So here's another chapter. Please tell me if it's any good, I was thinking about continuing, but I could cut of off at the end. Review if I should continue.

Thanx

Marrisa went straight to her bag and grabbed a black bikini that was meant for tanning as well as swimming. She smiled at herself for remembering to bring one with her, she was hoping that maybe they would be able to spend their time together like they used to. She knew that being with Alex brought back so many memories that she wish never ended, the lazy days at the beach, the concerts, the staying up all night talking, and just getting lost in each other's eyes for, what it seemed like, days; she knew that this time would be different. She made a promise to herself that she wouldn't fuck it up this time; she couldn't, she was soo happy with Alex, so in love. Marissa started to smile, but was soon taken out of her daydream by a familiar voice.

"Hey, you ready? I grabbed the boards," Alex looked at Marissa, who was in a semi-trance, "hey," she gently touched her arm, "are you alright? Is it your head?" Alex asked with concern showing in her voice.

"Sorry, what?" Marissa replied, pulling herself away from her mind, still smiling she said, "I'm fine, great actually," she ended while looking into Alex's piercing blue eyes. "So… Miss Kelly are you ready to get served?" Marissa said with a straight face.

"Just try me, Cooper, I can soo totally kick your ass, when it comes to the waves." Alex said, playing along with the little game.

"Oh yeah? Well how about we make a little bet eh?" Marissa said, taking the playful banter to another level.

"Ok… what do you have in mind?"

"Well, if I can stand up on the board for 30 seconds, then I win." Marissa said with a smile on her face.

"30 seconds! Yeah right! 2 minutes! I bet you can't do that," Alex said, laughing at their little game.

"Fine. But if I do it, then you have to go out with me this Friday to the Matthew Good concert," Marissa said a little hesitantly wondering if she over stepped her boundaries; hoping that Alex wouldn't freak out, but secretly wishing that she would agree.

"Hmm… You're lucky that I love Matthew Good, but what do I get if I win?" Alex asked with a raised eyebrow, happy that Marissa sort of asked her out on a date.

"Whatever you want, I picked mine, so you pick yours."

"Hmm, let me think," Alex stood in the room, with her finger on her chin, pretending to think it over, "Ah, I've got it!" Alex said with a smile.

'God, she's so cute when she's excited,' "So what is it Ms. Kelly?" Marissa asked with a grin.

"Wouldn't you like to know?" Alex said as she took off and grabbed her board.

"Hey, wait! You have to tell the other person their half of the bet, it's like the rules. Come on, you can't keep me in suspence,"

"Oh yes I can. And plus, it will be even better telling you when I win." With that Alex made a move for the door, and grabbed her keys, leaving a fairly giddy Marissa in the apartment, thinking over possible wagers.

Alex stuck her head back through the doorway, "Geeze are you coming or not? Cause by the looks of it, I'm already winning here." Alex said with a smile, and held out her hand for Marissa to follow. She grabbed the white board that was left for her, and grabbed Alex's hand, not being able to get the smile off of her face.

At the beach, before they go into the water-they're sitting on the sand

Marissa looked over at Alex who was wearing a dark red bikini top and matching board shorts and was waxing down her board. It was the pink board with the word "Punk Princess" written in black rock-like letters. Marissa had had it custom made for her for their one month anniversary. She smiled at the thought that Alex still had it and used it.

"So you ready to lose, Ms. Kelly?" Marissa said as she saw that Alex was finishing waxing her board.

"Nice try, you're going down, Marissa." Responded Alex as they made their way down to the water. Being a school day, there were hardly any people out. The seclusion was even better, for some reason having the beach to them selves seemed to be very appealing. Alex was trying to grab any wave that was near her, and Marissa, well she was practicing the whole "standing up and not drowning in the water," Although she was a child of Newport and beaches were basically her nursery, she never really learned how to swim very well.

Alex finished riding out her last wave and paddled her way towards Marissa.

"So Riss, you ready for the challenge?" Alex asked with a big smile.

"Yes, I am. And why are you smiling so much? You think you're going to win don't you?" Alex nodded, "Well, think again, because I am a pro!" Marissa said with confidence.

"OK, go ahead then, I'll time you."

"Fine, watch and learn Alex Kelly," Marissa tried to get herself up onto the board and onto a standing position. After a few tries, she was finally in the air. Alex watched with her mouth agape; not because Marissa was standing, but because she was standing there soaking wet, in Alex's favorite black bikini. Marissa could see Alex looking at her in the corner of her eye, she smiled to herself.

"One more minute to go, Riss." Alex said.

'OMG is Alex checking me out? She was flirting with me earlier, and we woke up all snuggly, maybe I should be a little more aggressive and put the ball in her court.' Marissa was so caught up in her thoughts that she slipped and fell straight into the water with only 30 seconds remaining. She held on to her board, looking at Alex to see if she would tell her what her end of the bet would be.

"So what is it, Alex? Please don't let it be something embarrassing."

Alex simply swam to Marissa's side and helped her onto her board so they were both sitting on Alex's "Punk Princess" board, Alex hadn't said a word.

"Come on, Al, the suspense is killing me here," Marissa said with a smile, "what do I have to do for losing?"

Alex looked into Marissa's eyes… "Come to the concert with me." Alex said in a whisper. Marissa's smile got even bigger.

"On one condition, Al. You get to be my date." Marissa thought that this was a bold move but she didn't want to waste anymore time with friendly Alex, she wanted it to be with girfriendly Alex.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." Alex said with a smile.

Marissa leaned in, waiting for Alex to pull away, but when she saw her lick her lips and stare into Marissa's eyes, she knew that it was something that they both wanted. Marissa closed in to Alex's lips placing the most gentle loving kiss that she had ever given to someone in her entire life. They both pulled away smiling, their forheads were touching.

"I was waiting for that to happen," Alex said with a smile.

"Well, let's not let it stop eh?" Marissa said with a smile, as she moved in to Alex, this time she deepened the kiss, making it passionate and intense as she let her tongue slip into Alex' s mouth. Earning a deep moan from Alex, Marissa thought that that was her cue to go a little further, she moved closer to Alex and brought her waist closer to her body. Alex caught on to what Marissa had in mind and brought her hands to rest on either side of Marissa's face. After a few minutes, when oxygen became an issue, they pulled away looking into each other's eyes.

"What do you say about heading back eh?" Alex asked while wanting to spend more time with Marissa without having a chance of anyone being around them.

"I think that's a great idea." Marissa said as she got off Alex's board, not before getting a quick kiss, and heading to her own board to paddle to the shore.

'The beach is officially my favorite place ever, besides Alex's arms.' Marissa said to herself with a smile. Alex caught the look in her eye,

"What'cha thinking about?"

Marissa smiled and turned her head to Alex, " You. Always you."