CHAPTER THIRTEEN: LIVE A LITTLE

Alexa and I started hanging out everyday. Chloey was giving me the cold shoulder because she didn't like Alexa. But it wasn't her position to tell me to stop talking to her; she was judging Alexa before getting to know her. She came over a lot, and Chloey either went out or stayed in her room, and Alexa definitely noticed. My mom on the other hand, loved Alexa. We had been talking and getting to know each other for about a month now, and I barely even noticed Aubrey anymore. Except for when her she glared at me whenever she saw me. I gave up on trying to figure her out; clearly I had done something to her that I didn't know of, if she really cared all that much she'd talk to me. But tonight was Friday and I decided that I was going to ask Alexa to be my girlfriend. I was getting the vibe that she'd say yes, so I wanted to make it extra special.

I called Alexa up. "Hello…Cruz is awesome!" She exclaimed.

"I'm glad you're taking notice," I chuckled.

"Well, you're the one who stored your name in my phone," she laughed.

"Anyway, do you want to come somewhere with me?" I asked her.

"Sure thing, what time?"

"Now?" I asked.

"Okay, see you soon!" She replied.

"Bye."

I got in my car and drove to her house, when I pulled in the driveway, she was sitting on her porch waiting for me, and then she started walking to the car. "Hey," she smiled when she got in the car.

"Hey," I said and she immediately started fumbling with the stations, it was custom by now. I didn't mind though, we were into the same type of music. Plus, I thought it was cute when she started singing along to the songs. Surprisingly, she didn't ask where we were going. I was glad for that, I didn't want to have to explain myself to her. I pulled into a parking spot in the beach, the sun was set and it was on the verge of getting dark. The sky was pink, purple, and orange and it was really cool. I thought Alexa would love it. When we got out, I took my shoes off, as did she and I grabbed her hand. We started walking in silence, listening to the sounds of the beach. After a few minutes I finally got up the courage to talk to her. "So…Alexa?"

"Yeah Cruz?"

"Well…I know we have only known each other for a month, but I am really starting to fall for you. I think you're really fun to be around, and we have a lot in common," I explained and then finally looked up at her face. "So I was wondering if you um, wanted to be my girlfriend?" I asked her, scratching the back of my neck and averting my eyes to the ground.

"Cruz, I'd love to be your girlfriend," she said sweetly. I looked up at her and grabbed her face, kissing her lips softly. I pulled away and we both smiled.

"I think we should go swimming," I suggested and took off my shirt.

"I don't know…" Alexa said skeptically.

"Oh, c'mon. Live a little," I winked at her. She sighed and then took off her shorts and tank top so she was in her black bikini. I intertwined my fingers with her and we started running into the water. I pushed her under the water with me, and then came up for air. I brought her closer to me and kissed her once and then a second time. Then we started kissing for longer. I pulled away from her and then brought her in for a hug, resting my chin on her head.

"The sky is really beautiful," she said quietly.

"I thought you might like it," I replied.

For the rest of the night we just walked around the beach, and I eventually brought her home. It was nice knowing she was my girlfriend. But oddly, before I fell asleep the person that came to my mind was Aubrey.