Wow, you must all hate me right now. I am sorry for rarely updating, but here is another "DIY: How To Cope With Your Fathers Death" chapter! So, here we go!
The sun was setting over the horizon, sending its flaming pinks and oranges across the sky. Aaron sat on my right. We both stared in silence at the amazing colors. The sound of the waves was trying to calm my pounding heart. My hand was right next to Aarons on the ground. My face was getting hot. I felt his hand go on top of mine, and I started getting dizzy. Seriously, Elicia! You don't know anything about him!
"What's your last name?" I asked quickly, turning my head and looking at him. He smiled.
" I want to know more about you," I said. " I hardly know anything about you."
" You know, I really like you." He started leaning in towards me. Closer, closer.
And, that's when I woke up.
Dangit! It was all a dream. I knew he was about to kiss me... Whoa, even thinking about it makes me nervous. I rolled off my bed and onto the floor.\
" Owwww!" I said, standing up and meandering over to the door.
" Elicia! Anna's here!" I heard my mom call. I ran down the hall, and flew open the front door.
" Hey!" She smiled, and stepped inside.
" Ellie, your face is all red. I mean, I know I'm your favorite friend, but I think this is going a little fast. I need a little time to think about us." She teased.
I lightly punched her in the arm, and we laughed.
" Oh, and hey! Guess who I met on the way there! Your new boyfriend!" Aaron stepped out from behind Anna, and he smiled. His face was a little flushed at the word, " boyfriend." I gave Anna a look, and used our "telepathy" to communicate.
Seriously? He isn't my boyfriend!
She gave me a look that said,
But, don't you want him to be?
" Hey, I'm still in my pajamas, so I'm going to get changed. You guys can hang out outside or something. I'll only be a minute." Before waiting for a response, I bolted back to my room, threw on some clothes, and brushed my hair. I ran back outside to meet them.
The three of us walked loops in my neighborhood, chatting for hours.
" Aaron, where's your house? So the three of us can meet up again tomorrow." She gave me a wink.
He just kinda shrugged and said,
" Around here."
There was a silence.
" Aaron, what's your last name?"
" M...Mustang," he stammered a bit. Aaron Mustang- that's a cool name.
There was another pause.
" Lets go to the beach!" I exclaimed, forcing on a smile in the awkward moment. We all speed-walked to the shore, and came upon the sand quickly. There was still a bit of an awkward air between the three of us, so naturally, I do something stupid to distract from it. I ran all the way to the ocean, and dove right in.
" IT'S SOOOOOO COLD!" I called, but stayed in the waves. My two friends followed me in. Suddenly, I was swept under. The riptide was pulling me out into the deep ocean. My heart started pounding so much, I could feel it in my teeth. I could no longer feel the ground beneath my feet. The current was so strong, that I could hardly move. I tried to backfloat, and was swept underwater again. I brought myself back up to the surface, and yelled over to my friends. They couldn't hear me. The world was starting to spin faster than normal. I closed my eyes, and just waited. Oh my god. Oh my god! I am going to be lost at sea! It took all my effort to stay above the waves, forcing me under every time one goes by. My muscles began to tire, and staying in the air became harder and harder. I screamed louder- this time, the whole beach had to have heard me. Finally, I gave in. My entire body collapsed beneath me, and I went under. I was slowly sinking, farther and farther. I opened my eyes, and it was almost dark. I stretched my arms out in front of me, reaching out for someone who wasn't there. I felt my hand brush something soft and warm. I soon realized, both of my hands were being grabbed by something. Naturally, I panicked even more. The hands pulled me above the water, where I could see their faces.
" You're totally helpless without us!" Anna teased. Anna and Aaron had swam all the way out here, to get me.
" I love you two! In a non creepy way!" I hugged them both, and we swam back to the shore. No, we weren't hugging the whole time, just for a second.
When we got back to the edge of the water, I just sprawled out across the sand.
" I'm so glad I'm not dead right now." I let out all the air I had been holding in.
" Should we go home now?" I asked, standing up on shaky feet.
" Yeah. Good idea."
Wow, I got a little nervous writing that. Hope you enjoyed this little chapter! Soon, the action, secrets, and drama will commence!
