Marcus raised his head a fraction of an inch, just enough so she could see the frowning eyebrows. "No.  Swimming is cold and Sandy and wet.  Bed is warm and dry and has you in it.". He huffed, dragging her up against his chest now to hide his face in her hair. " and not the other two." He added, referring to Tess and Richard.

"What!" Tess shouted back just as loudly, cursing as she yanked a brush through her hair and brushed her teeth at the same time.  And hunting for sunscreen, using her foot to sift through the contents of her bag.