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He goes on. “For a year I tried to deal with my depression. I went through the gauntlet. Then my mom died, shortly after. It compounded. I would go weeks without sleeping. I’d do anything to take my mind off the pain. Then I found myself in Australia doing this surfing competition. I almost died, and I didn’t care. I didn’t care if I lived or died, Amelia.”
“Jack,” I mutter, squeezing his hand. Tear prick at my eyes.
“When I got back Chicago I started my company. Poured every ounce of energy I had into my work. Nights. Weekends. I didn’t give a fuck. I just didn’t want to face the pain of losing her. We were in love, so in love. And you can’t get those youthful moments of love back. After two years of living in Chicago and my company crushing it, I was still in pain, so I tried to escape it by moving to Costa Rica full time.”
“It’s okay, Jack. It’s okay to feel pain sometimes. We all do. I can relate.”
“Now, here we are. I’ve still never been in love again. And I don’t want to be. And then you show up. And I can’t stop thinking about you.”
He spins behind me and grabs my shoulder. His eyes feel like they’re eating me up.
“I don’t know how this mindset shift happened so fast. But Amelia I just get this feeling around you. I feel happy. And that’s something that hasn’t happened to me in a long time.”
“I know,” I swallow, thinking about the good times--despite his current state--that I had with Jansen. Jack feels so different. And I’m still trying to comprehend what this is.
A smile spreads across my face. "I think that sounds amazing, Jack. I can see a future with you too. It’s early though. Let’s take things slow.”
“Slow.” He grins back at me, a look of happiness and relief on his face. "That's great to hear, Amelia. I can't wait to see what the future holds for us."
As we start walking again, we can't keep our hands off each other. When we finally reach the spot where Jack had left a blanket earlier, we both collapse onto it, exhausted but happy.
The sound of the waves crashes against the shore, soothing us as we look out at the stars. I can't believe how lucky I am to be here, with this amazing man by my side.
"I know I drive you crazy with my business talk sometimes," Jack says, a hint of apology in his voice. "But I promise, I do have a kind heart."
I smile at him, leaning my head against his shoulder.
"I know you do," I say softly. "And your dance moves aren't too shabby either."
We laugh together, the sound carrying out over the water. I can't believe how much fun I’m having with Jack, and I know that this is just the beginning of…something.
I’m not sure what, and maybe it’s best not to put labels or expectations on it.
As the night wears on, we lay on the beach on top of a blanket, watching as the sun slowly began to rise in the sky. The sounds of the monkeys and the birds fill the air, a perfect soundtrack for our lazy morning make-out session.
My hand slides down to Jack’s thigh and I tease him.
"Oh, is that how it is?" He says, his voice deep and rough with sleep.
I nod, grinning up at him. "Mmhmm. I'm not done with you yet."
He growls, rolling over on top of me and kissing me hard. I moan, wrapping my legs around his waist as he grinds against me.
"I could stay here with you forever," I murmur against his lips.
"I could too," he replies, his voice low and rough with desire. "But I think we should make the most of this moment. It's not everyday you get to make love on a beautiful beach like this."
I laugh, running my hands over his muscular back. "You're right. Let's make it a night to remember."
He captures my lips in another passionate kiss, his hands roaming over my body as we press our bodies together, still with our clothes on, losing ourselves as the dark night sky becomes lighter. “It already is a night to remember. I think we both know that.”
I feel like this moment is more than just physical pleasure. There's a deep connection between us, a spark that could turn into something much more.
"Amelia," Jack breathes against my neck, his lips trailing kisses down my collarbone. "I think I'm falling for you. Like really."
My heart skips a beat at his words. I've had feelings for Jack for a while now, but I didn't know if he felt the same way.
"I think I'm falling for you too," I whisper, kissing him softly on the lips. “But Jack. I still feel like this is fast. I don’t know you. Like don’t you have any secrets?”
