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I dive in after her, and when she surfaces, she has the biggest smile on her face. We both do. I’ve never been happier than at this moment. I’ve never felt more alive or felt like this about someone before.
“You look so happy,” Malia tells me, and I know it’s true because I’m pretty sure I’m wearing a goofy smile. “Like you’ve won the lottery or something.”
“I am. I’ve never been so happy. It’s better than winning the lottery.”
Malia splashes water in my face and laughs, delightfully carefree. I pull her tight against me and kiss her until we’re both gasping for breath.
“Are you happy, Malia?” I ask her.
She nods. “I think we’re all doing really well,” she says.
“I agree. I’ve never seen you like this, you know.”
“Like what?” she asks.
“Happy. Relaxed. Like you don’t have a care in the world.”
“Right now, I have no cares. It’s a nice feeling. I wish it could last.”
She’s right. I agree wholeheartedly with her. Our pressing deadline means nothing to me, the weight of our worlds isn’t on my shoulders. I’m just a normal college guy, falling for an extraordinary college girl.
“I’m crazy about you, Mai-tai.” I don’t know what I was worried about, saying it, telling her. The words are easy to say. She stills. “You don’t have to say anything, I just wanted to tell you. I’m falling, hard. You’re the reason why I feel like this. Why I can’t stop smiling, why every day is a good day. Thank you.”
She blushes adorably and shrugs, “Umm, you’re welcome?”
She backs away, but doesn’t get far. I catch her and pull her back to me, kissing her once more.
“You two have to come out sometime,” Bhodi yells from the shoreline. “I’m really hungry!”
Laughing, she withdraws from my embrace and waves to Bhodi. “We’re coming, calm down.” Turning to me, she adds, “It’s like having a child, isn’t it?”
“Yeah, but someone else’s child. One you don’t even like, let alone love unconditionally, but you’re contractually obliged to keep it alive. Cock-blocking dickhead.”
A loud laugh bursts free of her, and I realise I should have just said it. Told her straight.I’m in love with Malia-Tarni Van der Zee.
When the others leave, Reef and I stroll along the sandy beach, close enough that our shoulders nearly touch. The rhythmic lapping of gentle waves caresses the shore, creating ripples of water that resemble antique lace, while the salty sea air envelops us, carrying the sweet scent of sun-warmed palm trees on a cooling breeze. Paradise feels like an understatement in this moment.
We come to a stop, and Reef pulls me into his embrace, my back against his chest. Together, we watch the sun descend, its golden glow cascading upon the water like a shower of liquid fire. The shimmering rings dance upon the waves, reflecting the sun’s fading light, and sailboats dot the distant horizon, their sails fluttering like animated flags in the breeze.
His voice, a breathy whisper, tickles my ear, sending delightful shivers down my spine. “Watching the sunset like this with you is beyond perfect.”
Our footsteps carry us further along the beach, the calls of seagulls filling the air, accompanied by the rhythmic crash of waves against the shore. The sun completes its descent, painting the sky with vibrant hues of orange and pink. Reef’s words ring true; this moment is not just beautiful, it’s pure perfection.
Silence accompanies our steps, yet the connection between us is electric, anticipation simmering in the depths of my stomach. I can sense Reef’s awareness of it too, as his hand finds mine, his thumb tracing delicate circles on my palm. He leads me toward a secluded cove, hidden away from prying eyes.
We find a spot nestled among the rocks, where the sound of crashing waves fills the air. Reef draws me closer, his strong arms encircling my waist. Warm breath brushes against my neck, igniting a delicious heat within me. In Reef’s eyes, I see an intense desire that makes my pulse quicken.
His lips graze my ear, his words barely a whisper. “May I kiss you again?” My heart flutters, and I nod in response, my body yearning for his touch.
Without further hesitation, he pulls me into a passionate kiss. It begins gently, a tantalising exploration, but swiftly intensifies with each passing second. His hands wander, tracing the curves of my body, fueling a blaze of desire. Waves of longing surge through me as my hands find solace in his hair, our tongues entwining in a dance of heated passion.
As we part, gasping for breath, Reef’s eyes burn with hunger, sending delicious shivers coursing through me. Without words, he takes my hand once more, leading me into the nearby cave.
Inside, the air is cool and moist, dimly lit by a small opening in the ceiling. Reef draws me close, his lips trailing over my neck, setting my skin ablaze. The dampness amplifies the intensity between us, as my body aches for his touch.
Reef cups my face, his gaze penetrating mine with smouldering intensity. His eyes convey the depths of his passion, and I know that I am powerless to resist him any longer.
In a surge of desire, his lips claim mine in a fierce kiss. A soft moan escapes me as his tongue teases my lips, coaxing them to part. With eager anticipation, our tongues entwine, igniting an inferno of pleasure.
