As predicted, we got to the beach house at around noon. The rain had stopped, and it was only partly cloudy. We walked up the steps and entered the beach house. It was a very nice one, with hardwood floors, a spacious living room, a clean and hi-tech kitchen, a rec room, and two bedrooms. The living room had a red sofa and a large TV with a couple gaming systems and some accompanying games.
Kaoru took the first bedroom, and I the second. Both had queen sized beds (probably because there are two couples in the family) with dressers, closets, full length mirrors, and windows that showed the beach outside. It was a pleasant view, especially since that this was private land and there were no obnoxious people outside. I lazily dropped my stuff on top of the bed and sat next to it, taking in my surroundings and current situation. I was so happy, I don't think I've ever smiled like this.
When Kaoru walked into my room and saw my huge smile, he gave me a soft smile and just looked at me. He's never even seen me like this before. He could tell I really wanted and needed this trip, with just him.
He sat next to me, our hands almost touching. "So, what are we gonna do today?" He gazed upon me, since I was the one with the plans.
"Well, I don't feel like swimming quite yet, so how about we go for a walk?" The scenery of the beach was very pleasant. "There are some caves on the far side we could check out."
He jumped up. "That sounds great!" He grabbed my hand and pulled me up. His touch was so warm, it filled me with it's warmth. He led me to the front door and we left right then and there. The beach had a cool breeze, causing us both to zip up our jackets. "It's amazing that even though it's so cold here, it's still really beautiful." He said. I adored seeing him like this, just happy and full of wonder.
"Yeah. Norway can be pretty surprising." We treaded through the sand just far away enough from the water not to get wet. If one of us did, we'd probably get pneumonia and have to go back. That would've most definitely sucked.
I wished I could've grabbed his hand and held it, but only couples do that. I was hoping that this trip would change that. Nightmares never came true, right?
We finally reached the caves. They were awesomely big and open. Surprisingly rocky, but cool just the same. We explored every crack and crevice. I thought I saw a spider and jumped.
"Do you need a brave hero to come save you, Icey?" He gave me his mischevious smirk.
"Since when did you talk like Alfred Jones?" I ask cleverly. Alfred knew Mathias pretty well and his reputation spoke for him.
"Since my poor little icicle needed saving from the big evil spider!" He leapt out in front of me and did a big super hero pose. He looked so goofy! I burst into laughter as I walked out towards this one ledge so I could overlook the water as it splashed against it. There weren't any rocks below it, which surprised me. I peered over to get a nice and close look. I should've been paying more attention to the weather outside of the cave.
I should've been wary of the dark black clouds hovering close over the cave. I should've known that the lightning from the oncoming storm would strike the cave. I shouldn't have been standing close to the edge, because the trauma from the lightning strike shook the entire cave and knocked me over the edge. And as I fell into the freezing cold water, I should've remembered the most important thing.
I couldn't swim.