A Summerland Story: Chapter 3
"You coming?" asked Erika.
Bradin quickly snapped back to reality, and jumped into the car. He couldn't stop thinking about Hannah. It was silent in the car, finally Erika spoke up.
"Are you ok? You haven't said anything since you knocked on my door." said Erika.
Erika finally pulled up and saw Tanner's car parked.
"Tanner's here?" asked Erika.
"Yeah, that's why I didn't say much in the car. I knew you wouldn't have came if you knew." said Bradin.
"If you knew how I felt about him then why are we here?" Erika demanded.
"Hannah and Tanner just started dating. She's my best friend. I want to make sure she's ok." said Bradin.
Erika and Bradin slowly got out of the car, and made their way down to the beach.
"I'm going to change behind the big rock over there. Please keep a lookout." said Erika pointing to the rock to the right."
"Where's your surfboard? superstar!" yelled Tanner.
"Don't feel like surfing today." said Bradin coldly.
"Afraid?" said a cocky Tanner.
"Of you? Not in your life." retorted Bradin.
Hannah finally met up with the boys. She had found a perfect wave.
"What were you guys talking about?" asked Hannah.
"Nothing." said both boys at the same time.
Finally Erika was done changing, and headed over to the others.
"Hey Erika." said Tanner.
Quickly Hannah pulled Bradin away, so they could talk in private.
"What are you doing?" asked Hannah.
"What?" asked Bradin.
"Bringing Erika here. Tanner and her use to date. Why would you bring her?" asked Hannah.
"You said I could bring someone."
"Yes, but I meant Nikki, or your Aunt Ava. Not Erika." said Hannah.
Bradin was happy that he brought Erika. Not because Erika was his girlfriend, but because Tanner would probably be a little bit annoyed because Erika was his ex. Bradin walked back to Erika who was in mid conversation with Tanner.
"That's great that you and Hannah are going out?" said Erika.
"Hey, did I miss anything?" asked Bradin.
"Why didn't you bring your surf gear?" asked a curious Erika.
"Forgot." said Bradin.
"Then why are we here?" said Erika her voice a little raised.
"I just felt like getting out of the house. What's with all the 21 questions?" asked Bradin now raising his voice to match Erika's.
"I only have one surfboard." said Erika.
"It's ok. Have fun?" said Bradin.
"We can take turns." said Erika.
Bradin looked at Erika and smiled.
"No, it's ok. Really. I'll have fun just watching."
Erika smiled back at Bradin.
"Ok" and with that all 3 of them headed down to the water.
"What's up with Bradin?" asked Hannah.
"He forgot his surfboard. But he says he'll have fun watching." said Erika.
Bradin couldn't stop watching Hannah and Tanner. They were acting so in love. He would give her kisses on her cheek, or when they paddled next to each other, he would try and touch her.
"It won't last." said Bradin to himself. "He never had a long lasting relationship." again to himself.
"Hey, I am going to take a break." said Hannah to Tanner.
He leaned in, and gave her a kiss.
"Ok." said Tanner.
Hannah paddled herself to shore, and when the water got low enough, she walked to the shore, and sat right next to Bradin.
"What's going on Bradin? I thought you would be having fun. You love to surf." Hannah asked.
"Nothing. I'm just dealing with some stuff." said Bradin still looking out at the ocean.
"What kind of stuff?"
"Just some personal stuff." said Bradin.
"Do you want to talk about it?"
"Not really." replied Bradin.
"You use to be able to tell me everything."
"I can't tell you this."
"Why won't you look at me Bradin?" asked Hannah.
But Bradin didn't say anything. He just remained silent.
"Bradin, I don't know what shit your going through, but your not the same Bradin Westerly that I have known since birth.
Hannah didn't wait for a response. She just left and started heading to Tanner who was already heading towards her.
"What's wrong with Bradin, babe?" asked Tanner.
"I don't know, but he's not acting like himself." said Hannah.
Erika was in her way to the beach when she overheard Hannah and Tanner's conversation. Erika sat next to Bradin, but he didn't yet say a word.
"Bradin is there something wrong?"
"I don't want to talk about it."
"This has to do with Hannah, doesn't it?" asked Erika hoping that it wasn't about Hannah. He turned and faced Erika, but didn't say anything.
"I knew it. You love Hannah. I can't believe I didn't see this before."
"You don't know what you are talking about." said Bradin finally speaking for the first time since Erika had sat down.
"You know how I felt about Tanner, you still brought me. You've been miserable since we got here, and I can tell by the way you look at her."
"Look Erika. I'm confused right now. Please don't be mad, and please don't say anything to anyone."
"I'll save you the trouble Bradin. I think we need to spend some time apart."
"Your breaking up with me?"
"Yes. I can't be with someone who is in love with someone else."
She didn't let Bradin say anymore before she got up and left. She took all of her belongings, and headed to her car. Hannah saw Erika drive away, and knew that something was wrong.
"Why was he able to tell Erika, but not me?" thought Hannah.
A/N: I am going to leave you guys here for now...lol. I have the rest of the part written, but I didn't want my betta to be overwhelmed with this...lol. Thanks for reading, and continue with the reviews. I enjoy them.