AN: Hello! Sorry for such a long wait. I pinky promise that I will update more often. Summer break has started so I'll have a lot of free time. The next chapter should be up by next week-ish. I jumped ahead some and I might do that a lot. So, enjoy!
Chapter 3:
Emmett's POV
The way the wind feels on my skin and the power I have underneath me is only a few of the things I love about having a motorcycle. Racing down the twisting roads feels like I'm flying. I love it. I'm on the 10 minute drive to the Kennish's to pick Bay up for school, thinking about the summer and life in general.
It is a few months in to the new school year. Bay, Daphne, and I are seniors and Toby went away to college. Bay and Daphne's birthday is coming up soon. I don't know what to get them because last year's presents were pretty special. I'll think of something. I need to get something extra special for Bay though. Our one year anniversary is just around her birthday, so we decided a long time ago just to celebrate it on her birthday. Damn, one year. We have been through so much I feel like this should be a big celebration.
A lot happened over the summer. For one, Wilke and Daphne broke up. It was a little while after they reunited at Toby's graduation party. Bay and I were sitting in her studio talking when Daphne knocked on the door. Bay got up to answer it. They talked for a second, and then I saw Bay give her a hug. Confused, I walked over and saw that Daphne was crying. Bay led her into the studio and we all talked. Wilke broke up with her for another girl he met at this fancy boarding school. Honestly, I feel bad for Daphne, but I knew he was an asshole from the start.
The Kennishes, Vasquezes, and my mom and I went on a nice vacation to the Florida Keys for 2 weeks. We rented a huge beach house on the beach. It was fantastic. Bay and my mom get along great now. It was perfection. Now I'm just waiting for something to happen to screw the happy perfection up. It always happens. Daphne got over Wilke after about a month of sulking over him. In fact, she met a guy at the beach. They were inseparable. That is, until we had to leave. They still keep in touch, however. I think he's coming for a visit soon.
One of the most memorable things from the vacation was the last day. Bay and I took a walk at sunset on the beach, just the two of us. Our feet were just a little bit into the water. She turned to me and said, "I wish you could hear the waves, it's so calming." She suddenly got and idea, I could tell because her face lit up. She took my arm and said, "It's like this." She rubbed my arm. She it got harder as it went up and softened on the way down. It really made me imagine what sound is. It was amazing. "That's amazing. I get it." I said to her, "Thank you so much" and I leaned down to kiss her on the lips. Still kissing her I lifted her up like I was going to carry her, but instead, I threw her into the ocean. She was shocked for a moment, but then just knocked me over into the water. We splashed around for a while, ignoring the mix of looks we received. When we got back to the beach house, we were soaked and laughing our heads off.
That was pretty much the summer. I hung out with Bay and Daphne a lot. They seem to be really good friends now, which is great. I can be with them both at the same time without one of them wanting to kill the other.
The first few months of school have gone by pretty normally. Knock on wood, I thought. Bay finally got some of her art into an art show. It wasn't Patrick that discovered her; it was someone else that she met. The show is coming up soon.
Alright, back to figuring out what to get Bay for "Birthdaversary". I was thinking jewelry or something special like that. However, I need to be creative like last year. I seriously have no idea. I'll just ask my mom.
Anyway, back to reality. As I said, I'm on my way to Bay's to pick her up for school. Of course, she still has her car, but she likes riding with me. I'm not complaining. I pull up to the huge, familiar house and my gorgeous girlfriend is waiting outside for me. I smile at her as a pull up and she returns the smile. I give her a good morning kiss. "Hello, my love." I said. "Hey" she said with a smile. "Happy actual anniversary" I said to her, pulling her close with my arm around her waist. I can't believe it. It's October 19th already. (AN: I think that's right-ish). "And to you too" She replied, "I can't believe it's been a year" "I can't either, but then again I feel like it was meant to be." She laughed, "Well, look at you being all cliché and cute."
"Very funny" I said, with an eye roll of course. She laughed again and kissed my forehead. She is so cute. She got on my motorcycle and we rode off to her school with her arms wrapped tightly around my waist.
When we arrived at her school we both got off. I pulled Bay as close as possible and kissed her softly. She returned with a little more force, with her hands cupping my face. We pulled apart and she wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me tight. I did similar, with my hands rubbing the small of her back. "See you after school?" She asked. I nodded, waved, and shot her the "I love you" sign. She returned the sign with a cheeky grin and walked away. How did I get so lucky?
*Flashback*
The morning summer sun was shining through the window; Bay was still asleep on my chest, our naked bodies still intertwined. The memories from the amazing night came rushing back to me. Our first time.
I felt her stir. Alright, stay calm, act natural. It was great (which it was, by far). She looked up at me. "Good morning, gorgeous." I said.
She smiled (good sign) and said, "Morning," and nuzzled her nose into my neck.
"I have to get home before my parents call the police. Can I borrow some clothes?"
"Help yourself" I said, gesturing towards my dresser. She got a Carlton t-shirt and some sweats. I threw on some pants as well. She smirked and sat on my lap, wrapped her delicate arms around me, and kissed me deeply.
"Come over later?" She asked when we released, with a wide grin.
I returned a similar grin and said, "Of course"
"I love you"
"And I love you"
She walked out, looking back at me when she went through the door
I smiled at the memory as I pulled into Carlton parking lot. My happy mood continued through lunch and Daphne noticed my glowing attitude.
"What's up with you?" She asked with a suspicious look on her face.
"What? I can't be happy?"
"Not this happy. You're practically beaming rays of sunshine."
"It's just for once in my life everything is going right. I don't know how long it's going to last, but I'm enjoying it at the moment. Also, Bay and I celebrate our one year anniversary today."
"Oh right! She was so excited about that. What are you going to do for her?"
"We're exchanging gifts on her birthday. It's this deal we made out. Tonight, I'm taking her on a tour of all of the places that are special to us. Like, first kiss, first date, and so on and so forth."
"That's cute. I'm happy to see you so happy. Don't let this go."
"Thanks and I know. I'm never going to be that stupid again. Oh hey, when is Nate coming up?"
"He should be coming late today or tomorrow." She said with the widest smile on her face.
"Are you excited?"
"Yes, very. I haven't seen him in person since the end of summer when I went down to visit."
"Is he signing?"
"Yes he is! When we video chat I can mostly understand him. It's great."
"Good, I'm happy you're so happy."
"You too" She said with a friendly grin. Everything seems too perfect. I'm seriously waiting for one thing to happen to set it off. Pessimistic, I know, but it is reality.
