Chapter 18 [2-4]

We both didn’t say anything as Elliot kept his focus on the road and I kept my eyes out the window seeing the view change. I always enjoy seeing the beach view and maybe being out would be a nice breather like he suggested. It took a bit of time for Elliot to find parking and we made our way over to an area that was less crowded. Now that we’re near summer, it was a nice day to be at the beach and it wasn’t so hot that I had to take off my sweater. As always, Elliot took out a blanket from the trunk of his car like he’s always prepared and we laid it out after we found a nice spot away from the pier. It felt like we were the only people on the beach, giving me this secure feeling.

“Are you sure that you’re not hungry?” Elliot asked after noticing the time.

“I’ll eat after we are done here,” I said while looking over the ocean view and seeing the water shining from the sunlight.

“But you like to stay here for hours,” Elliot retorts and tilts his head to look at me closer.

I shrugged m