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“That was…”
“Fucking amazing.” I finish her sentence for her.
“Yes, fucking amazing.” She manages to get the words out through deep breaths. I can’t help but smile, Livy rarely ever curses.
“We are magic together, Livy. I love you so much.”
“I love you too.”
We both catch our breath. We’ve never been able to hold back with each other. It’s always been this way with us. It’s finally feeling like this could really last forever.
Seventeen
Parker
It’s late afternoon and Livy and I are strolling the picturesque streets of Seaside. The beach town is bustling with people on bikes and tourists window-shopping, lined with stores and restaurants.
We showered and changed on the boat, then docked at the marina in town to do some exploring and have dinner. Livy’s wet hair is pulled back into a bun and she’s changed into a flowy sundress. Her skin is sun-kissed from our day on the water. She’s oblivious to the stares she gets from other men and it still surprises me how some guy didn’t find her and make her his before I had the chance. She’s so fucking beautiful. Once again, I’m thanking my lucky stars.
Livy pulls me into one of the larger shops along the street, which carries home décor and candles among other things. I follow her through the knick-knacks and watch her browse the store. There’s an area in the corner with jewelry that catches my eye, so I wander over there and leave her to what she’s looking at.
I’m browsing the earrings and necklaces for something that catches my eye and reminds me of Livy, when she finds me. She arches a brow, and the corner of her lips tip up.
“So many pretty things,” she muses. “It’s hard to know where to look.”
“You find anything you like, Liv?”
“The whole store is beautiful, but I don’t need anything, I just like to look. We can go now, maybe get some ice cream?”
“Not yet, you haven’t looked in this section. Tell me what catches your eye.” I reach for her hand and pull her towards the jewelry case.
“Parker, I don’t need anything more from you. This weekend is a gift in itself. The best gift ever. If only it didn’t have to end.”
I am right there with her on that. I wish we could stay here in Seaside forever, just the two of us.
“Just take a peek and then I will take you for ice-cream.”
“No can do. I know you and you can’t help yourself. If I asked you to buy me the entire case of jewelry, you would. How about I let you buy me an ice-cream cone instead. I’ll even make it a double scoop.” I can’t hide the smile on my face. She is right. I would buy her every damn piece of jewelry in the store if it made her happy.
“I promise I won’t spend a cent here today, I’m just curious what you like. How about this red gem? I think it’s a ruby.”
“It’s beautiful, but red has never been my color.” Livy peers into the cases, admiring the different pieces, and stops in front of a dainty white gold chain with a tiny diamond star pendant. I watch her eyes widen as she admires it.
“Do you like that one, Livy? The necklace with the diamond star?”
“It’s so pretty. It reminds me of you.”
“Of me? How so?”
“It reminds me of that night we snuck away. You brought me to the viewpoint, and we laid together in the back of your pickup truck. The night we spent wishing on stars and… well, you know.” Livy’s cheeks flush.
I did know. How could I ever forget it? I made love to Livy in the back of the truck bed. It was her first time and I wanted it to feel special for her under a blanket of stars. I told her that night we were written in the stars and I meant it. I have missed out on more memories with her than I want to admit, but her first time will always be mine. That moment will always belong to me.
“I do know. I’ve never forgotten, Livy.” I slip my arms around her from behind and smother her with kisses, overcome with the love I feel for her. “Now, how do you expect me not to buy this necklace for you?”
“A deal is a deal and you agreed. A gentleman never goes back on his promises.”
“You don’t play fair, Olivia Madden.”
