AN: Just so you know, this chapter is rated M. I don't usually write really explicit stuff like this, and I think it's pretty tame compared to what you'll usually find, but I felt it was necessary for the story to progress. Anyway, just a warning...
"Stop!" I yelled when I felt Caleb pick me up but it was too late. We were both headed feet first into the deep blue ocean. We were submerged under water for what seemed like forever. Then I finally made my way to the surface and inhaled deeply.
"You ass!" I said when his head popped up.
"Come here," he grabbed my waist and pressed his lips to mine. It was magical except for all of the catcalls from my friends who were huddled all around the boat.
"I love you," I said when we finally pulled apart, "but I'm freezing."
"Let's go," he said grabbing my hand. We swam to the ladder and climbed back onto the deck. I picked up a towel and dried off then wrapped it around myself. Caleb held me close. "You cold?"
"A little," I said leaning on his chest.
"We're gonna make dinner," Spencer said popping out of nowhere. "Want to help."
"Sure," I smiled.
I gave Caleb a quick kiss and followed Spencer to the galley where the five of us girls ran around the kitchen taking orders from Spencer.
I woke up the next morning in Caleb's arms. The sun was coming in through the window and we were still out at sea. I looked up and noticed that we were almost back in the marina. I slowly tried to slip out of Caleb's grasp and threw on a sweater. I opened the door slowly and walked up to the deck where I saw the end of the sunrise. It was chilly but I liked it.
"Hey," Caleb said coming up behind me. "You weren't there when I woke up."
"Sorry," I told him. "I didn't want to wake you."
"It's okay," he said. "I couldn't sleep anyway. I was just up thinking about us."
"What about us?" I asked.
"Just, you know, life," he replied. "What happens now?"
"Now," I told him, "we head back to the harbor. Then we go to the house and get some sleep before we wake up tomorrow and enjoy our last day in Hollywood. After that, we'll just have to wing it."
"I need to know," he said taking my hands in his. "I'm part of your present, but will I get a chance to be part of your future?"
"I'm ready," I told him. "I'm ready to let you back in my life. Permanently."
"I guess we got the hard part out of the way," he smiled.
"I guess so," I laughed.
I moved so I was sitting in his lap with my head resting on his chest. I clasped my fingers with his and laid them at my sides.
"You're kind of ruining my tan," he whispered.
"Shut up!" I laughed. I rolled over so I was on top of him. I thought about us for a second an bit my lip. Then I stroked his hair. "When we get back...to the house...I...I want to be with you."
"You mean...?" I could tell he wasn't expecting this.
"Yeah," I smiled running my fingers along his chest. "I miss you."
It was almost sunset when they all made it back to the house. Everyone was sitting in the living room rubbing aloe vera on their sunburns while Spencer was on the phone ordering takeout from an Italian place a few blocks away. When she was on the phone I walked over to her.
"Thanks," I said giving her a hug. "You didn't have to get that boat for us. It was really fun."
"You shared your big trip," Spencer smiled. "It's the least I could do."
"Well, thanks anyway," I said turning away.
"Wait," she grabbed my hand and whispered, "what's happening with you and Caleb."
"I'll let you know when I find out," I winked.
I found Caleb sitting in a chair by the fireplace, not that indoor fires are necessary in California. I sat in his lap and leaned into his ear.
"Wait a minute and then follow me," I whispered.
I got up and walked to my bedroom on the other side of the house. I quickly ran to the closet and threw on a lace bra with matching boy shorts. Then I rubbed some sweet smelling coconut cream all over.
"Hey," Caleb knocked on the door.
I motioned for him to come in and he did closing the door behind him. I walked up to Caleb and wrapped my arms around his neck looking into his eyes. He leaned down and kissed my neck before picking me up and bringing me to the bed. I laid back as Caleb kissed every part of my body. He ripped off my bra in one swift move while I tugged at his shirt.
"I want you," I breathed as my hips angled toward his.
Caleb kissed his way down to my thighs spreading them open with his hands. It tickled and I giggled running my fingers through his hair. He tugged lightly at my panties with his teeth.
"Don't tease me," I giggled gripping him tightly.
"All in due time, Princess," he smirked coming up for air.
I shimmied out of my boy shorts and felt Caleb getting to work inciting a moan from my mouth. My body tingled from top to bottom until I knew he was inside of me. My hands clung to the headboard as he thrust in and out. Caleb leaned over and I could feel his hot breath on my ear.
"I love the way your body feels," he whispered.
"I fucking...love...you," I panted clinging to Caleb's shoulders.
"Don't you mean you love fucking me?" he winked.
I didn't even bother to give him a response. At that point, I felt a tingling sensation run through my entire body as every muscle tensed up. For a second I forgot about everything, even Caleb, and when I regained consciousness Caleb was collapsed on top of me. We were both trying to catch our breaths as Caleb rolled over. I rested my head on his chest kissing him lightly. He kissed my forehead and I held him tightly. This was where we were supposed to be. I was lying peacefully in Caleb's arms when I suddenly screamed.