Taryn slowed her jog and brushed the stray strands of hair from her face and looked around the beach for a changing area. The familiar scene hadn't changed much in the time she had been gone and her eyes landed on the small shack tucked behind the wine and dine restaurants. She did her cool downs slowly watching the people go by in couples. The publicity had been a nail in the coffin of her social life and didn't leave much privacy in her social life, even now she could feel a few remaining cameras taking a picture right now bit she didn't care as she made her way into the public restroom. Minutes later she walked onto the beach in a simple black two piece. She smiled softly as she passed by people, some recognized her, some didn't and she was releived not to be rushed by fans any more.

Taryn pulled a blanket from her backpack and laid it out on the warm sand before kicking off her sandals and sitting down gently on it. The sweat from the run had washed most of her sunscreen away and with the sun as high as bright as it was today she had little choice but to re-apply it. As she began she could feel the look of many men on her, she smiled as she flashed a shy smile at a guy causing him to miss a football and sending it into the surf. She chuckled and laid back on the towel.

Leon sighed, he still had no idea where his sister was and Mia still hadnt turned up, which meant Tyler was still in his care he didnt care, but he wanted to be out there helping, like he should have been, it was his family in the firing line.

With a breath he pulled Tyler free of the Skyline and looked out at the surf, if there was any where he could be to rest it was the beach and he hoped Tyler would have enjoyed it as well, licking his lips,he moved himelf down to the sand, situating the little boy between his legs, a smile playing agaisnt his lips as the little boy reached out to grasp the grains of sand.

Taryn heard someone sit down near her and could hear a child squeaking with pleasure. She rolled over on the large towel and propped her head up on her hands watching them. "Cute kid." She sized the rugged man up and down brushing the hair from her face.

Leon turned, looking down at the young woman lying down on the towel, his gaze roaming over her form for a moment, with a smile he readjusted his hold on Tyler.

"He's gonna be a heartbreaker" He laughed as he watched Tyler attempting to eat the sand, with a deep laugh he stopped the tiny hand from reaching his mouth, "Not a good idea kid"

Taryn crinkled her nose and laughed musicaly, "If he comes out half as handsome as you he will be." She propped herself up for a better look at the man. "You don't look like the type that spends much time at the beach." She noticed a lighter complexion not one of the tanned types one would have if they were into the surf and sand.

Leon laughed, a deep cool laugh,his dark eyes sparkling as he looked over at the beauty at his side, with a shake of his head, he readjusted Tyler ever so slightly."He's not mine" He stated deeply, he turne dhis gaze back to the ocean in front of him,before turning back to the woman.

"More of a night owl" He looked her over quickly, and offered her a smile, "Now you on the other hand look awefully comfortable out here"

Taryn chuckled, "Pity, you look like you would make a great father." She flicked sand at the child cooing at it. Before rolling over and adjusting her sunglasses. "I'm comfortable pretty much anywhere." She was happy, apparently he didn't recognize her, one of her worst fears was not being able to switch back to a common life after so many years in the lime light.

Leon laughed, a deep rumbling sound as he continued to watch her, "You seem good with children, any of your own" He questioned as he watched the child attempting to crawl through the sand, he seemed to be having a good time, which was good, with the way things were as of late, he couldnt help but want to let go, yet he still had no idea where his sister was and that played on him.

"I haven't had much time to my own for a while now so nope, no kids. Had a cat if that counts." She laughed and then noticed a look of sincerity behind his eyes. "You look like you have something on your mind, wanna share?" She rolled over, propped her chin on her hands again and brought her feet up behind her. "I'm actually a really good listener."

Leon smiled, refreshing really, to find a woman willing to listen to his problems when she didnt even know her. Licking his lips he readjusted Tyler who had nearly fallen head first into the sand.

"My sister" He shook his head as he turned his gaze onto the blue water in front of them, "She's in a sticky spot" He turned his dark eyes back over to her with a smile.

"How do you mean?" She tilted her head to the side and chewed on a piece of hair that landed near her lips. Her eyes looked into his, he was probably debating on how much he wanted to say. "C'mon out with it. I can keep a secret."

Leon rose a brow, despite the fact she was one gorgous woman, he doubted very much he could trust her. With a breath he shook his head, "If i knew i'd tell you" He stated as he let out a tired sigh.

"Well, the sun and sand are a good cure for anxiety." She flicked sand at him playfully, "So you got a name or should I just call you handsome?" She pulled the hair from her mouth and tucked it neatly behind her ear. "I'm Taryn." She offered her hand out.

Leo let out another deep laugh and smiled, taking the offered hand, he shook it softly, "Only if i get to cal you beautiful" With a smalll smile he let otu a breath,."Leon" He stated, his gaze once more turning to the water.

"So what brought you too the beach today Mr. Night Owl?" She followed his gaze and adjusted her position to look at the mesmerizing waves. It felt good to just talk about nothing even though she was bugged her company wasn't as free spirited at the moment.

Leon didnt turn back to her just sat and remembered the time he had with his sister, how she enjoyed the beach, and their family, they would speand time here, especially before a big race.

"Thought id get this little guy out of the house for a bit" This time though he turned turn to look back at her, a smile crossed his rugged features, "You? i doubt you need a top up tan"

"I used to come here as a kid. My parents live up the street a ways and I like running from there." She shrugged and nodded at her backpack. "I change out and swim, decided to stop and enjoy the sun before my swim today though. I'm glad I stopped." She ran a hand over the sand pushing it into a mound and began drawing on it with her finger.

Depsite everything going on, Leon allowed a genuine smile to cross over his features. The last woman he had thought about, besides his sister of course, had been Nessa and she was god knows where once more, having upped and left him for a second time. He guessed he shouldnt have been to surprised, it wasnt the first time she had done something like that, but it had stung.

With dark eyes he looked her over once more, she was fine to the eyes, but there was a hell of a lot more to her looks then she let on, that he could tell. "Im glad you did to" He addmited, he woudl have sat in a funk until he had found his sister other wise. "So when your not swimming or tannin what are you doing" He questioned with interest.

Taryn blushed and looked away, he really didn't recognize her. She bit her lower lip and stared back out across the ocean. "I'd prefer not to say," She said softly, she didn't want to risk being thrown back in the limelight. She hummed one of her songs softly, she didn't want to say it aloud but she didn't think it would hurt if he guessed.

The tune she sat humming made him frown ever so slightly, it sounded...familiar,almost, somethig his sister would have listened to perhaps, he shurgged his shoulders, "Im sure it cant be that bad" He turned his dark gaze over to her with a smile, he doubted anything she did could top the 'jobs'he had done.