None of these characters belong to me, they belong to Meg Cabot and Disney. Hope you enjoy. Audi's do not belong to me. " Chanel" does not belong to me.

The hot air hit Joe and Clarisse when the plane door opened. He took her hand and smiled.

"why don't you just slip your hand round my waste?", she teased.

"if you insist..", he returned and did as she asked. She took her sunglasses from where they had been sitting on her head and put them over her eyes.

"very sexy", he remarked.

"why thank you", she laughed, sarcastically.

Joseph turned to Frank and Antoine;

"that'll be all boys", he said, with a grin. They nodded, Clarisse was quite bemused.

"what?", Clarisse asked. She was sure he had insisted on security.

"we're going away alone, on our own. Our luggage has already been taken to our house. This is your holiday, no worries, ok?", he smiled.

"oh, this becomes more interesting by the moment", she said raising an eyebrow.

"oh trust me, this is only the beginning".

He walked over to the car he had hired, Audi T.T., very nice. He opened the door.

"if you please, your Majesty", he grinned.

"it's Clarisse Joey, Clarisse", she sighed. He was just teasing.

"I know", he laughed, sticking the key in the ignition.

"I think I'm going to enjoy this holiday, Joseph. I think I'm going to enjoy it very much", she put a warm hand on his thigh.

"do not tease madam, I have to drive". she laughed and smiled. Her eyes were twinkling with delight.

"well, drive then", she laughed, removed her hands and lay her head back. He sighed, she could be such a tease.

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They drove for an hour or so, then Joe pulled over. She looked at him and raised an eyebrow.

"I want to show you something", he said, with a smile. She frowned and sighed;

"lead the way", she said ,getting out the car. They were standing on a steep cliff above a beautiful beach, there were a few people in the sea and on the sand. Fishing boats out on the sea, which was crystal clear. They were standing on the end of the beach, in the distance she could see a small harbour and town, bustling with people. She thought it was the most peaceful place she had seen in a long while.

"it's lovely", she said idly.

" this is where I grew up", he said, taking her hand and leading her down the rocky path. She tripped on the uneven ground, after all it was not easy to walk in heels on even ground! He caught her and she laughed richly.

"perhaps, I should take these shoes off, it's rather hard to negotiate this path in a pair of Chanel's", she smiled reaching down to take them of.

"I'll carry you if you want", he teased.

"Erm, no but you can carry my shoes", she said handing him the heels. He rolled his eyes and took them from her. She smiled, kissed him on the lips and carried on down the path.

"where are you taking me?", she said, looking over her shoulder.

"I'll show you when we get there", he smiled. He looked up at the sky and smiled, he liked being home every time he returned. Over the years he had found it hard too, he hated leaving her even if she pretended not to notice him but now, now it was different-now she was with him. He smiled at the thought, she had stopped walking and was studying his face, he was looking dreamy.

"what are you thinking?", she questioned.

"oh I'm just glad to be able to show you this", he answered genuinely. Taking her hand he lead her to the back of the cliff and over a few rock pools. He lifted her over a rock ledge and she opened her eyes trying to readjust to the dim cave. It was totally hidden, away from everything Clarisse had just seen. It was lovely none the less but deserted.

"what's this?", she questioned. Puzzled.

"It's where I used to come when I was a boy to get away and think", he whispered, " I thought I should share the only sanctuary I ever had before I had you", he said, taking her shoulders and looking into her eyes. She was silent for a moment.

"you always had me", she said gently and paused, he smiled gratefully and kissed her cheek.

"who did you want way from?", she questioned, resting her head on his chest.

"it's hard growing up with 6 sisters and brothers, sometimes you've got to get away," he sighed, " though you never had that luxury", he laughed and

she smiled.

"and as a man, what did you want away from as a man?", she questioned, her eyes darkening. He understood what she meant. He sometimes went away and tried not to go back. He would come here and sit and all he could think about was her. He came here to get away-it forced him to go back.

"many times, my darling but I couldn't do it. I tried never to go back but I couldn't", he sighed, rubbing her back.

"so I have this place to thank for making you come back", she smiled. Breathing deeply, trying not to cry.

"no you were always the main reason for returning, I could have went to the most deserted place on earth and still all I thought about was you", he remarked truthfully.

"I'm glad it was that way. I'm so thankful you never left- I needed you, I need you still", she whispered. He lifted her chin and kissed her lips passionately. He pulled away and smiled at her;

"I need you too".

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They made there way outside into the sun, they walked along the beach holding hands. He told her about the time he saved his little sister from a crab, about how he always won the salt-water swimming. She loved how he told stories, he didn't act like himself. He became animated and intoxicating, she laughed tilting her head back. He put his hands tightly round her waist and picked her up. She squealed as he swung her around. Laughing he fell onto the sand, she landed on top of him.

"what do you think Elsie Kentworhty would make of that?", he laughed, trying to catch air. She laughed and rolled off him, picking her self up she brushed the warm sand of her suit.

"that we'd went completely mad", she laughed, trying to recompose herself.

"come down here and join me, I'll give you a kiss", he teased and grabbed her ankle.

"let go of me", she commanded regally, trying to shake him off.

"fine", he said getting up, his knee was seriously objecting to his frolicking about.

"I love when you tell stories", she smiled, wiping his black shirt down with her hands.

"I like telling you them", he laughed. She was so relaxed, so different.

"Joe!", someone shouted, "Joe! It's you!", shouted the young boy running towards them. He was mid- thirties and athletic, with sleek black hair and a tiny little boy running beside him.

"Dominic!", Joe exclaimed taking the mans hand and shaking it warmly, " how are you?".

"oh I'm fine and you?", Dominic questioned.

"excellent, this is my wife, Clarisse. Dominic," he said, draping his arm around her waist.

"I know, I watched your wedding on T.V., so did everyone in the village!", he teased. Joe rolled his eyes and laughed, blushing slightly.

" Clarisse, darling this is Dominic. Ii taught him how to dive, play basket ball, dance. He was my Minnie-me", he laughed.

"ah, so you're Dominic", smiled Clarisse. Joseph raved about this boy all the time.

"I've got my own Little Minnie-me now", Dominic laughed indicating to the little boy.

"good my boy, it's good to see you happy", said Joe. Clarisse could see the sincerity shining from his eyes.

"are you coming into the square this evening?", Dominic asked, hopeful.

"yes, of course-if we're up for it", he answered.

"well I gotta go, Joe. My Minnie-me wants to go get some ice cream", he said indicating to the little boy clinging to his leg.

"well, I'll see you tonight then", Joe answered.

"goodbye Cl-", Dominic faltered, not sure of how to address her, she was royalty!. She was lovely and seemed to hold all of Joes attention from what he'd watched. She was a lady, he could tell from the way she spoke and the way she conducted herself. He felt intimidated and wasn't sure how to handle his father-figures new wife but she was nice and kind. She smiled gently to reassure the young man.

"you can call me my name, Dominic!", she laughed, " I'm not royalty on this trip!"

"well, it was lovely to meet you Clarisse, you two look really happy", he smiled and taking the little boys hand made his way to his scooter.

"he was scared of me", she laughed lightly, making her way back up the path.

"yes, it's understandable, he's a great kid though", he said, looking over his shoulder.

"and he approves of me", she smiled.

"yes one down, 200 to go!", he laughed, opening the car door.

"don't worry I'll use my charms", she answered, raising a very flirty eyebrow. He gulped and turned towards her.

"if you keep teasing me, I'll have to deal with you young lady", he said running a cool hand along her thigh.

"ok, I'll stop, I'll stop", she laughed, kissing his mouth. She pulled away and sat back in her seat.

"drive", she commanded.

"yes, Your majesty!", he laughed, revved up the car and gunned down the road. Causing her to squeal.

"I'm going to kill you when we stop", she laughed, trying to straighten herself up.

"I can't wait!"

Ok, more coming soon. I'll post some more later. We're going to Joe's home now.

Please R&R.

Yours,

M