we’d been piddling around under this prism for nearly three hours. “We’d better pack up if we’re going to make it to my next surprise in time.” I helped Josh pack up the basket, blanket, glasses and the now empty bottle of champagne. The bubbly had me effervescing, and I was ready to see whatever crazy thing Josh had up his sleeve. As much as I tried to revisit the dark and scary places in my mind, he hadn’t let me, and now I was determined to finish the night on a happy note. There would be no more tearful, sobering moments.
“I’m excited! Let’s go!” I extended my hand out to Josh. He wove his fingers between mine, and we made our way toward the museum exit.
Initially, I thought I’d screwed up his plans when we arrived too late to enter the aquarium because it was closed. I was so surprised when the driver took us around back, and Josh hopped out of the limo. “Wait here a sec. I’ll be right back.”
Moments later he returned and opened the door to help me out of the car. As we walked to the back entrance, I was beyond skeptical as I surveyed the shadowed area. “Is this part of your surprise or are we breaking into the aquarium, because getting arrested could really put a damper on the evening.”
“We’re good sweetheart.” Josh said through his chuckle. “I called in a favor from one of my students who works here. He’s agreed to let us in for a while.” A young man came to the door and ushered us in. It all felt a bit covert but at the same time I was excited. He’d really gone to great lengths to show me a night I wouldn’t forget.
We followed his student down a darkened hallway toward hazy blue light. I could tell by the movement of the shadows on the wall in the distance that it was the reflection of water. We rounded the corner and were met with the most incredulously stunning undersea experience. The entire wall was a giant fish tank filled with bright hews of pink, orange, yellow, blue and green sea creatures. Once again I was at a loss for words as I watched the fish swim gracefully through the water. A gentle tug on my hand urged me forward as we continued our journey. The next room greeted me with a tank filled with massive sea turtles. I couldn’t contain my excitement and I didn’t try. “I love turtles!!” I squeaked. Josh laughed at my excitement and this time I wasn’t guarded. I was grateful he’d brought me here and gone to all the trouble of making our evening special. As he eased up behind me and wrapped his arms around me. I embraced the silence that held our unspoken thoughts and questions. We watched the massive creatures swim back and forth in slow, fluid motion. I was content to stay right there with him; wrapped in the warmth of his arms.
“I think we can find our way from here Kevin. What’s our time limit?” Josh turned briefly and addressed his student.
“I have to have everything locked up by eight o’clock Professor Griffin.”
“Perfect! We’ll be out of your hair by then! Thanks Kevin,” Josh shook his hand and once he saw the young man exit, he turned me around and pulled me in close. “You know, in this light you’re even more beautiful…impossible,” he said mostly to himself. “I don’t know what exactly is happening here, but I want it to keep happening. I want a whole lot more of this and you.” I tried hard to focus on his words and not get lost in his eyes. “With that being said, even though I’m so incredibly attracted to you that I can barely breathe, I want you to know this is more than just something physical for me. I really want to get to know you, and want you to know me. I’m willing to take things slow so that we can do that, ok?” I had to admit; I was slightly disappointed that he wouldn’t be ravaging me right there in front of all sea life, but I respected his ideals. He was drawing me in, and I could feel my affection for him spreading within me, like ink in water.
“We can take it slow
“I’m excited! Let’s go!” I extended my hand out to Josh. He wove his fingers between mine, and we made our way toward the museum exit.
Initially, I thought I’d screwed up his plans when we arrived too late to enter the aquarium because it was closed. I was so surprised when the driver took us around back, and Josh hopped out of the limo. “Wait here a sec. I’ll be right back.”
Moments later he returned and opened the door to help me out of the car. As we walked to the back entrance, I was beyond skeptical as I surveyed the shadowed area. “Is this part of your surprise or are we breaking into the aquarium, because getting arrested could really put a damper on the evening.”
“We’re good sweetheart.” Josh said through his chuckle. “I called in a favor from one of my students who works here. He’s agreed to let us in for a while.” A young man came to the door and ushered us in. It all felt a bit covert but at the same time I was excited. He’d really gone to great lengths to show me a night I wouldn’t forget.
We followed his student down a darkened hallway toward hazy blue light. I could tell by the movement of the shadows on the wall in the distance that it was the reflection of water. We rounded the corner and were met with the most incredulously stunning undersea experience. The entire wall was a giant fish tank filled with bright hews of pink, orange, yellow, blue and green sea creatures. Once again I was at a loss for words as I watched the fish swim gracefully through the water. A gentle tug on my hand urged me forward as we continued our journey. The next room greeted me with a tank filled with massive sea turtles. I couldn’t contain my excitement and I didn’t try. “I love turtles!!” I squeaked. Josh laughed at my excitement and this time I wasn’t guarded. I was grateful he’d brought me here and gone to all the trouble of making our evening special. As he eased up behind me and wrapped his arms around me. I embraced the silence that held our unspoken thoughts and questions. We watched the massive creatures swim back and forth in slow, fluid motion. I was content to stay right there with him; wrapped in the warmth of his arms.
“I think we can find our way from here Kevin. What’s our time limit?” Josh turned briefly and addressed his student.
“I have to have everything locked up by eight o’clock Professor Griffin.”
“Perfect! We’ll be out of your hair by then! Thanks Kevin,” Josh shook his hand and once he saw the young man exit, he turned me around and pulled me in close. “You know, in this light you’re even more beautiful…impossible,” he said mostly to himself. “I don’t know what exactly is happening here, but I want it to keep happening. I want a whole lot more of this and you.” I tried hard to focus on his words and not get lost in his eyes. “With that being said, even though I’m so incredibly attracted to you that I can barely breathe, I want you to know this is more than just something physical for me. I really want to get to know you, and want you to know me. I’m willing to take things slow so that we can do that, ok?” I had to admit; I was slightly disappointed that he wouldn’t be ravaging me right there in front of all sea life, but I respected his ideals. He was drawing me in, and I could feel my affection for him spreading within me, like ink in water.
“We can take it slow
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