What's My Name?
By: Rihanna
Keenan made his way down towards the beach once again. For the past few weeks he's been to the beach surfing with the mortals. Tonight they invited him to a bond fire. It's been a while since Keenan went to once, so he was excited to come with his new friends. It was weird for Keenan to make mortal friends but somehow he considered them just that. He shook his head with a small smile as Reef and Johnny came into view.
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
"Hey guys." Keenan greeted.
"Hey Keenan," Reef replied, "Thought you weren't gonna make for sec." Keenan shrugged.
"Long walk." He told him. Reef nodded as Keenan felt someone crash into him. He turned around and saw Broseph. Brospeh immediately put his arm around his shoulder.
"Keno!" Broseph exclaimed. Keenan rolled his eyes at the nickname. The guys thought of it a couple of weeks ago after stating his name is too 'formal' and it's stuck ever since. Broseph lead Keenan through the crowd. "Let's go check out the crowd."
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
Oh na na, what's my name?
They made their way through the crowd as someone started to create a beat. The crowd immediately broke out dancing. Keenan smiled as he felt the people around him rejoicing. It felt just like home. And speaking of the summer court…
What's my name, what's my name?
"Dude, look at her." Keenan turned and was suddenly struck by the beauty before him. He saw Asta moving slowly to the music before speeding up, constantly changing the tempo of her moves. The stars on her skin moved swiftly against it, creating constellations. She was smiling widely as she moved.
Not everybody knows how to work my body
Knows how to make me want it
Boy, you stay up on it
She paused as she spotted Keenan. Keenan didn't look away as she did. She put her hand on her hip, her smile falling into a smirk.
You got that something that keeps me so off balance
Baby, you're a challenge, let's explore your talent
Neither moved from where they were. Keenan held back a groan. He wanted to see her dance again. It was similar to that of the Summer Girls but hers was more carefree and less consuming. Her dance had passion but purpose. It was so different and he loved it. Asta didn't stay still for long, the beat beaconing her.
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you 'cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
She soon started moving, going slow at first. The people came to a stop as she really started getting to the rhythm. She didn't notice, only looking at him. Keenan vaguely heard Broseph say something but didn't know what he said. He only watched as she motioned for him to come to her.
I need a boy to really take it over
Looking for a guy to put you work up
Oh, oh
He stepped closer to her in time with the beat. She smiled as she extended her arms, moving then around her, entrancing the crowd. She slowed down as a she started her dance over. This time a couple of girls joined behind her. While they all moved in sync in the same seductive rhythm, it was clear Asta was the one attracting everyone attention. Keenan didn't hesitate to move beside Asta. He soon began to get caught up in her movement. He started to dance beside her. Asta looked at him in wonder before turning to him fully.
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you 'cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
He took her hand, pulling her closer to him. Asta smirked as they danced together. She let her fingers wander over him. Keenan could barely suppress the shivers he got from her touch. She swayed around him as the song continued, him only matching her movements. He realized he was wrong. Her passion surpassed the summer girls by far. Their strength came from him and their passion was spread out to everything around them. Asta's was concentrated until it was strong enough to possess whatever it decided to catch. Tonight it was him. And he liked that. Keenan reached out to wrap his arms around her and she didn't reject.
I need a boy to really take it over
Looking for a guy to put you work up
Oh, oh
Too soon the song was over and Asta spun out of his arms. She smiled before her lips ghosted over his hand. She didn't look back at him as she disappeared through the crowd.
Keenan watched as she did, not noticing Reef approaching him.
"Dude, that was hot! I didn't know you knew her." Reef told him. Keenan smiled, shaking his head.
"I don't," he said, "I'll see you later." He walked away from Reef, ignoring the protest he was yelling out. Keenan's only concern at that moment was finding her.
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
He walked down the beach towards the boardwalk nearby. He scanned the crowd carefully. He walked slowly, feeling a raise in hope when a girl walked by that looked similar and a small drop of disappointment when he found out it wasn't. He sighed sadly as he passed an ice cream cart. He paused after he did and turned around. Asta was accepting an ice cream cone from the vender with a dazzling smile. She then walked pass him, not looking at him. He stood frozen as she passed. A slow smile spread over his face as he watched the sway of her hips as she walked away from him. Keenan, for unknown reason, started to follow her. He followed her, speeding up just enough so he was next to her. Asta didn't acknowledge him as he matched his pace with hers.
Ooh na na, what's my name?
What's my name, what's my name?
"Hello, Keenan," she said. She didn't turn his was as she acknowledged him. He looked at the spinning stars on her face that were spinning and shining brightly. To humans, it was invisible. But it was all too clear to Keenan. He was starting to fall in love with them every time he saw them.
Baby, you got me, ain't nowhere that I'd be
Than with your arms around me
Back and forth you rock me
"Hello…Asta, right?"
"Of course." She replied. "But you already knew that." She continued to walk like she was by herself. Keenan looked at her fully.
Asta was dressed in a red bikini with a thin white skirt and flip-flops. Her skin was tan from hours in the sun. He returned his gaze to her skin. The star on her skin seemed to move like fireflies, slow and blinking. He looked back at her face. He saw her smirking.
So I surrender to every word you whisper
Every door you enter, I will let you in
"Like what you see?" she teased. He felt a ghost of a smile cross his face. She turned around, walking backwards with her hips swaying as a gentle breeze blew. He looked at the grace her legs held. She may not be Donia, but she was something.
"What's it like?" she asked. "Being a full faerie? To have the power that you have?" Keenan thought on the question. He wasn't sure how to answer it. He never knew how it was to be half-mortal. He was only a weakened king. He wasn't sure how to answer her question.
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you 'cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
"I don't know how to describe it, exactly." He told her. She nodded, veering away from the boardwalk to the beach. Keenan, wordlessly, followed her. Asta sat down on the sand, leaning back on her elbows, just as she did when she first met him. Keenan sat down next to her, resting his elbows on his knees. He looked up, just as he did that night that seemed so long ago…
It was full moon.
I need a boy to take it over
Looking for a guy to put in work
Oh, oh
"How's that heartbreak?" Asta asked. Keenan looked back at her. She was lying down in the sand with a contempt look. He cracked a small smile at her.
"It's better." He told her.
You're so amazing; you took the time to figure me out
That's why you take me, way past the point of turning me on
"Really?" Asta said with a smirk. She leaned close to him. Keenan stayed still, not exactly sure how to feel about her closeness but not sure if he wanted her to move back. "You sure 'bout that?" Keenan didn't speak as she moved her hand up to his face pulling him in. His lips slowly parted…
You about to break me, I swear you got me losing my mind
He fell into the sand hard as Asta disappeared from under him. He looked around, confused. There was no way I made all that up, he thought. He heard laughter and turned towards in. Asta was standing on the board walk once again, her skin shining brighter than before. She was pulsing as she gave him her usual sultry look. Keenan was stunned for a moment, amazed at how fast she moved, snapping out of his trance when she spoke.
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
"That's what you get for teasing me so many times." She said no louder than if he was right next to her. He heard her clearly and smile sheepishly before moving to her side quicker than she could blink.
Ooh na na, what's my name?
Ooh na na, what's my name?
"Then I should make it up to you." He whispered in her ear. She smirked before grabbing his hands. He didn't look away from her as she led him back to beach party. She stopped when they were in the middle of the dancer.
"Dance with me." She told him.
"I'm all yours." He said with an easy smile. She returned it as they started to move.
Ooh na na, what's my name?
What's my name, what's my name?
They stayed in sync as Asta moved, Keenan following her lead. He looked up at the sky once, slowing down. He almost paused as the image of Donia filled his mind. A longing filled him, as usual, but he was tired of being sad. He made the right choice of leaving Donia's life. She deserved better.
Maybe it was time for him to move on.
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you 'cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
He looked back down at the woman in front of him. Asta moved twirled and spun around him, catching him in her rhythm. He didn't try to lead, not even sure if it was possible. Asta faced him, capturing him in her gaze. He looked into her eyes and was shocked at the color. They were brown with flickers of gold. Sunshine gold. Asta's eyes sparkled as she moved her hands to his hair and pulling him to her.
I need a boy to take it over
Looking for a guy to put in work
Oh, oh
Keenan paused as Asta kissed him. It was different from any kiss he ever had. It was more powerful than the Summer Girls but not as overwhelming like Aislinn. Or Donia. He tasted faint hint of sunshine mixed with something foreign to him, something…cosmic. He kissed her back, eager for the taste. He tangled his fingers into her hair, pulling her to him. She smiled a bit as she drank the sunshine from his lips. She pulled away first, licking the taste of him from her lips. She rested her forehead on his, her golden brown eyes meeting his sea green.
Hey boy, I really wanna see if you can go downtown with a girl like me
Hey boy, I really wanna be with you 'cause you just my type
Ooh na na na na
I need a boy to take it over
Looking for a guy to put in work
"Way better than I thought it would be." She said softly. He smiled as he wrapped his arms around. He kissed her forehead sweetly before looking into her eyes and the stars than shined around.
"Way better." He said. As he watched her eyes smile brilliantly at him, all thoughts of Donia were swept away from his mind.
Oh, oh
