It had been a beautiful day at the beach, and now it was time for Amy and Sara to go back to Sara's house along the ocean front, just down from where they had spent the day. The sun was beginning to set and they hurried back to get changed, so that they could build a campfire on the beach, in front of Sara's house.
Both Sara and Amy were enjoying the last of their summer break, before starting their first year of college. They were excited about the upcoming school year, but it was also going to be a new start for each of them. Amy was going to go to a college in Michigan, while Sara was going to Colorado. Both places seemed so far from home. They had been close friends since they were both 10 years old. Now, over eight years later, they were going to be starting new lives. This was their last week together before starting college as freshmen in two different schools.
Amy put on her light linen pants and t-shirt and Sara, some shorts and a tank top. They went out to build a fire by the water. The sun was just below the horizon, now, and the sky glowed with a fiery orange, lined with purples and blues, fading to gray then black above them. It was a beautiful sight. The ocean breeze was warm and moist, and the rhythm of the waves rolling up onto the sand, was soothing.
Sara's parents wouldn't be home until very late and Amy had already made decided to stay the night with her friend.
Once they got the fire going, they sat near it, entertained by the flickering flames. They watched the sun's last glimmer of light, fad into the darkness as they warmed their feet by the fire.
Sara watched Amy as the glow of the fire reflected from her. Amy was laying on her side, facing the ocean, with her arm propped up to support her head. Her linen clothes clung to her from the ocean breeze. She was beautiful in the flickering light. She had long golden hair and copper skin, from the days at the beach. She had a delicate build, and a long slender waist. Her skin was smooth and unblemished and her eyes, deep and dark in color.
Sara had admired her best friend for some time. She longed to touch her in ways that she was forbidden to do. She was young and inexperienced, at that! What would Amy think, if she knew how Sara felt about her? She wondered if this was even natural!
Sara could see Amy's firm nipples rise under her shirt, for the breeze coming off of the ocean, and it made her want her more, but she resisted the temptation to act. Just then, Amy glanced over at her. She looked warmly into her eyes.
"Isn't this just the most perfect night to be laying out on the beach?" Amy said.
"Oh, yes. It is just wonderful," Sara responded, "I'm going to miss these late nights out, enjoying the fresh air, with you."
"Me to," Amy said, rolling onto her back to face the night sky. "In a way, I'm looking forward to college," she sighed, "but then, I'll miss all of the time I spend with you."
"We'll still call and write each other, " said Sara, as she stood up to walk over by Amy. She laid down next to her, facing the stars, her arm lightly touching Amy's. "We'll always be best friends."
Amy took her hand in friendship, and turned to look at her. She smiled softly at her. "Of course!" She squeezed her hand and grinned.
Sara smiled back and held her Amy's gaze. She loved her friend and wanted her so bad. She reached over and tenderly caressed Amy's cheek. Amy could she that want in her eyes. At first she was stunned and pulled back a little bit.
Sara removed her hand, "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean anything by that." She started to sit up. She felt so silly!
But then, Amy reach out and grabbed her hand. "It's okay. You just startled me, by the way you were looking and touching my face."
Sara paused and looked back at her. "I feel so silly! I don't know why I touched you like that." She paused again and faced Amy, "Can I be forward with you?"
"Of course you can. We're friends, aren't we?"
"You are my best friend. We have been together for a long time, but..........." she signed.