We walked to the beach in silence, Simon insisted to carry my bag even thought it wasn't even heavy. I found it weird I guess I wasn't use to the whole princess treatment. At the lights he placed his hand on the small of my back sending shivers through me. He kept his hand there as we walked out to the beach. My heart was racing and my throat dry at the feeling of his hand on me. I was still reeling back from what he done at the pool, I could see in his eyes how much he wanted me too.
I spot Charlotte playing volleyball with Christian. Her mom and dad were lounging on the beach chairs while Jason was sitting under the beach bar hut looking at some girl sun bathing, real nice! I guess Simon saw too. He placed his hand on my shoulder and rubbed his thumb up and down to comfort me. Jason's eyes shifted to us, at first his expression was more like 'shit I've been caught in the act' but as he saw Simon's hand on my shoulder it changed to cold and angry.
He gets up and walks towards us. Simon could not care less about Jason's expression. He kept his hand on my shoulder not even flinching. I didn't want him to move his hand either I felt safe and protected with him by my side. I look up at him through my lashes and he winks at me.
"You got this" He smiles
"Hey what's going on?" Jason says looking at both of us.
"Nothing. Simon offered to walk with me" I know this is what he is referring to, Simon's hand on me.
"Can we talk?" Jason says bluntly
"Yeah sure" Simon moves his hand and exhales loudly. I look up at him, his face was harsh and worried. It almost looks like he didn't want me to go. I give him a short smile and I follow Jason as he walks further away from everyone
"What's going on with you and this guy? Why is it every time I turn around he's there? And with his hand on you? what the fuck Lina, you've known him for five fucking minutes" he growls at me
"Nothing is going on between me and Simon and nothing is going on between us either" I say. waving my hands between us
"What do you mean?" he squints at me
"Jason, you treat me like crap. You gaslight me and take me for granted. When I tell you what's bothering me you turn it around and make me look like I'm crazy and make me feel like shit" I say standing my ground.
"Everyone sees how you treat me"
"What do you mean everyone?"
"Charlotte, my Friends. Even Simon who I barely know" Jason's face grew harsher.
"So you basically been trashing me to everyone"
"No I haven't but they see how you act with me"
"Don't you get you speaking to them makes us look bad"
"Jason stop! There's no us. For once take accountability for your actions. I'm done. I can't be with you anymore. I deserve better" I spit out
"So we're done just like that?" he says angrily
"Yeah just like that. I have tried and force myself to stay. I have brought things to your attention so many times, told you about the things that bothered me but you didn't listen. You're secretive hiding calls on FaceTime with whom ever, you constantly look at other girls, the list is endless I just can't anymore"
"I told you…." Before he continues I stop him.
"No, no more. Stop telling me how to feel and what to think! I've had enough" I hold my hand up. He takes a step towards me and grabs my arm and pulling me to him. He stinks of alcohol
"You're being irrational. You need to calm down and stop listening to other people" All the sudden Simon appears and yanks Jason's hand.
"Off of her before I break all your fingers" Simon growls, my eyes open in shock I didn't realise that Simon had followed us. He looks down at me his eyes cold and dark then turns Jason again.
"Stay out of it, this does not fucking concern you" Jason grunts. Simon pushes me behind him "It became my fucking business the minute you put your hands on her"
"Oh I see what's going on, is he railing you?" Jason moves his head to look at me. "You're getting fucked by this guy, is that why you're acting up?" Tears well up in my eyes, I felt disgusted by his behaviour and words.
"Don't fucking speak to her like that, she deserve better than a piece of shit like you" Simon says harshly
"And what she deserves someone like captain Simon yeah?" Jason mocks. Simon takes a step towards him clenching his jaw. I quickly grab his arm and try to pull him back but he was like a brick wall there was no way I could pull him.
"Simon, don't please. He's clearly drunk. He's not worth it please, Simon!" I plead looking at Jason who was glaring at me.
"Whatever you can have her I was planning on leaving her soon anyway. You'll get bored of her too" he says looking at me. My mouth drops and we both watch as Jason grabs his things before leaving.
Simon turns to me placing his hands on my cheeks, his thumbs wiping my tears. I look up at him with wet lashes, his eyes looked sad like it was hurting him to see me cry. I felt so embarrassed, was that it I was boring to him.
"Fuck, you're shaking like a leaf" his puts his hands on my shoulders gently rubbing them.
"Simon what just happen? Lina you okay?" Charlotte runs towards us. Simon takes his hands off me, I didn't want him to. The warmth of his hands made me feel safe like nothing else mattered.
"I'm okay, I ended things with Jason and he wasn't too happy about it" I say wiping my face
"What?" Christian eyes widening behind Charlotte
"Finally! you deserve so much better Li" she hugs me
"She's right Li, I didn't want to get involved cause I love you both, Jason is like a brother but he didn't treat you right. It's probably for the best" Christian says patting my back.
"Come babe, you need a drink!" Charlotte hooks her arm into mine and we walk towards the beach bar. I look back at Simon who was walking in the other direction. I didn't even get to thank him.
We order shots and cocktails at the beach bar, it was so refreshing to know I wasn't with Jason anymore. I was finally free and felt a huge weight taken off of my shoulders. Christian had a few drinks with us before he went back to the villa to check on Jason. He wanted to let Jason cool off first. After a few hours Christian came back, Jason packed all his stuff and left, he didn't want to stick around. I felt awful at how things worked out, but he brought it on himself.
After having a few more drinks at the beach bar we decided to walk back to the villa to get ready and hit the club. I was already very tipsy. I open the balcony door to get some fresh air in it was so hot, as I step out on the balcony I catch Simon sitting on his chair outside.
"Hey" I say softly, he turns to look at me.
"Thank you for having my back on the beach, I really appreciate it"
"You're welcome sweet girl. Are you okay?" his voice so raspy
"Yeah, I guess I am" He shoots me a smile
"Anyway we're going to the club, you want to come with?" he chuckles
"I don't dance" to be fair he looked scary so picturing him dancing was even impossible.
"Well if you change your mind we're leaving in about an hour" he nods my eyes shifts to his hand which didn't have the bandage on it anymore.
"How's your hand?"
"Much better" he smiles and raises his hand for me to see
"That's great, I'm glad" I give him warm smile before retreating back into my room and start getting dressed. I'm wearing a silver draped mini dress. The dress hangs low on my back showing off my back dimples.
I'm tip toeing in my heels trying to grab my toiletries bag when I hear a knock on my balcony door. Simon is leaning against the door topless with his arms crossed, his eyes going up and down my body. He takes a deep breath in and exhales loudly. His presence and his wandering eyes made my heart race. "What do you think?" I say boldly. I was still tipsy I would normally never ask man how I look, I'm not brazen enough to say things like that.
"You look so beautiful" he breathes out "This dress is..." his voice low. He pushes himself off of the door frame and slowly walks to me.
"Thank you" I swallow
"Are you trying to get something down?" He asks
"Yeah my bag Jason put it all the way up there" he reaches over my head without any effort and takes the bag down. He lowers it in front of me. I'm trapped under his gaze, my chest rising and falling so fast.
I watch as he tosses the bag on the nearby chair and cups my face, his thumb caressing my lower lip softly. I close my eyes and inhale his scent. I slowly open my eyes again to meet his dark half moon eyes. My thoughts were running wild and I couldn't control my breathing anymore. All I know is that I needed my his mouth on mine.
"You're so beautiful, can I kiss you?" I swallow, my lips parting on their own
"Yes" I whisper he bends down his face close to mine. "Wait Simon, you're with someone aren't you?" my eyes searching his. He smirks at me and shakes his head "Yesterday you said.." he smiles at me
"You Lina, you're the only woman I want" He pulls my face closer to his. His lips find mine, they were soft and warm and wet. I kiss him back I couldn't help but feel fireworks in my tummy. My heart was racing. He deepens the kiss pushing his tongue into my mouth. I moan in return. He was kissing me so slowly savouring all of my mouth. I was getting so turned on, I wrap my arms around his large shoulders while his arms snaked around my waist pulling me flushed against him.
He slowly pulls back leaving me breathless. "I couldn't wait any longer, I was so desperate to taste you and you taste so sweet" he says smirking at me. I suck on my lower lip trying to process what just happened "Ask Charlotte to wait for me I'll come with you guys" he plants another kiss on my lips before leaving. I sit on the bed trying to gather my thoughts