taking Kaitlyn's hand, led her over to 'Spanish Cove', where he helped her upon a rock and sat with her.

"Kaitlyn?"

"Yes?"

"May I ask you something?"

"You just did, but you can ask me another if you want" she said with a small smile.

"Have you ever had a boyfriend before?"

"No, why?"

"Just wondering. Would you like to be my girlfriend?"

"Oh! Um… well" she blushed so badly that Bradin would see it in the dark. "Yes" she said so meekly and quietly that he could barely hear.

"Sorry, I couldn't hear you hun, what'd you say?"

"I-um, I said yes, I would like you to be my boyfriend" she said with a blushing smile.

"Answer one more question for me?" Bradin said, leaning in slightly.

"OK"

"Can I kiss you?"

"I might not be good at it"

"Not possible" And with that, Bradin leaned in and touched his lips feather light to hers. She tensed up at first, but relaxed a bit and he deepened the kiss a little.

Breaking apart Bradin beamed at her.

"Come on, we should get back now"

Kaitlyn was speechless, and still in shock when they got back to the family. Derrick and Nikki had gone to bed and the adults were sitting around, each with a beer in hand.

They all noticed the look of pride in Bradin's eyes, and the shock on Kaitlyn's face, and knew at once what had happened. Jay gave a wink to the couple, causing Bradin to grin.

"Um, I should head home, it's late. Thank-you all for having me over. Bradin, I'll, uh, talk to you later?"

"Yeah, I'll call you tomorrow"

"Good Night"

He kissed her on the cheek and she turned and left

"Good night my love" he said so no one else could hear.

A/N: Thanks so much for everyone who is reviewing. I know I'm saying that alot but thats because I mean it, tee hee. Anyway, I'll welcome anything from flames to praise, suggestions to new ideas. Whatever you guys think will make this a better story. I'll try and update again soon, because I know how frustrating it is to wait on an author who won't update. Anywhoo...I hope your enjoying it.

Love, Ally