Chapter 6 "Beaches and Cameras"

Raviv and Aly sat on beach blankets on the sandy beach of L.A talking and watching the waves crash onto the sand. They picked the most isolated section of the beach so that they could have some alone time without screaming fans and camera flashes.

"Want to go in?" Aly said gesturing to the water almost as if she had read Raviv's thoughts.

"Sure." Raviv said. They both pulled off their shirts shoes and bottoms and walked in. The water was warm and inviting, almost perfect… except for the huge crab at the bottom of the ocean floor.

"Ahhh!" Aly screamed when she saw the monstrous sized crab.

"Hold on…" Raviv said. He grabbed a stick and hoisted the crab up from under the water. The threw it far back onto the shore while Aly's looked for more just to be sure. When she thought it was okay the ventured out into the gentle waves. Raviv reached his hand over until he felt Aly's. He took it and laced their fingers. Aly smiled and looked at him, she leaned in closer until she saw a flash go off so instead of kissing him like she intended she pulled him into a friendly hug and whispered in his ear.

"So much for privacy." Raviv laughed and stepped back and looked at the people out of the corners of his eyes, same old stuff fans with cameras pushing the button after every move. Raviv thought for a second and discreetly pointed to the water. Aly understood and began to count.

"One, two three." They went under as a wave brushed over them and kissed. Even though they were getting the salty water in their mouths it didn't compare to how excited they both were. Aly squeezed Raviv's arm telling him she needed air. The broke the kiss and rose back to the surface were the fans still waited.

"You okay?" Raviv said when he looked at Aly.

"Just a little light-headed is all. No worries right?" Aly replied. Raviv laughed and hugged her again.

"No worries." Raviv's reassuring hug told Aly everything she needed to know without saying a thing.

"Well what do we do now?" Aly said. She didn't want to deal with her fans at that particular moment in time but…

"Give em' what they want." Raviv said "And then they'll leave." Aly laughed and follow Raviv as he trudged out of the water. They started waving to their fans and smiling for pictures and signing autograph after autograph. Finally the people left and they made their way back into he warm water.

"Finally alone." Raviv said walking closer to Aly

"Not so sure. Look" Aly said gesturing to a thirteen-ish girl standing on the shore waving to them. They walked back and took a picture with her.

"Okay… that's the last of them." Aly said pulling Raviv into the water… again. Raviv and Aly walked closer to each other until their wet bodies touched. Aly laid her head on Raviv's chest and closed her eyes.

"What's wrong?" Raviv said pulling her chin up to face him looking her straight in the eye.

"It's just kinda weird. We can't go anywhere without being followed… I love my fans and I know you do to but I just wish we could go out without people swarming us." Aly confessed.

"Well how about we go to my apartment?" Raviv said rocking her back and forth.

"What about Corbin?" Aly said as she followed his rhythm.

"He's out with the Veronicas at the moment… You know him." Raviv said shaking his head.

"Well on that note… lets go." Aly said as she pulled Raviv towards their clothes. They grabbed them and the towels and made their way back to the Mercedes. Raviv looked over at Aly who despite the hot weather was shivering. Raviv wrapped a towel around her and put his arm around her waist.

"You're so sweet Raviv. What would I do without you?" Aly said kissing his cheek.

"Good question." Raviv opened the door for Aly and walked around to his side. He started the car and pulled away from the beach.

"Have a good time… minus the crowds?" Raviv said without taking his eyes off the rode.

"Yea. It was really fun." Aly twisted a strand of wet hair around her finger.

"Well that's always a plus." Raviv said jokingly.

"Can I take a shower at your house? My hair is all salty… and sandy." Aly said inspecting other parts of her hair.

"No prob." Raviv turned up the CD in the car and focused again on driving. Aly on the other hand had bigger things on her mind. What would happen if Raviv and me tell everyone? Would we get fired? What if we broke up? Would we still be friends? I don't want to mess up all this… I have to be honest with him… Ughhh… why is this so hard? Aly played out the different scenarios in her head about what would happen if the told everyone. Aly wanted to more than anything but she had a feeling it wouldn't end up well. After driving in silence for another five minutes, Raviv parked outside his apartment.

"Home sweet home." Raviv said getting out of the car. Aly opened the door and follow Raviv up the stairs. He pulled out a silver key and stuck it in a door turned it and opened the door. It was masculine but in an inviting way. Keely felt at home in the warmth of it. It reminded her of her music room were she had sat for hours to try and put her feelings into the perfect song for Raviv.

"Right this way." Raviv said leading her into the bathroom. She let her hands touch the smooth counter tops and the edge of the Jacuzzi tub. He led her over to a huge steam shower the size of a walk in closet. Raviv turned a few k knobs and the shower started.

"Thanks." Aly said hugging him. She backed away and kissed him softly but then Raviv leaned in again and deepened it. Aly pushed him into the shower (a.n they are still in swimsuits) and against the shower wall. Her hands dug into his damp black hair as Raviv's hands moved from her cheeks to her shoulders to her upper back to her lower back, pushing her closer as he inched down. Aly could feel his six-pack against her stomach. Raviv broke away for a breath and looked at Aly. She smiled and stepped under she water rinsing her hair out quickly before giving Raviv another kiss on the lips.

"Jacuzzi?" Raviv said shutting the shower off.

"Sure." Aly said as she led Raviv out of the show and stepping out. He walked over to the Jacuzzi and turned it on. It immediately filled with warm water. Raviv turned on the jets and lifted Aly in. She sat down on a seat in the tub and waited for Raviv who sat next to her and kissed her cheek. Then he slowly moved down to her neck.

"Wow…." Aly said as she wrapped her arms around Raviv's back. Raviv smiled and pulled his head back up to Aly's and kissed her gently. Aly kissed is stubbled cheek then the back of his jawbone then his neck. Raviv pulled her hair away from her face and laid his head on hers. She stopped kissing his neck and laid her head on his chest. Raviv ran his fingers down her back making spiral patterns with his fingers. Aly twisted a piece of Raviv's hair while her spine tingled with pleasure.

"Raviv… I love you." Aly said. The spirals on her back stopped and Raviv looked at Aly. He smiled and kissed her forehead.

"I love you too Aly. You're the only one I want to be with anymore." Raviv started making more spirals on her back.

"I never though we would get this far… I always though you liked Ashley Tisdale… or the Veronicas. I mean you and Corbin are living with the Veronicas for God's sake." Aly said twirling Raviv's hair again.

"They are really good friends but I have always loved you Aly." Raviv said making the swirls gentler than the ones before.

"That's what I've been waiting to hear for the past three years." Aly said in relief. Aly kissed Raviv passionately, letting his tongue explore the depths of her mouth. Raviv stopped the swirls again and wrapped his arms around her lower back and pulled her onto his lap. Raviv pulled her closer until there was no space between them.

"Raviv, wait." Aly said pulling away.

"What's wrong?" Raviv said rubbing her arm slowly.

"What happens if we break up? Or if the media finds out or-" Aly was cut off by Raviv kissing her gently.

"I promise that I will always love you even if we break up. No matter what." Raviv said looking straight into her green eyes.

"But what about our fans? What if we get fired?" Aly said hugging him tightly.

"If it happens it happens. But right now we have to take the opportunities we have and live them to the fullest." Raviv squeezed her tight. Aly wondered what would happen between them and if she would even be ready to deal with it. She knew that everybody was expecting them to be together and now that they were they couldn't tell anyone. She couldn't believe how lucky and unfortunate she was at the same time. But she decided to stick with Raviv's plan. If it happens it happens and they'll deal with it when it did. It was a relief to know she didn't have to do it alone. Aly get off Raviv's lap and sat next to him.

"What?" Raviv said. Aly looked like she was thinking hard.

"What what?" Aly said looking over at Raviv.

"Nothing… you just looked like you were thinking hard."

"Not exactly." Aly said.

"TV?' Raviv said picking up the remote to his flat screen.

"Sure." Aly scooted closer to Raviv and they watched nothing other that Phil of the Future.

"I love this part." Aly said as it showed Phil sitting in detention licking and ice-cream cone.

"I remember that day. I never wanted to eat anything after that. Eating on camera is always a bummer." Raviv said nodding.

"I know…" Aly laughed as she watched the ending credits play on the screen.

"Do you know what time it is?" Aly asked.

"Yea it's 6:45, curfew?" Raviv said.

"Uh huh. Will you drive me home? You can stay if you want but I think my mom and dad are leaving with Amanda to go shopping in San Fran for a day or two." Aly said hopping out of the tub and running towards a towel. She grabbed her stuff and slipped it on. Raviv slipped his jeans and shirt on as well. Then he grabbed his keys and both slid into the car.

"Go ,go, go!" Aly said she was worried. It was almost 7 and she wasn't home yet.

"I'm going!" Raviv said. He sped around corners and made it through every light until they were at the Michalka household once more. Raviv got out quickly and Aly tugged him to the door. She opened and yelled.

"I'm back!" Aly yelled. She walked into the kitchen and saw a note on the island under a white candle.

Aly

Had to leave early. Call us when you get back.

Amanda

"Be right back." Aly said running to the phone She dialed Amanda's cell number and told her parent she was back and fixing dinner. After she hung up she ran back to Raviv who was sitting on a barstool.

"Hey." Aly said, "You okay? You don't look too good." Aly sat next to him and felt his forehead.

"I think I swallowed to much salt water."

"When did you… never mind." Aly poured Raviv a glass of water and handed it to him.

"Thanks." He moaned.

"You should get some sleep. Come on." Aly grabbed his hand and pulled him up to her room and told him to lay down on the bed. He let himself fall onto the soft bed and lie his head down on the pillows. Aly stroked his hair until he let his eyelids close. Then there was only blackness.

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