Chap. 2 So you Made a Friend
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"So your Erica's younger cousin!" Bradin said surprised
"Yup! Can't believe Jay didn't tell you"
"Think because you just live with your cousin you relate to what I've been through?"
"No! And because my dad died when I was 6 and I see my mom once each month."
"I didn't know your dad was dead."
"Yeah. It was in a stupid surfing accident." She got up and walked away before the tears fell down her cheek. She didn't want Bradin to see, but he did.
He got up and walked over to her thinking he should apologize for how rude he was.
"Hey, I'm sorry I snapped I just-"
"can't take people saying they know how you fell when they don't," she interrupted.
"Exactly"
"You know some days I wish I didn't know my dad or have such a good relationship with him"
"Why the hell would you wish that," Bradin said confused
"So I wouldn't miss him that much. And so I wouldn't think about him all the time."
"I guess your right it would be easier huh."
"At least you have memories. More than me at least. You have what, 16 years of memories. Or is it 17?"
"17"
"Don't forget them Bradin because then you'll really regret it."
With all that said the two headed back to Bradin's house changing the subject to how high school was going to be. Even if it was 3 months away.
"So what do you do in high school? You know sports or anything." Bradin said calm but curious. "Bet you're a cheerleader."
"Why do you say that," she said with a smile
"Because your…… uhh………. Pretty……..and….umm-"
Thanks but you don't know to much about me
"Sorry"
"No prob! But yes I am a cheerleader. Varsity Team Captain!" She said with a smirk. "I took it up when I was in middle school. There was no gymnastics team so I thought cheerleading was the closest thing. So I got caught to it. I made Varsity my freshman year. I was like the only one who could do the flips and stuff. It's cool to show guys I'm not just a cheerleader but I can kick ass to!!
"Damn," he said laughing "You must be good then"
"I guess"
"So cheerleading your main thing"
"No I'm also the Varsity Gymnastics Team Captain, Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, junior varsity surf team, and I'm on the step team, dance team, and chorus. Plus I'm an alternate on the Varsity girls Soccer team."
"Okay I lost you after Gymnastics"
"Very funny," she said laughing. "I think I'm also going to try out for the Varsity Surf Team. It's made up of all guys and their mostly seniors. It would be cool to be they only girl on the team, younger, cuter, smarter for sure," she said making both of them laugh. "But mostly because I could kick their butts on or off the waves."
"Jay was right, you are a firecracker."
"Thank You"
Bradin just smiled as they entered the house where Johnny, Jay, Ava, and Susannah were sitting talking.
"Hey everyone," Zena said with a happy joyful smile
"Hey Zena," Johnny said smiling, "Last I saw you, you looked a little taller"
Everyone laughed at the comment, but Zena just stood there giving Johnny the evil eye.
"Well last I knew I could still surf better than you"
"Ohhh" everyone bellowed knowing that was a good comeback
"Alright you two don't bite each others heads off," Ava said acting like the parent that she now was
"Aunt Ava I can't sleep," little Derrick said as he came running in with his p.j's and a blanket
"I'll be there in a second honey. Meet Zena she works at Jay's shop."
Derrick turned to see Zena crouched down on her legs a little shorter than Derrick's height. She stuck her hand out to shake with Derrick.
"Nice to meet you Derrick," Zena said nicest she could to a nine year old
"How did you know my name?" Derrick asked question
"Well Bradin told me that there would be a Derrick and a Nikki so unless your Nikki I apologize."
"No your right"
"I thought so," Zena said standing up
"Why don't I tuck you in sweetheart," Ava said
"o.k………wait Zena"
"Yes"
"Are you my brothers new girlfriend?"
"Derrick," Bradin said stiffly
"I don't think so, we just met today you know"
"Bradin met his last girlfriend in a day and got to make out with her"
Zena and the others burst out laughing. They couldn't help themselves.
"Derrick you better run into Aunt Ava's room because if your in ours I'm going to strangle you till you die."
Derrick ran to his Aunt's room and shut the door in less than five seconds.
Bradin put his hands over his eyes, embarrassed as he could ever be
"One day mate that's amazing," jay said teasing
"Yeah Bradin that is! Plus you got to make out with her. Wow!" Zena said trying to control her laughing
Bradin still embarrassed said nothing
"Well I should be heading home before Erica freaks"
Bradin slowly coming out of his embarrassment said "I'll walk you home"
"No it's o.k. Bradin I live like six houses down in the apartments"
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah it's cool. As long as you come and watch me surf tomorrow?"
"I guess I can do that"
"Good. Bye everyone," Zena said as she left
"Bye," everyone said in unison
"So you made a friend?" Susannah asked
"Looks like I did," Bradin said smiling
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