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Part 18

The day of the competition had finally arrived. Bradin was nervous. He hadn't actually competed in something this big before. He was also nervous about how to tell Britney that is was over. He had once before, but this time, he knew it was probably not going to turn out as happy as it did last time.

"Next up in the Hawaii Classic Surf Comeptition, Bradin Westerly," the announcer yelled over a speaker. "This will be his first time competiting in this event."

As Bradin started walking toward the water, he looked around. On one side of him, he could see Rachel off in the distance. On the other side, he saw Jay talking to the sponsers. Just then he noticed something very strange. Britney was standing near Rachel. What was with this? Everything was just getting to strange. Finally, he paddled out and started to catch a wave.

"Yes!" he yelled as he was riding one back to shore. He had managed to get 3 good waves in during the first heat. After another heat like that, he had advanced to the finals.

"This is what we have been working for," Jay said. "I just want you to know that no matter how you place, or if you still want to go back after the competition, I will support you. I know that I haven't been very nice lately. I've just been so worried about this competition."

Bradin just stared out at the water. "Okay. Thanks," was all he said.

The final heat went awesome for Bradin. He was so pumped. Finally, the winners were about to be announced. "On behalf of the sponsers of this competition, I would like to think everyone for participating today," the announcer started. He then announced third and second place. Bradin hadn't placed and began to worry. What if he didn't place? This whole trip would be a waste. "And first place goes to a new comer this year. Bradin Westerly!"

Bradin was estacic. He couldn't believe he had won the first competiton he had ever been in.

After the shock wore off, he walked over to Britney and Rachel to tell Britney that they were leaving in about 3 hours. "Hey, Brit," he said.

"Hey," she responded. "You did great! I'm so proud! I can't wait to get back to tell everyone!" she said. She was so happy for him that she couldn't stop smiling.

Bradin then knew what he had to do. "Um, can we talk?" he asked. Then he looked at Rachel and said, "Alone."

"Whatever Bradin. I knew you would break her heart," Rachel said. "Should have picked me," she yelled as she was walking off.

"So, what do you want to talk about?" Britney asked, a worried expression on her face.

Bradin didn't know how to begin. "Uh, well, as you know, I have a lot going on in my life right now," he began.

"Yeah. continue," she urged him on.

"Well, I just think that between surfing and spending time with my family and school that I just don't have time for a girlfriend." There, he said it. Now he just had to wait for her reaction.

Britney was stunned. She couldn't believe this. "But, Bradin, you are taking the last 2 weeks of school off, remember?"

"That was when I thought I was going to be in Hawaii. But now that i'm coming back, i'm going to finish the year," he said.

Britney was so mad. "I knew this was coming. Thats fine. If you don't want to be with me. I don't want to be with you. Hope you have fun on that long plane ride home. I know i'll be miserable having to sit by you."

"Don't be like this Britney," he pleaded. "Just make this easy."

"It's not easy," Britney yelled. "Just, leave me alone. We'll talk on the plane."

--End Of Part 18--