"Hop in!"

Baxlyn gave me a sly look. I walked around to the other side of my car and opened the door.

"What are you doing?" she asked me.

"Well, my parents are gone and we haven't hung out in a week so I thought we'd go out, so lets go, now." I tapped my foot impatiently, waiting for her to quit looking at me and come down to the car.

I let out a sigh as she closed her windows and came down to the front door in less than 10 minutes. Baxlyn walked out of the door in skinny jeans, Uggs, and a t-shirt. Her hair was in a sloppy bun and she had little make-up on. Just the way I like her.

"I'm ready," she laughed as I stood with the door open.

I took her hand and made sure she got into the car well. I whispered in to her ear, "You look amazing."

She laughed, blushing. "Thanks but not as amazing as you."

I looked at my attire. I was wearing a flannel shirt and khakis with my converse. Nothing fancy. I wiggled my eyebrows at her and flexed my muscles, making her giggle. Shutting the door and walking to the other side of the car to hopped in. Baxlyn cranked some AC/DC as we pulled out of the drive way and raced for the mall.

My hand had found its way to Baxlyn's thigh and I had given it a little squeeze as I found a parking spot in the rows of cars. I turned off the car and she looked at me. "Babe! I didn't bring my wallet!"

"Good. That means I can treat you like a queen today," I sang.

"Oh no! I am not letting you buy me anything!" Baxlyn protested.

I pouted, "You never let me buy you anything! Please? I want to!"

She plugged her ears making a "la la la" sound. I got out and walked around to open her door. She wouldn't get out. I unbuckled her and she still didn't move. Why was she so stubborn? I huffed and grabbed her, pulled her out of the car, and threw her over my shoulder. She called me a few chose of words and I laughed at her.

As we approached the automatic doors to the mall, I set her down and intertwined our fingers. I wanted to spoil her today. Today was gonna be a good day. The first store I brought her into was Wet Seal. Baxlyn eyed a few items and she walked out. I grabbed the few items she eyed and bought them. This went on for five other stores. She was very angry with me but got over it. Our last stop was Victoria Secret. God this store smelled good. The smell reminded me of Baxlyn. We went to the back and Baxlyn looked at a few bathing suits.

"Try them on," I said.

She looked up, like snapping out of a trance. "Oh no, it's good."

"No, you're trying them on." I looked around for a worker and spotted one. "Ma'am! She'd like to try these on!"

The lady made her way over and grabbed the bathing suit, summoning Baxlyn to follow. She glared at me as I trailed behind to sit outside of her dressing room. The worker lady asked if I need anything. Shaking my head, she made her way out to help others.

"God I hate you right now." Baxlyn spat.

"No you don't. You should be thanking me." I teased.

She opened the door and stepped out in a skimpy blue and white, polka dotted bikini. I chuckled as she did a little spin and looked at me.

"Er, not exactly my favorite," I commented.

"Thank god. I hate this one!" She made her way back in and came back out 3 other times in bathing suits that were very lovely but the last one was stunning.

Baxlyn came out in a white, fitted bikini with a gold anchor in the middle of her chest. The bottoms had matching anchor gems on the sides. She did a little twirl for me and I did a quick scan without giving her the feeling that I was perving her.

"You know what? No I am done. Time to go," she breathed.

I grabbed her wrist. "What? No! You look amazing! You're getting it," I barked.

"No babe. It's fine. It's too expensive anyway."

She went to go turn around but I wrapped my arms around her waist and looked at the price tag; $55.99. I shoved her into the dressing room and made her change. As soon as she came out, I took the bathing suit from her and made my way towards the cash register. Baxlyn yelled at me but I was already paying. I thanked the lady and we stormed out of the store and out into the parking lot.

Baxlyn kept yelling at me but I just ignored her and hopped into the car. Baxlyn sat outside the car for a second, but finally opened the car door and hopped in. I started the car and pulled out. I felt her glance at me a few times, waiting for her to say something.

"Why did you buy it?" Baxlyn finally said.

I let out a long sigh. "What? I can't buy my girlfriend something nice?"

"You bought me a ton today! I didn't need a $50 bathing suit!"

"You could just say, 'Thanks babe! You're the best!' instead of yelling at me!"

She sat back in her seat and we were both silent. After 5 minutes of silence, I felt her eyes on me again.

"Thanks babe. You're the best and I am sorry for yelling at you. I just don't like it when people spend their money on me or try to do things that I am capable of," Baxlyn apologizes.

I took her hand and kissed each one of her knuckles, keeping my eyes on the road as we pulled into her drive way.

"It's fine babe. Don't worry about it."

***

"Come on lets go!"

I threw off my shirt and raced down the stairs. Baxlyn ran out of her sliding glass door and turned on the pool lights. The pool was heated which was good because it was a bit chilly out. I studied Baxlyn as she too of her blue sweatshirt and throw her hair up in a sloppy bun. The new bathing suit looked amazing against her tan skin. I noticed her little white and gold belly button piercing that dangled an anchor.

I let my eyes drift off her body and look towards the pool. I went and stood by the edge and started to think about today at the mall. The next thing I knew I was being swallowed up by water. I surfaced to the air and seen Baxlyn howling with laughter.

"Oh you little...you're dead!" I yelled.

She stopped laughing when I jumped out of the pool and ran towards her. Baxlyn squealed as I chased her around. I finally got my hands around her and nuzzled my face into her neck as she started to relax. Yes, my plan is working! I trailed kisses down her neck and then BAM! I scooped her up and ran towards the pool. Her screams were so loud, I am sure Satan could hear them.

"1" I counted.

"Don't you do it!"

"2" I continued.

"No!

"3" Mwhahaha.

I whipped Baxlyn into the pool trailing behind her.

"Hey lets play Marco Polo," Baxlyn suggested.

"Okay I'll say Marco and you can say Polo."

I closed my eyes and yelled Marco.

"Polo!" Came from my left.

"Marco!"

"Polo!" Now at my right.

I said it a few more times then found her.

"My turn!" Baxlyn wailed. "Marco!"

"Polo!" She started moving towards me.

"Marco!"

"Polo!" I swam to the right and moved closer to her.

"Marco!"

I was right behind her. Whispering into her ear, "Polo."

She turned around and I lifted her up into the air, bringing her back down to claim her lips. I pulled away and studied her blue eyes. I needed to say something I have been wanting to say for a long time.

"I love you Baxlyn."

"I love you too Tanner."