Very important Author's note: As the school year comes to a close, I will
not be able to update as much as possible, as I rely on the school
computers for my typing needs. I will try while at my dad's house, where I
don't have to worry about downloads because we have our own computers, but
it isn't a sure thing. Ciao for the summer, and have a fabulous one!
-D.E. Lewis
Land of Surf and Sun
So far the few days spent with AJ had been fabulous. Artemis had learned that she was the lead guitarist and singer in a band known as Overdrive Syndrome. Ed was the drummer, and AJ's best friend Tone was the Bass guitarist and backup vocals. Ed's older brother Zack was Juliett's age, and the manager. He also sang and played keyboards when needed. Tone was his height with light brown hair, streaked with natural blond highlights. She had bright blue eyes, flecked with green, and skin that was as tan as AJ's. Then last night, the night before the twins' birthday, the group said they had a special gift for Artemis, and he wasn't going to find out until they got there- whatever that meant.
"Let's go! The beach won't be empty forever, you know. It'll be filled with tourists before you can say nee if we don't hurry!" AJ shouted. As Artemis stepped out of the room, carrying his swim trunks in one arm, someone blindfolded him.
"You come now!" grunted a voice that was quite obviously Ed's. Tone was giggling. He was steered out of the house, hearing muted laughter the whole way. The drive was silent, with the occasional "Hee hee hee." And then a reproving "Shhh!!!" The car eventually stopped, and he was steered out onto the sand. The blindfold was removed, and AJ looked at him. She was holding a surfboard, and one that Artemis had seen as her brother's was on the ground.
"Surprise! You can't come back to LA and not know how to surf. So, time to learn!" Artemis was stunned. He had never expected to learn. The lesson actually turned out to be rather fun. AJ, Ed, and Tone turned out to be exceptional teachers, and Artemis learned fast. He was surfing decently by the end of the day. He found himself to be as tan as Ed by the time they went home, and aching.
~~
Two days later, his mother and aunt came to him with a proposal.
"Arty, your aunt and I have been talking. We think it would be good for you to spend the school year here in California." Artemis grinned, and hugged his mother. This would be a great school year.
~~ To Be Continued- Sorry it's short! There will be more later.
Land of Surf and Sun
So far the few days spent with AJ had been fabulous. Artemis had learned that she was the lead guitarist and singer in a band known as Overdrive Syndrome. Ed was the drummer, and AJ's best friend Tone was the Bass guitarist and backup vocals. Ed's older brother Zack was Juliett's age, and the manager. He also sang and played keyboards when needed. Tone was his height with light brown hair, streaked with natural blond highlights. She had bright blue eyes, flecked with green, and skin that was as tan as AJ's. Then last night, the night before the twins' birthday, the group said they had a special gift for Artemis, and he wasn't going to find out until they got there- whatever that meant.
"Let's go! The beach won't be empty forever, you know. It'll be filled with tourists before you can say nee if we don't hurry!" AJ shouted. As Artemis stepped out of the room, carrying his swim trunks in one arm, someone blindfolded him.
"You come now!" grunted a voice that was quite obviously Ed's. Tone was giggling. He was steered out of the house, hearing muted laughter the whole way. The drive was silent, with the occasional "Hee hee hee." And then a reproving "Shhh!!!" The car eventually stopped, and he was steered out onto the sand. The blindfold was removed, and AJ looked at him. She was holding a surfboard, and one that Artemis had seen as her brother's was on the ground.
"Surprise! You can't come back to LA and not know how to surf. So, time to learn!" Artemis was stunned. He had never expected to learn. The lesson actually turned out to be rather fun. AJ, Ed, and Tone turned out to be exceptional teachers, and Artemis learned fast. He was surfing decently by the end of the day. He found himself to be as tan as Ed by the time they went home, and aching.
~~
Two days later, his mother and aunt came to him with a proposal.
"Arty, your aunt and I have been talking. We think it would be good for you to spend the school year here in California." Artemis grinned, and hugged his mother. This would be a great school year.
~~ To Be Continued- Sorry it's short! There will be more later.