Spring Break

SPRING BREAK
By Mary Cochran (09-10)

Julie and Tom were on their way to Daytona Beach. Instead of going home for the three weeks they told their parents they had taken on internship work. It wasn’t a complete lie. They were going to do internship work, but they were spending Friday through Sunday on the beach first.

They got to the hotel and checked in. It was a little ways down from all the hub, but definitely within walking distance for a young couple.

Tom began to unpack his bag and put things in the bathroom. Julie began to undress. Tom stopped and watched her. She was slow to make sure she got his attention. Without even looking at him, she said,

“See something you want?” “Always” he said.

She tied her top and smiled at him. “Let’s go get some sun first.” Tom changed quickly.

It was still early in the day, 4:00 p.m., so the sun was still warm. They walked along the beach, hand in hand. In the water a few children were playing, screaming and bouncing in the waves. A mother was yelling at them, “Those waves are too big. Get up here closer where I can see you.” Julie thought to herself, is that what me and Tom are going to be like in ten years, forty pounds overweight, sitting our fat butts on towels and yelling at our kids. Julie looked at Tom. If that was what he was thinking it didn’t show. They had been dating for eight months. Although they didn’t live together they did spend a lot of time together and were officially a couple. “So what do you want for dinner?” Tom said.

Back in the room, Julie looked at Tom and smiled. She unsnapped her top and let it fall to the carpet. Then she used her fingers to pull down her bikini bottoms. Julie said,

“See something you want?”
“Always” he said.

Julie walked over and stood in front of him. She put her hand to his face to move it toward hers. She gave him little kisses. Tom quickly pulled Julie down on the bed. He was still wearing his swimming trunks, yet Julie could feel his hardness against her stomach.

With Julie lying on her back, Tom got on his knees, gave Julie a quick look over, and forced her legs open. Then he began thrusting into her. Julie whimpered. She knew Tom liked hearing her whimper.

Sex in the daylight was always the best because it was quick and raw. There was no darkness to hide body flaws, no darkness for illusions, or music playing to mask true feelings. Sex in the daylight told Julie that it was real.

They ended up at Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Julie started laughing. “I worked at Bubba Gump’s in New Orleans before I transferred.” “Well, I guess you know what’s on the menu then. They both laughed.

Tom got a bucket of Bud Light to go with the food. Julie was still thinking about the children on the beach, thinking about where their relationship was going, and beginning to reel in solitude. Tom sipped from his beer, and looking at Julie, let the beer clear his mind. When the bill came Tom also got three chocolate chip cookies, two for Julie and one for him.

On the drive back to the hotel Tom stopped at the 7-11 and got another six back of Bud Light and a Cherry Slurpee for Julie. Walking from the car to the entrance of their room they could hear the ocean, except for the lights from the hotels the beach was pitch dark. Tom took Julie by her waist. “Let’s go sit near the pool for a few minutes to unwind a little.


Sitting there and listening to the waves felt like heaven. Finals had been exhausting. Julie was sure stress was the reason her period hadn’t come. She was thinking about the children on the beach earlier, her own childhood, college, and the pregnancy test. She hadn’t told Tom about it. She was hoping this trip would afford the timing. They were just finishing their senior years in college and she really wasn’t sure if Tom was ready.

“Don’t you want a beer?”
“No. My nerves are frayed from school and stress, so I’m just going to keep it easy.”

Tom sat back and drank beer another beer. Julie just sat. “Tom, you ready to go in? I’m really tired.”

Back in the room the music played softly. Julie began to undress. Tom moved his hands over her shoulders, massaging them. He began to undress her. She let him. He held her close and gave her deep thrusting kisses. Then he gently pushed her down on the bed. The sex was deep and intense. Julie was mesmerized, partly because of exhaustion and partly because of emotions. Sex like this told Julie she belonged to Tom. Tom thrusted into her and continued to kiss her. Julie loved it.


The next morning they awoke early. The beach was empty except for the birds looking for food. They went for a buffet breakfast. When the bill came Tom handed it to her. “I’m paying for the room and dinners “ he said, “so you get breakfast”.

After breakfast they went to lay on the beach. It was getting busier now. Tom buttered himself, then turned over for Julie to do his back. Julie felt the strength of his body, his meatiness. His body made her feel safe. She rubbed oil on his shoulders, then rubbed her fingers through his hair. “Don’t get that oil in my hair.”

Tom lay in the sun. Julie decided to take a walk. She walked along the water line. The children were splashing and being loud.

“What do I do”, she thought. “Do I go ahead and tell Tom about the pregnancy test?” “Do I wait and do another one?” “Is our relationship strong enough for this?”

Julie thought about her paying for breakfast. They had talked about it, that he would pay for the hotel, gas, dinner, drinks, and she would pay for breakfast, but why was that bothering her. Julie made her way back to where she left Tom on the beach, and there was another girl chatting with him.

Tom saw her. “There you are. Ready to go in?” Let’s take a little R&R and then we will go hit the town about 6:00.

They took a shower together, something Julie considered their quality time. Tom looked down on Julie and smiled. He had already taken her body soap and made a lather. He quickly took control of washing Julie’s body. When Tom washed her Julie got limp.

He started with one arm, starting at her shoulder and working his way down to her hands, giving her hands a quick massage, then her fingers. Then he washed her breasts, gently kneading her nipples with his hands, then getting under her breasts, then down to her belly. Then she turned around, and he washed her back, massaging her shoulders, then her neck, then her booty and snatch. Julie washed her legs herself while Tom then lathered himself.

The water was steamy. Julie was beginning to get mesmerized. Tom gave her a few kisses on her neck. Then he turned off the water, grabbed a towel and began to dry her.

“Who was that girl you were talking to? “
“I have no idea. She came over and just started talking.”
“Did you think to tell her you were with someone?”
“Julie!, are you jealous?” Tom laughed.

They lay on the bed, entwined, with Julie’s head in his chest and his arms wrapped around her. Julie like the feel of his body. It made her feel safe. They fell into sleep with the rhythm of the ocean waves.

The rhythm of the ocean and sunlight were coming into focus. Julie began waking up. Tom was lying on his side, stroking her hair, and smiling at her.

“Happy dreams?” he said.
“Yeah, they were happy. I dreamed we were married and had two little girls, six and two, and we were just so happy.”

Tom laughed. “We still have a ways to go before going down that road.” Let’s say we get dressed and go out.

They went out and ended up at Tijuana Flats for Mexican food, a relaxed, easy going restaurant.

“Julie, this trip was supposed to be fun. You’re always watching little kids. I’m beginning to feel like I’m being evaluated for my daddy material. Then that dream you had. Is there something you’re not telling me? Are you pregnant?”

Julie looked at Tom without saying anything.

“I’m not really ready for that. But are you pregnant?” Just then, the server came. Tom looked up at her and smiled, “Thank you.” Instead of eating Tom looked at Julie to wait for an answer. “No, I’m not pregnant. There just seems to be a lot of children around.”

“Let’s just enjoy this weekend then and stop looking at those damn kids. I wanted this to be a nice getaway, and it’s getting awkward” Tom said.

Tom then focused his attention on his plate. Julie picked up her fork and started taking small bites.

Julie was stunned and embarrassed.
They left the restaurant without saying anything to each other. The drive in the car was quiet too. Tom turned the radio station to Julie’s favorite. Again, Tom stopped and picked up a six pack of beer.

Back in the room Tom opened a bottle and put the rest in a bucket of ice. He took a swig from the bottle then handed it to Julie.

“Let’s go use the Jacuzzi. It will do us some good” Tom said. Julie agreed. Tom poured the beer into a plastic cup. Julie took a can of Coke.
It was dark by now. The temperatures had dropped so it was actually a little chilly. But the hot tub felt good.

In the tub they were facing each other. Tom studied Julie’s face. Julie smiled. She turned around so her back was towards Tom. She didn’t want him studying her face and she didn’t want to take the chance she would break down.

Tom took another swig from his beer. Then he began to massage Julie’s shoulders. Right away Julie could feel the tension leaving. Another swig of beer, a swig to Julie, then he massaged her shoulders again.

“You know, Julie, if you are pregnant you can tell me. I won’t be mad. We can discuss it. When is the last time you had your period?”

“I’m not pregnant. My period is due. I can feel it coming” Julie said.

Tom continued to massage Julie’s shoulders and give her little kisses on her neck. Julie put her arms on the side of the tub and rested her head. She closed her eyes and focused on Tom’s massage. She had her opportunity. She wasn’t going to tell him.

“You ready?” Tom said. “Let’s go in.”


Again, Tom went for sex before sleep. It didn’t matter how tired Julie was, she wanted her man to be happy. Tom lay next to Julie and began to give her little kisses. Julie began to kiss his chest and worked her way down below. She actually liked giving him oral sex. It was the time when she was in control, when she was giving the pleasure and deciding how much to give. Tom moaned. With his hand controlling Julie’s head, Tom pulled Julie away, and came in her face.

The next day they packed to leave. They were going to stay on the beach until 3:00, then make the drive back to the campus. Tom had set up a three week internship at a bank. Julie had a two week internship with a veterinarian.

While Tom was packing the car, Julie cleaned up the room and made sure they had everything. Julie dialed her mother’s number. “We’re getting ready to leave. I didn’t tell him. “ Julie hung up.

Tom came in. “Ready?”
“Yeah” Julie said, and smiled. “I’m ready.”