Chapter 7 - First Party Completed
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I felt very warm in the lower deck, everyone was dancing and having fun that the temperature in the lower deck was high.
Sarah was dancing with Ryan and I walked up to them.
"I'm going to get air, I will be back" I shouted to her as I was walking past.
"I will come with you, I promised you I won't leave you" She said as she walked with me up the stairs to the top deck.
The crisp air hits my face and I close my eyes it was so beautiful.
"Thank you, I feel bad pulling you away from dancing with Ryan" I said.
"Keeps him on his toes" She replied hugging my arm as we went to the railings of the boat.
The sea looked so beautiful and I could see the moon's reflection.
"I am so proud of you Chloe!" Sarah said now looking at me.
I smiled at her and gave her a hug.
"Thank you, I am actually so proud too..I am actually enjoying myself" I said, honestly.
I saw the waiter with drinks going round and grabbed me and Sarah one as he walked past.
"Oooooo your pushing the boat out" Sarah said, with a giggle.
"I actually hate the taste of this. I have to sip it but don't want to ask for a diet coke either" I laughed as I took a sip.
"Sarah!" I shout as she drinks the whole of her prosecco.
I take a bigger gulp but I squint and pull a face face.
"It's too winky, can't do it" I said as we both burst out laughing.
"Ladies" Lucas and Nathan come up and walk towards us.
"We come to get some air, can we join you both?" Nathan asks.
"Sure" Sarah said with a smile.
I look at Lucas and give him a smile as he sits next to me.
Ryan has now come up and joined us as he quickly sits next to Sarah.
"Enjoying the party?" Lucas asked me.
"I am thank you" I replied.
We go speak at the same time and being polite he tells me to go first.
"How long are you guys here for?" I asked.
"18 days total and we have 14 days left" He answered.
I don't know why it made me sad, but it did knowing that he would leave the island and that I may never see him again and I don't even know him.
"I see" was all I could answer.
"It's a joint holiday and stag do" He drank more of his bourbon.
"Oh amazing!...who is getting married?'
"Mathew is getting married and Ryan's birthday in 10 days so thought we would do a joint thing" he looked into my eyes as he answered.
"Sounds beautiful" I smiled.
"When did you start baking?" He asked.
"Erm around 2-3 years ago properly but baked alot with my Nonni for about 5 years" I said.
"Nonni?" he looked confused.
"My Nan, she is Italian" I said taking a sip of my drink.
"And.. your American?" He answered.
"I am indeed" I smiled
"Your accent is beautiful" he looked at my face deeply.
"Thank you" I replied.
"There you are! I have been looking all over for you!.. come on" Laura tried to pull Lucas up.
"I am fine here thank you" he said not even looking at her and she stared at me giving me a horrible look before storming off.
"Sorry your friend is irritating" he said.
I laughed and he smiled.
"but she is hot with great t**s" I said, quickly regretting it.
"Cheapens the prize when you already see it open" He said, smoothly.
I understood what he said but didn't know what to make of it.
Sarah was now kissing Ryan and Nathan came to sit at my side as he felt like a gooseberry with them.
"They seem to hit it off well" I said to them.
"Ah yes" Nathan said, awkwardly.
Nathans hand touched my leg and I freaked out jumping up with a squeal.
"Chloe...you okay?" Sarah said jumping up from Ryan's embrace.
"I was only getting the spider off your leg!" Nathan said quickly.
I was shaking but wanting to calm before I made a good of myself.
Lucas had a face full of confusion and Nathan excused himself to go to the bar as I knocked his drink over.
Sarah managed to distract everyone and I just smiled hoping the attention was no longer on me. I could feel my heart pulsating still and I could feel my slight shakes.
"Come take a walk with me?" Lucas asked.
I looked at Sarah and she grabbed my hand tight.
"I will bring her back in one piece... " Lucas said quickly.
Sarah gave me a look to say I didn't have to go but I actually wanted to. I didn't know if it was the prosecco or the fact that I felt safe but I found the confidence to get up.
He walked to the front of the yacht and passed through the do not enter sign.
"We can't go up here!" I said to him looking at the sign.
"It's okay, I am friends with the guy that owns the boat" Lucas said as he sat on a huge couch that looked like a bed also right on the front of the boat.
I sat with him but at a distance.
"Why are you so intriguing?" Lucas asked.
I looked down not knowing what to say.
"Lie down with me" He said, calmly.
My body went into a panic as that old trauma started setting in.
"I promise I won't touch you...just relax I can see you're still shaking" he said, clearly.
I don't know why but I believed him and felt safe.
I lad down next to him and looked at the sky, it was beautiful and clear.
"Sometimes the best thing in the world is looking at the stars" he said.
"It's beautiful" I said, feeling emotional at the beautiful sight.
"Crazy to think we are actually looking at the past right" he said, cheerfully.
"Really?" I questioned.
"Yer and that constellation right there is the Cassiopeia" he said pointing towards the sky.
We spent about 20 minutes laughing and pointing at stars, he has taught me so much and all I could think of was I can't wait to tell Jacob as he loves anything to do with space.
I felt so relaxed and was no longer shaking, my heart rate was relaxed and I felt comfortable in his company.
"Come on, let's go and get another cake and drink" He said holding his hand out.
I held onto his hand it was smooth and warm, we walked back past the no entry sign and back to where Sarah and Ryan were.
Sarah smiled at me as I waved, walking past them with Lucas. We headed straight for the cakes and Lucas grabbed two more drinks off the waiter.
I actually felt so relaxed that I even had a dance with him as we tasted the apricot pie and we both agreed the best one was the strawberry cake.
Time then sped up and people started leaving the boat.
Laura and Hannah were very drunk and leaving with some different men and me and Sarah were getting ready.
Ryan was telling Sarah to stay but she was saying she was going back with me.
Lucas walked up to me smiling.
"Can I kiss you on the cheek?" He said smiling.
I thought about it for a moment and then nodded to say he could. I had so much respect for him that he asked to do so.
He came closer to my face and I could feel his warm breath and could smell the whisky.
I felt soft lips kiss my cheek so delicately and slowly and it made me close my eyes.
My belly flipped and shaked.
"Thank you for coming tonight" Lucas said as he and the lads walked me and Sarah off the boat.
I looked around and waved and linked on to Sarah as we walked back to mine.
"I am so proud of your Chloe, you just smashed your first party"
- Writer
