Hey guys, this is my third Stoked story, but I'm saying it's my first real one. I know my others were terrible and I'm sorry, but this one will be loads better! It's about the Grom's second summer at Surfer's Paradise. Emma's having some more Ty drama, when he has a new girlfriend, both Lo and Broseph meet someone special, and Fin has a secret she's been keeping from almost everyone. And the best part, there will be new characters! But I have to give this girl the credit she deserves. Goodgirl21, you rock for giving me ideas and some of the OC's I needed and other things too! Well I won't hold you guys up any longer, so enjoy!
Fin McCloud was in her living room making sure she had everything for the summer. She had all her surfing gear in one bag, all her clothes and health products in her suitcase and most of her important electronics like her phone, laptop, a few books, her wallet, and a few other things in her back pack.
"Ok, phone; check. Computer; check. Clothes; check. Music; check. Surfboard; Double Check! Ugh! Why do I feel like I'm forgetting something? I have my phone, my laptop, all my clothes, my cd's, surfboard… what am I missing?" Fin wondered.
"Um, maybe it's your car keys." Her brother said from behind, dangling her keys in her face. She laughed and turned around.
"That's it! Thanks Cody." She thanked. Cody laughed with her.
"I'm really gonna miss you Finns." He told her. Fin smiled.
"I'll be back soon. You can come visit me anytime you want. But remember, you're going to the school of your dreams for college! Cody, you're going all the way to Florida! That's great." Fin reminded.
Cody smiled slightly. "Yeah, but there's one thing Florida doesn't have."
Fin gave him a puzzled look. "What?"
"You Fin." He said pulling her in for a hug. Fin hesitated, but hugged back.
"Just don't leave before I come home ok." She stated.
"Surfer's Swear." Cody pledged, holding one hand up and the other on his heart. Fin chuckled and walked over to the stairs.
"Jake, come on! We gotta go!" She called up to her brother's room.
"Sorry, sorry, sorry! I just wanted to give you something." He replied running down the stairs. He then pulled a wrapped square from behind his back. Fin smiled and took it in her hands. She ripped it open to see three faces smiling back at her.
"Hey! This was the first time we all went surfing together!" Fin cried. Her two older brothers nodded.
"I remember you smoked us out there!" Jake joked.
"Thanks guys, if anyone had to be dropping me off at Surfer's; I'm glad it's you two." Fin answered hugging them both.
Cody sighed. "Sorry dad and Sam couldn't be here, they got held up with mom." He told her. Fin's smile then faded a little.
"I know. But you know I'll want daily updates on everything right?" She reminded.
Jake rolled his eyes. "You told us a million times." He replied picking up one of her bags.
"It'll only get worse over the summer boys." Fin stated. Jake and Cody then groaned and headed out to their sister's car.
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"Come on Mom! I'll be late!" Reef whined to his mother.
"Hold on, I'm almost ready!" His mother called from her bathroom.
"But you're just dropping me off! You don't have to get ready." Reef told her.
"And miss finally seeing Fin again? The girl you haven't stopped talking about since I picked you up last summer? She's the one girlfriend of yours I actually like. Not one chance honey." She answered.
"Mo-om!" Reef groaned. "She's not my girlfriend!"
Reefs mom just giggled. "Alright, we can go now. Just make sure you have your special itch cream the doctor gave you." She reminded. Reef rolled his eyes and grabbed his two duffel bags and his surfboard under his arm. He headed out to the driveway and climbed in to the front seat of his mom's white Honda.
.. {Really short Reef part I know. Sorry about that!}
"Eeeek!" Lo squealed, causing her older brother to cover his ears with his hands.
"What are you so excited about now?" Ty asked, rolling his eyes.
"Um hello, it's the first day of summer! The first day of no school, the first day of sleeping in, the first day I finally get to relax and get rid of all those stress wrinkles from homework." Lo went on rubbing her temples.
"Yeah, at least until you start your summer job in a few days." Ty added into her list. Lo shot him a glare.
"Must you ruin everything?" She snapped. Ty shrugged, as if to say; "It's my job Lo."
Lo rolled her eyes. "Well that's not a total downer. I still get to see my friends today, and since we're a year older now, we get to start work three days later than usual." She said, crossing her arms.
"And here's another happy thing you can add to your list," Bummer said from behind. "Since you all are older, you all can have the upper level of the staff house." He told her.
"Really?" Lo asked, a little shocked. Bummer nodded.
"As long as you don't wreck it!" he yelled, walking away.
"Awesome! This is going to be the best summer ever!" Lo squealed jumping up and down.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that." Ty warned. Lo gave him a puzzled look.
"What do you mean?" She wondered.
"Well you guys aren't really 'new' Groms anymore. So there will be some new kids around." He explained.
"Oh like that'll be a problem. How weird can they get?"
Ty chuckled. "Last summer we had a kid who put surfboard wax in his hair. On purpose." He reminded.
"That's because Reef's an idiot sometimes. But you forget Ty; I have the gift of making friends." Lo replied, batting her eyelashes.
"I figured that out from the kids you babysat last year." Ty smirked.
"I told you! They were EVIL!" Lo shouted, stomping her foot on the hard floor. Ty laughed and left to pick something up from the DR.
Later that Day:
"Hey Chiquita!" Broseph greeted walking through the sliding doors.
"Broseph!" Lo cried, running over to give him a hug. "It's been like, forever!"
"You're telling me. I've been dyeing to hit the waves all year!"
Lo examined him and noticed something. Broseph hadn't changed much. The only things different were that he had grown a few inches taller, his skin looked a little darker, and he must've gone to the dentist over the winter because his teeth were way whiter.
"Wow, you've changed so much since last summer!" Broseph said walking around her in circles. Lo smiled and stood still. Broseph was right; she did look a whole lot different from when he saw her last. She had a new pink dress on with Hawaiian flowers on it and a small yellow ribbon wrapped around the waist. {Basically Emma's dress in 'Waves of Cheese'.} She finally grew about three inches taller, and her hair was pulled back into a loose pony-tail.
"Did you get pink highlights?" Broseph asked, holding up a single strand of her hair. Lo laughed.
"No, more like highlight. I got a hot pink streak on my bangs. I thought I really needed a change." She told him. {Thanks to co owner, Goodgirl21 for that idea!}
"Well it looks perfect Chiquita! Maybe I should do that with my hair." Broseph said, tugging at his blonde afro. Lo laughed again and they both heard a car horn honk from outside. The two exchanged glances and ran out there too see Reef pulling his stuff from the trunk.
"Hel-lo Surfer's Paradise! Your Surf Instructor is here and ready to shred!"
"Reef!" Lo and Broseph both called.
"What's up bro!" Broseph said, giving him a high-five.
"Nothing much. Who else is here?" Reef asked looking around.
Lo giggled. "Why? Looking for Fin?" She teased.
"No way! I can't wait to rub my new skills in her face!" Reef answered.
All the sudden, the window rolled down and Reef's smiling mom appeared. "Hi everyone! Remember me? I came to visit everyone last summer." She tried to remind them.
"They remember you mom! It's ok, you can go now." Reef said through his clenched teeth.
"Wait a second, I'm looking for Fin. Where is the little sweetheart at?" His mother asked.
"Sorry, but Fin's not here yet. I think she's on her way now." Lo answered, saving Reef's life.
"Oh, well that's too bad. If you see her, can you give her this Lo honey?" She asked, handing Lo a small wrapped box. Reef tried to grab it from her, but Lo was too quick.
"Sure, I'll make sure she gets it." Lo stated. Reef's mom smiled.
"Thank you so much sweet heart. And did you get the pictures I sent you?" She asked. Lo nodded.
"Yeah, and I saved them on the computer. Thanks for them again." Lo thanked.
"Of course sweet heart. Well, I better get going. Oh, Reefy, did you remember to take your itch cream with you?"
Lo and Broseph burst out laughing. "Mom! Yes, I did. Now bye!" Reef growled.
"Ok honey, have a great summer and call me every night before you go to bed. I love you sweetie!" His mom waved from out the window as she pulled away. Reef faked a smile and waved back, but as soon as she was around the corner and out of sight, he sighed with relief.
"I forgot how fun your mom was." Lo joked. Reef shot her a glare.
"Not funny!" He yelled. Lo laughed.
"Calm down, I was only teasing. Gosh even Fin isn't that defensive." She stated.
"Um, speaking of Fin…" Lo and Reef turned around and saw Broseph's eyes go wide and his mouth almost hit the floor. They followed his gaze and Reef's mouth dropped too.
There stood a tall, slender girl with very long blonde hair, which hung in her face. She had white jean shorts on, with a long sleeve white tee with a picture of a beach and it read; Florida International University underneath. {That's the college Cody's going to this fall and the one I'll probably go to too.} With the sleeves rolled up. There were two boys with the same hair color and skin color as Fin with her. They were in a red Camaro with all the windows rolled down. The three all hopped out and started pulling bags out of the trunk.
"Hey guys," The girl greeted putting her suitcase down. "What are you all staring at?" She asked.
All the sudden, Reef smacked Broseph in the back of the head. "Fin my foot! She's way too pretty to be Fin you dork!" He shouted.
"Um thanks, I think. But guys, I am Fin." The girl replied. Instead of saying something, Reef and Broseph just stood there shocked, their mouths wide open again. Lo noticed Fin's confused look and hit them both in the arm.
"Stop drooling and say something!" She snapped. Reef and Broseph shook their heads vigorously and regained focus.
"Um… hi?" Reef tried to say.
"Sweet ride!" Broseph cried running his hands across the hood.
"Thanks, I got it for my 16th birthday." Fin answered.
"Wait, so you can drive? Awesome! Now I don't have to take the bus everywhere!" Reef cheered.
"You're hilarious. My brothers are taking it back to my house on their way home, so no car for you." Fin said in a baby voice. Reef rolled his eyes.
"Oh forget them! Come give me a hug!" Lo reminded, opening her arms. Fin laughed and took the offer.
"You look so different!" She said.
"Looks who's talking! These guys didn't even recognize you until you said something!" Lo answered.
"That's only because she actually has hair now! And we've never seen her in shorts or long sleeves!" Reef defended.
"About that, I set up an appointment to get my hair cut later this afternoon. I'm dying in this hot weather!" Fin admitted, wiping her damp forehead.
"I bet! Your hair is longer than mine and I have a record." Lo stated.
"Well you can keep it. I don't know how you live during the summer!" Fin responded. Lo snickered and gave Fin another quick hug.
"Ok Fin, you'll be seeing these guys all summer. It's us you should be hugging. Come give your big bros some hugs too." Jake told her. Fin smiled and rolled her eyes, hugging them both, one at a time.
"Promise not to leave for Florida until I get home?" Fin whispered in Cody's ear.
"Surfer's Swear." Cody whispered back. Fin smiled again and let go.
"Awww! I wish my brothers were like that!" Lo gushed.
"Thanks for dropping me off guys. Be careful on your way back." Fin told them both.
"No problem little sis'. Just call us if you forgot anything, I'm going to be bored out of my mind this summer without someone to annoy." Jake stated.
"Kay, bye guys! Call me as soon as you meet Sam and dad! Don't scratch my car!" Fin called as they pulled away.
"No promises!" Cody called back. "Love ya Finns!"
Fin's smile slowly faded as they drove out of sight. She sighed. Lo put her hand on her shoulder. "You ok?" She asked softly. Fin nodded.
"I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?" She asked.
"Because of your mom not-" But Fin didn't let her finish.
"Hey! How about we all go back to the Staff House, unpack, and then hit the waves?" She suggested.
"Read my mind!" Reef replied grabbing his stuff. The others followed and headed for their old Staff House.
..
"You totally missed Reef's mom dropping him off!" Lo laughed.
Fin chuckled. "Really?" What'd she say?" She asked.
"Oh, she actually was looking for you. Turns out, Reef talks about you a lot." Lo answered. Fin raised her eye bows.
"Can you keep any secret?" Reef pretty much screamed.
"Well, not if there yours." Lo smirked. Reef gave her another annoyed look.
Fin sighed. "Here we are." She said. In front of the Groms was the big, old, and falling apart Staff House. It was pretty much the same, but there were now two couches on the deck.
"Yep. I missed this place." Reef stated. Everyone looked at him confused. "What?"
"You actually missed this dump?" Fin asked.
"Sounds crazy, I know. But this is where we all really clicked. It brings back memories." Reef smiled at the thought.
"Wow Reef that almost sounded sweet." Fin joked.
"Oh! I forgot! We get to have the upper level of the house since we're older!" Lo stated.
"Really? Why didn't you tell us before Chiquita!" Broseph shouted before running up the stairs with Reef. When they burst through the door, they were… shocked? The room was a little bigger, they now had four beds, since there was two bunks, a huge ancient rug in the middle of the floor, a window with a view of the trees, and only the trees. No beach, no hotel, no nothing. Just the once again, green tree tops. So that was the only downer, but they were both still excited.
"Oh man, this is awesome!" Reef cried, calling one of the top bunks by throwing his stuff up there.
"You guys are really happy? With this room?" Lo asked. The guys nodded eagerly. "Really?" They nodded again. "Take it away Fin." Lo stated pointing over to her. Fin was always better a 'slapping sense' into to people then she was.
"You guys are nuts! This room is just as gross as your old one! There a possum hanging in front of your window." Fin said pointing to the small rodent. Lo screeched and hid behind her blonde friend. "Only difference is that you guys have four beds now."
"This is the exact reason to be excited! It feels so much cooler up there." Reef replied.
Fin rolled her eyes. "Whatever. Come on let's hurry up and get down to the bus station to catch up with The Kahuna before the new kids get here." She said, walking out of the Staff House with her fellow Groms.
And that's my first chapter! I'm really kinda nervous about this one and I hope I get fair amount of reviews. And if you guys ahve ANY ideas for this fic at all, please tell me! I'm kinda stuck on few of the chapter so I need your help. The next chapter is when our beloved little red-head Emma arrives and all our new Groms. And just so you know, here are all of my couples I'll be doing:
ReefXFin
EmmaXTy
LoXOc {She'll totally have a really nice boyfriend.}
BrosephX ? OC {Broseph's is a mystery, even to me. I haven't decided yet.}
OCXOC {There might be a few OC pairings in this as well.}
Anyways, I might not be around for awhile because I'm in the middle of quite a few stories, so it's kinda crazy. But I love you guys and tell me what you think!
~Suki17