Fun in the Sun. [Open to anyone who's in Hawaii!]

[olliequeen]

The jet ride from Kansas to Hawaii had been long, and most of them had dozed off and on during it. It had been a long time since he'd been to Hawaii, and he had been looking forward to it now more than he had even the first time he'd gone. And now, as he lay back on one of the sandy white beaches of Kauai, sunglasses on and a pina colada in one hand, he smiled, listening to the quiet sounds of the ocean lapping at the beach.



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[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

That wave hit him full on and he had to spit the water out of his mouth before making his next move. Without giving her much time to right herself, he pounced, grabbing her waist and taking them both down into the water. Forget making little waves, this game was serious business.

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

Reflex had Mia jabbing an elbow back hard into Miachael's solar plexus before she could stop herself and she came up sputtering and red faced. "Sorry! Oh my god, I'm sorry, are you okay?"

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

He had to admit, she could really hit. The hit had him gasping under water and he flailed, coming up quickly and choking. When that fit passed, he put a had over his abdomen and groaned. "...Ow."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"I'm really sorry," Mia repeated, her hands fluttering over his shoulders in nervous concern. "I didn't mean to do that. I didn't think you'd grab me."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

He waved a hand, shaking his head while the other rubbed the tender spot that Mia had hit. "It's okay. Probably wasn't the smartest move on my part."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

She worried her lower lip between her teeth as she watched him. "You probably think I'm such a freak now."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

He shook his head and gave her a reassuring smile. "I don't think you're a freak. It's a reflex thing, I get that."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"Yeah?" Her lips curved up again into a hesitant smile. "You can try it now, I won't freak out this time."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"I don't know, you've got pretty killer reflexes." He teased, letting his hand drop away from his abdomen. "Plus, I think it's your turn to exact revenge."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"Revenge, huh." She considered him speculatively, then cupped her hands in the water and slowly lifted them up, reaching on tip-toe to pour it over his head.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

He laughed when the water was dumped on him, then shook his head in her direction like a dog. "Nice revenge tactic."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

She held her arms up to ward off the stray drops, giggling too. "It's the least I could do after nailing you in the stomach," she said. "So, how well can you swim?"

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"I'm debating on whether or not I'll let you live that down." He smirked. "I'm not too bad at it."

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

"Well if you don't, I can always threaten to do it again," she teased, making a fist. "How about a race?"

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

"I'll just plan on sleeping with one eye open," he flicked more water at her. "You're on. How far?"

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

Mia considered the expanse of sea. "Say, from here to that buoy?" she said, pointing to one that was a fair distance away, but not far enough out to take them out of sight from Ollie and Chloe on the shore.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

Michael followed her finger then nodded. "Okay. First one there and back." And he dove in.

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

Mia watched him dive with wide eyes, then shouted "Cheater!" before merrily diving after him with quick strokes.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

He heard her shout and managed a sort of grin as he continued swimming as fast as he could to the buoy.

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

Despite his head start, she caught up quickly. They didn't call her 'Speedy' for nothing.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

Damn. He caught her out of the corner of his eye as he rounded the buoy. She was good.

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

She'd had a lot of practice in handling waves while in Star City, so the swell and crest of them worked in her favor instead of against her. At the same time, Michael was taller and had a stronger kick, so by the time they were half-way back, they were neck and neck.

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

Michael kicked harder, trying to gain a lead but he saw her inching ahead. With only a few feet to go, he gave a final strong kick hoping that would be enough to pass Mia.

[need2speed.livejournal.com]

Mia reached out with her hand, but she ended up about an arm's length behind Michael at the finish line. She came out of the water breathing hard but smiling. "Now I've got to get a pool to practice in. Because you are never beating me again."

[mirrorsmirk.livejournal.com]

Michael flipped over in the water, resting on his elbows and breathing hard as well. He looked up at her with a grin. "That would mean I'd have to get in the pool and make sure I always beat you, you know."