-Connie's POV-
Is this real? Tell me it is and not some great dream. Tell me we're sitting here, cuddled together on the sand until the sunset. I need that. I need to know it's real. It feels too amazing to been fantasy. Even in my imagination, nothing this sweet and tender ever happens.
"Are you ready to go back in?" Charlie asks, his face nestled comfortably in the crook of my neck and shoulder.
It is real. His voice confirms it. As does the shiver caused by his breath on my skin. God, this is magical. I could stay right here for the rest of my life. Well, if I had food and water of course. I wonder if Charlie would mind fishing, and I'll gather coconuts. We could make it work.
I shake my head. "No, I don't wanna move. You're comfy."
"Just gonna live out here, huh?" He chuckles and kisses the top of my head. "I think it might get a little chilly, and I'm already getting eaten alive by mosquitoes."
A pout forms on my lips, and I sigh because I know he's right. I just don't want to move. If I move, this is going to end, and I may never get this feeling back again. Where I'm warm on both the inside and the out side. Going inside is going to ruin it.
"I don't wanna move, Charlie."
"I got you covered," my cuddle partner replies before shifting onto his knees then standing with me in his arms.
I never realized he was this strong before. I feel like I don't weigh anything, which is very rare for me. His chest muscles are pulled tight as he holds me to him, making our way up the beach. I just hope he doesn't drop me, though in truth, I trust him completely. Even if he's slightly off balance as he kicks up sand on the way.
He sets me down the hall in from our room, and I dig out my key from my beach bag and let us in. It's past dark, and the suite is totally empty; there isn't a single light on as we go inside.
"Ouch!" Charlie bellows stubbing his toe on the desk as he reaches over to turn the lamp on.
I stifle a giggle as I set our stuff down and walk over to him. "Are you okay?" I rest my hand on his cheek.
He gives me a puzzled look, and I blush.
"Sorry," I say stepping back and taking my hand away, my arm falling to my side in the process.
"No, Cons, wait." Charlie stops me, reaching out for my hand, sending a tremor up my arm.
"Yeah?" I turn back, my gaze meeting his and my cheeks heating.
"Uh… um," his face flushes as he drops my hand quickly. "There's a note here from your step-sister. Elisha says your parents rented a yacht for the day, and the family decided to sleep out on the water tonight."
"Oh." I shrug. "Well looks like we have the place to ourselves tonight. I'm gonna go get into my Pjs and watch a movie on the couch…I mean your bed."
Alone in my room, I let out a long breath. The tensions was so thick in the common room, I could barely breathe. There has to be something about Hawaii. I've been able to keep my feelings from Charlie in check for over two years now. And suddenly we're here, and I can hardly think of anything but him. I can't get his touch from my mind, and I long for more. Maybe there's something about paradise.
I find Charlie sitting on the balcony, staring out at the beach. He has this far off dreamy look on his face, and I wonder what's out there on the horizon that's worthy of so much attention. Hating to be left out, I step out there to see what he's looking at. From my view, there's nothing but sand and water.
Without thinking I've walked over and sat myself comfortably in his lap. I slip an arm around his shoulder and snuggle close, resting my head against his chest. His heart's pounding like a drum. I can hear it beating against his flesh. That can't be normal.
"Are you okay, Conway?" I ask, trembling slightly as his palm brushes, my bare inner thigh.
"Yeah, I'm okay. You're just so close." Charlie's fingers rub against my leg as he twists the hem of shorts between them.
"Do you want me to move?"
He shakes his head, slipping his hand further up my thigh. With slight wavering voice he answers. "That's the last thing I want you do, Connie."
"Want do you want me to do, Charlie?" My eyes burrow into his; I can practically see his soul.
"You could…" his voice drops below a whisper, "make love with me."
I don't know what comes over me; there must be something in the air. Something more than just the smell of the sea and fresh orchids. Whatever it is, I find myself standing up and holding out my hand to Charlie. He slips his fingers through mine as I lead him inside.
Without words, we walk hand in hand into my room. I lock the door and look at him, chewing my cheek nervously. Strong arms encircle my waist and pull me toward a pair of waiting lips. The kisses grow dizzying and before I know it, we've shed our clothes and there's nothing between us but the heat of the Hawaiian night.
"Have you ever..?" Charlie asks breathily, lowering his lips to my throat.
I swallow and shake my head, scared of the possibility that he has. "Have you?"
"No," he replies, brushing his finger tips up my side.
"We'll learn together," I whisper, and he nods.
Later, as I lay wrapped in his arms, and a bed sheet, a tear rolls from the corner of my eye, down my cheek, over my chin and drops to Charlie's shoulder. I don't want to cry. I'm not sad, not at all. I've wanted this to happen for so long. And I can't think of any better place than paradise.
"Are you okay?" Charlie kisses my temple and pulls me closer.
I nod, burying my face in his shoulder.
"Then what's with the tears? Cons, do you regret what we just did? Because I didn't mean to pressure you, or get you to do anything you didn't want to do. I'd never do that to you, Connie."
"I know," I said sniffling. "It's not that, it just hurt is all. I'm sorry. I'll be okay, I promise."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah. I just need to get some sleep. I think I'm tired. I'll be better in the morning."
"Alright," Charlie nods and pulls my naked body against him. He kisses my lips gently before closing his eyes. "Night, Connie."
"Goodnight," I say softly, though with the soft rhythmic steadiness of his breath, I know he's already asleep.
My head spins as I drift to sleep my best friends nude flesh pressed to mine. What have I done?
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