Branch One Hundred and Sixty Seven

"I would love to" Jessica standing up. "I think I should take a shower first before we go. I'm feeling very sticky" she added going to her suitcase to pull out a dress.

She was glad she brought something that could be likened to a sundress at least she could wear that on the beach.

"Take your time, we aren't in a hurry" Xavier responded to her.

Jessica entered the shower and turned in the water. As the water hit her body she began to wonder about the attitude of Xavier since they got there. He had held her hand even though they couldn't see Ethan again and he only let go when she pulled away. And then now what he displayed just a moment ago.

'Was it possible that he is falling for me? Or is he pretending?' she asked herself as the cool water penetrated her skin.

After a nice warm shower, she changed up and came out to stand in front of him. He looked her up and down before standing up.

"Let's go," he said grabbing her hand.

"Are you not going to take a shower too?" she asked him