the crystal clear water practically laps up into the hotel and a rush of excitement passes through me at the idea of getting to swim in it tomorrow . he was going to be my first . later they chugged over to a tanker and topped off their fuel tanks to be able to stay out a couple of days . he tossed me backward and i hit the desk before sliding to the floor . the fist came down on his chest , once , twice , again . instantly , she felt cold without him . 