Gentle waves lapped up the shore, while the constant sea-breeze
made the sweltering mid-day sun bearable.
This is a good spot! The girly voice seemed to bubble with
anticipation.
With a grunt of approval, the bare-chested young man beside her
laid a beach towel on the sand so that they could rest. It was a
quiet part of Changi beach, save for the staccato of shouts
emanating from a group of children playing in the distance.
Just as the boy was settling into a comfortable position, the girl
started to peel off her top, and he froze.
As the white spaghetti top traversed up and over her head, the
bottom part of the top was revealing her lithe, tanned body to the
boy excruciatingly slowly. First was her flat, toned stomach devoid
of any fats at all. Then, a burst of flaming red as her bikini came
into view, encapsulating her twin peaks, yet revealing enough to
expose their perky, youthful nature. Finally, her bare shoulders
and prominent collarbone completed her beach babe appeal.
The girl dug into her bag, oblivious to, or perhaps ignoring, the
effect that her state of undress is having on her now red-faced
companion.
Des, did you bring any tanning lotion? I think I forgot
mine.
Ye-yeah... Gimme a minute
he managed, rummaging through his own
bag, his mind a blank.
Rie smiled, Hes so cute sometimes.
It was a school day, but seeing the opportunity for a good tan, she
had suggested skipping lectures for a day out by the beach. To
Desmond, when it came down to choosing between studies or Rie, he
didnt need to think very hard.
Presently, he found the Coppertone, and handed it to her, though he
was unable to resist stealing a glimpse of her ample assets in the
process.
Rie caught his split second eye movement but said nothing. They
chatted easily while she lathered the cream on her exposed skin.
Desmond had known her for close to a month now, and words no longer
fail him half the time.
They could talk about anything under the sun from gossips in
school to the economy downturn in the region to skeletons in their
family closets. Desmond was grateful for every chance he got to
hear his belles honey-sweet voice, and he never wanted their
heart-to-heart talks to end.
He was truly in love with her.
***
Desmond woke with a start. The surroundings were rapidly falling
into darkness on the deserted beach. They must have fallen asleep
as the afternoon droned on.
Rie, he shook her shoulder, Wake up. Its getting late.
He smiled as her eyes fluttered open, I want to watch you wake up
everyday.
She smiled lazily back at him, her mind still veiled by
sleep.
Suddenly, Desmond realised their bodies were really close, their
lips only inches apart. He swallowed, and gingerly eased his head
forward.
Am I finally going to have my first kiss?
Rie did not seem to resist as she gazed back at him with an
unrecognisable expression on her face.
NO!
Desmond stopped himself just in time, and he quickly struggled to
get up.
I will not take advantage of her like this. Whatever we do, whether
a touch or a kiss, I must only do it after she has agreed to be my
girlfriend. I must show her that Im a gentleman, that Im not a
lecher like other guys, and that Im hundred percent serious about
her.
Quick lets get dressed or youll catch a cold. Then we can get
something to eat!
Rie grinned, Great! Im famished!
