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places.”
    A faint blush creeps onto my cheeks and I look away.
    “You’re a pig,” I say to him.
    “Me?”
    “I’m not talking to anyone else, am I? Unless, of course, you have an imaginary friend there. Although, that would make sense considering the apparent size of your ego.”
    Alec surprises me - he laughs. I look at him out the corner of my eye and raise an eyebrow.
    Was it really that funny?
    “Oh, Lexy.” He sighs, wrapping a casual arm over my shoulders. “I can see we’re going to be great friends.”
    “We will be.” I shrug his arm off. “If you’re lucky.”
     
ALEC
     
    This girl is feisty as hell and it’s doing crazy things to my brain.... And my body.
    Not to mention the way she looks in a bikini, all that toned muscle, sexy curves and flawless skin.
    Fuck. I hook my arms round my knees. I feel like a damn thirteen year old with his first hard-on over Megan Fox.
    My foot taps as I try to focus on anything but her. She’s Vi’s granddaughter. She’s off limits. Besides, I can tell she’s not the kind of girl who goes for just one night. No, she wants the real thing.
    It’s a pain in the ass when all I wanna do is chuck her over my shoulder, take her behind the rocks and show her what she’s missing out on.
     
    ~
     
ALEXIS
     
    Jen calls me later that evening after I finish helping Grammy with the dishes. Apparently, there’s a bonfire on the Bay tonight and Carl and Alec are dragging her along so would I please go and keep her company?
    I agree, of course. Dad lectures me about under-age drinking, using protection and coming home at a reasonable time. Mum is delighted I’m not moping anymore – not much, anyway – and Grammy is excited that Alec will be there.
    Meaning I will have spent practically the whole day with him.
    I gently remind her that I’m not looking for a boyfriend, much less a summer romance, and grab my bag.
    Dad reminds me again about under-age drinking. I remind him I’m eighteen in two weeks, therefore I’m aware about alcohol.
    “Be careful, love.” Mum says as a black 4x4 pulls up outside.
    “Mum, we live in London. I’m sure I can handle a few hours on the beach in a sleepy, out of the way village.” I roll my eyes.
    Her eyes darken slightly and she touches my shoulder. “Just because you’re in a sleepy village, doesn’t mean it’s any less dangerous than a big city.”
    I know there’s a story behind her words, and of course I’m curious, but I know now isn’t the time to talk about it. Instead I nod, smile and kiss her cheek.
    I walk down the path and turn back to wave as Jen opens the back door of the car for me, and Mum is gazing after me with her hand on the cheek I just kissed. I raise a hand in goodbye and get in.
    As we pull away, she waves goodbye and shuts the door.
    “So, that took a while.” Jen raises her eyebrows questioningly.
    “Reminding me about under-age drinking,” I grumble.
    “You aren’t eighteen yet?” Carl turns from the front seat.
    “Nope. Two weeks.” I sigh. “I’m an August baby.”
    “No alcohol for the little under-age girl then!” He fist bumps Alec.
    “This ‘little under-age girl’ is a city girl who could probably drink your sorry ass under the table,” I retort. Jen giggles next to me.
    “I’m not challenging a girl to a drinking contest,” Carl scoffs.
    “What’s the matter, scared?” I lean forward slightly.
    “Not at all. But you’re the newbie round here, and I wouldn’t want you showing yourself up.”
    “Alec?” Jen asks. “Up for it?”
    “Na, same as Carl. Gotta give her a chance to get used to this little village,” he replies.
    “Fine.” She sits back and we share a glance.
    “Plus she’s under-age, and I don’t wanna get in trouble if she ruins her Jimmy Choos or something.”
    “Two weeks!” I slap a hand against the back seat as he pulls up near the Bay. I can see smoke rising into the air and by the noise that drifts through the open car door as Carl