Pier
Clare's P.O.V.
Ever since I was little, the water always calmed me down. It's weird because I'm not much of an outdoorsy type girl. I told my mom I was going out for awhile and took the bus to the pier. Of course, I had to choose the day of a storm watch. I pulled out my iPod and began listening to the songs that were now flooding my ears. Finally the bus stopped at the pier. It wasn't raining 'thank you God', but it was unusually cold for a late summer day. I pulled my hood over my head and put my hands in my pockets. I felt my keys, iPod, phone, and money. How it all managed to fit and not look noticeable is beyond me. The wind began to pick up, but I kept walking at snail's pace, looking out into the lake I guess. My sneakers were getting wet, but I didn't care, I am in harmony-peace. I stopped and just stared at the lake. Everything that had transpired this past year came flooding back with such vividness that I gasped. "Doing some deep thinking?" a voice asked. I looked next to me and saw a guy looking into the lake, in the exact same position as me. We had the same outfit on- Converse sneakers, skinny jeans, and an oversized hoodie, however he was wearing all black. "Yeah, I guess you can say that. What brings you here on this beautiful day?" I asked him. "Deep thinking, just like you. Are you from around here?" "No I umm rode the bus here, do you live around her?" "Nah, I just needed to get away from everything and the pier seemed very inviting." We continued to look out into the lake in silence, but it was a comfortable kind of silence.
Eli's P.O.V.
I didn't expect to see anyone at the pier- after all there was a storm watch. Morty broke down so I rode the bus all the way here. I walked along the railing occasionally looking out into the lake. Eventually I stopped and just looked at the lake. I didn't really know why, but all my memories of the past year came back. Just as I was about to mentally freak out, I heard a gasp. I saw a girl next to me. I wonder if she's a mind reader. "Doing some deep thinking?" I asked. We made 'tiny' talk. Eventually we just stopped talking and stared into the lake in silence. Most people can't stand the silence, but to us, at this moment, the silence was perfect, tranquil, and comfortable. We turned around at the same exact time. Her eyes are so breathtakingly blue- pure blue. We just stood there staring into each other's eyes. It felt as if all my troubles melted away when I looked at her. Impulsively I leaned towards her and she leaned in towards me. We weren't thinking clearly- we were way into the moment. My lips touched hers briefly, but I instantly wanted more. I guess she did too because we both deepened the kiss. It felt so right. Her hands gripped my hoodie tightly as I wrapped my arms around the small of her back. We pulled each other closer, tighter is that were possible. I guess we were kissing for a long time because, to put it simply, we needed air. The separation lasted about 10 seconds. I didn't care that I did not know this girl; all I knew was that my body ached for her. We leaned back into each other. I decided to be bold and put my tongue inside her mouth. There bells literally ringing in my ear. Her tongue was fighting back trying to go inside my mouth. Being the gentleman I am, I let her. "Just gonna stand there and watch me burn…" "I can't tell you what it really is, I'll explain later…" our ringtone's brought us back to reality. I smirked because we had the same ringtone. "Elijah Alexander Goldsworthy, where in the world are you? I've been worried sick! It is not alright for you to just leave like that…" I rolled my eyes at mom's rant. I stared at the beautiful blue-eyed girl talking on her phone.
Clare's P.O.V.
"Clare AnnMarie Edwards where in the world are you? I've been looking for you everywhere! I was just about to call the police…" I let my mom rant on. I guess his mom was yelling at him too, because he pulled his phone away from his ears for a few seconds. His eyes are so green- jade or emerald-like. "Yeah, mom I'll be home soon. I love you too, bye." And I hung up. He hung up seconds later. "My mom is pretty pissed off." He said. "Mine too." "Just so you know I don't go around kissing random girls- I don't know what came over me." He said it apologetically. "Umm don't worry about it, I don't go around kissing random boys either. History has been written, so yeah…" we stood there awkwardly, I mean what do you talk about when you just made-out with a random stranger? But that kiss, it was more than just a kiss. It was probably just the moment. I looked up and he was smirking, usually smirks annoy me, but gosh, did he have a sexy smirk. "Umm I'd offer to drive you home, but my car is in the shop." "It's ok, I'll just take the bus back." And we walked towards the bus stops. "So umm, yea…" "This is so not awkward." He said with a smirk. And I'm sorry Lord, but damn did he have a sexy smirk- I think it's his thing. Two buses pulled up to the stop. "Well, I guess this is where we part." Just as the buses were pulling up to a stop, he pulled me back into another kiss. I was oblivious to everything around us. He smelled so yum, rain and something spicy. His mouth was minty and warm. His body pressed against me was so feverishly hot, but I didn't mind. I didn't mind that I, Clare AnnMarie Edwards, was making out in the rain, near the pier, with a sexy, hot, green-eyed stranger.
Eli's P.O.V.
I didn't want her to leave. This girl, she was more than just a random girl. I pulled her into another kiss and I guess she didn't mind because she pressed her body against mine. Her body was so warm and I was so cold. She tasted so ridiculously sweet, like french vanilla and coffee ice cream. Her scent was intoxicating- definitely vanilla and something floral, maybe roses. This blue-eyed girl was so beautiful; I wanted her to be mine. This wasn't my style, but I, Elijah Alexander Goldsworthy, loved that I was kissing this beautiful girl in the rain.
Narrator's (aka No One's) P.O.V.
The two teens pulled apart a minute later. Both reluctantly said goodbye. They knew it was wrong but they loved the kiss. They knew that they should be angry at themselves for being so vulnerable with each other. When they were together they forgot all their past and current drama. It was just the two of them in their own little world, oblivious to everything surrounding them. Eli was staring out the window, for the first time in a long time, believing that the world wasn't out to get him. Clare, for the first time in a long time, believed that God was finally allowing her to be happy. Their states of minds were content until they closed their front doors. Leaning against the doors, they thought the same thing-and it terrified them.
"I don't know her name."
"I don't know his name."
And the tears streamed down their faces, as they realized their moment of happiness was gone, but never to be forgotten, because the pier finally allowed them to believe again.
