**Sorry it has taken me so long to post a new chapter. Real life has taken over lately, nasty stomach bug has gotten my whole family down and I just haven't had the energy to write. I am going to try to post another chapter later today as a thank you to all of you who have been reading and reviewing the story. You guys are awesome!

Chapter 16

SPOV

I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. I started to stretch and found that my muscles were a little sore. We had a good work out last night, and there were muscles that I hadn't used in a long time. Ranger was an exceptional lover, probably the best that I had ever had. I felt a connection with him that I hadn't with anyone before. I know that it was too soon to be thinking about this, but I really enjoy being with him and I don't want it to end. I don't think my heart could handle this to be a casual affair. I heard some movement coming from the bathroom and when I turned around in the bed I saw Ranger leaning against the door jam with nothing but a towel on.

"See something you like Babe?" he said with a smirk.

"Yeah, why didn't you wake me up?" I asked.

"I wanted to let you sleep in. Ella just dropped off breakfast a few minutes ago. Why don't you grab my robe and meet me in the kitchen so we can eat." He said as he headed to the dressing room to get dressed.

I slipped on his fluffy robe, that I'm pretty sure had never been worn and followed my nose to the kitchen. I lifted the lid on my tray and found waffles with strawberries and a side of bacon. I poured myself a cup of coffee and sat down to begin eating when Ranger emerged from the bedroom in a t-shirt, board shorts, and flip flops. I thought Ranger was hot in a suit, but the low rise board shorts and painted on t-shirt was fabulous. I can only imagine his muscles glistening with only those board shorts on out at the beach.

"Babe, you're drooling." He said as he sat down beside me at the island.

"Am not!" I said, sounding like a defensive five year old, "Why are you dressed for the beach?"

"I figured we'd take the Turbo out to Point Pleasant today. Ella has packed us a picnic, some beach towels, and she even went shopping and bought you a new swimsuit. I also had her pack some extra clothes so we could change and hit the boardwalk tonight and have dinner. We can stay out there tonight or come back, it's your call. The only requirement I have is that wherever we stay tonight you fall asleep in my arms, that could be at the beach, in my bed, or even your apartment on 4." Ranger said as he poured himself a cup of coffee.

"I love the beach! Ella did get me a decent swimsuit didn't she? You didn't talk her into a thong or anything like that?" I asked.

"As much as I'd like to see that Ella did not buy you a thong. After you finish eating why don't you grab a quick shower and get ready while I go down to the 5th floor and tell the guys I'm going to be offline for the rest of the weekend."

We finished eating and Ranger leaned over and gave me a kiss before heading out the door. I rushed to take a quick shower, I scrubbed, shaved and lathered myself in lotion before I made my way to the bedroom to find this swimsuit. I was pleasantly surprised. The suit was a halter top with low boy shorts and it fit really well. Between the working out I had done lately and the swimsuit I looked pretty good. The suit was a deep cobalt blue and made my eyes pop out. Ella also picked out a dress like cover up that was the same cobalt blue color. I slipped it over my head and put on a pair of flip flops. I tamed my curls into a messy bun on top of my head and threw my sunglasses on top of my head. I was ready to go. Just as I put my sunglasses on I heard the locks tumble and Ranger enter the room.

"Babe you look beautiful. Let me see the swimsuit." He said as he tried to life the bottom of my cover.

"Not until we get to the beach. Now let's hit the road." I said as I swatted his hand away and headed towards the door.

We made it to the elevator and Ranger grabbed me and gave me a kiss, then pulled me towards him and put his arms around me as we rode down to the garage. We got to the Turbo and there was a picnic basket in the back and two overnight bags. I love the beach and I was so excited to go with Ranger. I really wanted to spend the night out there, but I am afraid of pushing things too quickly. I don't want to mess this up.