When the Tide Switches - Rafe Cameron

Chapter 13- Cozy Future

I turned around and saw my parent's faces. They were shocked, to say the least. "Hi Mr and Mrs Jones," Rafe told them and they snapped out of whatever they were thinking about. 

I could tell they were ecstatic it was him but also confused because the last time they checked I hated him. "Please, call us Simon and Laura," my mom told him and he nodded smiling. 

"So are you the young man who's taking her out tonight?" my dad asked Rafe as if it wasn't clear enough. 

"Indeed I am, I promise to have her home at a reasonable time, of course, no drinking and she'll be safe with me." He told them and they both smiled, they trusted him deeply. 

I was so happy to see him so comfortable around me and my family, he looked so handsome. He was wearing a navy suit and a white button-up. 

"Should we go?" I asked him and he nodded. 

"You kids have fun," my mom told us as we were walking out. 

"Oh Mom, Dad, please don't tell people about this yet," I asked and they gave me an understanding nod. 

We walked out the door and he finally kissed me. "You look so gorgeous Love" he whispered in my ear. 

"How did you know lilies were my favorite?" I asked him. I tried to open my car door but he stopped me and opened it himself. "Well, at family lunches when you and Sarah were talking about your dream weddings, you would say that you wanted a bouquet of lilies," he told me still looking at me and slightly grinning. 

"You paid attention to that?" I said blushing. "Of course, I've liked you for like a year before I tried anything with you. I just paid attention." I gave him a kiss and it was long and passionate. 

I'm falling in love with this man. The way he smells, his smile, his chuckle, his love, his protectiveness. I was falling in love with all those features. "You look really handsome," I told him. "Oh do I?" he asked sarcastically and I nodded. 

He started driving and I kept asking where to but he wouldn't tell me. He put his hand on my thigh and started caressing my leg. I loved when he did that. His touch made me numb, like as long as he was touching me I was protected from anyone else. 

We got to the destination and he opened my door for me. I got out and recognized that we were at the port. I saw that the druthers (The Cameron's boat) was parked there. 

He led me into it with his hand placed on my lower back. He led me into the driver's room and signified for me to sit down. He drove the boat to a beautiful empty spot in the ocean. Wow. We were so far away from the outer banks but it still felt like home. 

Because he was there. 

He led me to a room with an open roof. There was a table and it was set for two people. He put the chair out for me to sit on. 

"Rafe, this is all so beautiful," I said looking around. "Thank you, for all of this," I told him and he just smiled. 

"You look beautiful," he told me and I blushed, he emphasized 'you'. 

We started eating and all of a sudden he stood up from his seat. He got close to where I was a kneeled down. What was he doing? 

"Lillian, words cannot describe how much I love everything about you. You saved me from so many things and I believe that we're soulmates. You're the most beautiful woman in the world and I only have eyes for you. Will you be my girlfriend?" he said and pulled out a ring, it was gold and had engraved R+L on its inside. 

"Rafe of course I'll be your girlfriend. But oh my god you didn't have to get me a ring?!" I said before he kissed me deeply. 

"This is just a promise ring, I promise to be by your side for all of it. For all the ups and downs. I promise to one day marry you," he said and butterflies entered my stomach thinking about a future with Rafe. It felt so warm and cozy, we hadn't even said I love you yet but I knew we both felt like close to that. It was just too early to say it if you know what I mean. But yeah, I was basically in love with Rafe, he was the one for me and I was sure about that. 

Now we were together, I was his and he was mine. "M' lady, may I have a dance?" he asked and I stood up and took his hand. "I'm playing this song for you, not because I like it, just so you know." he said as I heard the intro to Daylight by Taylor Swift live from Paris, my favorite song of all time. 

We danced close to each other and everything was perfect. This man who used to be my enemy had become the feeling of home to me, all in such a short amount of time. The love walked in on us when we least expected it and it wasn't going to go anywhere. 

I saw Rafe looking at me and smiling intensively, 

"What?" I asked chuckling.

"You're finally all mine, the beautiful woman in front of me is all mine," he said, he was mainly talking to himself but it was just seeing him think about us as that gave me chills. I was so happy, nothing could ruin this moment. 

"I'm all yours," I told him and he kissed me passionately. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he picked me up. It was just us two, and the ocean. It was the most beautiful moment ever. This man had changed so many things in my life, but all for the better. 

"Do you want to swim Love?" Rafe asked me. 

"Yeah, but it's going to be cold." I said looking around. Today was a very hot day but regardless I was scared the water was going to be cold. 

"It's okay, if you're cold I'll warm you up," he told me grinning and I laughed. 

"I don't have a bathing suit though," I told him. 

"About that, I got you a little something as a gift," Rafe said pulling out a small bag. 

"Rafe, the ring is more than enough you don't need to buy me anything," I told him and he shrugged his shoulders. 

"Lillian you deserve the world, now that you're mine, I'll give you the world." I kissed him and once we pulled away he signed for me to open the gift. I opened it and saw the prettiest bikini ever. It was blue and white and had a floral fantasy on t, it was so beautiful. 

I gasped as I saw it and Rafe smiled at my reaction. "Just a little something," Rafe told me. 

"Rafe, it's beautiful, thank you so much," I said looking at the bikini. 

"No need to thank me my love," 

My Love. 

He called me my love. He always called me love but now it was my love. Because I was his. He drove me so crazy oh my god. 

"Go change and let's go for a swim," he told me and I squealed out of happiness. I ran into the bathroom to change fast. I was so happy. I got out and he looked at me like I was the only person on this planet for him. 

"Wow. This is all mine," he said looking at my body intensely which made me chuckle. 

"All yours," I said as I got ready to dive in. He had changed in his bathing suit and he looked. Wow. His abs were enough to turn me on. 

"Wait for me princess," he said chuckling. 

He got next to me and picked me up bride-style. He dived into the water and held me close to him. This man was it for me. 

Notes from the Author:

Omg they're so cute istg. Anyways, hope you guys are liking the story!! Pls comment and vote if you feel like it it would make me very happy!! Thank you for reading!!

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