We kick off our shoes and hand in hand, run across the hot sand and in to the shallows of the clear blue sea. We paddle for a while. The weather has been unbearably hot recently, and so the feel of the cool water running inbetween our toes brings smiles of joy. It's still term time, and whilst the beach is normally heaving at the weekends, today, it is empty β our own private piece of paradise.
You cup your hands together, bend down and scoop up some sea water which you delighted in splashing me with. I retaliated. Water splashed your dress β a petite, sleeveless dress β white with a predominant flower pattern. The water had seeped into the material, which in turn became a little translucent.
It was probably a combination of the cool water and the summer breeze that made your nipples stiffen, and they were clearly visible through the dress. You caught me staring. I apologised β embarrassed β not realising myself that my eyes had transfixed on you. You giggled and took my hand again, and tugged me on again. We continued to walk β splashing our feet as we went.
It was close to noon, and the sun was at its highest. I could feel my shoulders starting to burn, and I noticed too that you were starting to go a little pink. There are plenty of sandy banks and dunes along the beach, and we found a lovely spot. Still warm and yet shady enough to keep us out of the direct sunlight for a while.
I sat down, leaned against the sand bank, my legs out straight. You laid straight out sideways, and laid your head in my lap. You weren't comfortable, and kept shifting position β first laying on your back, then on your side looking toward the sea, then back on the other side looking at me. The problem is, each time you shifted, your head pushed into my lap, and, well, what's in close proximity? Of course β man's first brain!