Four

My stomach isin knots as I wait for Luci at the bar. I'm certain he's not going to show up and that he asked me to dinner just to ghost me like he did after that kiss. Looking at my watch, I see it's only five after six, so he's not terribly late yet. But I still feel like a school of goldfish has taken up residency in my belly.

"Sorry, I'm late," his gravelly voice calls from down the sidewalk. I look up at him and smile at how fucking handsome he is. He's wearing a black T-shirt, jeans, and a baseball hat. I'm glad he didn't get dressed up because the Salty Marine has delicious food, but they're not very fancy.

"That's okay. I wasn't waiting long. Should we head out? It's not a very far walk, and it's beautiful out," I reassure him. I don't miss the way his eyes rake up and down my pink floral print backless cami sundress. It's cut low in the front, showing my C cups, which Luci is currently eyeing like a prime filet.

"Lead the way," he murmurs.

I giggle and start toward the Salty Marine. Luci puts a hand on the small of my back as he keeps stride next to me. "Is this okay?" he asks, and I can feel him pull his hand away slightly.

"Yes," I whisper, heat pooling in my belly from just that simple touch. "So tell me about yourself, Luci." I try getting him to talk, so I'm not dwelling on the fact he already has me turned on.

"Well, I'm twenty-one and will be a sophomore in college this fall. I'm in the Pre-med program. Obviously not from here, my parents and I live in Glencoe, but my uncle lives here, so I'm staying with him to check Coral Springs out. See if I want to transfer here next semester." We get to the restaurant and Luci holds the door open for me.

The hostess leads us to our seats and we sit across from one another toward the back. "What about you, Marley? You"ve been here your whole life?" he asks as he picks up the water glass the hostess just filled.

"Growing up, I lived in the next town over, but spent summers here every year. I live here now. I have a little place for myself and love it. I'm also a sophomore at CSU and in the pre-veterinary program." As I speak, he just watches me. It"s like he's hooked on every word I say. My cheeks start to warm, not used to this type of attention on dates.

The waiter shows up and we both order the Filet Mignon and lobster with two soft drinks. I can't help but giggle again at how ironic it is that we ordered the exact same thing down to the drink. Cherry Pepsi.

"So CSU is launching the hybrid program this fall too. What are your thoughts on that? Are you excited or worried about Monsters being in your town?" He leans back in his chair and crosses his arms over his chest, waiting for my answer.

I take a sip of my Pepsi before answering. "Honestly, I haven't thought about it. I have no issues with Monsters, they"re part of society the same as me, so as long as they treat me right, I'll treat them right. I know some people aren't too keen on the idea, but that's not me. I'm looking forward to how the hybrid program affects things like the pre-vet and pre-med program."

Luci seems to relax after my answer and I wonder if he has a monster friend or family or something. I've never interacted with a monster personally, but what I told him was the truth. You get what you give with me, treat me like an asshole, and I'll treat you like one.

Our food arrives and we both dig in, not talking much as we gorge ourselves on lobster and steak. When we finish, the waiter returns asking if we want dessert, but that's a hard no for me, I'm stuffed. "No, thank you. We'll just take the check, please," Luci smiles at the guy.

The bill comes, and Luci insists on paying. "I can pay my half. I am the one who brought you here."

"Absolutely not. What kind of ma- I mean, date would I be if I didn't pay for the pretty lady's dinner?" He flashes me another panty-melting smile, and I swear, goosebumps race across my flesh.

"Well, thank you." I wink at him.

He leaves the cash and the bill on the table before standing up, and offering me his hand. I take it and he pulls me from my seat, leading me to the front of the restaurant.

"I had a good time, Luci, not quite sure I'm ready to go home though, it's still early," I tell him, praying he gets the hint that I don't want our time together to end yet. I want more of him any way I can get it.

"We can walk to my place and you could meet my uncle. Maybe watch a movie or something?"

"I'd like that," I rasp and he guides me down the street toward, I'm assuming, his uncle's house.

* * *

Tonight has been nothing short of amazing. We walked hand in hand to his uncle"s house and watched the new Jurassic World movie. His uncle watched it with us on the back porch with one of those blowup screens and projectors. We held hands the entire movie, our thighs touching, giving me the ultimate lady boner.

His uncle is a real trip, nothing like Luci at all. He's very talkative, friendly, and in your business. The total opposite of Luci, who, the night I met him, was quiet, mysterious, and well kind of a dick in a standoffish, ignoring-me type of way.

The movie has just ended, and the final credits are rolling. John stands up and shuts the projector off. "Marley, it was so nice to meet you. I hope to see more of you this summer."

"Thank you and I hope so too. Have a good night, John," I tell him and a beaming smile takes over his face.

"I should walk you out," Luci says. "Are you sure you can get home? I could walk you home and come back. It"s no big deal."

"No, Mr. Knight in Shining Armor, I'll be fine. Ironically, I live about two blocks from here and I'm used to walking or riding my scooter alone late at night. Hazards of being a bartender," I tease, and I notice his nostrils flare.

"I don't like thinking about you being alone late at night," he growls, and I swear I see his ball cap move on his head. I rub my eyes, trying to clear my vision. I must be over-tired. It"s been a long but amazing night.

"Come on, Luci, stop being an overgrown grizzly bear and walk me to the front." I grab his hand, pulling him out of the gate and to the front yard.

"I had a good time tonight, Marley. When can I see you again?" he asks and my belly gets butterflies at the thought of spending more time with him.

"Actually, me and some of my friends are going to the beach tomorrow since it's my day off. Did you want to come with us?" I notice his eyes widen, almost like he's panicking, but I'm not sure about what. Maybe he can't swim?

"Ummm, sure, I'll be there. What time?" He swallows hard and a sheen of sweat covers his brow.

"Like eleven. We like to get there before it gets packed," I tell him and he nods in agreement.

Then he leans down and his lips capture mine in another toe-curling kiss. I step closer to him, parting my lips so he can push his tongue inside my mouth. He grunts in approval, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me closer to him.

Holy fucking guacamole!

His hard dick presses against my lower belly and I'd be willing to put money on the fact that he is hung like a horse. Through his pants and not even fully hard, it feels bigger than ten inches. If shit gets more intimate, he's going to crack me open like a watermelon with that monster.

He pulls back and his eyes dart between mine like he's checking to make sure I'm good with what just happened. Pressing up on my tiptoes, I give him a peck on the lips. "See you tomorrow, Luci," I whisper before turning on my heel and heading down the driveway to the sidewalk.

The entire walk home, I can feel my soaked panties rubbing against my core and inner thighs. At this point, this guy has me so worked up that if we ever do get naked together, it'll only take one look from him and I'll orgasm. I don't know what it is about him, but I've never felt so strongly about someone that I barely know, and in such a short time, too.

This is going to be one wild summer.