Sophia sat and stared out at the moonlight shimmering on the lake. This was the last night of her spring break, and she'd hope it would be something wonderful. Donovan had brought her here along with his friends. She'd hoped that this meant he wanted them all to spend time together, which would lead to acceptance of their relationship. However, she'd been quickly shunted to the side as they played Xbox and drinking games.
She knew that this was everyone's time to unwind, but she had thought that they would unwind together on a trip as a couple. She had been able to get some rest, and she'd caught up on her readings. Overall, it wasn't a terrible trip, but it wasn't the trip she'd wanted. Sophia gazed out on the lake and wished again that she'd gone to Curacao with her parents. She'd be tanned and relaxed.
The water was tempting, but she was by herself on the beach, and she knew the dangers of going into the water at night without another person around. Still the water looked enticing, and she needed something to take her mind off the issues with Donovan.
Since there was no one around, Sophia just slipped out of her top and shorts, leaving her with just underwear on. She padded out to the edge of the shore and dipped her toes into the water. It was bracing, but not too cold for her. She walked in up to her calves and looked around. The peace was what she needed.
She moved out into the water, deep enough so that she could raise her legs and paddle. She was careful not to go too far. She wasn't sure that anyone would notice her disappearance until the last game was over.
She took some strong strokes toward the shore, making sure that she could see the beach at all times. Looking up, she was taken by surprise when a young man, probably her age started walking down the beach. He wasn't anyone she knew. It definitely wasn't one of Donovan's friends.
He had dark hair that melted into the night and long legs that strode quickly across the sand. He was thin, but his arms were well-muscled. Sophia thought that he was talking to himself. His mouth seemed to be moving yet she couldn't see anyone else on the beach. It may have been the dark or the distance, but he appeared to be alone.
Without warning, the man tripped and fell flat on his face. Sophia tried not to laugh, but she doubled her pace and made it to shore to help. She realized that she was clothed only in her wet underwear, but the man had not yet moved. She ran up on the beach in time for him to turn and look at her.
"So I had witnesses to my gracefulness," he asked.
Sophia bit her lip as not to laugh and nodded. "Are you okay?" She extended a hand, but he ignored that and managed to stand up.
He was about five inches taller than Sophia. She put him about 6'2" and his physique was even better up close. He was standing close to her, and she could feel his eyes check her out from head to toe, with frequent stops at the wet underclothing.
"I'm Ben," he said, finally extending a hand. Sophia took it in hers and shook. His grip was firm and warm. She realized how cold the weather was out here as she felt his warmth.
"Sophia."
"So what are you doing out here besides watching me look like an idiot? Didn't your mother tell you about swimming alone?"
She smiled at him, since she'd been thinking the same thing. "Yeah, she did, but I was careful. I looked for great whites and kept close to shore."
He raised an eyebrow at her. "Smart, pretty and funny. Just my luck to meet you on the last night of my trip - or should I say vacation?"
Sophia groaned, which she felt was the reaction he wanted. He gave her a big grin, which brought dimples to his cheeks. His smile was infectious, and despite her fight with Donovan, Sophia found herself smiling back at him.
Ben must have taken this for a sign of affection. He leaned in for a kiss. Sophia thought about pulling away, but instead she waited for the brush of his lips against her. The kiss was gentle and sweet, like he was. His arms were still at his sides, being a gentleman. Sophia leaned in and pressed her lips more tightly against his. He seemed to gasp in surprise, but while his mouth was still open, he took the opportunity to brush his tongue against her lips. She parted them and let him enter her.
She was surprised at his reaction. Sophia had not come down to the beach to find someone else. She'd come to be alone and think. Sophia doubted that much thinking was going to go on now. The brush of his tongue against hers sent a chill down her spine that reminded her she was desired.
Now he slid his arms around her. The warmth of his body let her forget that she was standing in her wet underwear. He didn't' seem to mind that he was getting wet either. Their kiss continued as he stroke her tongue with his and gently wrestled it.