Chapter Three
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Happy birthday sweet sixteen
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Happy birthday sweet sixteen
Tonight's the night I've waited for
Because you're not a baby anymore
You've turned into the prettiest girl I've ever seen,
Happy birthday sweet sixteen
What happened to that funny face
My little tomboy now wears satins and lace
I can't believe my eyes you're just a teenage dream
Happy birthday sweet sixteen
Slamming my alarm clock I groan. Who put that tape in? It's so damned corny. It must have been Dom because ever since I got into training bras dad refuses to come in my room unannounced. I'll remember to get him back for that.
Crawling over Letty, who spent the night obviously, I go about getting ready for my day. After showering and putting my brand new bikini on, I slip into some denim shorts. Brushing my hair out I put it into a messy bun before heading downstairs to the smell of fresh coffee.
" Hey, dad thanks for making- "
Oh, Jesus Christ! Drool, so much drool.
Dom looks down at his state of undress and then back at me with a smirk. " Like what you see Beaut? "
" Umm... Can you please put some clothes on? " I say finding my voice.
Throwing his head back he laughs before saying, " you sure can't tell that you're sixteen with that level of innocence. " He says before pulling his shirt on. " There better? "
" Much. " I say going for my coffee cup.
Once I make it just right I take a sip and almost moan. So fucking good.
" You sure are an interesting one Beaut. " He says sliding a little gift box my way.
What is this? " Aww, you didn't have to do this Dom. "
I know he's still saving to get the shop up and running. It's gonna take a lot of hard work so this is really sweet of him.
" It's just a little small something. " He assures me. " Now open it. "
Taking the box I lift the lid to find a small key chain with a black Charger hanging from it. It looks just like uncle Richard's. Without saying a word I wrap my arms around him in appreciation.
" You're welcome. " He says simply as his large palms rub my back.
Okay, I'm enjoying this a little too much. Pulling back I put the keychain back in the little box and try my hardest not to blush bright red.
When we get to the beach I ask Dom to hold my surfboard so us girls can head to the bathrooms. I know technically we're just taking our shorts off but we still do it. Gotta keep it fake classy, ya know?
I pul my tank top over my head and am met with Letty and Mia staring at me with wide eyes. " What? "
" When did that happen? " Letty asks pointing at my chest.
Shocked I cover my boobs with my hands. " Hey, my eyes are up here. "
" They're so noticeable. " Mia says crossing my personal boundaries to poke one.
I make an unintelligible squeak before slapping her hand away. " That's a violation! And they're not big! A b cup is not big. "
Both she and Letty laugh hysterically at my very embarrassed face. It's not my fault these things sprouted out of nowhere. I used to be completely flat-chested.
" Stop dicking around in there and come on. "
We hear Dom call from outside making us giggle and haul ass. " Coming! "
Walking across the hot sand barefoot is never a good idea, but we do it anyway as to not get our shoes stolen. It's happened for real. Halfway through the walk, I notice the looks being thrown our way. Men of all ages seem to be finding us extremely interesting. Walking up to our spot I can't help but notice Dom's eyes are fixed on me. What is going on?
" Wow, they're really loving the bikini huh Beaut? " Letty asks.
People are still looking so I grab my surfboard to cover myself. It's like people have never seen a bikini before. It's gross I'm only sixteen.
As if he has eyes in the back of his head, Dom turns around and makes a beeline for us. " Come on we're over here. " He says while glaring at the clearly too old men gawking at underage girls.
" Thanks, Dom. " I say when we're finally in our own space.
He shrugs his shoulders. " No problem Beauty. Can't have those old perverts drooling over what doesn't belong to them. "
" Come on chica, forget them and let's go swim! " Letty calls from the hot sand.
He lightly pushes me in their direction. " Go on, we're grilling over here anyway. "
Men and their grills I swear. We spend the rest of the day in the water except when we ate lunch. After the food was put away Dom joined us in the water and we both caught a few great waves on my board. I can positively say so far it's a great birthday.
When we get back to the house I'm pooped for real. I had a blast today but I can really use a nap. " Let are you staying the night again? "
" If it's okay with you Mr. G? " She asks politely.
Dad puts a hand on her shoulder. " You know you're always welcome Leticia. But before you three go running off Dom and I want to show you something in the garage. "
This piques my interest so I follow them. Excitement rises through me when I see something huge under a tarp. Dom smirks at me before going over and pulling the tarp off of the most beautiful car I've ever seen.
" Oh, my God! " I say running over and touching the hood.
Dad comes up and kisses the side of my head. " Happy Birthday! This is from Dom and me. "
" You! " I say pointing my finger at Dom in accusation.
He just grins widely with his arms crossed. " You didn't think I'd let you take the bus did you? "
" Thank you! " I say kissing my dad on the cheek and pulling Dom down for a bear hug.
He instantly hugs me back and says, " you're welcome ". Before pulling back with his grip tightening on my arms as he lets go.
Oh, I'm in for it for real now. " Let's get changed and take a ride. "
" Way ahead of you. " Letty says running into the house.
I go to catch up when dad holds me back. " No drinking, no smoking, no boys. " We both chant together.
I giggle and he shakes his head with a chuckle. " I've been giving you that lecture for two years huh? "
" Try four. I'll be careful I promise. " I say reaching up to kiss his cheek again.
Just before I get inside I hear him tell Dom, " I guess she isn't a little girl anymore. "
I'll always be his little girl.