Rock Radio - By Lisa Wainland Page 0,78

as Dana and Cody walked away.

Finally they were alone.

Cody took Dana’s hand as they walked in shared excitement to the hotel.

“You look amazing,” he said.

“You too.” And he did, more amazing in fact than she remembered.

“So do you want to explore this place?”

“I’d love to.”

They walked around the hotel, taking in their luxurious surroundings. The resort was huge. Aquariums covered the walls like wallpaper. Bright fish in hues of rose red, fluorescent purple and golden yellow darted through their rich blue surroundings. Dana and Cody explored the lounges stealing kisses in everyone: the seventies style disco, complete with mirrored ball, the champagne salon and the cozy piano bar. The restaurant selection was vast, they had a choice of eight including The Mexican Cantina, Chinese Dim Sum Village and Tropical Nights, island fare.

“We’ll have to try them,” Cody said, eyeing the menus.

“Definitely.”

“Dinner tonight, snorkeling tomorrow?”

“Awesome.”

It was strange and incredible for Dana to be here with Cody. There was an instant intimacy between them. Cody was even more attractive than the image she conjured up every night before bed. And he was so excited to see her. That was very sexy. He was really into her, as a person. She got chills realizing the fantasies in her mind were living up to the reality.

For Cody, Dana was an oasis in the desert of his life. He’d clicked with her and felt so close so fast it restored his faith in fate. She was so beautiful with her raven hair and emerald eyes, but she also possessed a gentle inner beauty. He loved her stories of her family. It made him feel like all his dreams were possible.

The small talk they shared was a prelude...mindless chatter that masked their overwhelming desire for each other. They walked through the hotel not so subconsciously heading to the elevators.

“Dana?”

“Yes.”

“What’s your room like?”

Within minutes they were at Dana’s door, Cody caressing her skin, Dana’s hand fumbling with the room card. They moved quickly into her room, devouring each other with their hands and mouths. No words were spoken. None were necessary. They shared an intense connection sparked with insatiable passion.

Breathlessly they moved together becoming one.

Pure ecstasy.

“You are incredible,” Cody said, lying next to Dana, feeling things in his heart he’d never experienced before. He softly brushed a stray hair from Dana’s eyes.

Dana curled closer into Cody. “And you.”

Cody pulled her into him, squeezing her hand. Dana responded in kind, lost in bliss. The silence was comfortable. Each basked in the glow of each other.

Outside the azure sky became tinged with purple - evening had begun to fall.

“Are you hungry?” Cody asked, sorry to interrupt their reverie.

“Famished,” Dana replied sitting up and eyeing Cody’s firm chest, broad shoulders and piercing blue eyes. Her mind and heart at last were in agreement...Cody was everything she’d hoped for and more.

“Do you feel like...?”

“You? Yes.” Dana leaned into Cody kissing him warm on the mouth.

Cody ran his fingers through her hair, pulling her body closer to his. They melted into each other again, taking things slower this time. They caressed and kissed, exploring each other’s body with gentle whispers. It was a most intimate dance with a finish that left them breathless.

“Amazing,” Cody fell back on the bed pulling her soft body beside his.

“Beyond.” She grinned at him sheepishly. “Hey...not to change the subject, but I’m starving.”

“What do you say we go for dinner and...”

“I like dinner and...” Dana said.

“Mexican?” he said punctuating his sentence with a kiss.

“I’d like that.” Dana responded in kind, kissing him softly.

“We’re never gonna make it to dinner at this rate.”

Dana sat up straight. “You’re right. And I have to get dressed!” She pulled the sheet around her in mock modesty. “You better go change.”

“Oh, I didn’t mean to drive you away.” Cody reached his arm out to her.

“You didn’t. I’m just speeding up the process for us to get back to the room.”

“Good point.” Cody raised his lean, tan, muscular frame from the bed. He slipped into his clothes and ran his fingers through his hair. “I’ll wait for you on the balcony.”

“Wonderful,” Dana said rising from the bed to walk him to the bedroom door.

Cody leaned in and kissed her. “See you soon.”

Dana floated back to the bed. She fell onto the mattress alive with excitement. She was scared of what she was feeling. Nervous butterflies in her stomach, a racing heart and yet, a calmness in her mind. It was all happening so fast, but an overwhelming sense of peace had taken over.