Alice's POV

"Here we are!" Joseph says, as he turns off the engine.

I open the car's door and let the fresh summer breeze refresh me. It's a beautiful night with a crystal clear sky. The stars are shining bright, giving hints of light to the darkness.

Joseph takes out a dark red rug from the trunk and puts it on the hood. What is he planning? He nods to me to come near him.

"I hope you like it! It's one of my favourite places." he whispers, holding my hand tenderly.

I look around mesmerized by the city's view that's spreading in front of me. Million lights scattered in the darkness. Seem so close, yet so far.

"How do you discover all these amazing places?" I wonder, without taking my eyes from the view.

"Ι am the best trip advisor." he winks. "This hill offers the best view to the city and to me the opportunity to show how romantic I can be." he smiles, genuinely.

"Joseph William Nelson, you are a romantic trash." I tease him, pecking his cheek.

"I prefer the term ideal boyfriend. Even without realizing it, I am an excel at that as well." His cocky nature barges in, but it looks so cute to me now.

"Let me be the judge of that." I smile mischievously to him, before I go and make myself comfortable on the hood.

"I know what I am dealing with, so I came prepared." he smirks and walks to the trunk again. I wonder what he's up to. He comes again to the front, presenting a bottle of wine, attended by his victorious smile.

"Ok you win! You are an ideal boyfriend indeed!" I smile widely as well, while Joseph places himself next to me.

"I always win!" he pecks my lips and pours the red liquor in two plastic cups.

"Where did you get it?"

"Claire did her magic tricks again." he gives me the one cup.

"She saved your ass big time." I giggle.

"Truth is, when I told her why I needed the wine she did anything in her power to get me one of the best. That's how much she likes you."

"I like her too. She's cool!" I answer honestly.

Despite being aware of her and Joseph's past, I can say I am in peace with it. Claire is a candid person. She really supports mine and Joseph's relationship; not to mention, she encouraged it even before me and him became a thing. My gut tells me she is a trustworthy and good hearted person and the facts show to that.

"This is the best way to celebrate the end of the finals." I take in a large breath of air. It's so relieving that this period is finally over. Today I had my last exam, whereas Joseph's ended one day earlier. Lucky bastard.

"And the start of the summer." he smiles. "Let's make a toast!"

"Let's have the greatest first summer together." I raise my cup and he clinks his to mine, beaming. We both drink and then I kiss him to lick the sweet alcoholic beverage from his lips.

"If you think about it, technically this is going to be our second summer." he ponders, looking at his glass. Ι can't help, but laugh at his comment.

"So it will be our anniversary?"

"We haven't had elevator sex yet." His eyes sparkle full of temptation and desire. He leans, grabs me by the waist bringing me closer to taste my lips once again.

"That's enticing!" I smile, licking my lips.

"So now it's not a public place?" Ouch! He really did go there.

"I knew there was a trap." I poke him lightly on the arm, as we both end up laughing. Suddenly Joseph stops, and looks away at the city lights, looking serious.

"Now that I think of it... we both overreacted." He pauses, by taking a breath. "I guess I could have been less of an asshole and not pull like you said '9 and ½ weeks' in the elevator'." he murmurs, looking sceptical, but breaking a smile at the end .

I stay silent for a couple of seconds, absorbing the view as well, before I speak.

"You could have... but I am glad you didn't." I turn to look at Joseph, whose eyes widen instantly. "Ι could have also not reacted like this, but I am also glad I didn't." I take a deep breath. "If this whole incident hadn't happened, perhaps we wouldn't have ended up together. Think about it. If I wasn't mad at you, I would have apologised for the coffee the first day on campus-

"And I would have asked your number or bought you a new cup of coffee." Joseph completes my sentence.

"Yeah, you would have done that!" I laugh thinking about his old womanizer self. "And because of your stupid charm, I would have probably accepted." Joseph seems surprised by my comment. Does he not believe that I'd fallen by his incredible visuals and the attractive way he behaves, when he flirts?

"I am that powerful." Of course he got cocky. Sometimes I think it's better not to talk.

"I never said I'd give in to you." I give him a sly look, with the corner of my eye. "I would just have given you one chance to impress me."

He ponders over it, before he talks. "And I wouldn't have left this chance go to waste. My expertise field."

"I am not stupid you know." I eyeroll.

"That's why I'd fail miserably, even if it hurts my pride." he laughs awkwardly, taking a sip.

What? Did I hear correctly?

"Arrgh stop gawking like this." he groans. My face must have given my disbelief away. "We both know it's true. My tricks, let's say, would have never worked on you."

"And you'd have given up so easily? Wow!" I tease him.

"You have to know where to insist, otherwise is just annoying." he puffs.

"So it would have ended there." I conclude.

"Do you really think that you'd have made no impact on me?" his eyes sparkle. I look directly into his, absorbing all the affection and admiration they are transmitting.

"Would I?"

"Alice, no matter what would have happened, I would have always fallen for you. Not because of the circumstances, but because it is you." His beautiful eyes scan my whole face, which is glowing and I am sure it's distinct, even in the darkness. He's right. He's so right. I love his simplistic way of thinking, without what ifs and ifs. It's practical, it's logical, it's him and he's right. He always speaks simply, without adding excessive words, but he speaks beautifully and into my heart.

I storm into him, smashing my lips onto his. His red cup is spilled on the rug, but Joseph doesn't mind it. He hugs his hands around me, bringing me on top of him. Our mouths get mixed together, letting us get lost in our small heaven. I taste the wine and absorb his aroma, as his tongue leaves trails of sensation on my lips. My feelings are growing stronger by the day and my whole body is like a ticking bomb.

Joseph caresses my whole body tenderly and all I want is to be closer to him, even if our distance is non existent. These damn clothes are getting in the way.

Without wasting any moment, I remove his T-shirt and I dive in his breathtaking body. I leave sensual kisses from the top, as Joseph starts moaning louder from joy. My tongue trails his abs and then I create a line until I reach his chin, where I bite his perfect edges smoothly, letting his light beard pinch me.

His hands move my whole body to rub against his, feeling the tension and the electricity run through me. Every nerve is awoken and my senses on full alarm to feel everything to the fullest. It was a good choice to wear an airy casual dress after all, since I am exposed to feel him already hard underneath me. That's the result of how his body reacts to mine, how I make him feel. I adore this sensation and it's pretty clear to him as well, since my wetness is giving me away.

Joseph kisses my exposed shoulders and trails my neckline, with his fleshy lips. I moan, as my hands explore his wide back. Oh God! I love his back! I scratch it fiercely, colliding my body to his, letting his warmth consume me.

I want him! Now! No delays! No foreplay! I want to feel him, taste him NOW!

I unzip his jeans, looking down there seductively.

"So greedy..." Joseph moans into my ear and then licks the part behind it, making me squeak.

"Ι need you inside of me... now!" I semi demand, huskily, without being able to control my breath.

Without any further waiting, Joseph lowers his pants and boxers, gets a condom from his pocket and immediately he scoops me up and lands me on his pelvis.

His erection is filling me inside, making me whole. I love this inseparable feeling.

Joseph looks up at me, absorbing all my facial expressions and then starts moving me up and down. I let out sounds of pleasure among my heavy breathing. The sweat is coming down on my body due to our intense movements and the warm weather.

Joseph inhales heavily, grabbing my waist and caressing my thighs. We lock our eyes, moving in synchronization, letting our bodies do the talking. Ecstasy and pleasure are taking over, as we become one in the darkness. Nothing is echoing except our heavy breathing and moans. I adore the sounds he makes. They are because of us.

I increase the pace, going up and down faster, in need to feel him more and more. He's mesmerizing in his euphoric state. He looks even more handsome now, even more captivating if that's even possible. His bangs are stuck on his forehead and his wet hands slide down my body.

I let out a loud moan. YES! He hit my spot. He knows it and he starts forcing me to go faster and faster. I am getting high by the adrenaline and by him. I am close by every second. Every thrust is a step closer to my liberation, to my heaven.

"Yes baby! Keep going!" Joseph's hoarse voice is heard in my delirium.

Then we both together release a high pitch scream of frenziness, before I collapse on his embrace. Joseph caresses my back and hair softly, trying to calm my heart pulses.

I raise my head from the cup of his neck and I come face to face with the brightest smile on the most handsome face. I peck his lips a lot of times, not being able to resist to them, but finally I manage to separate myself from him. The instant absence of warmth annoys me. We take a couple of minutes to fix our clothes, before we find ourselves cuddling on the hood, gazing the city lights.

"How will I last a whole summer without this?" he points out, rubbing my arm.

"Who said I will not bother you with my presence for a whole summer? You are not so lucky mister!" I point my finger at him.

"Will you come visit me in New York?" he gives me a soft look.

"Are you kidding me? You are not the only one, who will have withdrawal symptoms. I am greedier than you!" I give him a sweet kiss. "Not to mention your birthday is in August. Your drama queen ass is going to harass me if I don't attend."

"It's the day that the person who makes your life more beautiful, literally and metaphorically, came to life. You're obligated." His adorable 5 year old emerges, making me chortle. He's so cute!

"I'd like to contradict this statement, but it's true." I smile widely. "I can pop over on the weekends."

"I thought you were going to Tokyo for the whole summer." he says, remembering one conversation we had over texts, before we started going out.

"That was the plan, before you and I got together, but I changed the tickets and I will stay there for one month." His smile reaches his ears.

"I want to say I feel sorry about Ren, but I can't!"

"He knows I miss him, but he knows that I will miss you too and I won't stop grumbling about it. He would have sent me back, just because he wouldn't stand my niggling." We both chuckle.

"I will provide you with the necessary photos to get through this month away from me." he says mischievously.

"Sexting? I am in!"I say cheerfully.

"What am I to you? Just a sex toy?" he tries to sound offended, as his laughter tries to stay hidden.

"What else? I want you just to fill my nasty desires." I surround him with my leg and kiss him deeply.

"Who am I to disappoint my girl?" he bites my lip.

"FYI I prefer photos, where you're playing pool." My comment raises his curiosity.

"You haven't seen me playing pool." His eyes looks suspicious.

I turn around and find my bag and my phone inside of it. I click on the gallery, as I am starting searching my photos. That's way back... I pass Ashton and Nathan's birthday, spring break, photos of nights out, photos of me and Vanessa, of me and Nina and there it is. I click on it and show it to Joseph.

A photo of him from a behind angle, while he has bended over the pool to strike a ball. Robin took an excellent photo.

"That's since... February?" he raises an eyebrow and then looks at me. When I nod, he continues. "Robin took it, right? When we went to play pool. The photo is great, but the model helps the most." I can't help, but eyeroll. Will he ever stop being so cocky? Why do I like him that much, even when he starts being smug? How doomed am I?

"That was my guilty pleasure." I disclose, giggling. When Robin sent the photo, I had an inner struggle if I should save it. I was so weak and lame that I did. I was so sure that the thing between me and Joseph wouldn't go anywhere, so I decided that I deserved to have this photo at least.

"When you come to New York, we're going to play pool." he winks and I feel an instant warm spreading between my legs.

"You're leaving the day after tomorrow, right?" I ask.

"I have to find an apartment as soon as possible, because the internship starts next week."

"So you will not go home." I conclude and he looks at me with a steady look, knowing where this is going.

"No! Everyone knows I am going to New York after exams. Whoever wants to see me can visit me. I didn't prohibit anyone to come." He just says and I know this comment goes for his father.

They haven't talked since he found out about Joseph's internship. Just the typical conversation in presence of others when necessary. Why can't his father step back and acknowledge the success of his son, instead of being an asshole? His mother and Dan couldn't be happier about Joseph, but his father puts obstacles to his dreams. I wish I could talk him off, because this not the way a parent should behave. Anyway, I decide not to push it any further. We are here to have a good time, because we won't see each other for at least a month. This is a conversation for another time.

"I had an idea." I change the subject completely. "If you have days off, we can go on vacations together." I propose. "There are some nice places near New York, we can go." I don't know how this idea sounds to him, but if I don't ask, I will never know.

"That sounds awesome. It would be boring if we stick only to the big city during the summer." he says, beaming and I lean to kiss him again. "Now we have to make up for the one lost month, that I will not see you." He says mischievously and he gets me in his arm, bridal style, after he gets off the hood.

"I should make my mark." I tease him.

"You have already done that, but I don't mind you doing that again." he kisses my nose and puts me at the back seats. "I also want something more from you." I look at him confused. "You are not the only one with a guilty pleasure." He smirks. "Can you send me a photo of you dressed like Yuna from Halloween? I swear your legs have haunted me since that day!" he confesses and I can't help, but chuckle from his announcement. "You know science purposes." he shrugs.

"Or I can better dress like Yuna..." I wink at him meaningfully and I can see the lust sparkle more in his crystal eyes.

Then he covers my body with his for a temporary summer goodbye.