She walk through the halls of the school. All the students had cleared the corridors; they were excited for the weekend. Ruka decided to spend extra time roaming, not wanting to go home yet. But, she could leave whenever she wanted to. She didn't even need to go home! For this reason, she had driven her Jeep in today. She had opted to sneak down to the beach, and bask in the sunshine.

She made her way across the soft beach sand. She knew exactly where she was going… Straight to her secret hideout. It was far away from the lifeguard station. Nestle between large boulders, that had eventually smoothed down by the constant waves meeting it. In the center was one large flat rock, taller than the rest, that Ruka could peacefully spread out a large towel and sleep on.

Following her Friday ritual, she did… And did not wake up.

Kain, the head life guard, was patrolling his beach, as always. He had graduated last year from Shore High School, and was now the full time lifeguard on duty. Every morning he would clean up the beach, do some training exercise, and prepare all equipment for what may happen. He was always prepared for the worst. In the evenings, he would yet again patrol the beach and make sure that the beach was safely secured. Nothing escaped his notice.

Luckily enough for him, there were two more capable life guards who could babysit the beach while he went out and had some fun. Since it was Friday, more people were at the beach, but the other life guards could handle it, so there was no problem. He grabbed his surf board, flew across the sand, and paddled out. He was determined to catch a big one today.

He was catching up to the wave. Almost there. And he stood, balanced. He was riding the tallest wave of the day. While on it, he could view the entire beach line. From the station, to the docks. He saw the aquamarine waves crashed against the polished boulders on the far end of the beach. The sun was hitting the area so perfectly, and he saw a reflection.

"That's weird… No one can access that point without extensive knowledge and climbing abilities," he mumbled to himself. Then he saw it… Or should I say her? She was lounging like a house cat on the rock. Her blonde hair glistened with gold and bronze. Her skin was creamy, and dewy.

With this uncensored viewing of the girl, Kain lost his footing on the surf board. Right at the top of wave, he fell. The waves hit him hard, but he just did what his body told him: do not fight it. Cover your head with your arms, and brace yourself.

If only he knew to follow that rule in reality…

By the time Ruka woke up, the sun was practically done setting, with the warm colors contrasting greatly with the water. She took it all in, and commenced her descend back onto the beach. Her watch read six o'clock… pm.

"Damn…" She swore under her breath. Her mother was going to kill her! She had to drive quickly. In the massive chaos, she did not even think to bring her towel.

Kain washed ashore, and his board followed him. He could not believe it… He found what he her. After so many years, he found her. Every time he looked, he couldn't find her, but now he did! He scrambled up to collect himself and his surf board. He got changed in the station and jogged to where the girl from earlier was.

Too bad it was already too late. The time was pushing six thirty. The beach was already closed. He still check the cove as part of his patrol route, and only found a dark blue and green striped towel.

"That must be hers." He grabbed it and folded it up. It was still warm. He sniffed it. It smelled like jasmine and passion flower. That must be her perfume, he thought. Sweet and fragrant, just the way he liked it. There was a hint of pine and maple, but that might have been from the forest behind the rocky cove.

Kain packed up his things, took the towel, and headed to his loft. His roommates were probably waiting for him. He would have to hide the towel, though. What a shame, he concluded, but it has to be done.

That night, he wrapped the towel around his pillow, and fell asleep, breathing in her sweet aroma.

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