Dave had found Rose sitting with her knees to her chest out on the sand. Her hair blew as the sea breeze hit her. What exactly was he supposed to say in this type of situation? This was most likely something Rose and her mother had to solve themselves but he knew at least he could just be there for her. Seeing the anger and hurt in her eyes as she stood across from him at the table for seem reason made him hurt for her.

"Hey." Was all he said as he took a seat next to her on the sand.

"Hey." She said back without even making a move.

Dave noticed that she had been crying. She didn't seem to care to wipe them away as they stayed staining her cheeks. He wanted to reach his hand out but probably knew that wasn't the best thing to do at the moment.

Rose finally made a movement as she stood up and walked towards the water. "She send you out here to calm me down?" She asked as she watched the ocean water cover her feet.

Dave stood too. He followed her to where she stood. "No. And even if she did I'd have no right to tell you to do so. You have a right to be upset."

"Yeah. Then why do I always feel like the bad person?" She questioned as she walked deeper into the water.

Dave watched her. "I don't know your situation Rose. Even if I did that's something you and your mother have to work out. It takes two you know."

Rose turned finally as she didn't seem to mind the waves hitting her in the back. "You go and try telling her that Dave. She'd just blame it all on me again. I'm just going to have to realize that I'm never going to live up to my sister and what she's accomplished in life. Might as well just become a fucking bum."

Was she crazy? He asked himself as he watched her fall even farther into the water. "Hey. Don't ever think that low of yourself Rose. No matter what's going on at the moment. You guys will work it out. Maybe not today or tomorrow but you will. Until then just live the way you live and you'll do just fine." He tried to assure her.

She just stood silent as she watched the wave cover her waist. "I'm just so tired Dave. So tired of having the same fucking argument over and over again. I'm just so tired." Was what she said before she broke down in tears.

Dave without even thinking rushed to take her in his arms. She was fragile. That he could tell now. The front she put up was to cover up something. But what? … All he knew is that it all had to come back to why she and her mother had a iffy relationship.

"Hey. It's going to be alright. You're going to be alright." He said as he ran his hand gently up and down her back.

Rose continued to cry. Somehow she felt that it was okay. She felt safe when he had wrapped his arms around her. He knew he didn't have the answer to her problem yet his words still assured her.

"Thank you Dave." She finally spoke as she wiped the tears with her wet hands.

Dave brushed some away himself with his thumbs. "No need. I may not have the answer and I may not be a female but I don't mind listening."

Rose let out a small laugh. This man was really single? Who wouldn't want to scoop him up in a second? Including herself. But no it couldn't happen, it wouldn't. He was just being a friend. And she had no problem with that. It gave her some comfort to know that she had somebody to talk to. He may not be here forever but she'd take advantage of the time he was here.

"It's good to see a smile on your face. You going to be okay?" He asked as he brushed her hair behind her ear.

Rose just nodded her head. "Yeah. I'll be fine."

Dave tilted his head. "What happened Rose? I know there's more to the story."

Rose flicked her eyes up at him. Pain filled them as she thought about the past. "Not now." Was her response.

"Okay. But you will tell me." He said matter of factly.

She would. She knew she could but not now. "We should go back in the sun is setting." She noted as she looked up at the sky.

Dave smirked. "We might as well go all the way in."

Rose just 'looked' at him. "What?"

Dave kept the smile on his face as he threw her over his shoulder as he ran deep into the water bringing her under with him as they went under a wave.

Rose took a breath as her mouth reached air. "Oh my god. It's freaking cold. You ass!" She exclaimed as she smacked him on the arm.

"You were the one walking in like it was nothing. If anything it's your fault for making me get wet." He said as he jumped with the wave.

Glaring at him Rose splashed water in his direction. "How dare you. I'm just an innocent woman. You're a big strong man. Any person would take my word over yours." She said as she quirked an eyebrow at him.

He quirked his own eyebrow. "Would they now? Not if they never found you."

Rose started to smile but saw the serious look on his face. "Dave? Dave …" She repeated his name as she tried to head for shore.

Dave continued to stalk her until his hands reached around her waist. Rose let out a high pitched scream. Good thing nobody was around or else they'd think that she was really being murdered. Dave lost his balance as a wave hit them sending them to the ground.

"Get off me you big gorilla." Rose tried to say without laughing at him.

"Just for that. No. Plus I kind of like this position." Dave smirked as he looked down at her. She looked so kissable right now.

Rose quirked up her own smirk. "I bet you do." She had no idea why she did what she did next.

Catching Dave off guard Rose reached up and attached her lips with his. Gentle kiss at first but deepened as soon as she trailed her tongue over his lips. Dave didn't hesitate one bit as she deepened the kiss. His mind went back to the previous night. It was even better now. She tasted even better now. Damn, how he wanted her. She jumped a little as his hand curved up and down her body but soon felt herself enjoying it. It felt good. He felt good.

"I think we need to go back in now." Dave said breathlessly.

Rose just nodded her head as he pulled her up along with him. She could've stayed like that forever. She hated that he made her feel this way. Never had she let any man get as close to her as he was. But then again with Dave she didn't feel afraid.

"You okay?" Dave asked as he saw her lagging behind him.

Rose looked up and smiled. "Oh yeah. I'm fine. Hopefully my mother left already."

"Rose." He said in a warning tone.

She rolled her eyes. "I know but just not tonight. I'm too tired to deal with it right now."

Dave just nodded his head as he waited for her to catch up. God how he wished he could just sweep her up and take her to his bedroom. There was something about this woman. He wanted to know her. He'd had many previous girlfriends but there was just something about Rose.

"Thanks for the late night dip." Dave said as they walked into the kitchen.

Rose laughed as she locked the door behind her. "My pleasure. But seriously thank you again. I guess I just needed someone to just be there."

He took her into his arms again. "Anytime Rose." He kissed the top of her head before letting go.

Rose smirked. "And that kiss out there. That was for last night. I was drunk but not unconscious Dave." And glad I wasn't either.

Dave's mouth opened. "What…I thought…what the hell?..."

Rose laughed as she patted his cheek. "It's okay Dave. I enjoyed it. I enjoyed both."

Dave just shook his head not knowing what to say. She'd remembered and here he was feeling like a dumb ass.

"Night Dave. I'm going to head into the shower. These wet clothes are starting to bother." Rose spoke up. The amused look on her face hadn't faded.

Her in the shower. Damn it. "Yeah. Me too. Good night Rose."

Rose just gave him a smile as her hand brushed his arm. He watched until he heard her door close. This was going to be one LONG night.