Life's a Beach

Bethany

"Okay, so this was the best idea, ever." Matt glanced over and gave Beth a cute smile.

"Right?" She reached out and took his hand. "I know it might sound sappy, but I'm really glad you're in my life."

His expression softened as they stopped in the sand by the surf. "Me too. I've always wanted a sister, honestly. You're exactly the type of sister I wanted too, but I do wish we would have grown up together. I'd have loved to have someone to blame all the shit Damon, and I did on."

She laughed and released his hand before spreading out her blanket and lying down. "Tell me about your deal with Jonathan. Is he going to have a showing that features your work soon?"

Matt dropped down in the sand next to her and wadded up his towel. "Yeah. He said later this fall. I want to get excited about all the great stuff happening, but I can't seem to move past this lump in my chest." He rubbed his chest and glanced down at her.

"And that lump represents what?" She put on her sunglasses and cup