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Chapter 14: San Fran!
'The kids look so happy.' Julie said as she saw Summer, Marissa, Seth and Ryan swim around in the pool of their hotel. 'They do indeed.' agreed Kirsten as she looked at them with a huge smile on her face.
Marissa and Summer had made a pact, they would try to push Ryan and Seth in the water for quite a while. As Marissa looked at Summer they both nodded and the two girls swam towards their friends trying to make as little sound as was humanly possible. Soon they jumped up and Marissa took Ryan under her care while Summer did the same with Seth. Ryan knew they were going to do something so instead of struggling he stayed under water and only went deeper taking Marissa automatically with him. Once under water he tickled Marissa and saw her laugh bubbles of water formed when she laughed.
After taking care of Marissa Ryan swam to Seth who was trying to keep Summer under water he scooped Summer into his arms and had her over his shoulder while swimming to the ladder and walking on it. Seth soon tickled her as well and once standing on the edge of the pool he dove right into it with Summer still over his shoulder. She screeched and her hand quickly went to her nose to keep it closed shut before any water emerged right into it.
'Hey let's go jump of the board.' Seth said excitedly as he looked at the 25 metre high board, Ryan smiled widely and nodded his head. Summer too was excited except for Marissa she wasn't excited at all but did follow her friends. They walked up the stairs and Julie saw Marissa following them. She looked at Jimmy who also looked worried and sat beside them. 'Marissa never liked jumping of boards that high.' Julie said to Kirsten and Sandy.
'Maybe I should go get her, she doesn't look too happy.' Jimmy said, but was soon stopped by Sandy. 'First let's see what she does.' He said and smiled reassuringly at Julie and Jimmy. Not much could go wrong and Ryan and Seth were champs in jumping of the boards.
Seth was the first to come all the way up and took a little jog and jumped of the board while making his body as lean as possible. Ryan smiled at his brother when he heard his yell and was even more excited knowing he was going to have the same experience. Summer and Marissa were not too keen about jumping anymore. Summer was just a little scared for the landing but Marissa was totally shaking. 'Guys are you coming?' Ryan asked Marissa and Summer.
Summer started to walk towards Ryan but Marissa stayed on her spot. 'Coop are you okay?' Summer asked Marissa knowing she wasn't too eager about high boards. It wasn't that she was afraid of heights she had just landed wrong in the water too many times. 'Yeah Sum you go ahead I know you hate being last.' Marissa told her best friend and saw her nod her head. Summer breathed in heavily and soon jumped off the board, her hand automatically pinched her nose shut again and her screech could be heard loud and clear.
'Ry I think I'm going to head back…' Marissa said but was stopped by Ryan as he took her hand in his. 'Marissa there's nothing to be scared about.' He told her while smiling at her. 'I'm just not a good jumper.' She said to him feeling a little embarrassed but happy that he was the only one with her at the same time. 'Well then we'll jump together.' He told her and she nodded a little unsure. 'They both stood on the edge of the board and Marissa could feel that it was moving a little making her heart beat even faster, she was too scared she couldn't do this. 'I can't Ryan.' She said. 'Sure you can.' Ryan told her and soon enough the young boy scooped one of his friends up in his already strong arms and jumped of the board. In merely seconds Marissa had her arms tightly locked around Ryan her head buried in his neck and her eyes were closed.
In exactly those seconds, Julie and Jimmy watched their little girl over come her fear with one of her friends. At the same time a proud Sandy and Kirsten watched how their son was brave and strong enough to carry someone while jumping off a lath. Seth and Summer saw it as well and cheered for their friends as Ryan and Marissa both landed in the water with not so much as a loud splash but more of a hushed splodge. They both swam up for air and Marissa had the most amazing feeling in the world she wasn't scared anymore. 'That was amazing!' she immediately said while swimming towards Ryan and hugging him tightly. 'See I told you it wasn't scary.' Ryan said while smiling. 'I want to go again!' Marissa said excitedly and could hear her parents and Seth and Ryan's parents laugh in complete bliss.
After an active day through San Francisco visiting China Town and driving down the Golden Gate bridge Sandy, Kirsten, Jimmy and Julie came back to their hotel 'The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay' with four tired kids. Ryan was walking next to his mother and almost falling asleep while he did so she had her arm around his neck which really was the only thing keeping him steady. Seth was on his dad's back like he did when he was a little kid and his eyes were half shut. Summer and Marissa were both already asleep; Julie carried Marissa while Jimmy carried Summer. Soon the parents all came to their hotel room which over looked the golfing course and the beach and the pool. 'Goodnight guys.' Jimmy and Julie said and Kirsten and Sandy waved them goodbye while Ryan gave them a hushed 'bye'.
The room consisted of two bedrooms and either had a king-sized bed. Seth and Ryan half sauntered to their bed after having brushed their teeth and changed into their pyjamas. They lay next to each other and soon were fast asleep. Sandy and Kirsten came in and smiled when they saw how beat their boys were, normally they could easily take it staying up until past midnight but seeing as they swam and were so active all day they wore themselves out. The two parents walked over to their boys and kissed each of them on their head.
Morning came and the family of 8 sat in the eating area of their hotel enjoying the morning sun which was shining through the huge windows. Seth and Ryan sat next to each other talking at each other about comic books. Seth's interest for comic books was huge; Ryan liked them to but not as much as his brother. Julie and Kirsten and the girls were talking excitedly about their girl day. First they would take a yoga lesson which was in the hotel, and then they would go to the spa which also was in the hotel and after that they would go out to the city on a shopping spree. 'Mom I so want to do some yoga I haven't done it in a few weeks!' Marissa told her mother as if she was a grown up woman. Julie smiled at Marissa and kissed her head, she nodded while doing so. 'I know honey it will be good for you to find some peace in your soul.' She joked melodramatically making the three other girls/woman laugh out loud.
Jimmy and Sandy were talking about some typical guy stuff seeing as their ladies were going to abandon them for the day they might as well make the best of it. First they were going to take the boys to the golf course, then they would watch the game that was on in the lounge area, they would just sit back and enjoy the game with a beer and a steak and after they would lounge in the Jacuzzi and the pool. It was a perfect day for all of them. The next morning the two families were leaving again so they'd better enjoy the day they had left. But until now the family trip had been very successful to say the least.
'Okay Ryan keep your back straight and focus on the ball!' Ryan did as he was told by his father and Jimmy and tried to stay concentrated but all he could think of was 'I hate golf!' Seth said. Ryan couldn't agree more, why couldn't they play soccer, or football it was better than this stupid golf. 'Son you'll get better trust me.' Sandy told Seth.
'Okay Ryan come on…you feel the adrenaline, the weight shift make that turn and hit that ball!' Sandy and Jimmy both said excitedly, just like they had when Seth was standing there. Ryan hit it, pretty hard and good the ball flew right to the hole and was merely a few metres away from it. 'Very good son, very good.' Sandy said but Ryan was not at all pleased, because he didn't like it. Sandy saw the expression on Seth's face and thought he felt left out. 'Seth I promise you, you will get better.' Sandy told him reassuringly.
'Dad I think we all know that I am not good nor am I ever going to get better at anything that necessitates me to use my body in a masculine matter. I am not good at anything that involves manual labour, sports, or anything at all that really requires me to use my body. Not to mention the fact that I hate golf!' Seth said and looked at his father with his big brown eyes. Sandy laughed a little and ruffled his hair. 'Believe me Seth at some point of your life you're going to have to use that masculine body of yours.' Jimmy called out with a smile on his face. When Ryan knew what he meant he blushed and laughed at the same time, Sandy looked at Jimmy and shook his head but couldn't help but laugh. 'Don't worry Jimmy even then my lady will do my work for me!' Seth said and Sandy was shocked to hear what his son was saying, he was twelve for God sakes.
'That's a visual I don't want to have!' Ryan called out while almost rolling over while laughing. The boys laughed and golfed a little more, while Seth just watched them, entertaining them with his as Seth liked to state it 'Comic relief'. Soon though the foursome was seated in the huge lounge area, Ryan and Seth drinking a 'Mountain Dew' and Jimmy and Sandy enjoying themselves with a beer. They watched the Dallas Cowboys play against the Buffalo Bills. It was a tie so far but it looked better for the Dallas Cowboys. Not that Seth cared; he was too deep in his comic book to even watch this. Ryan and Sandy were a cowboys fan and Jimmy was a Bills fan which made this afternoon even more interesting. The cowboys scored and both Sandy and Ryan jumped up cheering and hugging each other. Jimmy however was yelling at the TV screen yelling at the Bills that they had to step it up a notch as if he was their coach. Seth looked up briefly to see the three acting a little bit over the top he shook his head and said 'Much too much testosterone.' And continued to read.
'Oh Summer that dress looks wonderful on you.' Kirsten said as Summer came back out of the fitting area with a deep purple dress which had white stars in the near corner. Summer made a little turn and smiled. Kirsten nodded her head approvingly and called Julie over, who immediately was in love with the dress. 'Yes Summer it looks great you should take it.' she said while handing Marissa loads of clothes and kissing her head. Summer looked at herself in the mirror and was pondering whether or not she was going to take it. She knew her daddy had given Julie enough money, so that wasn't the problem. She nodded her head while smiling. 'Okay I'll take it!' she said while disappearing in the fitting room again.
'Mommy what do you think?' Marissa asked as she had a baby blue dress on which was from Channel. Julie nodded her head happily and smiled at Kirsten who also seemed to love the dress. 'Yes honey I love it you're certainly going to take it!' she said while sitting back in a chair. Marissa smiled and walked towards Summer's fitting room. 'Sum do you like it?' she asked Summer while she went inside. 'Yes I love it!' Summer told her happily. She leaned in to whisper something in Marissa's ear. 'I bet Ryan will to.' She said. Marissa laughed and pushed Summer playfully while whining 'Summmer!!!'
'Hey Jules what do you think?' Kirsten asked as she looked if the girls were still in the fitting room. She held a sexy shine through mini dress in front of her and smiled happily. 'Oh Sandy will love it!' Julie said while seeing Kirsten blush a little bit. 'You think?' she asked again and Julie nodded. 'That's definitely a keeper.' Julie told her best friend. 'Okay then I'm going to buy it before the girls see it and start wondering why I would need a see-through dress.' She said while walking of to the clerk happily waltzing as she did so. 'Ready girls?' Julie asked as the two girls came out of their fitting room and nodded happily at Julie. 'Okay then let's pay and go back to our man.' Julie said while winking at Summer and Marissa who both blushed and looked away shyly.
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