Page 40 of Beachy Sweetheart
He lives incredibly close to the hotel. It’s a cute two-story apartment building, and he leads me to the second floor.
“Welcome!” He flings his arms out and spins.
“This place is so you.” There are bright colors everywhere, from the curtains to the couch. And stuffies. So many stuffies.
“Look around all you want. I’m gonna grab the cooler and my beach toys. And sunscreen. Oh, and I need to change. And find my floppy hat.” He keeps rambling on as he runs to the hallway.
By the time he rejoins me, he’s dragging a big cooler on wheels. “I don’t know how we’ll get it in the sand. We might have to carry it, but we’ll want the water.” He rushes to the kitchen to stuff it full of water bottles.
“What can I help with?”
He laughs and I watch as he runs around. “I think I got everything.” He throws his rainbow backpack on top of the cooler. He’s changed into swim trunks that are shorter than I expected, but still modest. They’re dark blue with black details.
“Ready?” He drops a hat on his head and slides sunglasses down his nose.
“You’re so cute, you know that?” I ask.
“Yep. Yep. I’m adorable.” He presses a quick kiss to my lips. “Lets go, we get to play with our friends today!”
Maddie seesus first and squeals as she runs towards us. Her Mommy laughs behind her.
“Maddie, baby, don’t break bones today.”
“I’m extra super good today. Promise!” She stops short from plowing into Trevor this time. He giggles and opens his arms for her to gently launch into.
Bel and Yuri join next, but Evan and his Mommy don’t show. Maybe we should have the club investigate his Mommy to see what’s going on. Or maybe they’re just busy? I don’t know, but I know Evan said he’d come.
“Lets play!” Bel says, flailing around a toy sand shovel.
“Hey!” Kevin calls out just as Trevor and I start to lift the cooler. Jessica waves as Kevin jogs towards us.
“Kev!”
Trevor slides beside me. “Hi.” He gives a tiny, shy wave. “I’m Trevor.”
I squeeze his hand. “This is Kevin and Jessica. They’re my family.” I hug them both as they join us. Trevor surprises me by giving them both hugs as well.
“Trevor, how about you join your friends? I can help with the cooler,” Kevin says.
Trevor eyes Kevin then the group waving for him. “If you’re sure?”
“I’m positive. We’ll be there shortly.”
“Thank you!” And he’s off.
“Gah!” Kevin says. “He’s your catnip, man! Cute. Sweet. I’m happy for you.” He clamps me on the shoulder before we lift the cooler. “Shit, what’s in here?”
“A ton of water and ice.” My boy didn’t want anyone to get dehydrated.
The Littles squeal at the edge of the water while Yuri and Penny watch. Jessica joins them, she’s a Little too after all.
Kevin sighs as we carry the cooler. “Nothing sweeter than watching your darling have a blast.”
“Exactly.” My sweet, beachy sweetheart has the time of his life.
We’re digging in the sand, making and crushing castles for hours. Trevor insists on everyone constantly reapplying sunscreen until it’s almost comical, but no one rejects his offerings. We’re all worn out by the time the sun goes down.
Everyone says their goodbyes. Maddie and Trevor talk a little longer when Kevin pulls me aside.
