I woke to movement beside me in the bed, Chuck was getting out of bed. I reached over for him before he could get out. He looked at me with a large smile and laid back down to wrap me in his arms and give me a passionate kiss. When we broke apart he rested his forehead on mine.

"I was just going to get up and have a shower before sneaking away to make breakfast for us. Are you hungry?" he asks, I move back a little from him.

"No, but I really could use a cup of coffee. I usually don't eat as soon as I wake up." I moved my legs and a delicious pain blossomed. The pain of being utterly and totally satisfied more then once reminded me of what we did last night. I smiled before speaking again, "I could use a shower as well and we can go get breakfast together. By the time we get down to the kitchen I will probably be hungry by then.

He stands up and pulls me to my feet before leading me into the bathroom where we shower together, but he never takes it further then a little light touching. Soon enough we are both clean, and getting dressed. I made sure my hair was tangle free and the  makeup from last night was all gone before throwing on some of my perfume and deodorant.

Chuck comes out of the closet holding a sweater before handing it to me. I give him a quizzical look before he explains.

"I was thinking maybe we would go out for breakfast. The boss suggested getting out of the house, but its raining so you will need something more then the tank top your wearing." I smile appreciating the gesture of getting out and doing some sight seeing. I took the sweater and pulled it over my head before pulling my hair out of the shirt and leaving it to dry naturally down my back.

"I'm game, lets go." with a hop in my step Chuck held my hand as we walked out of the room and down the hallway to the elevator. My heart felt lighter than it has in many years, ever since the days of the orphanage and those weren't very good days to begin with.

We made it out of the building and the rain was light but it was super cold, Chuck pulled me into one of the cars parked out front before he got in the driver seat and took off, joining the flow of traffic with ease. I was kind of excited to be going out, spending time just me and him is what made me the happiest.

"Where are we going?" I ask to break the comfortable silence.

"There's this small little place on the North end of the city that has the best breakfast ever. Chet, Marshal and I like to go there to celebrate a job well done or when we have a free break together. But the food tastes just like you would expect mommas home made meal would be." he chuckled knowing neither of us had that, which would make this little place more appealing to me.

I started to bounce in my seat feeling the anticipation of the meal to come, I clapped my hands together like an eager child and giggled at him. "Oh man I can't wait." he smiled and took my hand in his and presses his lips to the back of my hand as we continued weaving in and out of traffic.

The drive was quiet but not awkward, it took us around half an hour to get where we needed to go. Pulling up out front I noticed the building was a bit worn, it seemed like it had been in this spot for a long time. Once we walked in I noticed the interior was just as worn, showing it was a favorite spot for more than just them. But it was a homey feeling when you walked in, the place was warm, the smell of baked goods and cinnamon assaults your nose and the area just leaves you feeling comforted.

Chuck leads me to a seat beside the window, so we can watch the people and cars go by as we eat. Once were seated an older woman with gray streaks in her hair comes with a pot of coffee, two cups and some menus.

"Coffee?" she asks, both Chuck and I nod. She pours cups and sets down some creamer and sugar as well as some menus to look at.

I pick up the menu and look at all the amazing sounding options. I don't know what to order, it all sounds so good. But the smell of cinnamon is something that has me craving french toast. I find the order having four pieces of french toast, whipped cream and your choice of berries on top with bacon or sausage on the side. Knowing this is what I want I put down my menu as Chuck just smiles at me.

The woman comes back asking our orders, Chuck orders the usual and I order the french toast with bacon. The woman jots it down on a pad and goes back to the kitchen.

"We come here often enough they know our orders by now," he chuckles before speaking again. "How are you feeling after last night Gnome? I am sure the mission wasn't easy on you." my heart does a little stutter and the butterflies in my stomach act up at how caring he is with me.

"Honestly, I don't know how I am not freaking out or having some kind of break down over this whole situation. I mean, come on how many people can be okay with being kidnapped. Just the trauma of knowing I was chose for human trafficking is enough that I should be sad, angry or something." I sigh as I take a sip of my coffee. This has been bothering me for a while now, just because I don't know what is wrong with me.

I mean does that mean I'm broken? Well I may be fucked up but I never thought I was broken, until this happened. Maybe I'm in shock? How long does being in shock usually last? Not getting any answers and only making myself feel more pathetic I decide to change the topic.

"So what are we doing today? If I remember correctly were free agents." I grin, trying to make it look like I didn't just have my own internal battle.

"Well I figured there is this indoor air park I've always wanted to check out. Or we can travel out to the beach and go swimming since the rain has stopped since coming in and now the sun is shining. Which ever you choose." the server comes with our food and I didn't answer, I just dig into my food. Both ideas sound awesome, so I need time to think.

We kept small conversation up as we enjoyed our food and coffee, I was wide awake now and felt so much better with a full belly and coffee. We walked out into the heat of the day and that was when I decided the beach would be best for how nice the day is.

"I want to go to the beach, but I don't have a swimsuit." I realized that I really don't have a lot of stuff.

"Then let's stop somewhere and get both of us stuff for today and head out." he opened the door for me as I climbed in, I watched him with a carefree smile on his face as he walked around to the drivers side. His smile was contagious and I found myself smiling as I watched him. His eyes met mine and his smile widened, he winked as he got in and buckled up.

"Like something you see sweetheart?" he smirks, my face heats up at being caught but the thrill has my tounge loose.

"Yeah I do, can't wait to see it all on display soon." I throw my own cocky wink back at him as he laughs and pulls into traffic with a practiced ease.

Two hours later we both have swimming gear, towels, sunscreen, a blanket to lay on, some snacks and drinks along with some water ball thing, a foot ball and frisbee. I was excited to say the least, I have never really been to the beach to just chill out and have fun. We didn't really talk on the drive, just had the music turned up and sang and acted foolish.

It was relaxing and nice to be able to unwind for the first time in many years, before this I didn't live at all. I didn't let myself feel or anything either, so this was almost unfamiliar to me. But I wouldn't dwell on the past. I need to move on and learn to embrace my past and let it mold me into what I want to be going forward.

Pulling into the parking lot I grab my bag with my suit and towel in it before getting out. Chuck takes the rest of the stuff and we go towards the bathrooms to change.

"Just wait out front here if your done before me and I will wait for you if I'm done first okay?" I nod so he knows I heard him, he gives me a kiss on my forehead and I go in to change. Once in the stall I pull out the cute teal bikini I chose. It had thin purple strings that wrapped around the back of my neck and around, the cups were a nice light teal color. The bottoms had the opposite colors, the strings were teal and the cloth part was purple.

I take my hair and quickly take out the braid and twist it up into a bun, securing it with multiple pony tails. I step out putting my clothes into the bags, I wrap the towel around my shoulders and go out front to meet Chuck.

He's standing waiting for me and doesn't notice me at first, but when he does he does a double take and his jaw drops open.

"Damn Gnome, you look fucking amazing!" he reaches for me, his hands securing around my hips and pulls me close before kissing me in a rough demanding way, almost like he was claiming me as his. My toes curled at the pure dominance of the kiss, he pulls away way to soon for my liking but I smile at him none the less.

"Lets go before I drag you back into the bathroom and take you here and now." his breathing was uneven and he seemed to like that idea better then going swimming. So I take a quick peck of his lips and start walking towards the sand without him. He takes a moment to catch his breath while staring at me before taking four large strides and catching up to me.

We set up our blanket and bags on the sand before taking the water ball and head to the waters edge, I hesitate a bit dipping my toe in the water before shivering. It was cold. Without any hesitation Chuck picks me up and swings me over his shoulder before crashing into the water, getting so deep before throwing me into the water, my scream of pure enjoyment getting cut short by my head going under the cold water.