A wonderful fanfic by Nicole.
Prologue
The waves crashed against the shore, as Luis looked out at the water making sure everything was safe. Taking this lifeguard job in Bermuda was just what he needed, a chance to get away from Harmony, even if it was for a little while. Of Course, Hank followed him down. He wasn�t going to miss a chance to spend the summer on the beach, hot babes all around him.
Luis laughed at the sight before him. Hank was trying his best to get a date with a blond beach bimbo. The swimming suit had hardly any covering. Her breasts practically spilled out. No wonder Hank chose her to go for. A summer fling.
Luis went back to looking out at the ocean. His mind wandered as he thought of the dream he had last night. Meeting his soul mate here in Bermuda. Luis chased the thoughts out of his head. �Right. My soul mate is not here.� Luis thought bitterly.
�Yo, Hank. Get back over here and do your job.� Luis yelled at Hank after the blond bimbo he was with slapped him across the face and stormed away. Hank climbed up the ladder and sat in his chair.
�Luis, After 20 years of your life, don�t you want to find a girlfriend. Come on Lindsay was not for you. You had NOTHING in common. I bet you never even slept with her.� Hank smirked knowingly. �You know that I said I was going to wait to make love with someone until I know they are right for me.� �Luis, I am taking about a fling. Enjoy this summer. Isn�t that why we took this job?�
�Maybe for you, but I am here for making some money and enjoying being on the beach. I am not interested in a fling.� Luis looked back at the ocean�until something�or someone caught his eye. He stared at a gorgeous blond haired woman walking toward the beach with a dark haired woman. The blond took his breath away with the beauty that radiated from her. She wore a blue bikini with jeans covering her bottom. The sway of her hips had him staring. His mouth went dry.
Hank looked over at his friend and chuckled. �No fling huh?� Luis turned his attention back to Hank with an angry look on his face. �I can look at them. I just don�t plan on getting involved with any women while I am here. Plus she looks too young for me.�
Hank�s mouth hung open. �Luis, we are only 20. She looks to be about 18, maybe 19. That is NOT too young for you.� �Hank will you just shut up and lets do our job.� Luis turned his attention back to the blond, who was slowly taking her shorts down her perfectly tanned legs.
Luis� eyes glazed over at the image before him. Hank had enough of watching his friend eye women, but never have fun with them. Ever since Lindsay, his high school girlfriend who cheated on him with a jock from the high society school., he had been afraid of all girls and that happened three years ago.
Hank climbed down from his chair and started walking towards the two girls that had caught both of their eyes. He could hear Luis yelling at him to get back to doing his job. Hank walked over to the girls.
Gwen noticed that someone was blocking the sun. Hank eyed the woman, as she lay there in her light purple bikini that let her �goodies� be noticed. Gwen opened her eyes and looked up at a brown eyed, brown haired man looking over her.
She quickly sat up. �Can I help you?� She asked politely. Sheridan opened her eyes and noticed the man in front of her. �Not bad looking, but not my type.� Sheridan thought. She wanted the man from her dreams�dark haired, nice body, caring�what more could a girl ask for.
�My name is Hank.� He extended his hand for a friendly shake. �I am Gwen and this is Sheridan.� �Nice meeting you. Listen I have a question to ask you,� trying to remember her name, �Sheridan?� � Sheridan looked at him funny. Her eyes held confusion. Gwen felt a wave of jealousy. All the men seemed to be attracted to Sheridan.
�What would you like?� Sheridan asked nicely, hoping he soon would leave and she could enjoy tanning again. �My friend up there noticed you, but he is a bit shy.� Sheridan looked over in the direction Hank was pointing. A dark haired man with those chisled chest. Eye candy for Sheridan. The man that almost fit her dreams�now to find out if he is sweet and caring.
Sheridan got up from her spot, brushing off the sand on her legs. �I will be right back Gwen.� Sheridan began walking toward the man who seemed to be perfect. The sweat from the sun outlined his chest even more. Heat pooled in her stomach and butterflies were forming. �It is just a guy. Why am I nervous?� Sheridan wondered.
She looked back at Gwen and noticed she was getting chummy with�.Hank. She then turned around and stared walking toward the lifeguard chair.
�Do you think they will hit it off?� Gwen asked, concerned for her best friend. �Luis needs to get out more and you said Sheridan needed the same.� �Well, yes, but I don�t want any heart break for her.�
�I have a good idea to keep your mind off of worrying. Lets go to the ice cream stand and get some.� Hank wiggled his eyebrows and made Gwen laugh. �This is going to be a great summer.� Both thought as they walked hand in hand toward the ice cream stand. As they walked by they saw Sheridan hesitating to go any farther.
Gwen yelled, �Go for it!� Sheridan turned and saw Gwen walk up the path with Hank.
Sheridan stood a couple feet away from him. �Umm, excuse me.� Luis looked down and saw the blond haired woman he was staring at earlier. She was tanned all over her body, and the sun glasses kept him from seeing her eyes.
�What can I do for you?� Sheridan stood there nervous, not sure how to proceed. �Well, your friend Hank said�� Luis groaned. �Don�t listen to him. He talks nonsense.� Sheridan could see that he was trying his best to avoid her. Sheridan removed her sun glasses and Luis found himself staring into her blue eyes, the color of the ocean around them.
Luis slowly got down from his stand and stood directly in front of her. She could now see his beautiful brown eyes. It had a sparkle when looking at her. �Sorry about snapping at you. My friend Hank is sometimes trouble.� �Don�t worry about it. It was nice meeting you�.?� �Luis� He held out his hand. When they touched hands, it felt like shocks were going through them. Breathless, Sheridan whispered, �Sheridan.� She let go of his hand. �See you around.� Sheridan turned around to leave when a hand on her arm grabbed her. �Don�t go. I am on break now. Why don�t we get something to eat?� Sheridan smiled, her face glowing. �OK.� They walked closely together all the way to the diner.
�Did it work?� Gwen asked Hank from behind the tree they were hiding behind to spy on their friends. �It worked.� Both grinned. This was going to be a great summer for fun�and maybe a little love.
Chapter One
�Thanks for lunch, Luis. It was so sweet of you.� Luis blushed at Sheridan�s comment. He had never been this comfortable around other girls, not even with his ex. Sure Lindsay was nice to hang around, but in the end, he snobbery started showing just because her family became rich with their new restaurant.
Luis had vowed never to date anyone with wealth again. No matter how attracted he was to them. Looking into Sheridan�s baby blue eyes, he became absorbed in them. Sheridan was staring at him, looking into his dark brown eyes.
Luis blinked his eyes and the trance was lost. The silence was killing Sheridan, but she didn�t know what to say. Luckily Luis broke the silence. �I better get back to my station. My break is almost up and I need to find my buddy Hank.� Sheridan nodded as Luis stood up from the booth and held out his hand for Sheridan.
She gracefully accepted his hand and stood up also. Their bodies closely touching and they both felt the electricity around them. Luis dropped his hand and stepped back. Giving them space between them. Luis walked over to the door and opened it, letting Sheridan walk passed him.
The hot, sticky air around them didn�t help either of them. They both were already hot from just looking at the other. Sheridan never felt like this before. She never had a guy look at her like Luis was looking at her.
Every guy would run once they found out she was Sheridan Crane, the American Princess, knowing that if any one touched her, Daddy would make them pay. For eighteen years, she had to live with her father telling what to wear, how to act, and who not to date. He never let her go on dates, not even with stuffy men from the country club. That is why she had asked her father to let her and Gwen go to Bermuda. So she could have some independence and meet a guy that would help her gain knowledge with men. She was tired of being the only virgin she knew. She met the guy she hoped would help her, and that man was Luis.
One look at Luis and she was feeling all these things she never felt. Her body became clammy. She blushed everytime he glanced her way. What was wrong with her?
�What are they doing Hank?� Gwen asked, peeking around the corner of the little diner Luis and Sheridan had just exited. A groan from Hank went through the air. �He is saying good bye and Sheridan is just staring at him like she is confused.� Gwen was afraid of that. �Damn, I knew she couldn�t do it.�
Hank grabbed Gwen�s hand and they strolled out from behind the corner. �I have a plan. Follow my lead.� Hank whispered before standing in front of Luis and Sheridan.
Sheridan looked over at Gwen and Hank holding hands and smiled. At least her friend found someone for the summer. She looked back over at Luis. �What is wrong with me? Nobody wants me.� Tears threatened to slide down her cheeks, but she controlled her emotions.
�Hi Gwen.� Sheridan said after getting her emotions back in check. Luis looked at Hank and smirked. �So much for doing his job.� Hank was already lost to the brown haired beauty. �Luis, I invited Gwen to the carnival. I was hoping you and Sheridan could join us.� Luis looked hesitant.
Being alone with Sheridan did bad things to his hormones. He had made his decision to stay away from women and if he went then their went that decision. He looked over at Sheridan and she looked almost excited about going. �I have never been to a carnival.� Sheridan said so excitedly.
Luis looked over at her. �You serious?� Luis couldn�t believe that a person could never have been to a carnival. �Yeah.� Sheridan said almost embarrassed. Luis looked at her again and he listened to his heart for a change and said, �I guess we are going to the carnival AFTER work.�
Luis grabbed Hank and pulled him back to his duty as a lifeguard. Hank looked back at Gwen and winked at her. Gwen knew what that wink meant. Sheridan and Luis were being set up.
Sheridan looked over at her friend. �I guess you and Hank hit it off.� Gwen laughed. �At least we know what we want unlike you and Luis.� �What do you mean?� Sheridan�s hands crossed in front of her and her right food forward. The stance that meant �I am mad.�
�You and Luis won�t admit you are attracted to each other.� Gwen pointed out. �Gwen, you know I have never had a man. I don�t know what to do.� Sheridan placed her head in her hands, ashamed at her life. Damn her father.
�Sheridan, all you have to be is your fun loving self. How could a man resist?� �Luis can and will.� Gwen sighed. This was going to be one hell of a challenge for Hank and Gwen to get Luis and Sheridan to hook up together, not just because they wanted their friends to be happy, but so Gwen and Hank can have some alone time.
�This summer is going to be fun.� Gwen thought. Sheridan and Gwen walked back over to their spots and began sun tanning again as Hank and Luis watched their every move. Hank looked over at his friend and chuckled to himself. Luis had it bad and Hank was going to make sure both he and his friend got what they wanted.
Chapter Two
�Hank, do you even know which condo they are staying at?� Luis was getting tired of walking along the beach toward the very expensive condos. �Wait a minute Hank. Only the RICH own those.� Hank groaned. Of course, he had to bring that up. �Luis, Just because Lindsay turned out to be a bitch, it doesn't mean that ALL of them are snobs.
Hank walked over to the one Gwen had said was Sheridan�s family�s condo. �Come on Luis. Just for once have some fun. I would like to get to know Gwen a little better.� Hank wiggled his eyebrows. Luis knew exactly what Hank wanted. �Come on Buddy.� Hank wined.
Luis looked hesitant at looked up at the condo. He sighed knowing that he had to go otherwise Hank would pester him all summer long. �Fine. Ring the doorbell will you.� Luis spat.
DING DONG
�I�ll get it.� A voice in the house screamed. It was Gwen who opened the door. A smile lit her face. Oh yeah, she had it bad for Hank. She was dressed in a blue shirt with cutoff shorts. �Will this fit in with everyone else? I don�t want to feel out of place.� � Hank smiled, �It looks great.� Hank leaned in and gave Gwen a little kiss on the cheek.
Sheridan walked down the stairs which her in directly even with the door. Luis� mouth went dry. Sheridan walked down the stairs gracefully in a pink tank top with blue jean shorts. She smiled shyly at Luis. �Hi Luis.� Sheridan whispered softly. �Hi.� �Lets go.� Hank said as he grabbed Gwen�s hand and started walking toward the beach where they first met, leaving Luis and Sheridan behind.
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�Gwen and I are going on the Ferris wheel. See you guys later.� �Hank.� Luis yelled, but it was too late. Hank and Gwen were already getting on the ride. �You don�t have to be with me tonight Luis. I am sure I can find something to do.� Sheridan whispered with disappointment in her eyes.
�No. Since you have never been to a carnival, you are going to need someone to show you around.� He grabbed her hand and started walking off, the electricity flowing thorough them again. But this time neither moved their hands.
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Gwen and Hank looked over the edge of the car of the Ferris wheel. �YES!� both said and they settled back in their seats. Hank put his arm around Gwen. �This is nice.� Gwen sighed, snuggling even more into Hank.
�Well, this is just the beginning of summer.� He grinned and Gwen looked up. She saw the mischievous side to Hank. She smiled at him and said, �We have ALL summer.�
Hank started to descend his lips toward Gwen�s. She tilted her head up even more. Their lips touched and Hank groaned against her lips. The simple kiss turned into more. He ran his tongue along her lips wanting to deepen the kiss. She happily obliged and Hank tasted the sweetness of her mouth.
The ride started to stop knowing the cars were unloading. �We better finish this later.� Hank winked and Gwen blushed a deep red. Oh, it was definitely going to be a fun night for them.
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�Ohh, that looks fun.� Sheridan said with delight as she looked over at the bumper cars. �You want to go on the bumper cars?� Luis was astonished. A rich girl on bumper cars. This he had to see and be there for. Luis led Sheridan to the line.
�What you do is steer the car and bump into people.� �That should be easy.� Sheridan said determined. Luis ran for a blue car, while Sheridan chose a red one. Luis was on direct path to crash into Sheridan.
Once the cars started going, Luis took off towards Sheridan, who was busy trying to steer the car, but ended up going in circles. He bumped into her car and a giggle floated in the air. He actually loved that giggle, so feminine. Sheridan looked and saw it was Luis.
She looked very determined to get Luis back. All of a sudden, she took off, made a big circle, and bumped into Luis. Pure shock showed on his face. They chased each other around, bumping into each other and laughing. Luis thought nothing about how rich Sheridan was, but how much fun she was.
Once the ride was over, both Luis and Sheridan were laughing as they were walking away, Luis wrapping his arms subconsciously around Sheridan. Sheridan snuggled into Luis� embrace.
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�Well look at that.� Hank said eying Sheridan and Luis. �What?� Gwen said breathlessly. �Luis is actually embracing Sheridan. It looks like they are having a good time. Luis is taking her on the Ferris wheel.� Gwen grinned. �Aww. The Ferris wheel. One of the great moments.�
Hank looked seductively at Gwen. �Lets get out of hear.� His eyebrows wiggling. Gwen laughed a breathy little laugh. �Well, I should tell Sheridan that I am leaving. Luis will give her a ride home, won�t he?� Gwen asked concerned for her best friend. Gwen got up from the grass Hank and she had been occupying while the finished off what they had started on the Ferris wheel.
�Well, since they are on it, lets go wait for them. And we can see their expressions as they come down.� Gwen had a smile on her face. Sheridan was definitely having some feelings toward Luis; otherwise, she wouldn�t have embraced Luis as she did. But then again, Sheridan did say she wanted a fling this summer. Hank and Gwen walked hand in hand to the Ferris wheel.
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Sheridan slowly stepped into the car and sat down. Luis entered and the car started slowly rocking. Sheridan let out a scared shriek. �Are you scared of the Ferris wheel?� Luis said trying to keep the grin off his face. �I have never been in one, but we are going high and I don�t want it to rock.� Sheridan had the cutest pout on her face.
Luis wanted to kiss that pout of her lips. Whoa, he wasn�t having that thought, was he? What has been happening to him? Luis sat next to Sheridan and wrapped his right arm around her. She gripped his waist and held on.
The car began to go up and Sheridan�s grip got stronger. Luis laughed. �Sheridan, nothing is going to happen to you.� Sheridan looked up at Luis and stared into his brown eyes, Luis staring into her deep blue eyes lit with a sparkle. Luis slowly dipped down to kiss her and Sheridan lifted up. Their lips touched and Luis and Sheridan pulled apart and looked into each other�s eyes, trying to determine what had happened between them. Luis smiled and dipped again.
Only this time, he was interrupted by his best buddy�s yelling. �Way to go buddy. I knew you could do it.� Luis pulled away and made as much distance between them. The ride came to a stop and Luis stepped out of the car. Sheridan walked out stunned. What had just happened? First Luis was going to kiss her and then all of a sudden he pulled back.
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�Hank!� Gwen spat as he yelled at his friend. She had seen what had happened and didn�t like Hank�s behavior all of a sudden. �What?� Hank asked. �Why can�t you just let Sheridan and Luis be happy? Why do you have to interfere?� Hank stood there stunned as Gwen gave him a tongue-lashing.
Luis walked toward his buddy and Gwen. He could hear Gwen yelling at him. Heck, he wanted to yell at Hank too, but then he had only done him a favor since he wasn�t going to be getting involved with anyone.
Gwen saw Luis coming and stopped, Sheridan right behind Luis. �Hey guys.� Gwen said, trying to be cheerful. �Sheridan can I talk to you?� Gwen quickly took Sheridan�s hand and walked away from the guys.
Hank looked on at his buddy. �Sorry I interrupted the moment.� Hank felt bad now. Gwen had made him feel really lousy. �Hey, don�t worry about it. You did me a favor. I said I wasn�t going to get involved especially with the rich. They are nothing but snobs.� He spat.
Out of the corner of his right eye, he saw movement. He looked over and there was Sheridan with tears streaming down her face. She took off running down towards the beach, and Gwen running after her.
Chapter Three �Luis, DAMN YOU!� Hank looked over at Luis angry that his night with Gwen was
over. So much was planned for him and Gwen. He remembered the conversation with
Gwen that took place not so long ago while from behind the cotton candy stand.
*Flashback* �So what do you say Gwen? A little food, dancing, romancing?� His eyebrows
going up and down. Gwen giggled lightly. �Yes to all three.� Gwen had the
seductive tone in her voice and Hank thought, �SCORE!� *End Flahback* �Sorry man. I didn�t know she was there.� Luis felt like a dumb ass. Sheridan
hadn�t done once thing snobbish to him and what does he do? He rants about the
rich and how alike they are and he felt even worse watching Gwen trying to catch
up to Sheridan who was running down the beach coast back to her condo. �Well there goes my night.� Hank tossed up his hands. �And just remember
Buddy, you owe me big time for ruing mine and Gwen�s night.� Luis laughed, looking over at Hank. �Man, we have been here for just a few
days and you are already bedding girls.� Hank laughed as well. �It must be the Bennett charm. Gets them every time.� Hank had the biggest
grin Luis had ever seen. Luis knew what he had to do to make it up to Hank.
Looking out at Gwen and Sheridan, he began the walk to where Sheridan and Gwen
were now sitting in the sand. *********************************** �I don�t get it Gwen. I thought we were having a good time and that Luis
didn�t think of me as a rich bitch.� The sobbing intensified and all Gwen could
do was hold her. �I am sorry this had to happen to you, sweetie. But think of it this way,
maybe you are supposed to meet another man here.� Gwen said, rubbing smoothing
circles across Sheridan�s back. Footsteps could be heard in sand. Gwen and Sheridan looked behind them to see
Luis walking closely and his eyes held the look of sorrow. He truly felt sorry
for what was said. �Gwen, could I talk to Sheridan alone?� Luis held a gaze to Sheridan�s tear
filled blue eyes. Gwen looked at Sheridan and Sheridan nodded. Luis sat down in
the sand next to Sheridan. Luis looked back at Gwen. �Why don�t you go and have your evening with Hank.
He is really pissed off that his night was ruined. Go make his day..I mean
night.� All three managed a little grin. Gwen smiled at Luis and said a quiet
Thank you as she walked over towards Hank. Sheridan gazed out at the ocean, trying not to notice the closeness of Luis,
the man that hurt her badly a few minutes ago. Luis looked over at Sheridan
noticing her gaze staring out into the ocean. He never noticed anyone more
beautiful as Sheridan looked at that moment. The moonlight shinning onto her
face, the tear tracks visible. She felt his gaze on her and slowly turned to him. A she smile came onto her
face. Luis smiled his brightest smile. �I am sorry I hurt you.� �It�s okay. I am sure you think all rich bitches have no feelings.� Sheridan
tried to shrug it off, but failed miserably when the sobs started escaping her
mouth. Luis moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around her. �I am so sorry
I sad that.� He rubbed calming circles on her back until her sobs quieted. *********************************** Hank was watching Gwen approach, his mischievous smile back in place. �Well
look at that. My buddy knew what he had to do.� Gwen laughed as she approached.
�Hanky, you naughty boy.� She walked behind him and gave his butt a nice
whack. �Hey! That hurt.� Hank made sure to add on the added dramatics of a pout and
rubbing of the butt. Gwen saw through it. �Aww�did I hurt you?� Hank looked over
at her and saw the playfulness dancing around in her eyes. He was going to get back at her and he did. When she was caught off guard, he
started slowly reaching behind her to give her butt a good smack. �What are you thinking about Hank?� Gwen tried to look into his eyes for any
hints, but all his eyes told her was he was being himself�the prankster. And
then all of a sudden�SMACK! �Ouch!� Gwen quickly rubbed her butt and then �Hank, you better be running or
I am going to get you back so bad.� Hank laughed as he took of running toward
Sheridan and Gwen�s condo. Neither of the duo saw that Sheridan and Luis were staring at them as the
ran. ********************************** �Looks like I have no place to go back to for awhile.� Sheridan was happy for
her friend, but right now a hot bath and bed sounded so good. She just wanted to
forget all about today, but her plans were on hold since Gwen was busy at the
condo. Sure, she could go to the condo, but Sheridan was not in the mood to listen
to�well, she just couldn�t. �Why don�t you and I go back to the carnival and enjoy ourselves some more? I
promise to show you a GREAT time. Then after that we could go and get some pizza
or whatever you are hungry for.� Luis� eyes held a look of hope. Did he actually want to spend time with a rich bi�Sheridan shook her head
from those thoughts. �If Luis wants to spend time with me, then he must not see
me as a rich bitch anymore.� Or so she hoped. �Sound like fun, Luis.� He slowly got up from the sand and wiped off the sand
from his legs. He then extended his right hand out to her and he helped her
stand up. He linked their fingers together as they walked back toward the
carnival. ****************************************** �Gwen, hurry it up.� Hank was getting impatient about his night with her. She
was fumbling with the key to the condo. �If you don�t keep your hands to yourself this very second, I am going to
send you back to the carnival without the ride you want to go on.� She winked.
Hank stopped in all seriousness. He held up his hands as in retreat. �Ok.� He grumbled. The door clicked open. �Are you ready for that ride, Hanky Panky?� �Oh hell, yeah.� He grabbed Gwen�s hand and the door shut behind them.
To Be Continued...