*Hey guys I'm back and I just wanted to put a warning that there is some sexual content but it's not much I really don't describe much but I'm just putting it out there just in case anyone complains that I didn't warn them.

The second semester of school passed by extremely fast; before Gene even knew it she was already taking her final exams.

"I can't believe it's over. Four years of being roommates and now we'll be heading our separate ways." Leah cried out as they packed their things. "Yeah I'm gonna miss you and your snail farm." Leah blushed as Gene mentioned her secret snail farm that she had. The curly haired brunette had a devout passion for nature but she wasn't allowed to have animals in the dormitory.

"Gene if you ever need a friend you know you'll always find me up in Vermont." Leah said. "I know and maybe I'll go visit you and we'll go touring around the snowy mountains." Her stout roommate's grey eyes lit up and smiled contently as Gene suggested that.

On the last day, Gene wore a pale blue white collar dress with a white ribbon around the waist. She walked down the stairs her long brown hair flowing over her shoulders. Leah's probably already waiting at the train station she assumed. Carrying her suit case in her hand she left the school grounds which she had come to adore.

The cool New England spring brought new life that was previously hidden by the snow. Violets and marigolds bloomed and the trees were bright green. Everything seemed so perfect. Walking to the train station gave Gene chance to take one final look around and appreciate the beauty of the area. She stopped at a small post box and dropped off a letter which she wrote to Phineas. They hadn't been able to talk much since exams started. So she decided that it was better to send him a letter with her address so he could send her letters in Georgia. She missed him gravely but couldn't risk missing the last train back south. Once she boarded the crowded train she said her finally goodbye to her northern paradise.

It was the Fourth of July of 1943 and Gene was back in Massachusetts to celebrate with Finny. They headed towards the beach and planned to spend the weekend there alone. The sun shone brightly and the sand absorbed its heat. It was slightly windy and sapphire waves crashed onto the shore leaving white foam and occasionally a sea shell or two.

They found a perfect spot to place their belongings and where the sun's blistering heat wouldn't directly hit them. Gene placed a towel down on the searing sand and laid down. She had on a loose fitting cerulean beach dress, which covered her bathing suit. Finny had been talking with a couple of other people and had also already taken a dip in the cool salty water. He strolled back to her and sat down dripping wet. "The only real swimming is in the ocean." He exclaimed. She smiled and rolled her eyes "I think the heat is going to your head." She said playfully. "Oh come on Gene why don't you go swimming?"

"I'd rather not; besides I need to get some Sun." she replied rubbing her pale arm.

"You're fine just the way you are."

"I just don't want to go."

"Well… will you at least get your feet wet?"

She sighed in defeat and stood up. "Alright I'll get my feet wet." They walked towards the water and she placed her feet in the water. It was pleasant to feel it on her feet but she quickly walked out of the water and said "Let's just walk around the shore." They continued on hand in hand.

The night sky was filled with bright fireworks. Gene was used to the patriotisms that was evident throughout the entire country. Ever since the United States joined the War it seemed as if everything had gone to it. It was later on that night and there still were fireworks that went off every now and then but they decided to go to the beach house that Finny's parents owned and that they allowed them to stay in for the weekend. The small furnished house had two bed rooms, a kitchen two restrooms and a small living room. Gene stepped out of one of the bathrooms with a towel wrapped around her torso. Phineas was taking a shower in the other restroom. She went into her room and put on her undergarments.

She laid on the bed in her nightgown. The door then opened and Finny poked his head through the door way cautiously. "You can come in"

Finny walked in slowly and said "well today was fun." Gene then stood up and walked over to him "yeah I guess." She replied with a grin on her face. "So you didn't like the beach?"

"No I didn't say that…It's just I like you better." she whispered to him. He blushed bright red at her little comment.

But he then noticed something that he hadn't before. On Gene's bare shoulder he saw a large scar along with other faded ones and a bruise as well. He looked back into her pale blue eyes and asked concernedly "Gene what is that?" while he gently touched the scar. Gene's disposition soon changed from being a bit playful to total defensiveness. "It's nothing…" she said quickly, averting her eyes from glancing into his. "That's not nothing Gene… Just tell me what's going on, you trust me don't you?" he said in a hushed tone. "I swear it's nothing" she replied in a raised voice. Phineas wrapped his arms around her and he held her close. His scent infatuated Gene even more than what she already was. She then said "it doesn't matter ok I don't want to talk about it."

"Gene pleases—"

"Just Stop! I've already told you I don't want to talk about it and you're hurting me more by asking about it." She forced her way out of his arms although it pained her to do so. Tears fell down her cheeks and her eyes reddened. Finny tried to comfort her but she pushed him away. They both sat back down on the bed and he managed to wipe some of her tears away.

"I'm sorry Gene, please calm down."

"It's fine I shouldn't have yelled at you like that…" she paused and then said "Phineas can I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

She gazed into his brilliant green eyes and quietly asked "Will you make love to me?" For once Phineas found himself speechless. He then replied "Gene I-I don't know" Gene got closer to him and wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered "I love you." She then kissed his lips softly. She closed her eyes as he returned the kiss passionately. Gene savored everything as he deepened the kiss and he held her in his strong arms. She laid down on her back as she allowed him to travel down her neck, but as soon as she began to take her clothes off. He stopped.

"Gene please… we aren't even engaged."

"I don't care… it doesn't matter to me."

"But shouldn't we wait?" Gene pulled him closer and whispered "I'd rather not"

They both laid on the bed. Everything hidden under the pure white cotton sheets. Gene rested her head on his bare chest, listening to the rhythmic beating of his heart. The room was peaceful and silent; something that Gene hadn't had in a while. Finny then quietly said "I'm so tired right now…" she smiled and lifted her head off of his toned chest and kissed him again. He closed his eyes "Gene Forrester you don't know how much I love you." He sighed. "Well you should go to sleep Phineas and I love you too." He held her in his arms. She placed her head back on his chest and closed her eyes.

*End of chapter 6 and this is where things start to get interesting and if u want to see what goes down wait until chapter 7 :D Review on things that you liked or didn't like and DFTBA