#Chapter 72: Sun, Beach, and Sand

The next morning, I woke to the sun blinding my eyes through the open blinds. However, I didn't mind. How could I when the view outside my window was crystal blue water and pearly white sand? I wished I could wake up to a view like this forever. I guess James had a point when he said he'd want to buy a house like this someday. It was the perfect place to escape from reality and just feel completely at peace. As I gazed out at the clear waves, I realized that two days had already passed by and I still hadn't spent any time catching up with Lucas. I mean, don't get me wrong, we'd hung out in a group with everyone else on the beach or at the beach house during meals... but we haven't had any quality time together just the two of us. We were only here for another three days and I wasn't sure if there'd be any opportunity for us to spend that time together. I decided that I would make it my mission today to steal a moment with Lucas, away from everyone else. Yest