“They wouldn’t let me on the beach with clothes on. This is the nude beach,” he reminded her. Actually, he hadn’t thought to try to get there with anything on. He might have saved himself a little embarrassment if he had tried.
“If you don’t want people to see me, then we should go inside.” She didn’t seem pleased with the thought of other people looking at him. Was she jealous? He knew better than to ask. That would definitely send her running from him again.
“I am not leaving without you.” He did pick up a towel – he hoped it was hers – and held it in front of his more private parts. To avoid that sunburn, not for any other reason.