30| Thanks for the Ride

I stood there awkwardly as Alec dressed himself, getting ready to leave the beach.

I knew it wouldn't be long before he realized I literally have nothing but my suit to walk the long distance back to the car. It wouldn't have been a big deal if we were parked right off the beach, but we had to walk through the town too. Plus, yet again, I kind of looked like an idiot. He told me to hide my stuff, I didn't listen, and now I had to suffer the consequences. I was just nervous about how Alec would react to my stupidity.

I was lost in my thoughts and didn't even notice Alec staring at me when he finally spoke. "Aren't you going to get dressed?"

"Um... so here's the thing about that," I started, "remember when you told me to hide my stuff in the rocks?"

He sighed, probably knowing already where this was going. "Yeah. You forgot didn't you..."

I nodded, giving him an innocent smile. "Correct you are Alec. So, since my stuff was stolen... I suppose I'm ready!"

He sighed again, shaking his hea