Outside

As the night deepened, Alex reached for her hand, his touch sending a shiver down her spine. "Would you like to take a walk outside?" he suggested, his eyes reflecting the dim lighting of the bar. Jennifer nodded, her heart racing with anticipation. They stepped out into the cool evening air, the sound of distant waves mingling with their footsteps. The world around them seemed to fade, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment.

As they strolled along the beach, the sand softly shifting beneath their feet, Jennifer felt Alex's hand brush against hers, sending a subtle spark of electricity through her body. The night air carried the sweet scent of blooming flowers, mingling with the salty ocean breeze, creating an intoxicating aroma that heightened her senses. Alex turned to her, his eyes reflecting the moonlight, and she could see the undeniable attraction mirrored back at her. They walked in comfortable silence, the only sound being the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore, until Alex broke the quiet with a low, smooth laugh.

As Alex's laughter faded into the night, Jennifer found herself captivated by the way the moonlight danced in his eyes. The beach was quiet now, save for the occasional wave caressing the shore, and the world seemed to have narrowed down to just the two of them. She felt his hand brush against hers once more, this time lingering, and the spark of electricity was undeniable. Turning to face him, she met his gaze, the connection between them almost palpable. Without a word, Alex reached out, his fingers tracing the outline of her jaw, sending shivers down her spine.

Alex points out some beach cabanas just a few yards away. She sees them now, as her mind was occupied by other things. With a slight pull on her hand, Jennifer follows as they enter one of them. There are no others around at this time of night, and the cabana holds nothing more than a few hooks and a bench to sit on.

Alex sits down and pulls Jennifer to him. He asks a basic question, “Didn’t you tell me you like adventure?” She replies that she did, but being a high school teacher cuts back on those opportunities. Alex points out there is no one here that knows her, and she can have some fun for herself.

Jennifer asks what adventure he is proposing, and he tells her she should think about doing what her students would do, if they were here. Jennifer tells Alex she couldn’t do that. He asks, “Why not?”