17.

As the night wears on, he finds himself more and more taken with Bella.

As it turns out, they have a lot in common.

Not just the surfing, and all around love of the water.

They were both born and raised in California, and only left for college.

They're pressed together now in the booth, close as can be.

Both flushed and grinning from the alcohol, or maybe just from the company.

He hasn't been able to take his eyes off her for more than a few seconds since the kiss they shared earlier, his mind is going on repeat.