Chapter 7: Day in the Sun
After waking to a happy dog licking her face, Jaylee stretched and stood up. She was a bit sore from sleeping on the ground next to Vespra. She looked at the clock and it read 8am. *Oh no I am late* she though throwing on a pair of blue jeans and a tee-shirt. She rushed outside and down the driveway when she realized that it was Saturday morning. She sighed and walked back into the house. The smell of pancakes filled the air and she walked into the kitchen.
"Morning Jay, how did you sleep" my mother asked me before turning back to the stove. I stretched again and watched my mom flip a few pancakes over in the pan.
"Good but I am a bit sore from sleeping on the ground next to Vespra." I repliy as my mom placed a plate of pancakes in front of me. I started to eat when my mom looked to the door and said that a person could come in. I took a bite of pancake and looked to the door to see Soda and Pony. They walked in and talked to my mom. I couldn't see Soda's face but he was talking.
My mom turned to me and asked "Jay did you want to spend the day at the beach with the Curtis boys?" I nod as I chew my breakfast. It was the end of July and was around 70 outside about then and was supposed to get into the 90 by noon. I finished my breakfast and walked up stairs. I pulled on my one piece bathe suit, and then pulled on my jeans and tee-shirt. I walked down stairs with Vespra. I held her around her chest so she didn't fall down the stairs. My mom handed me a bag with a towel in it and I walked outside. Soda and Pony were standing there waiting for me.
"Good morning Jay, hope you like the water." Soda said with a smile.
"Why do you say it like that Soda?" I asked looking at him with a slightly confused look on my face.
"He likes to splash and push people into the water. We play a game call water tackle. Pretty much we wrestle each other into the water and then see who goes under first. Soda here likes to push the girls into the water and say he won." Pony chimed in as we started to walk towards the Curtis house. I say Darry sitting on the porch as we turned down the sideway that lead to the house.
"Morning Jaylee, I was wondering if you might be interested in helping make lunch. Soda is on lunch duty for the beach this time. "Darry said as he stood up and placed a hand on my shoulder. Once inside he turned to face me and Soda. "Now Soda don't make pickled baloney sandwiches this time. Nobody liked them last time. Try making something like Peanut butter and Jelly or egg salad."
Soda stuck his tongue out and then replied "Whatever superman". I looked at Soda with that confused look again. "Darry's nickname is Superman because he can beat up pretty much anyone." Soda commented before grabbing my arm and pulling me towards the kitchen. We decided on egg salad sandwiches.
I started mixing the egg salad and all of a sudden got a puff of powered in my face. Soda had thrown flour at my face. I grabbed some of my unused egg mixture and threw that at him. He almost dodged it until I pour some milk down his back. He playfully tackled me and poured powdered sugar on my head. I let out a playful screech and Pony came running into the kitchen, just to be hit in the face with some egg salad. He laughed and pulled out a slice of chocolate cake and threw it at me and I ducked. The cake splashed all over Soda's face. Dally walked in and turned around and walked back out. I guess he decided not to get involved in the food fight. After a few more minutes of the food fight Darry walked in.
"What the HELL are you three doing? I thought you were supposed to be making lunch not trying to be the lunch." Darry chuckled as he poured ice cold water over Soda's head. "Got YA" He screamed to Soda who turned around and chased Darry out of the house.
I watched them wrestle in the front yard for a few minutes before Soda started yelling "Uncle uncle". I chuckled as Soda and Darry walked back into the house. "Alright Jay lets get the kitchen cleaned up and then finish the lunch. Then we can leave for the beach." Soda said right before walking past me.
We finished clean the kitchen up in about 15 minutes. Then we grabbed the food and loaded it into the back of a truck. Soda and I climbed into the back of the truck with Pony, Two-bit and Johnny. Steve, Darry and Dally were in the cabin of the truck. We drove down to the beach and found a tree were there was tons of shade. I walked to the bathroom and pulled off my jeans and shirt and then walked back out. Sodas had already changed and turned to face me. His eyes seamed to light up when he saw me. I blushed and we walked over to me. He grabbed me and pulled me over his shoulder and ran down to the water. He dove into the water soaking me. I came up and got splashed by him. I splashed back at him, "Pony was right" I say smiling once the water stopped flying. "Soda, we should gang up on Darry. " I say with a smile. Soda nodded and we waited for everyone to come into the water. Soda whispered into Johnny and Pony's ears and they nodded. I figured that he told them my idea about ganging up on Darry. Once Darry came into the water and Soda rushed at him. Darry, who was in knee high deep water, pushed him back and Soda fell, face first into the water. Pony and I ran at Darry at about the same time. Darry managed to pull me off my feet and push Pony and Soda back into the water. Then he flipped me over his shoulder and then set me down next to him.
"I have a prisoner" Darry called to the other guys and I laughed and jumped on his back. I had been pushed behind him after he said that. I put my arms around his neck and he dove into the water takeing me with him. I came up and smiled, we continued to play in the water for almost an hour before getting out. We all sat down to eat lunch. I started to shiver and Soda pulled me towards him. His body was fairly warm; he then placed another towel over my shoulders.
We eat lunch and I could help but feel a strong bond between Soda and I. After we eat I watched the guys play a game of football. After about 20 minutes of playing Soda sat down next to me. "Jay, are you having fun?" He asked looking into my eye.
I blushed again and nodded. He then placed a hand under my chin and lifted my face up. He then kissed my cheek. I felt the hot blood rush to my cheeks. "I like you too" I whispered into his ear. I looked at him and he was now blushing.
"I really like you Jay" Soda signed to me and I leaned towards him. He kissed me on the lips this time and I felt like I was going to fly away. I was blushing again and Soda placed an arm around me. I placed my head on his bare chest while the other guys played football. I figured that this day was the best day of my life, well besides the day I got Vespra back.
Later that day we finally went back to the Curtis house. I smiled as Soda and I held hands. All the guys had figured it out and were teasing us. Two-bit had said "Soda and Jaylee sitting in a tree"
The other guys chimed in "K-I-S-S-I-N-G"
Two-bit continued "First comes love, and then comes marriage, then come a baby in a baby carriage."
I had blushed the whole time and Soda flipped Two-bit off before walking into the house. I followed closely to him and once inside he pulled me into the kitchen. He kissed me again and then asked "Want something to drink? We have a little milk left, water and beer."
"Water is fine" I say with a smile. He grabbed a glass out and filled it up with water. Then grabbed a few beers and walked into the other room. He tossed the beers to Darry, Dally, Two-bit and Steve. Johnny and Pony had left for the lot. Soda and I snuggled on the couch for a little while before Soda had to get up. Steve had left by then and Two-bit had left a few minutes after him. I finally had to leave at 8pm and Soda walked me to my house. I kissed him goodnight before walk into the house.
"Did you have fun at the beach today honey?" My dad asked me as I walked towards the stairs.
"Yes I did" I replied as I walked up the stairs. I walked into my room and fell backwards on my bed. My hand made its way up to my lips and I felt them. I still felt like Soda's soft lips were on mine. I closed my eyes and flashed back to when Soda had kissed me at the beach. I opened my eyes again and sighed. I pulled on my pajamas and climbed into my bed. That night I wished that Soda could have been there. I dreamt of him all right.
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