T h a t S u m m e r...
Chapter Two
I let him in. I let him get to know me and I want him to protect me. We stroll along the wide dirt pave path and finally arrive at the ocean. Right now it is crystal blue and the makes light just bounce off the surface. Nate sets out two chairs and a rainbow colored umbrella. Nervously, I snake myself out of the jean shorts and tank top. "Wheww." Nate’s eyes inspect my model body then flit away. I blush and plant myself in the beach chair. Nate does the same and we talk. Just talk. For about an hour we get to know each other. Nate is three years older than me, making him 18. I duck my head under water and look around at the crystal clear water. I see Nate's big blue eyes that don't even compare to the blue of the water. We both surface, laughing. "Genna, how about dinner tonight. I'll bring you to the best place in town. Please." He treads over closer to me and takes my hands. His touch is warm and comforting and it... It makes me want more. "Yes." I whisper. The feeling is odd. I've never been on a date, and I have never even been kisses by a guy. Nate and I are far out in the ocean, surrounded by no one. He moves closer to me and gently places his hand on my chin. My head is tilted up ever so carefully. Just as his lips are about to touch mine, I step back. His eyes open and have a bewildered look. I bite my lip and dive underwater, swimming away quickly. On the beach I start to run, but not before calling. "6. Pick me up at 6." I have no nice clothes. Well nothing Nate-worthy. I walk around the small Florida Town until I find a cute little boutique. The owner helps me find a nice dress and pair of shoes. I pick up a tankini and walk home. I try on the dress and look at myself in the mirror. It is a light teal with sort of a halter type neckline. There iS fabric that I fit my neck into, with ruffles. It is flattering on my perfect figure with my beautiful tan. The wedges make me even taller then I already am and with the dress falling four inches above my knee, my legs are impossible long. "Well Genna are you ready for this?" I say to myself. "You look hot, girlie." I hear a sweet voice from behind me say. The girl standing in front of me has short black hair, pale skin and huge blue eyes. "I'm Grace. I babysit for Brayden but your aunt sent me up to say hi." She smiles and offers me her hand. "What's the occasion?" I walk over to my bed and sit down to strap on my wedges. "I'm going on a date. With this guy next door, Nate." She sits on the floor in front of me and extends her legs. "Wait Nate Stanton? God, he's slept with so many girls I couldn't even count if I tried. Including me." I look at her with a newfound respect. "Oh. But I’ve never even kissed a guys, so I don't think I'll be losing my virginity any time soon." Grace smiles and her whole face lights up with a kind of unachievable beauty. "I live three houses down if you need me. Just be careful Genna, ok? I dated Nate for a month and on our second date we did it. And I've been dating this guy JP for like a year and we haven't even talked about that." I don't know why she is telling me all this, but It makes me feel comfortable. I like Grace. "Thanks." The doorbell rings and I hurry downstairs. "Damn Genna, you know how to look hot." I smile, suddenly proud of my body. "Look at yourself, babe. Ready?"
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