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Chapter 23
A/N: The parts between '/' are the actions that Bobby and Tara are performing. The bold and italic parts are the song lyrics.
"Have I ever told you how drop dead gorgeous you are?" Bobby asked the woman sitting across from him in the heavenly atmosphere.
Tara blushed for what seemed like the tenth time that evening. 'That evening' was turning out to be the most romantic one she had ever experienced. Surrounded by tropical flowers, listening to the sounds the ocean, sitting across from the man she undoubtedly loved, Tara figured that if this wasn't heaven, she never wanted to go there. "Yes, Bobby, you have, but it never hurts to be reminded."
"Your stunningly perfect, Tara."
She twirled the food around with her fork, "Thank you, handsome." She looked around, "How did Jack and Sue afford all of this?"
Bobby's eyes remained on Tara, "I don't know but we'll thank them later. Tonight, it's about you and me, sheila."
"I think I can live with that." Tara said, "But what about Chloe? We haven't really seen her that much lately and-"
Bobby took her hand in his, "Tara, relax, Chloe's fine, Jack and Sue are fine, I'm fine, you're going crazy, do you see a pattern here?"
Tara smirked sheepishly, "I'm sorry, Bobby, tonight's supposed to be romantic, and, well, I'm sort of ruining it."
Bobby rubbed Tara's palm with his thumb. "It's okay, just remember that everything's alright."
"I know." Then why can't I shake the feeling that something terrible is going to happen? "I'll try to loosen up."
Bobby stood up, "Then how about dancing?" he suggested.
Tara looked at him, stunned, "You dance?"
"What? You think I can do Elvis but not bust a move?"
"I'll dance if you promise me one thing."
"Sure."
"Never…ever, say 'bust a move' again." Tara said.
Bobby laughed. Smiling he reached out his hand for her to accept, "Deal." The upbeat music began. He grasped one of her hands and wrapped the other around her waist, their hips began swaying in sync.
So she said what's the problem baby
What's the problem I don't know
Well maybe I'm in love (love)
Think about it every time
I think about it
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
/Bobby's arm released Tara's waist as she gracefully parted from Bobby./ How much longer will it take to cure this
Just to cure it cause I can't ignore it if it's love (love)
Makes me wanna turn around and face me but I don't know nothing 'bout love /Tara was pulled back to Bobby in circles and they resumed their former position./
Come on, come on
Turn a little faster /He freed Tara from his grasp as she spun around in tight circles, her hair flying around her face/
Come on, come on
The world will follow after
Come on, come on
Because everybody's after love /Tara was drawn back to Bobby body as he held her tight/
So I said I'm a snowball running
Running down into the spring that's coming
All this love melting under blue skies /They spun in a circle together, all the while keeping their eyes on each other/
Belting out sunlight
Shimmering love
Well baby I surrender
To the strawberry ice cream
Never ever end of all this love /They stopped spinning but continued rocking back and forth /
Well I didn't mean to do it
But there's no escaping your love
These lines of lightning /Tara and Bobby stepped back in harsh steps from each other, no longer holding hands/
Mean we're never alone,
Never alone, no, no /Bobby's left and Tara's right foot stepped out, then their opposite did the same the next beat/
Come on, Come on /Bobby outstretched his hand
Move a little closer /Tara grasped it firmly and was reeled in, pressing against his body/
Come on, Come on
I want to hear you whisper /Bobby bowed his head to her ears, inhaling her scent/
Come on, Come on
Settle down inside my love
Come on, come on
Jump a little higher /With strong arms Bobby gripped her waist and lifted her into the air/
Come on, come on
If you feel a little lighter /With Tara in airborne they spun around, to ending up facing the opposite side/
Come on, come on
We were once /He gently let Tara to the ground and she wrapped her arms around his neck and they slowly spun around/
Upon a time in love
We're accidentally in love /Around Tara's back Bobby laced his fingers together/
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally
I'm In Love, I'm in Love, /They twirled faster, Tara's skirt of the dress flowing around her knees/
I'm in Love, I'm in Love,
I'm in Love, I'm in Love,
Accidentally
I'm In Love, I'm in Love,
I'm in Love, I'm in Love,
I'm in Love, I'm in Love,
Accidentally
Come on, come on
Spin a little tighter /They parted, Bobby holding Tara's hand above her head as she spun faster and more graceful than he ever imagined a person could/
Come on, come on
And the world's a little brighter
Come on, come on /Tara stopped abruptly and pressed against Bobby, catching her breath/
Just get yourself inside her
Love... I'm in love /Bobby whispered at the same time, "I'm in love," as Tara arched her back while Bobby supported her with a strong hand, her hair falling towards the ground, one foot in the air./
They didn't take their eyes off of each other. "Apparently I'm not the only one here that can dance," Bobby grinned and stood her back on her own two feet.
"What can I say? You seem to bring out the best in me." Tara said, a broad smile on her lips as she practically floated past Bobby to the railing of the gazebo overlooking the moonlit beach. She watched the small waves crash against the shore. Bobby suddenly stood next to her. "This must be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen." Tara gaped.
"Yeah, it is," Bobby whispered, although when Tara glanced at him, Bobby wasn't paying any attention to the beach, he was staring at her.
"Charmer."
Bobby smirked and held Tara's face in his hands, soft music still in the air, he leaned closer and Tara wrapped her arms around his neck, he softly kissed her, savoring the time they had. He caressed her jaw and ended the kiss, but not wanting to let her go, he took her hand in his and led her to the cool sand. "Wait, Bobby," Tara stopped. She slipped off her sandals, Bobby followed suit, kicking off his shoes and socks, then once again latched his hand onto hers.
Walking along the shore line, the water splashing at their feet, Tara lightly pushed Bobby deeper in the water. Luckily for Bobby, he had his pant legs rolled up and the didn't get wet. Tara stuck out her tongue, but quickly slipped it back in when she saw the murderous glare Bobby gave her, although he couldn't hold back his grin. "Uh oh." Tara whimpered and sped of in the opposite direction as fast as her legs would let, her feet sinking into the sand, leaving imprints behind her. Shivers ran up Tara's arms and down her back when the ocean breeze flirted with her hair and dress as she sprinted along the shore, waves occasionally reaching her feet. Tara knew that Bobby was only a few meters away from her, and quickly closing the distance. In an attempt to escape the tall man she ran deeper into the water, it now reached up to a few centimeters past her bare ankles.
"You're not getting away, sheila!" Bobby called.
"Watch me!" Tara called back, laughing as she picked up her pace.
"Oh no you don't!" Bobby ran at his full speed now, quickly reaching Tara. He grabbed Tara's waist, picking her up.
Tara screamed and tried to escape his grip. "Oww, Bobby! You're hurting me!" She lied.
"Sorry," Bobby apologized and brought her feet back to the ground. He rolled his eyes when Tara laughed and scurried off. Bobby found himself smiling at the challenge as he came right behind Tara. He grabbed her waist one more time, but his time she fought harder, all the while laughing nearly uncontrollably. She dragged him deeper into the water, grabbing his wrists. Tara let out a yelp as she lost her footing and fell backwards into the waist deep water. With a tight grip on Bobby she forced him to lunged head first into the water even though Tara was fortunate enough to keep stay above the water up to her chin. When Bobby reappeared she tried to stop laughing, but failed miserably. Bobby shook his head like a dog and reached for Tara. She backed up quickly to avoid him.
"Don't worry, Tara," Bobby reassured her, "you're already a lot wetter than you should be."
Tara peered at him suspiciously then slowly took a few steps towards him, he wrapped her body in his arms then pulled back. Bobby put a large hand on the top of Tara's head and pushed her down, her body submerging in the ocean water. Her head popped out of the water, she gasped for air then shook her head like a dog, making sure that she sprayed Bobby. "What was that for, Bobby?"
"What can I say? You seem to bring out the best in me." Bobby teased.
"You're just lucky that I have water proof mascara on."
"You mean you're lucky."
"Ha…ha." Tara lightly splashed Bobby as he pulled her into a hug.
"You know I love you."
"Yeah," she admitted grudgingly, "I love you, too."
"Sir!" A voice called from the shoreline. "Sir, your pager is vibrating!"
Bobby took Tara's hand and led them out of the water towards the waiter.
The waiter said, "We were cleaning up your dinner and it beeped, it says urgent." He handed it as well as his cell phone and pager to Bobby, who gave him his thanks.
Bobby frowned and dialed D's number on the phone. Tara looked up at him in concern. "Yeah," he said into the mouthpiece. "Where? How? What about Chloe? Is she-" Bobby's eyes glazed over. Tara's widened as Bobby hung up the phone.
"Bobby, what's wrong?"
"There's been a fire."
Tara's hand flew to her mouth, "Is Chloe alright?"
Bobby looked at Tara with sad eyes, "I don't know."
"What do you mean you don't know!" Tara screamed, then collapsed into Bobby's arms, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"Jack and Sue left us a car, we need to get home, now." Bobby felt Tara nod against his chest. He lifted her chin, "She'll be fine. I promise."
"Let's go." Tara said and the two of them began sprinting up the beach.
A/N: Song: Accidentally in Love by Counting Crows
A/N 2: review review review if you want to know what happens...heeheehee