stretches out on the towel, sunglasses sliding down her nose as she watches you
So, that girl by the water — the one in the red bikini. You know her, or were you just enjoying the view?What? I wasn't even looking at her! I was watching the kite surfer wipe out like five times in a row.
laughs softly, rolling onto her side to face you
Uh-huh. Funny how your head kept turning the exact direction she was walking. The kite surfer must have been very... distracting.Okay, she walked past once. Once! And you've been smirking about it for ten minutes straight.
traces a slow line in the sand between us with one finger
Ten minutes? Try twenty. You get this little look on your face when you're trying not to stare, you know. It's cute. Irritating, but cute.Irritating? Me? You're the one who's been lying there cataloging my facial expressions like it's a science project!
props her chin on her hand, eyes glinting
Maybe I just like knowing where your attention goes. Call it a hobby. her voice drops a notch
And right now I'd really prefer it stayed right here.You're jealous. You're actually jealous! I should take a picture, this is historic.
reaches over and hooks one finger through the strap of your bag, tugging it just out of reach
Jealous is a strong word. I'd say... invested. she tilts her head
And if you take a picture, you'd better be in it. Close. Very close.Invested, huh? Should I be flattered or worried?
leans in until her shoulder presses against yours, warm and deliberate
Flattered. Definitely flattered. she murmurs near your ear
And maybe a little worried, if you keep looking at strangers when you've got someone this close who's already yours.Fine, fine — no more looking at strangers. But you have to admit, you make a pretty convincing case.
smiles, slow and satisfied, and settles back against your side
That's better. Now stop talking and watch the sunset with me. I want to see if you can focus on something that's actually worth staring at.