Hawaii—A Stephanie Plum inspired work

DISCLAIMER: All characters are based on the characters developed by Janet Evanovich in her Stephanie Plum series. This short story follows the events between Smokin' Seventeen and Explosive Eighteen.

Chapter 2: Company

I checked into my hotel, dug out my sunblock, sunglasses, beach towel, and bathing suit and immediately got changed. I ran to go out onto the beach and then stopped. I can't relax knowing that there is a high bond skip here, on Honolulu island with me, and I am not going after him. I go and lay down on the bed to think. Before I knew it, I had my phone out and placed the call.

"Yo."

"Yo yourself." I replied.

"Babe." Ranger said. "I thought you were in Hawaii with Morelli." I could hear the bitterness in his voice.

"Well, you are half right. I am in Hawaii, but I am not with Joe. I am by myself." I said. "Joe caught a double murder in Slayer territory last night and his vacation was cancelled. I decided to come solo." I sighed. Saying it out loud to Ranger made me feel like such a reject and loser.

"Do you want company?" I could almost hear Ranger smiling.

I had to think of how to respond. It is obvious that Ranger wants to come here for a sex-filled, adult getaway. And while that would be magic, I needed him here on business, and didn't want to mix business with pleasure. I sighed again. "Babe."

"I actually need your help." I finally said. "When I arrived in the terminal I was Tootie Ruguzzi and she led me to The Rug. He's here, in Hawaii. They are staying at an exclusive Diamond-head resort that is couples only. I don't have out of state apprehension rights and I can't get onto the resort. Can you come and help me get him?" I asked.

There was a long pause before I heard Ranger chuckle silently. I was trying to figure out what he was thinking. Finally he said "Babe, give me the name of the resort, where you are staying, and I'll be there asap."

I immediately gave Ranger all the details and then said, "I'll book your flight, I have money left over…"

Ranger cut me off. "I'll pay my own way. Save your money for another trip. Remember, no price, Babe, no price." He hung up without so much as a goodbye.

With that being taken care of, I was now ready to go enjoy the beach. I grew up in New Jersey and spend many days at the Shore, but the Atlantic Ocean beaches are NOTHING compared to the splendid beaches of Hawaii. I looked out my window, grabbed my beach gear, and ran out the door.

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I enjoyed by afternoon and evening on the beach. I was now back in my room and taking a hot shower. I wasn't sure what was going to happen over the next few days. I had a feeling that Ranger was going to book us a room as husband and wife, and I was apprehensive about what he was expecting from me. I am dating Joe right now and we are in a committed, well, as committed and as we can be, relationship. The attraction between Ranger and I is always ignited. I'm not sure if we both have the control to keep it in check here, in Hawaii. A few weeks ago, Joe's grandma Bella cursed me with vordu, which made me really want men, especially Ranger and Joe, and I had a few days where I got it from both of them whenever I could. The most exciting was in Ranger's Porsche. Who even knew it was possible? Just thinking about that got me flushed all over. I think I need to lower the water temperature a bit. I step out of the shower a few minutes later, slipped on a night shirt and panties, and fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow.

About 4 hours later, I heard a noise at my door. I opened my eyes just in time to see it open. I held my breath and was feeling for my phone when I caught a scent of Bulgari green. It was Ranger. Of course it was. He can get through any door.

"Babe, it's me." He said as he slowly started to strip down to his silk boxers. He went to the bathroom, came out, and climbed into bed next to me. He gave me a kiss on my head, put his arm around my waist, pulled me against him, and fell asleep. I followed him into dreamland a minute later.