The Beach….

The Beach….

The couple strolled down the white sandy beach hand in hand. Their strides slow and wandering. No clear purpose in their direction as they seemed to drift from side to side with each crashing wave that lapped at their sandaled feet. It almost seemed as if it was an excuse to bump into one anther and be playful. The waves would crash and the water would run towards them, they would run away pulling each other. Twisting around each other and just getting outside of the waves furthest rush before it retreated back to the sea. There was a hint of the ocean in the air as well carried by a warm gentle breeze and the stars above sparkled on this crystal clear night. A perfect night if there ever was one on this Earth. The couple suddenly came to a halt as he spun her around and began to dip her backwards; she lay in his arms ever trusting. Knowing she was safe in those arms as he bent to kiss her. Gently and reassuring was their kiss. The wave crashed but this time they did not run as the wave finally caught them and surrounded their feet up to their ankles. It didn’t break their kiss even as their feet began to sink in the soft sand as the water retreated yet again to the sea. Finally he lifted her back to parallel and they ended their gentle kiss. A wave crashed and he slapped her playfully on the butt as he sprinted out of the waves reach. She wasn’t quite quick enough and was caught by the ankles as the wave overtook her. She put her hands on her hips and shook her head as if disgusted. He stood near but not near enough to be splashed, she waved for him to come closer but he didn’t budge. Another wave came and she just flopped to the ground and let the wave encompass her body. He moved closer but not too close and began to laugh as the wave retreated again leaving her wet and sandy. She sat still and he came to her, slid his arms around her and picked her up. He walked out of the water and ignored another crashing and chasing wave. He brought her to the dry sand and placed her gently down. He scurried off and soon returned with pieces of wood and placed it in a shallow pit before them. Soon there was a fire and he sat behind her. Sliding his body around hers like a warm blanket he caressed her arms and legs to make the chill go away. They laughed and laughed till the fire went out. Then they rose, kissed passionately, and walked the beach arm in arm into this perfect night.