Hawaiian Healing

Chapter 11

I threw the ball in hard force towards the pyramid of bottles.

Miss

I heard someone giggled and look over my shoulder to see Vanessa trying to hold down her laughter. I frowned. I need to get this right.

One more ball left. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, concentrating I threw the ball trying to aim it at the middle. But turns out, I miss by an inch. I groaned and threw my hands in the air, frustrated.

'Don't worry Zac, its ok" she said comfortably.

I looked at her seriously. "But I promised to win you something and this is the third time I lose." I said frustratingly.

She giggled. "It's fine. Let's go play something else"

"But I'm going to lose again" I whined.

She rolled her eyes and lead me away "Don't be such a big baby. There must be something your good at." She said teasingly.

'Thanks" I said sarcastically.

I don't know what's happening to me. I never feel so much pressure to impress a girl before. Usually, I just go with the flow when I'm with another girl and I tend not to try to impress them. Since they are already head over the heels by my looks and popularity I just didn't bother.

I look at my left and see everyone around me having fun. Then there it was: Basketball

Bingo!

I grinned at Vanessa and lead her to the booth. She looks at me, surprise.

"This is what you want to play?" she asked.

I raised my eyebrows. "What are you trying to say? You don't think I can't do it?"

She pretended to think "Well…."

I look at her shock. "What makes you think I can't play ball?"

"Well… You have bad aim?" she said innocently. I grinned "Now it's personal, Hudgens"

I gave the man money and dribbled the ball. I look at her one last time and threw the ball in the air, resulting a 'swish 'sound.

"Lucky shot" she said, smirking.

I copied her smirk and threw two more basketball in the net, all in perfect shots.

"Congratulation sir "said the man "Which prize do you want?"

I grinned and look over at Vanessa, whose mouth had fell slightly open. I look at her questionably, gesturing to the wall full of prizes. She grinned and pointed at the giant pink teddy.

After the man gave Vanessa the bear, we walk towards the bench.

"Thank you" she said softly.

Butterflies were dancing inside my stomach. My hands shaking. She looks at me with her big brown eyes and something was different from her face. She was grateful. Even if it was just some sill teddy bear.

"I promised to win you something, didn't I?" I said, trying to shake the unknown feeling.

"I know you did and even though it's just a teddy bear, I just wanted to say thanks. This has been a great day. The best I ever had in a long time. She said with sincerity in her voice.

I smiled softly and brush the fallen hair on her face. "You're welcome, and this has been the best time for me too." She beamed at me. "Now, I don't know about you, but we have enough ticket for one last ride. Do you want to go to the Ferris wheel with me?

"Yes, please." With that I took her hand in mine and began our way to the Ferris wheel line up.

The sky was dark and small, light stars are visible. I look down and carnival lights and children playing filled my vision. The thought of kids reminded me of Belle. I have been in Hawaii for three days and have not been in contact with my family with the exception of Dylan.

I wonder if they miss me. I know I have messed up and the thought of them disowning me scares me.

A small humming pulled me away from my thoughts. I look beside me and saw Vanessa humming a little tune, which I recognized as 'Twinkle Little Star'. I smiled and joined her little band. She stops and leaned over from the giant teddy bear that is seating between us.

"Hi" she said softly.

I chuckled. "Hi, to you too." She smiled back and notice that she shivered slightly by the cold wind. She had goose bumps all over her arms, since she was only wearing a t-shirt. I grabbed the teddy bear and put it besides me and scooted near where Vanessa was sitting.

She looks at me surprise. "You're cold"

She shrugs. "Just chilly since we are up here in the air."

Without thinking I grab her hands into mine and cup her hands and blew into it to give warmth and rub her hands.

She smiled at me, which I returned and put my arms around her.

"Now you won't be cold" I said smiling cheekily.

After a few minutes of silence, she looks up to me. "Did you know I met your parents?" she said.

"Really?"

She nodded. "They were interviewing me and all. They only accepted me because I'm not really familiar with your popularity." She informed me.

"That's not true. They hired you because you are an amazing cook." I said.

I scratch the back of my head. "Why are you hear Zac? Don't tell me you're on vacation because you stay at home since you got here." She pressed.

I took a deep breath and said "In a way I am on vacation"

She looks at me with curious eyes "You're not some druggie are you?"

I laugh. "You really don't know me?" I said

"Well it's not my fault I don't get out much. I've been busy. All I know is you're a big movie star and I have seen some of your movies but never really had a chance to watch it" she said avoiding my eyes.

I look at her curiously. "Why are you here?"

She looks up at me. "I live and work here" she said in a matter of fact tone.

"How long have you been here?"

She shrugs "A few months."

"Where did you live before?"

She sighed "Albuquerque"

"I'm sensing that I'm not the only one who have secrets about their past "I said, raising my eyebrows.

"It's not really a secret. I just want to forget about everything. Put it all behind me and start all over" she said softly.

"If it's not a secret why won't you tell me?" I said curiously.

"Why do you want to know?" she said raising her tone a little.

"Because we are friends and friends tell each other stuff." I said, raising my eyebrows. "Last time I check, you were also curious."

"I know" she sighed defeated. "I just wanted to know" she said in a little girl voice.

I chuckled and kiss the top of her head. "If I have to tell you, I have to kill you" I said teasingly.

She laughed.

After ten minutes, the ride had finally come to an end. We rode home in silence and as we arrived in the house, I help her get out of the car.

I scratch the back of my neck, suddenly feeling nervous. "Today was fun"

She nodded and smiled. "Thanks" she said and without thinking I close my eyes and leaned down and kiss her softly on the lips.

The kiss was just a short simple peck in the lips. But it sent me thousands of butterflies in my stomach and my heart beating fast.

I opened my eyes slowly feeling nervous by her reaction.

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