[Recap- Allie is the new girl at Hunter College High School and she's already met Nat, his friends, and his sister. They're all getting ready for a sandbar party coming up during the weekend and Kristina is trying to convince Allie to go. Remember, Nat has a sister named Nyla, his brother Alex, and his baby sister Alani. Allie is an only child. Nat and all his friends are 16, almost 17. Nat is tall, thick and muscular, naturally tan, has medium length curly hair, and unique deep blue eyes. He's also really popular, but not conceited or a jerk. He's very sweet and very loved by a lot of people. He's captain of the football team, basketball team, lacrosse team, swim team, and wrestling team and his friends play sports with him.] (Right now, its officially the weekend and everyone is getting ready for the sandbar party. Nat and his friends agree on their transport arrangements, pick up a few female friends, and head to the bay area upstate, where they're catching the boat. Kristina convinces Allie to go to the party and they drive upstate together in her car. A few hours later, everyone reaches the bay area and they head for the sandbar and set up for the party. After a few hours, they're done and everyone is chilling and having a good time. Nat and his friends are playing a fun game of football, meanwhile, Allie and Kristina are sunbathing.)

Allie: There's a lot of people here.

Kristina: Most of the school is here. *chuckles* You know, except freshmen and sophomores. Its all juniors and seniors here.

Allie: Yeah, I figured. The booze was a tip off.

Kristina: You don't have to drink it. *chuckles*

Allie: I know. I might have a couple, but that's all. I promised my mom I'd be responsible. She limited me to 5.

Kristina: 5 will do you fine. You won't get shit faced, I promise.

Allie: *watching Nat from her chair* What's his deal anyway?

Kristina: *looks at her confused, then looks in the direction she's looking in* Who, Nat?

Allie: Yeah.

Kristina: *chuckles* What do you mean?

Allie: I mean, what's up with him. He's so strange.

Kristina: *chuckles* Strange how? Nat's the chillest person ever. He's always mellow. I don't see how you think he's weird.

Allie: Its just the way he acts. Or maybe its just me.

Kristina: I still can't believe you asked if he was gay. *laughs a little*

Allie: *laughs too* I'm sorry, but I was curious. I didn't know. Looking back now, I kind of regret it. I thought his sister was going to maul me.

Kristina: *laughs* Yeah, maybe. Nyla is very protective of her brother. She adores him.

Allie: Nice to know he's tight with his family.

Kristina: Oh yeah, definitely. They're all so cool.

Allie: You know 'em?

Kristina: Yeah. His family is awesome. And they're so beautiful. But they are Hawaiian and Italian, so, its kind of expected. *chuckles a bit*

Allie: He's Hawaiian and Italian?

Kristina: Authentically. *chuckles* His families are the real deal. Technically speaking, Nat's multiracial. Its why he's so tan. That's his natural skin complexion.

Allie: No wonder he's so- *voice trails off*

Kristina: What? *chuckles*

Allie: Weird, I was gonna say weird.

Kristina: *laughs* No you weren't.

Allie: Yes I was! *lying*

Kristina: *laughing* No you weren't! You know it!

Allie: OK, I am terminating this conversation. *sips her fruity margarita*

Kristina: No you're not. *chuckling* Come on. Be real, chica.

Allie: OK, yes. He's super cute.

Kristina: *chuckles* I think cute is a bit of a understatement. Look at him. He's like a Greek god. He's fucking beautiful.

Allie: *nods, watching Nat* Yeah.

Kristina: You like him, don't you?

Allie: What? *looks at her* I don't even know him.

Kristina: You don't have to know him to like him. Trust me. Plenty of girls like him and don't even know his name. *chuckles*

Allie: You are not going to interrogate me. *chuckles*

Kristina: *laughs a little* Yes I am. Its my job.

Allie: You're off today. No pay. *chuckles* Dismissed.

Kristina: *laughs* I'm still gonna push you.

Allie: Ugh. *chuckles*

Kristina: Come on. *chuckles* You seriously thought he was weird, just because he wouldn't look at you?

Allie: I mean, not even just that. I told you, it was like he didn't even wanna be near me. It was the way his vibe was. I'm just not used to that, you know? Guys always look at me. Even when I wish they wouldn't.

Kristina: I know.

Allie: Yeah. It was just off to me. I've never experienced that before.

Kristina: So it threw you off?

Allie: Completely. And he's ridiculously cute. I'm not used to hot guys ignoring me.

Kristina: *chuckles* Well, meet Nat. He's not your typical hot guy. If you wanna figure him out, then you've got work and research to do, baby. He's a mystery all together.

Allie: *looks over toward Nat again* Hm. (Nat is shirtless, wearing solid grey/orange Hurley board shorts, throwing the football to all the guys.)

Kristina: *chuckles at her* Honestly, I think you should get to know him. I promise you, you'll love him. He's so cool.

Allie: As if he'd wanna be bothered with me. He's Mr. Popular and I'm no one. I'm just the new girl.

Kristina: The new hot girl. You're already a threat by association. *chuckles* You may think you're invisible, but trust me, you're far from it.

Allie: Ugh, I hope not. *groans*

Kristina: *chuckles* Seriously, you should talk to him.

Allie: Actually, I think I'll keep what dignity I have left and not take the risk of looking, doing, or saying anything stupid.

Kristina: *chuckles* He won't laugh at you. Come on. Nat's a really nice guy. He's real.

Allie: See the word "guy" associated with the word "real" is where I'm skeptical.

Kristina: Please don't bring up Keli again. *shakes her head*

Allie: I'm sorry. But, I have trust issues.

Kristina: Fuck him! OK? Don't let that dirty son of a bitch affect you anymore. He's gone, irrelevant!

Allie: *sighs* I hear you.

Kristina: I still wanna kill him.

Allie: I know.

Kristina: I won't let anything happen to you here, OK? I promise.

Allie: *looks at her and smiles* Thanks, Kris.

Kristina: You know I love you, baby. Come here. *opens her arms*

Allie: *giggles and hugs her*

Kristina: *kisses her cheek* Muah!

Allie: I'm gonna go walk along the water for a minute. You wanna come?

Kristina: No, you go ahead. I'll be over in a second. Why don't you mingle a bit? *chuckles*

Allie: *chuckles a bit* Not likely. *ties her white beach sarong around her waist and heads toward the water* (She goes and walks along the beach, getting her feet wet. After a few minutes, someone runs up to her. Its a guy and its Ethan.)

Ethan: Hey. *flirty smile*

Allie: Uh, hi. *shy voice*

Ethan: What's up.

Allie: Uh, nothing much. Kinda just walking.

Ethan: You havin' fun? Not just walking, I mean, out here on the bar? *chuckles a bit*

Allie: Uh, yeah. Sure. Its fun, I guess.

Ethan: Are you here with anyone?

Allie: My friend, Kristina.

Ethan: Reyes?

Allie: Yeah.

Ethan: How do you know her?

Allie: Uh, we've been tight since we were kids. She's practically my sister. She's my best friend.

Ethan: She's not too friendly with me.

Allie: Well, she's nice to me. So, at least I know I'm good.

Ethan: *chuckles a bit* You're pretty funny. Pretty hot, too. *secretly glances back at her butt*

Allie: *uncomfortable blush* Uh, thanks.

Ethan: No problem. *flirty grin* You want a drink?

Allie: No thanks. I'm good.

Ethan: How about a swim? Hang out?

Allie: Actually, I kind of just want to be alone.

Ethan: *chuckles* Its a party. You shouldn't be alone. *touches her arm*

Allie: *uncomfortably moves her arm away*

Ethan: What's wrong? *chuckles*

Allie: *uncomfortable expression* Uh, nothing. I just..don't like to be touched.

Ethan: My bad. *chuckles a bit* I honestly couldn't help it. You have a bangin' body.

Allie: *uncomfortable chuckle* Thanks.

Ethan: *salacious chuckle* Come on, now. *moves in on her* Don't be shy. I know that's not you.

Allie: *uncomfortably moves away * Um..

…?: HEADS UP! (Allie looks up and sees a football headed right towards Ethan, then it hits him in the face, knocking him down. A lot of people see and laugh.)

Ethan: *grunts* DAMN IT!

Allie: *covers her mouth to hide her laugh* (Nat, Danny, Stiles, Christian, and Ryder come jogging over, giggling.)

Stiles: *giggling* Damn, took a ball right to the face, huh, buddy? That's unfortunate.

Danny: We tried to warn you it was flying in. We said heads up. *giggling* Our bad, Ethan.

Christian, Nat, Stiles, Danny, and Ryder: *laugh*

Ethan: *gets up, red and angry in the face* Damn it, Nat! You and your little bitches did that on purpose!

Nat: *giggles* It was an honest accident. It should've hit you in the nuts. (Nat's friends and some other people standing around laugh.)

Ethan: *mad and blushing* You think that's funny, asshole?

Nat: Not nearly as funny as watching you be a creep. You need a beer, Ethan? 'Cause you're looking mighty thirsty. You know, the thirst is real. Drought is no laughing matter. (People laugh again, along with Nat's friends.)

Ethan: *mad and blushing* You think you're funny, ASSHOLE?

Nat: No. *chuckles and nods toward Allie* But she clearly does.

Ethan: *looks over at Allie*

Allie: *turns her face toward the water, trying to hide her grin*

Ethan: *jumps at Nat*

Christian, Danny, and Ryder: HEY! *they push Ethan back* Back off!

Ethan: Why don't you jerk offs get a life, huh? Fuck off!

Stiles: As soon as you do. *chuckles* (People laugh again.)

Ethan: Come on, Nat! You're really gonna hide behind your pussy ass friends? What kind of man are you? Fight me one on one!

Nat: You really wanna fight, Ethan? 'Cause either way, the outcome is gonna be the same. You getting knocked on your ass in this sand. *steps to Ethan, with a taunting grin*

Ethan: *grits his teeth at him, red in the face, and balls his fists* I swear, I fucking hate you.

Nat: *chuckles* That's what I thought. Enjoy the rest of the party. *winks at him and Allie, then jogs off with his friends* Mason, go long! *throws the ball*

Ethan: Fucking asshole! *growls, then softens and looks at Allie* Hey. Sorry about that. That's Nat. Don't mind him. He's a dick.

Allie: Is he now?

Ethan: I swear it. He's just a pretty boy asshole. They all are. *chuckles*

Allie: *chuckles a bit, P.O.V. This guy is so full of shit.*

Ethan: Anyway, listen. How's about getting to know me? Maybe catch a movie sometime?

Allie: I'll think about it.

Ethan: *grins* Fine. Cool. I hope you say yes.

Allie: *weak smile and walks off quickly*

Ethan: *watches her butt the whole time she's walking off, with a salacious grin* Man, I wanna hit that. *jogs back to his friends* (Allie continues walking along the water, relieved that Ethan is gone. A few minutes later, someone shouts "heads up!" again and Allie looks up, seeing a football coming right toward her. She cringes, but someone jumps in front of her and catches the ball. Its Nat.)

Nat: *chuckling* Watch it, Thomas! You almost hit her!

Thomas: *shouts back* My bad, Allie!

Nat: *chuckles and throws the ball back to his friends*

Allie: Thanks.

Nat: *looks back at her* No problem. *looks back toward his friends*

Allie: You guys mind being careful with that thing?

Nat: *looks back at her, then turns to face her completely and chuckles* Not at all. I was never gonna let it hit you.

Allie: I know, but still. I'd hate to end up like Ethan just did.

Nat: *chuckles* Funny. But, you hit a stroke of luck with that, huh?

Allie: *slight smile* What makes you say that?

Nat: Oh please. Don't bullshit me. *chuckles* I could see you from all the way back there. *points to where he was*

Allie: So you're watching me now? *slight smile*

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Whoa. *puts his hands up innocently* I didn't say all that. I just happened to notice. All honesty. Ethan isn't exactly known for being a gentleman.

Allie: So, is that a warning? *slight smile*

Nat: *chuckles* Its a fact. I'm not gonna advise anything. You're a big girl. You can look after yourself, right? Who knows? Maybe he'll turn out different with you. *cute smile and shrug*

Allie: Funny how you say that like its a fat chance. *chuckles a bit*

Nat: Quite frankly, I don't care enough about him to have faith in him, so, yeah. I said it like that. That's just the way it is.

Allie: And what about me? *curious smile*

Nat: Do I have faith that you could change him?

Allie: Yeah?

Nat: I don't really know you enough to comment or speculate on that. *chuckles a bit* Aside from that, I don't really give a shit how he turns out. He'll always be a dirt bag in my eyes. *turns back around*

Allie: Back to football already? *kind of anxious, not wanting him to leave*

Nat: *looks back at her* Well, you were on a walk. *chuckles* Besides, I think this conversation has kind of reached its peak, unless you actually had something else you wanted to say. Otherwise, yeah. Back to football and I'll leave you alone to your walk. Later. *turns back around*

Allie: (Thinking: Shit! He's going! What do I say? Think!) *sees his tattoos* Nice tattoos.

Nat: *looks back at her and smiles a bit, then turns to face her completely again* OK, you got my attention again.

Allie: *chuckles a bit* Really? (Thinking: Yes!)

Nat: *cute smile* Yeah. Thank you. That's my favorite compliment.

Allie: Is it? *smiles*

Nat: Yeah. *cute smile*

Allie: How long have you had them?

Nat: A few months. They were a 16th birthday present.

Allie: Nice. They didn't hurt?

Nat: Nah. But, everyone's skin is different.

Allie: Along with their tolerance for pain. Which you look like you can handle enough of. *chuckles a bit*

Nat: *chuckles* Do I?

Allie: *laughs a little* Yeah. You are pretty big for a 16 year old.

Nat: I get that a lot. *chuckles* How about you?

Allie: Do you..wanna walk with me? I could tell you more about it. *slight smile*

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Sure. Hold on. *turns around to face his friends* Hey! I'll be back! Free hand for a bit!

Nat's Friends: OK!

Nat: *turns back around and faces Allie* After you. *gestures for her to walk on*

Allie: *smiles shyly and walks* Thanks.

Nat: *walks along side her* So, how big are you?

Allie: I'm actually not all that big. I weigh about 150 right now.

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Seriously?

Allie: Yeah. *chuckles* Surprised?

Nat: Only slightly. *chuckles a bit* I had you pegged at about 170.

Allie: *chuckles* Not quite, but close. Good guess, though.

Nat: Aw man. *jokingly*

Allie: *laughs a little*

Nat: *chuckles* You make me feel like a giant.

Allie: You are a giant. *chuckles*

Nat: Whoa! *pretends to be offended* Just came right out with it, huh?

Allie: *laughs at him*

Nat: *chuckles* It is a bit true. I weigh 251 pounds.

Allie: Major giant.

Nat: *laughs a little* Thank you.

Allie: *giggles* You're welcome.

Nat: So, small town, how are you liking the big city?

Allie: Its interesting.

Nat: Just interesting?

Allie: Well, I haven't really had much time to explore.

Nat: That could change. You just gotta take the first step.

Allie: I'm not all that small town. You forget, I've been to New York before. *chuckles*

Nat: Been to any awesome places?

Allie: A few. Probably not as many as you, though.

Nat: Probably not. But, again, that could change. Its cool here, but, not as cool as Cali.

Allie: Nothing is cooler than California.

Nat: And its awesome that you agree. *chuckles*

Allie: I would say you're a little biased, considering you were born there. *chuckles*

Nat: Me, biased? *chuckles* Not at all, small town. I know right from wrong.

Allie: That's good.

Nat: What made you come to the party?

Allie: Kristina. Cupcake gets what Cupcake wants. *chuckles a bit*

Nat: *chuckles* Don't I know it. She can be very insistent.

Allie: Very. *chuckles*

Nat: But, all bullshit aside, I'm glad you actually decided to show up. Its a good way to get yourself out there. You may be new, but, that doesn't necessarily mean you have to stick out that way.

Allie: *looks over at him and smiles a bit* Thank you.

Nat: No problem.

Allie: Back to your tattoos. Can I see them?

Nat: *walks in front of her and stops, looking down at her, then he slowly sticks his right arm out to her, showing his tattoos* (He's got a tattoo on his upper right arm of 5 hibiscus flowers, each with a cursive name next to it. Below the flowers is a surfboard tattoo with the name Tikki on it. Down on his forearm is a tattoo of Toothless, from How To Train Your Dragon, with his tail sort of coming around Nat's forearm and down to his wrist.)

Allie: Aww! Is that Toothless?

Nat: Yeah. *chuckles and blushes a bit* I love Toothless. I love How To Train Your Dragon.

Allie: And those flowers are so beautiful. *feels the flowers on his arm with his fingertips*

Nat: *just smiles at her and watches her*

Allie: Are these your family's names?

Nat: Yeah. A flower for each one. My mom, my dad, my brother Alex, my sister Nyla, and my baby sister Alani.

Allie: That's so sweet. *still feeling and admiring the flowers*

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Thank you.

Allie: Who's Tikki?

Nat: Me. *chuckles* One of my nicknames.

Allie: One of them?

Nat: I have many. *chuckles* But Tikki is what my family and friends call me. I have another special one tattooed on my back shoulder. *turns his shoulder in toward her*

Allie: Pono? What's that?

Nat: Hawaiian. *moves his shoulder back* I'll tell you what it means sometime. But, its special because its the name my grandpa gave me. He's my best friend.

Allie: That's so beautiful.

Nat: He's a beautiful man. And no, I'm not embarrassed to say that. My grandfather really is a beautiful man. He's taught me so much.

Allie: You're very sweet.

Nat: Thank you. *chuckles a bit*

Allie: I really love the Toothless tattoo. Its so adorable and cool.

Nat: That's why I love it, too. Kinda reflects my inner child. I'm a major kid at heart.

Allie: *giggles a bit* That's cute.

Nat: *chuckles* Thanks. You wanna see the left ones?

Allie: Yes.

Nat: *holds out his left arm to her*

Allie: Wow. *amazed, she feels the tattoo on his upper arm* This looks so cool. I think I can see a turtle and a shark in it.

Nat: *chuckles a bit, gazing at her face* You can. Its Hawaiian tribal. Pretty cool, huh?

Allie: And beautiful. *admiring his tattoo and feeling his arm, then looks down at the rest* (He's got a tattoo of a tribal crossbow on his forearm and on the other side of his forearm is the word "Sagittarius" in a cool tribal font.)

Allie: Wow. *feels the tattoos with her fingertips* You're a Sag?

Nat That's right. *chuckles a bit* How 'bout you, small town?

Allie: *smiles a bit* I'm a Gemini.

Nat: Ah. *light smile* You're my opposite in the zodiac.

Allie: Am I?

Nat: Yeah, technically speaking. *light smile* I've read about it. My mom is also a Gemini.

Allie: Awesome. *chuckles*

Nat: You ever thought about gettin' a tattoo?

Allie: No, never. My mom would kill me. *chuckles a bit* She thinks tattoos just mar your skin. That they're dangerous. And quite frankly, I don't think I could handle the needle.

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Understandable, with the needle. But marring your skin? Nah. Tattoos mean more than what people think.

Allie: That's a passionate way of looking at it.

Nat: It is. Besides, I think my skin's still OK. *observes his arm, with a confident cute smile* Feels good, right?

Allie: (Thinking: Insanely good. Omg. Mm. Its so soft and smooth.. Mm. Omg he feels so good.) *realizes she's still holding onto his arm and feeling his skin* Looks good, too.

Nat: *chuckles at her*

Allie: (Thinking: Holy shit, did I just say that out loud?) *looks up at him and blushes* Sorry.

Nat: No, its OK. *chuckling*

Allie: *giggles shyly and lets go of his arm* (They continue walking.)

Nat: How do you feel about tattoos?

Allie: I don't know. Seeing yours, I actually think they're pretty cool. I know I'm attracted to them.

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Do you?

Allie: *chuckles and nudges him* On certain people. Yes.

Nat: *giggles a bit* Just making sure. I love a girl who knows what she likes.

Allie: Is that right? *looks over at him, with a kinda flirty smile*

Nat: Yes it is, small town. *looking back at her, with his cute sexy smile*

Allie: Is that my new name or something? *chuckles a bit*

Nat: I like it. *chuckles* I think it suits you. And its all I've got on you, after all. Small town, Catholic school girl. Keeps quiet at school, kinda shy, very intelligent.

Allie: How do you know I'm intelligent?

Nat: I can hear it in your voice.

Allie: I didn't know you observed me so thoroughly.

Nat: That's right. I heard you had an issue with the way I wasn't ogling you. *chuckles a bit*

Allie: Oh. *embarrassed chuckle*

Nat: I figured you'd be more comfortable. I have a feeling you're used to being examined a little too thoroughly.

Allie: Smart feeling. *blushes embarrassedly* I'm sorry. It just..took me by surprise.

Nat: I aim for surprising. *cute smile*

Allie: Noted.

Nat: Come on, now, small town. You can't expect the same things all the time. At some point, you have to expect the unexpected. After all, change is inevitable.

Allie: Is that what you think?

Nat: That's what I know. *cute smile* Look at the world. Look at people. Whether its big change or small change, its happening constantly. Good or bad, right or wrong.

Allie: So, he's a philosopher? *teasing smile*

Nat: *chuckles a bit* Just educated. But, thank you. That's quite flattering.

Allie: *chuckles a little* Is it?

Nat: A bit. I'm not all philosophical. I just know what I know and what I've been taught.

Allie: Which appears to be quite a lot.

Nat: Stay tuned. *chuckles a bit, with his cute smile* Anyway, I think its time for me to get back to familiar territory.

Allie: Your friends?

Nat: Perceptive. I like that. *flashes his cute smile again*

Allie: *giggles a bit*

Nat: Enjoy the rest of your walk. I enjoyed our little talk. *cute smile*

Allie: *shy and flirty smile* Me too.

Nat: *chuckles, with his intoxicating smile* Later, small town. (Nat heads back to his friends, without looking back at Allie. Allie watches him walk all the way back to his friends and start to play football again, then continues on her walk. After some time rolls by, Nat and his friends decide to go for a dip in the water. Allie goes back to Kristina and sits next to her. They watch the guys mess around in the water with a few girls.)