Harbour nights

by colin d fox


Langorous, slim, easy and smooth she side-stepped across him and her tinkling laugh fell away into the night like an immaculately crafted tune. Stephen tried to grab her but she was too quick. ' You're like a nymph or something' he said. ' A nymph?' Jennifer flashed her slightly too-big to be real eyes at him. ' So if I'm a nymph, what are you, Stevie? ' She almost gasped as his outline against the wall caught her by surprise, Silhouetted against the full moon background, Stevie threw the gently lapping liquid silver water behind him into relief as he grinned flashing white teeth back at her. She stared. She forgot to lean over to tease him some more when he jumped forward and pulled her to him in one swift move. ' Nymph my arse' he whispered in her ear as he pulled her taut against him and let the two of them fall back against the wall overlooking the harbour. She tried to speak but collapsed into giggles. She looked up, putting on her best 'bold' face. ' Still doesn't mean I'll let you kiss me.' Stevie looked at her for a moment. Then he leaned forward and kissed her. ' Good thing I didn't ask then.'