Let's Meet

Joey broke the kiss which seemed like hour later. Not like he wanted to, but he was seriously out of breath and his arm which was gripped onto the pedalo begun to ache. Trying to steady his breathing his eyes never parted with hers, his hand still holding onto her waist even though her legs were firmly wrapped around his waist.

"You are so beautiful" he finally managed to speak, seeing her beautiful skin flush pink once more, clearly she wasn't used to compliments which surprised him she was gorgeous how could anyone not want to compliment this beauty. "Not so bad yourself" she smirked, trying regain control of her flushed cheeks, it was true he wasn't bad, in fact he was beautiful, a beautiful man it seemed silly but handsome didn't seem to express his looks and from what she had got to know he had a beautiful personality.

Dropping her legs from his waist, she climbed back onto the pedalo followed by Joey. Now the pair were both sitting on the back, the clear space allowing her to sit between his legs. Feeling his strong arms once more around her waist she couldn't help but feel she could get used to this.

"Tell me more about you" he murmured into her ear.

"Depends what you want to know, my story is rather long" she replied, she wasn't going to delve deep into her past with practically a stranger, it would for sure scare him off and right now she was quite liking his company.

"Anything" he said simply, truth be told he did want to know anything or everything he could about her. She was fascinating beyond words, the more he knew about her the more he liked her.

Lauren thought for a moment, what exactly was she going to tell Joey. The fact she did nothing all day except draw for herself, that she was a drunk, used alcohol to numb the pain she occurred daily within her family. The fact her family was so messed up they made the Adams family look normal. Sighing she turned to face him, still sitting between his legs, deciding the honest truth was worth it, most likely they wouldn't see each other after holiday so what would the damage really be.

"I dropped out of sixth form, so currently doing nothing except draw, I guess one day I want to be an artist maybe, umm I have a huge family that is pretty messed up and that is kind of the outline of my life" she smiled her small smile, desperately trying not to let it get to her. Joey reached for her face brushing her cheeks tenderly. "Tell me about you" she whispered wanting to get off the subject of her failed life.

"I work at a small marketing company near where I live, I also have a messed up family, a dad I haven't seen since I was 7 and a sister who I am guessing from her last text is living with him" he sighed, their lives were equally as messed up, although his was slightly better because he had a job.

"Your life sounds a little better than mine, expect the dad bit although mine has been around he just has affair after affair so, looks like we both suck" she giggled, trying to lighten the almost dark mood, both dwelling on their fathers. Sure Max had been around all her life, but he had treated the family shockingly, his darkest moment sleeping with her brother's wife, although now it was the past, Lauren felt It haunted her in some, that her life choices, her alcohol abuse was down to it all, all her families troubles.

Joey reached forward, placing his lips once more onto hers, the kiss so tender this time as if to comfort her. Pulling away he flashed her a smile, one she hadn't seen before, so genuine.

"Right madam, better get this pedalo back" getting up, he sat back into the seat where the pedals were, pushing down they began to move towards the shore. Helping Lauren off, he took her hand in his, entwining their fingers so normally, but so comfortably, it wasn't strange to either of them. Joey couldn't resist taking another in-depth look at the girl who was holding his hand. She was perfect, glancing around he saw boys stopping to look at her as she walked past, even though she was holding his hand. Feeling a wash of jealously, which was rare for him he pulled her into his side, slipping his hand down to rest on his hip, Lauren smirking at him knowing full well why he did it. She loved it though; someone was finally being protective of her, she snuggled closer into his side her head almost resting on his chest.

Joey walked her all the way to the front of her hotel, neither wanting to say goodbye but knowing their friends would be wondering where they were for so long.

"So today was nice" she commented, Joey taking both of her hands in his, stepping closer to her. "Yeah it was, want to do it again?" feeling a little nervous asking her in case she rejected him. Once again she surprised him.

"Definitely" a broad grin appearing on her face matching that of his.

"I'll text you then, maybe see you later" leaning down a little as she reached up on her tip toes to kiss him once more. Their lips locking for the third time although it had the feeling of their first kiss. The spark between them undeniable. Who would of though when going on separate holidays these two who were so alike would meet the chemistry readable from afar. Pulling away reluctantly Joey left, Lauren waving him off before turning and heading into the hotel.

"And where have you been?" Whitney raised her eyebrow, the glow radiating from Lauren was clear to see.

"Beach, I told you" she smirked sitting down on the empty sun lounger next to her friend.

"Meet anyone down there?" Whitney pressing her for answers, she could read Lauren like a book, her only friend which could, Lucy tended to get it wrong or only be focusing on herself.

"Maybe" she blushed, covering her face with her towel.

"You met the mystery boy you told me about didn't you" Whit squeal, pulling the towel from Laurens face.

"Maybe" she smirked this time, "He is amazing" she sighed, her thoughts immediately going to him.

"Ooo holiday romance is on the cards for one Miss Lauren Branning" Lauren slapping her friends arm playfully. She hadn't thought of that, a holiday romance is what everyone would class it as, maybe even Joey, thought to Lauren it felt more, they had a connection not just physical attraction but a emotional one, she opened up to a complete stranger one day after meeting him, a pretty big milestone for someone like Lauren who tend to keep everything bottled up.

"Maybe" she replied, because maybe it was a holiday romance, but maybe it could be more.

The day drew to night, the girls once more getting ready for the night out, plenty ore bars and clubs to explore or in Lucy's words "Plenty more boys to explore" causing Lauren to roll her eyes at her friend, she had spent the afternoon with one of the boys from the pool getting rather equated with a certain part of his anatomy.

Lauren secretly hoping she would see Joey chose one of her favourite outfits to wear, knowing he would be impressed by it. The tight fitting black dress, clung to her slender body, with a one shoulder structure Lauren added a plain gold necklace and black sandals she was ready. Whitney and Lucy also choosing their favourite outfits.

Walking through the bustling strip after stopping at a bar for a short while, Lauren spotted Joey through the crowd, his back was facing her but she knew It was him instantly. He was drop dead gorgeous tonight, a tight white polo top which exposed his chest beneath it.

"That's him" Lauren whispered to Whitney pointing through towards Joey.

"Oh my god Lo, he is gorgeous, go say hello" pushing Lauren in front of her, whilst dragging Lucy away from a rather rowdy group of boys.

"I'm going I'm going jeezh Whit" walking ahead of the girls, she expected to be more nervous instead she felt excited to see him once more. The alcohol made her buzz a little but also confident the closer she got she ran a little jumping on his back, taking his by surprise until she whispered "Boo" into his ear, Joey knowing that voice apart from anyone's. Taking hold of her legs he held tightly onto her as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders.

"Hey you" he replied, turning his head to kiss her cheek.

"I knew your behind, spotted it a mile off" she felt cheeky saying that but it was true, Joey laughed stirring the attention from his friends.

"Who is this Joe?" one of them chirped up as joey placed Lauren down on her feet pulling her into his side, knowing his friends would probably try it on with her unless he made it clear she was his.

"This Lauren, Lauren these are my mates, Robbie, Mike, James, Dean and Lucas, the rest are in the club" pointing towards the one they were stood outside.

"Yeah I'll try my best to remember all the names, oh these two are my best friends Lucy and Whitney, girls this is Joey" she smiled at her friends whose mouths were wide open, in shock at how good looking Joey was but also his friends.

"Nice to meet you girls" he smiled politely pulling Lauren to the side as the girls introduced themselves to his friends.

"You look hot" he whispered into her ear, placing a little kiss onto her neck.

"That's what I was thinking about you" she replied, kissing his lips.

"You heading into here tonight?" he questioned, now they had met up he didn't want her to go, if it was his choice he would spend all night with her and her alone.

"Yup, we sure are, come on girls" Lauren shouting taking Joeys hand as their friends followed behind. Getting himself and Lauren a drink they headed to the dance floor which was packed, Candy Club known for being one of the best, the music it played completely current, the drinks cheap it attracted everyone.

Joey pulled Laurens back into his front, his arm winding around her waist. Naturally she swayed to the music playing, her hips swinging side to side but seductively rubbing up against Joey who was behind her. He watched as she danced into him confidently, she was the sexiest girl in the club no doubt about it and she was with him, nobody else but him. Turning her to face him, he clasped his lips onto hers fiercely, her dancing turning him on. Lauren moaned into the kiss as he took charge, his hands drifting up and down her sides, his fingers tracing a new area he hadn't touched, the top of her thighs. Letting his hands work their way back up her body they stopped on her bum, cupping it. Breaking the kiss, they rested their foreheads on one and others.

"Want to get out of here?" she whispered to him, taking him of guard.

"If you want babe, but I don't want to pressure you into anything" making sure she understood fully he wasn't expecting it to happen and if she didn't want to they didn't have to.

"I want you" she replied, her eyes alight with passion and desire. He needed no further encouragement, taking her hand in his, her pulled her through the club, stopping off at their friends.

"Were getting out of here, catch you later" Joey announced, gaining wolf whistles and hoots from his friends, who clearly hadn't had any yet. "Get in their boy" Robbie called.

"At least he's getting some" Lauren snapped sarcastically, smirking and tugging Joey's hand who was laughing with his friends at Robbie who had been put in his place by Lauren.

"Later's lads" Joey shouted, picking Lauren up off her feet, throwing her over his shoulder heading for her hotel.