Three weeks passed, 3 weeks from the meteor shower, 3 weeks from when the world was almost obliterated by an asteroid, 3 weeks from when all hope of human survival had been lost, it is summer and people who hadn't resume work or for one reason or the other stayed at home, took to the beach to spend some time and recreate themselves.
Tyler, George,Raven Laura and Tina, Ashley, and Gina Laura's friends were all in the beach spending time together. The girls were in there bikini, laying on a mat under an umbrella, while Tyler sat on a reclining beach chair under a smaller umbrella reading a magazine with just a pair of shorts and sun glasses. While Raven and George were in the sea surfing, along with the waves.
Raven was so good at it, as if he had done it before but it was his first time of doing it. Raven reached the shores again the 6th time now still the 1st with the other suffers far behind. Barely 7 minutes later George joined him as the 5th out of 13 of them. He pants for air.
Gasps. Raven I thought you said you have never done this before. He said still breathing heavily.
No, I haven't. Raven said.
George stares at him questioningly.
You think I am using my powers to manipulate the waves to my own advantage. Raven said glaring at George.
George shrugs. Maybe.
Well actually, I did use them. You don't expect me to not use them. Raven blurted out.
You cheated. George said fuming anger.
Well it isn't cheating since it's my abilities, you tried your best to win why shouldn't I. Then his gaze shifted to the side of George's head. And I won't wanna disappoint the ladies either? He said still gazing at the side of George's head.
He was gazing at a lady in red bikini who passed behind George, he smirks as he tilts his head left. The lady smirks back at him as she cuts her eyes. Raven stares at her lustfully, his eyes traveling round her body.
Raven! Raven! George called at him tapping his shoulder.
Sighs. Female earthlings are so gorgeous. He said still lost.
George waved his hands across his face, then he stares at George.
Where you looking at the lady on red bikini. George asked.
Uhm.... Yes. What's wrong with that.
Nothing wrong with staring at someone, but nothing is good with the way you stared at her either. George remarked.
I think you need to rest my friend.
Girls giggles.
Raven turned and he saw Ashley, Gina, and Tina staring at him.
Isn't he cute. Gina said.
He's so o gorgeous. I could spend forever staring at him. Tina said.
Hmm... I wonder what he would be like on bed. Ashley said.
There's only one way to find out. Tina chuckles.
I swear it, he would be like tiger on bed, just look at those adorable eyes. Ashley pointed.
Huh... They all said in unison.
Laura felt embarrassed seeing her friends talked about her foster brother in such a way. Actually they had took Raven as part of their family member, when he disclosed that he had no intention of going back to heaven or even hell. He wanted to spend more time in the mortal world not wanting to take any responsibility at hand for the moment, they offered to let him stay with them and he accepted and for the past 3 weeks they had been living like a family. With Susan treating Raven as her own son, and George his brother while Laura took him just as her brother.
She had to admit that he was good looking, but she saw him as nothing more but her brother, her younger brother she sometimes teased.
Do you three always have to be miserable. That's awful coming out of your mouths. Laura scolded.
That's easier coming from you Laura. Ashley blurted out, then her eye widens and her mouth opens as if realizing something.
Have...., have you two had sex before. She eventually asked.
Laura felt terrible for having got involve in there discussion. No, not even close. She said as she eyed Ashley deeply, she didn't want the conversation to go any longer.
Oh, spare that Laura. Ashley said with a frown.
Oh look at him, his hair his muscles. I can see myself in his arms already. Tina gasps.
His hair are so long and sweet, most women don't get lucky to have such beautiful hair as that, I would love to help him weave it someday. Gina added.
Hm.., Laura are you the one who always weave his hair. Ashley said.
No.
Your mom? Gina inquired.
No.
Laura knew she was getting herself into a tight corner. She knew it was almost impossible for a normal man to weave such a long hair by himself.
Not as if, Raven wasn't a normal man, but he wasn't a human either.
His an angel. Gina gasps.
Hm.. Laura responded to her statement eyes wide.
He is.., can't you see how beautifully gorgeous he is. Gina said.
The girls giggles.
Laura felt embarrassed.
Raven looked their way, and their cheeks flush, as they still giggles silently.
What do you think they are talking about. George asked curiously
Why should I care to know. Raven snapped.
I'm not asking if you care to know, I am telling you to tell me. I know you heard them. George retorted.
Raven stares at George, because he felt so sure of what he said. Yeah, angels have super human abilities. Raven said answering George curiosity and the questions he had at mind.
So what are they saying. George insisted.
You really want to know. Raven said with a displeased look.
Yes.
It will do nothing but make someone of your kind jealous. Raven said bluntly.
Yeah, I know, they were fantasizing about you. Right? George said.
Raven nods.
Why did you ever think I would get jealous of you? I mean, I am a human and you are an angel. Only a fool would do that. George blurted out.
Hmm.. Raven hums, as he still was staring at the girls.
Are girls always this stupid. Tyler scolded.
Tyler, mind your business. Ashley retorted.
You girls have been so lost in your conversation that you didn't took note when I dropped down the magazine. Tyler concluded.
What are you doing here anyway. Aren't you supposed to be with the other guys surfing, at least to gain a few muscles. Gina said eyeing Tyler.
At least I don't intend to date a girl who fantasizes about guys with bigger muscles and smaller brains. Tyler said as he raised back the magazine to continue from were he stopped while reading.
It still surprise me the effect I have on women. Raven wondered.
Beats me. George added.
Hey Raven come over here. Ashley waved.
Come on. The other girls said followed by giggles.
Raven and George stares at each other. Then they went to meet the girls.
Hey come on, Ashley said as she, got up, held Raven on his wrist and dragged him along. She removed her hand from his wrist, then she held Tyler's wrist to drag him out of the chair.
Hey! Tyler exclaimed. What are you..... What are you doing.
The other girls joined and they pulled him out of his chair.
Hey honey, here you go. Ashley said as she pushed Raven seducingly on the chair once occupied by Tyler and she sat on his lap facing him.
Trying to seduce me, how brave of you? Raven said with a grin.
I would if I could, sugar. Ashley said as she pressed her lips against his, kissing him vigorously, not wanting to let go.
Eew! Laura exclaimed. Ashley this is disgusting.
Ashley, stops then stares at Laura who is irritated by her friend's act. I think you are jealous Laura.
Tyler and George stood there confused, then the other girls Tina and Gina stood from were they sat as they neared Raven and started caressing him, rubbing his shoulders and bare chest, Ashley tries to kiss him again then Raven stopped her.
Okay. I think that's enough. He said as he stood up, carrying Ashley on his arms, he tries to drop her on the chair, but she wraps her legs around his waist not wanting to let go. He leans until her back touches the chair, their eyes meeting.
Laura scoffs. Are you guys gonna be doing that here, I feel embarrassed already and people are staring at us.
Raven raises his head, and he saw a handful of people staring at them.
Let them stare for all I care. Ashley said stroking Raven's hair.
No, that's okay. Raven said in his hypnotic tune followed by a brighter gold twitch across his eyes.
Ashley lets go of him willing.
He hate using his powers to manipulate someone, but Ashley placed him in a tight situation that he had no alternative than to do so.
George and Tyler stares at Raven displeased, not because of Raven but Ashley, they felt jealous. While the girls stared at him with so much fascinations.
Laura, do you have to ruin the fun. Ashley retorted.
What is fun here, Ashley? Laura said fuming anger, she couldn't imagine throwing herself on a man, not even publicly. Eew. She thought.
Umm... I think, I will just have to leave. Raven said as he got up not wanting to cause anymore troubles.
Huh... The girls said sadly.
Raven, I don't think you should. Mom isn't around remember. Laura said persuasively. And we haven't had our picnic yet.
No, I think..,.... He is interrupted by Tina who pushes him down to sit on the mat.
No you shouldn't, we have barely begun. She said as she massaged his shoulders down to his arms.
Ashley still sitting on the beach chair, boils in anger. She could feel her blood run hot in her veins.
Raven succumbs and he sits.
Can I loose and plait your hair Raven. Gina offered.
No. That would be way out of line.
Laura brought out a picnic basket to share the foods and fruits in it.
George steps closer to pick an apple. Then he felt a sudden grip on his hand. He looks to see the owner of the hand. It was Ashley's.
That would be mine. She said, rather too serious.
George willingly lets go of it, he thought Ashley was going to eat it. Then she went over to were Raven sat, she sits and lean on him, and placed the apple on his mouth. Raven took a bite from the apple, then Ashley did from the same spot Raven had taken a bite from, when Raven was done chewing she placed it on his mouth which he willingly took a bite from it again.
George stares, as he felt his chest heavy with anger. He couldn't believe what Ashley just did to him. The only apple he bought was with Ashley and.....and eating it with Raven.
He gave an awkward smile. Oh I hate myself. He mutters to himself.
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Few minutes later, they were done with their picnic.
They all lay down on the mat staring at the clear blue sky and enjoying the cool breeze of the sea.
Raven lay on the mat using Ashley's lap as a pillow. Ashley seemed to be winning his love already, he lay quietly staring at the sky as Ashley caress his hair tenderly.Β Gina and Tina stares at them envyingly, Raven could sense it, but he could'nt pls the trios at the same time, could he?
Can I massage your feet, Gina asked already on her knees beside Raven caressing his thighsΒ which is slightly hairy.
Raven stares at Laura as if to ask her approval but Laura didn't seem to care, George also who was overwhelmed by the video game he was playing on his tablet didn't seem to know what was going on around, Tyler layed on his beach chair with one of his arms as a a pillow, while the other hand on his bare belly, he is wide asleep but you can't tell from the outside because he wore a pair of sunglasses which hid his closed eyelids behind them.
Raven allows Gina to caress his thighs, admiring the muscles and slight hair in them.
Tina stares for a while, then she moved to meet Raven, then she sat at the other site opposite Gina, then she rubs her hand on his bare chest.
Ashley, boiled with anger her face turned red. The last 1 hour she had Raven all to herself but now Gina and Tina seemed to be a intruding.
Oh, I miss school. Laura exclaimed.
There's nothing to miss Laura, on Monday school resumes. Ashley said subduing the anger in her voice.
And today is Friday, just 2 days left. Gina added.
What are you three doing. George asked noticing Gina, Tina and Ashley the way they caress Raven.
None of your business Ass whip. Ashley retorted.
Girls giggles.
I will take that as a compliment. George said. Eventually you three know that he can't date all of you.
He would date me, right honey. Ashley said making eye contact with Raven as she touches his forehead down his straight nose to his lips.
Um..... Raven hums.
Ashley!, You have a boyfriend. George said.
I would break up with him first thing on Monday when we get to school. Ashley said.
Carter haven't done anything to deserve that kind of treatment. Laura remarks.
Poor boy. George comments.
Actually..... Raven saids as he stands up to say something, but Ashley pressed his head back to her laps and he succumbs.
Raven, which colledge do you attend. Gina asked curiously.
About that, since Raven will be staying in New York, he would attend our school. Laura said.
Wow, is that true Ashley said staring at Raven amused.
No, that's not true. Raven said getting up from Ashley's legs.
What's not true. George asked surprised.
Raven, mom decided that you go to school. Laura said convincingly.
But I don't want to. Raven said bluntly. She could have at least asked me.
She would, tonight. But you need to. Laura said.
The girls stares at Raven, for not wanting to go to school. Weird they thought.
You need, to learn about things like science, calc and many other stuff so if you like you can also get a job in the future.
Sounds like a bunch of depressed short life beings trying not to get bored. Raven snorted out.
Ok, whatever you say. Laura concluded.
Raven, Laura is right. You need to come to school, at least for our sake. Ashley said.
The girls giggles.
Ashley placed a perk on Raven's cheeks.
Will you stop, doing that. George scolded.
Not unless he ask me to, and I think you are jealous. Ashley blurted.
Jealous! George exclaimed. Hisses. I don't like getting kisses from random girls.
Laura scoffs.
Did you just scoffs. George asked Laura.
Yes, I did. Laura said giggling. You said you don't receive random kisses from girls. You forgot when Sydney kissed you in the bathroom.
No she didn't. George said.
Yes she did, and you kissed her back. Laura said.
Okay, she did.
You see, Laura said.
I think it's time we start going home. Laura said as she got up to keep the things back to the basket.
No, let's stay some more. Gina said.
No!Β Laura said sharply, the day is getting dark and the tides is rising really fast.
Ok, ok.... Gina said as she got up reluctantly to arrange her stuff.
They all did the same.
Wake up, Lazy bones. Tina tapped on Tyler's shoulder vigorously.
Tyler kicks both legs in the air as he wakes up.
They all laughed at his motion.
He glared at them, and they were all dressed up ready to leave.
Here. Gina gave him his close, we gotta get going.
He took them from her, then stares at them.
Are you guys gonna watch me dress up myself. He asked.
If you insist we could leave leave you behind. Ashley chuckles.
No, no don't. Tyler said in panic as he wore his pair of jean pants.
At this they all laughed.
You aren't scared of the dark right. Raven ask amidst laughter.
No, I am not. Tyler said. Where is my bag pack?
Here it is. Tina threw it for him which he caught against his chest and they all left the beach.
Later that night after dinner Laura lay on her bed trying to sleep, but she couldn't. She had been having that nightmares over and over again, that she rarely wants to sleep. And the man, the man who haunts her in her dreams was he an actual person or he was just a figment of her imagination, then again the voice which spoke to her, he said the Earth won't be destroyed and that she would live. Was he God, She thought. Then again he promised to meet her in person, and when she asked when he just said "Lunch". No he wasn't, she mutters to keep the thought of her mind. All this thought bothered her and made her not to fall asleep. Actually she didn't want to sleep either, she wasn't ready to face the beautiful strange man who comes to haunt her in her dreams.
Then she felt a warm air blew in her room, followed by the scent of cinnamon and honey which caught her nose. She knew who it was, Raven.
Haven't I told you to stop doing that, you can't just teleport yourself to my room anyhow you like. She scold.
Ok, big sis. But I knocked and you didn't seem to hear either. Raven defended.
Ok, what are you doing here.
I came to apologize. Raven said.
For what, Laura asked.
Um..... At the beach today, the thing with Ashley kissing me and the other stuff with the girls. Raven said.
Oh.. I see! Laura exclaimed. Guess you couldn't resist Ashley's warm lips either.
Uhm... Raven hums.
It's okay Raven, Ashley is a nice girl. But I least expected an angel to date anyone. Laura said.
No, I don't intend to date anyone. Raven grins. Well I could since I decided to live a mortal life.
Laura glares at him. What made you to leave heaven?
It has more to do with love and bond really. Raven snaps.
You were in love with a girl? Laura asked surprised
No, not even close... I think we should leave that for another day. Raven said.
Uhm.. ok, good night then. She rolled over and covered herself with her blanket.
Raven still stood there watching her.
Are you okay. He asked.
Yes, why did you ask? Laura said.
When I meant you at first, 3 weeks ago, you were pale and slender but now you are paler and more slender. Raven pointed.
I am fine. Laura snapped.
Ok, can you help me make my hair.
Laura sat up, and stared at him deeply to know if he was just kidding. Why, Gina asked that she wanted to earlier but you turned down the offer.
Well I change my mind, and I want you to do it for me. Raven said.
Why.
Uhm... Maybe because you don't stare at me with carnal fascinations. Raven said bluntly.
Laura scoffs.
I am serious, Raven said.
Ok, but why should I now. Laura said.
Well if I am going to live like a mortal human and go to school, maybe I should look like a human. Raven said.
So!? You look a lot like a human already. Laura snapped.
My hairs make me look more angelic than like a human. Raven said.
Laura thought for moment, she stares at him. He really looks more like an angel than human. Okay, I will do it.
Pinky swear. Raven snapped.
Did George taught you that. Laura asked.
Well George said if I want you to keep your promise, that we have to pinky swear. Raven said.
Ok, whatever. Laura said as she raised her pinky an locked it with Raven's pinky.
Raven grins, then stares at her intensely, she bends her head as her cheeks burn. She was blushing.
Raven sat on her bed, leans towards her, held her chin and raised her head for their gaze to meet. Something about this moves and moment seemed so familiar to Laura, she remembers the man in her dreams.
Although Raven looked like an exact replica of him, she was so sure that Raven wasn't the one. Then she saw a brighter gold colour twitch across his eyes.
What are you doing? She said.
Trying to read your mind.
No you are not, you don't look at others that way when you read their minds. Laura snapped.
Maybe you are different. Raven said calmly.
Different?! How? Laura asked confuse.
Because...... Because I can't read your mind. Raven said.