Summer Love at the Beach (Summer Instalove)

are you?”

“I am amazing,” Laura said. “I can’t wait for you to meet Paul.”

“You guys are really together, then? Official boyfriend and girlfriend status?” I giggled.

“He’s already giving me jewelry, for goodness’ sake,” Laura laughed. “He actually had a

necklace made from one of my sketches.”

“Wow,” I gasped. “That’s incredible. Major points there.”

“I know, right?”

“You sound happy,” I said.

“I really am happy,” Laura said. “It just happened so naturally. At first, I didn’t quite trust it, and then there were a few stressful moments as we figured some things out, but I think we

are totally right for each other.”

“I cannot believe that you and Joanna have boyfriends so quickly,” I said.

“It’s not my story to tell, but we also have things to discuss with Kim when we all get

together again.”

“Maybe that round table at Julian’s is some sort of magic,” I laughed.

“The photo you sent of you and that hottie was certainly intriguing,” Laura said tentatively.

“Anything else you’d like to share?”

“Yeah.” I paused, not sure how the heck a person is supposed to spit this out. “So, don’t

freak out, but I slept over at his house last night.”

“You know I have to say it…” Laura

giggled. “You go, girl!”

It honestly sounded like she was proud of me, which was oddly satisfying. “We slept

together, and did…some fabulous things. But not, you know…sex. Completely.”

“Gotcha,” she said quickly. “That’s cool. If you’re not feeling it yet, that’s fine. Take your time.”

“But I think I want to,” I said. “I’m pretty sure that we’re both hoping this turns out to be a real relationship, but even if it doesn’t, I think I’d feel good about my first time being with Mitch.”

“That’s perfect, then,” Laura said. “Nobody can predict the future, but it’s good to think

ahead. If you think it would be a great time, go for it.”

“We’ve really only had two dates, just dinner at his place. Aren’t people supposed to wait a

certain amount of time, or something like that?”

“Nope. Just listen to your inner voice. Do what’s right for you.”

“At the moment,” I said, feeling myself blushing even though I was in the bright sunlight, “I think I want to stay over at his place again tonight.”