Katie felt the sun being blocked. She sighed irritably.

She was a daughter of Demeter. She loved the sun, just as much as plants.

Katie opened her eyes and lifted her body off of her towel to get a look at the broad man standing above her. She pushed her sunglasses back up her nose and cocked her head, rudely implying she wanted to know what he wanted.

She finally got to just go to the beach, without worrying about work until Monday, and this was the third male to approach her during her tanning hours, and she was getting very angry at the interruptions.

The blond smiled at her, and crouched down to be at a closer level to her.

She gave him a tight, strained smile. No matter how irritated she was, she wasn't a mean person.

"I'm Matt", he said smoothly, cutely tilting his head to the side and giving her an adorable half-smile. Playing the sensitive prat, apparently, Katie thought angrily, seeing right through façade.

"Katie. Can I help you?" She asked. He smiled haughtily at her.

"Me and my friends are headed to a party a block away. My date bailed on me…"

Katie spotted the faux sadness on his face, like he actually cared about his imaginary date.

"And a pretty thing like you would sure make a sad soul like me one happy man. Would you mind coming with me? I am sure I can show you a good time."

He said the last part like she wouldn't get the intended meaning if he didn't emphasize it. He must believe hot girls always come with no brain. She smiled seductively at him, playing with him.

"Do you honestly believe I would go to an imaginary party just to score with an arrogant bastard like you?" She said in a low voice, smiling broader at his dumbfounded look.

"Everything okay, Katie?" She heard Travis ask. He was standing on the other side of Matt, water dripping deliciously off his hair and abs from his dip in the water.

"Yeah, Trav, this guy was just going home to wank." Katie and her British terms. Travis loved it. The blond jock scowled and walked away like his ego hadn't just taken a blow.

"Have I told you how much I love you?" Travis joked, lying down on his towel next to her.

"Not enough", she laughed back, rolling onto her side to plant a kiss on his lips. He hungrily kissed her back.

"I told you a trip to California was a good idea", he smirked happily.

"I'm surprised I actually could arrange for it to happen! But, Demeter's Garden has been doing very well lately, I was thinking of just hiring a CEO instead of being it myself."

Katie opened her right eye to see his reaction. Travis nodded.

"More time for you to be with me", he smiled, turning to kiss her again. She grimaced when he pulled away.

"What am I going to do when you're out solving murders?" She said sarcastically, then turned serious, her plump pink lips parting slightly was always a give-away. "And we live in Manhattan Travis. I don't think there will be any shortage any time soon."

Travis only smiled.

"It is actually really fun to get into another man's head, find out his game plan. It's what I do best. Well, other than making my own game plans."

"Right, yeah."

She kissed him again. Travis groaned and swung his body over hers. Their lips smacked together seductively, pulling the other closer. Before things got too heated and Travis lost his train of thought, he pulled back, kissing her forehead before returning to his towel.

She sighed impatiently, leaning over to try and pull him back. He lightly pushed her away with an impish smile on his face.

"I have something for you."

Katie bit her bottom lip, like she was debating if she should take the bait or just kiss him again. His tempting eyes and all-to-innocent smile finally got the best of her.

"What is it?" she sighed exasperatedly, never liking when he won.

Travis hopped onto his feet and helped her up. She wondered where this was going, and was semi-answered when he quickly stuffed their towels in her bag and handed it to her.

"It's not here?" she whined, though already knowing the answer.

"Nope", Travis replied cheerfully, grabbing her hand and pulling her toward their hotel. They had decided for the full California experience; hotel on the beach, wine dinners, a Convertible rental car. Why not?

"Travis, you so cannot do that!" Katie complained girlishly, letting Travis pull her but still shuffling her feet childishly.

"Can't do what?"

"Tell me you have something for me then go 'no, not here, we actually have to go get it'."

"So you don't want it?" Travis sighed.

"No, no, I do, but you couldn't have waited until we got back to the hotel?"

"Nope", Travis repeated happily. He continued to pull her toward the hotel, but she still pouted that she had to leave the sun. "Come on, Katie, I think it will be worth it."

"It better be, Travis Stoll, or I am leaving your sorry ass in the hotel room while I come back here and do what I do best."

Travis chuckled. "Give blowjobs?"

"Travis!" Katie whined, even though her face turned pink at the compliment-type-thing. Travis gave another huge sigh, then whipped around to face Katie. He grabbed her under the knees and started walking again. Katie only laughed and hugged his neck.

"You really are excited about this gift, aren't you?" she asked softly, looking at his face lovingly.

"Yes, very excited", Travis laughed, looking at his love and kissing her softly, enough to satisfy for now. She happily responded, then let him continue carrying her, laying her head on his shoulder.

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Once they got back to the room, Travis hurriedly carried her into the lavish bathroom. She watched as he quickly turned on the tap for the shower. The showerhead came out of the ceiling, so that no matter where the occupant…occupants… were, the stream would hit them.

Travis turned to the blonde and smiled sexily.

Katie's only thought; what is that boy up to?

Travis first ruffled his hair, like he was thinking, then looked at Katie again with a gaze that made her wet. She stared back at him, trying to have some self-control.

Travis hooked thumbs around the edges of his swim trunks, then pushed them down, standing in all his glory. Katie never got used to the sight.

She bit her lip to hold back a groan, and her body. He stepped out of them and kicked them aside. He tilted his head to the side, like he was saying What're gonna do about it?

A Battle of Wills, it seemed.

Katie reached behind her back and pulled the string of her bikini. It made her front looser, and Travis could see the side of her breast had goose bumps on it. He watched as she used her other hand to sexily lift her hair away from her neck and pull the string holding it there. Her top fell off.

There was a soft swoosh as the fabric hit the floor. The two knots at her hips were undone in the same, seductive fashion.

Steam was rolling along the floor, adding a mysterious vibe to the sexy scene. Travis took the required steps to reach her, the whole time his eyes never leaving her Venus of a body. Travis took both of her hands in his, walking backwards and pulling her with him. Once Katie had stepped into the shower and the refreshing stream of hot water, Travis' mouth found hers in a soft, yet possessive kiss.

He spun her on the spot as to push her against the wall, the passionate pull of their lips echoing through the tiled room.

Without warning, Travis thrust hips upward and, luckily on his part, pushed himself into her. Katei gave a scream of surprise, but upon the realization of what was happening relaxed her knees and penetrated herself further.

Travis smiled, thrusting upward harder and reveling in her loud gasp of surprise. Katie wrapped her arms around his shoulders and grasped the curls at his neck tightly, pulling his mouth to hers. She thrust her hips against his, causing him to groan in mutual pleasure and surprise.

They rocked against each other, kissing savagely and enjoying every minute of it. Katie started pulling at his curls harshly, letting him know how she was doing. Travis smiled, then buried his lips into her neck.

Katie gasped a he bit and sucked his way up, finally reaching his special place under her jaw. He licked it lovingly, preparing the designated skin for the bruise it was about to receive. As he snapped his hips up, he bit down on her jaw. Katie screamed as the bubble inside her burst, pure ecstasy sweeping her up and carrying her away. She heard Travis moan her name into her neck, and felt his length twitch inside her and he spilled over, too.

Travis gave her bum a good pat before letting her down, slumping forward and hungrily kissing her mouth. She kissed back just as urgently, but before he knew it, she was gone. He heard her giggle and she slipped out of the shower and strutted toward the door in all her naked, dripping wet glory.

"Coming?" She asked with a seductive smile, practically running into the bedroom before he could get to her.

Travis ran after her, barely managing to stay on his feet as slipped on the wet floor in his excitement.

He found her laying on the bed, one hand playfully twisting a lock of hair around her fingers, and the other sliding down her stomach in a clearly suggestive manner. Travis almost choked as his member returned to full staff, making Katie smile.

"Are you going to let me take care of this problem by myself?" Katie asked in a sweet voice.

God, he loved her.

~:~

Hours later, long after the sun had gone down, Katie and Travis were breathing heavy and intertwined together. They had missed their reservation at a local restaurant, by nearly three hours, but they couldn't find the energy to care.

"So," Katie finally breathed, getting up and throwing a robe on, looking over her shoulder at Travis seductively. "Where is my present?"

Travis raised his eyebrows, getting comfortable as he appraised her. She walked over to the vanity and sat down, waiting quietly for his answer.

"What are you doing?" He asked instead, a smirk on his mouth at her annoyed expression.

"Doing my makeup. I'm hungry, so we're going out."

Travis laughed. "Babe, the only thing open at this hour is fast food. No need to dress up."

"There is nothing wrong with a girl just wanting to look decent, no matter what time or where she wants to go out. And, I know a place," Katie smiled as she swiped on blush, then reached for her mascara.

Travis laughed again, finally getting up and dragging a sheet with him. Instead of walking toward to her, he strolled to their bags reaching in before heading towards her.

"I don't think you'll want to go out after this."

Katie twisted her hair up, sticking in a big clip to hold it up. Then she turned to him.

She was about to open her mouth and tell him exactly what she was thinking, when Travis rewrapped the sheet around him tightly and got on one knee in front of her.

He finally revealed what was in his hand by holding it up between his thumb and forefinger.

A ring. The band was rose gold, topped with a round diamond with some of the band wrapped around it to make it look like a rose. The sides of it were spotted in smaller diamonds. It was perfect.

Katie had never seen herself as a diamond girl, but she loved it. Her smile was so wide, she was afraid it didn't even look like a smile anymore. She was about to stick her hand out, then she drew it back. She looked Travis in the eyes and waited.

He just smiled, also waiting, before realizing what she wanted. "Are you serious? You want me to propose?"

Katie shrugged nonchalantly, but her eyes affirmed his question. "It's not like the actual proposal was every girl's dream, Travis. Just because you finally picked a ring doesn't mean you can just give it to me!"

Travis sighed, and just went for it, even knowing she wanted to see him be the fool.

"Katie Gardner, we came together under the most odd of circumstances, but now I know it was the perfect way for us to find each other. We went from hating each other, to loving each other. That's how I know we are in love. And I know we will last forever, because that's how long I will love you. Katie, will you marry me?"

Katie raised her eyebrow, and it was clearly making Travis nervous. He just smiled bigger, on the edge of snapping, then Katie broke. A tear dripped down her cheek and she beamed brightly, launching herself into his arms and kissing him hard.

Travis fell to the floor holding her, before flipping her over to continue.

"Travis! The ring!"

"Right, right, one sec."

He fumbled for a minute before finding it under the chair, and presenting it to her again. She grabbed it greedily and slipped it on.

"Aren't I supposed to do that?"

"No, you already gave it to me. Its mine now."

Travis nodded slowly, then picked her up and tossed her on the bed, kissing her and working her up for another round.

"I told you that you wouldn't want to go out afterwards."

"Shut up, Travis. Kiss me."