She savored the feeling of his arm around her waist, his hand resting on her hip.  The smile on her face, well, was one of pure contentment.  As they walked quietly through the lobby of the hotel, she felt the eyes of other guests on them.  She didn't care if others thought them to be lovers, for in her own mind, they were.  The easy banter, the shared thoughts, the feeling of being kindred spirits, it all led to a level of intimacy between them. and Marti loved that feeling.<br/><br/>She didn't want him to let go of her, just yet, and walked out into the sunlit morning with his arm still around her waist.  The sunshine on her face, matched the radiance she felt in her heart.  Marti didn't remember when she had felt this happy, she tried to remember, but pushed the thoughts aside.  She was going to enjoy what the fates had given her.  A wonderful, handsome, caring gentleman, to share Paradise with.  With that thought, they reached his rental car, and she felt a sense of immediate longing sweep over her soul, as he removed his arm from her waist to unlock the car, and open the door for her.<br/><br/>She sat down, the leather seats warm on the back of her thighs.  She turned her body, to face forward in the car, and the denim fabric of her skirt rode up her thighs.  She felt his gaze, but couldn't care less, right now.  She was more than interested in Jeremiah, and she hoped against hope that he was feeling the same way.  She thought he did, but lately, her read on men, was more than a little rusty.<br/><br/>She took a deep breath, in an attempt to settle the excitement that was building inside her.  It was not just being in Hawaii, although, that was surely part of it, but it was Jeremiah, that has caused the excitement to ripple through her heart and soul.<br/><br/>She felt him settle into the driver's seat, and turned to watch him, as he slid the key into the ignition.<br/><br/>His eyes on her, and the smile on his handsome face, as he asked her once again, "Ready?" made her smile in response, as she leaned over the console, and kissed him gently on the mouth.<br/><br/>"Oh, yes, I'm ready."  She didn't really notice the double entendre, until she felt herself blush.