I finished straightening my hair. It was 8 O'clock and my dad had promised to take me to the board walk. I thought that it would be best if i got a little dressed up then I was this morning, I didn't want to seem like a scruff. Placing the hair straighteners on my desk, I took one last look in the mirror, happy with the outfit I had chosen. A white belly top that just came above my belly button, black lace up short shorts and a pair of black and white converse. I grabbed my bag, walked out of my room and practically flew down the stairs.
"Dad I'm ready!" I smiled.
"Okay then lets...Woah..no!" He said sternly as he turned and saw my outfit. "Nope go change!"
"But dad!" I whined
"No Reina, it's too revealing!" His voice raised.
"How is it too revealing?" I asked and yes I did have a slight attitude coming on.
"Reina please, I'm not having my little girl-"
"But that's the thing dad!" I cut him off before he could finish and took a slight pause. "I'm not a little girl anymore" Ironically after I said that I proceeded to give him puppy dog eyes, it's how I got my own way when I was young and still helps me till this day. Hell, I'll probably still use this when I'm 80 and want something. A smile began to form on my face as I knew he was starting to give in, but quickly made it disappear. My dad then rolled his eyes and sighed.
"Will you atleast go put on a jacket or something?" He asked.
"Yes! Thank you dad" I ran up to him and kissed his cheek before going to find a jacket.
Music and screams were the first things I heard as we entered the board walk, the smell of cotton candy was the first thing I smelt and flashing lights were the first thing I saw. The atmosphere was amazing, better than any place I've been to. I could tell this was going to be my favourite place in the whole of Santa Carla. I looked over at my dad who seemed to take the whole place in. I guess he was just having memories from his childhood. He then stopped and turned towards me.
"Right here's $30, Don't talk to any one who looks weird, don't go off of the boardwalk and I'll be at the comic book store so come in there every so often so I know you are safe. We are leaving at say...11?" He explained to me, there was no way I was leaving at 11 it was too early.
"12?" I asked with a sneaky smile.
"Fine 12!" I grinned and went to take the money off of him before he snatched it away quickly. "One more thing, do not..I repeat do not go into the video store! If you want to go in there come and get me and I'll go in with you okay?"
"Okay ..can I go now?" He gave me the money and headed off towards the comic book store.
I had no idea where to go first, there was the concert, the rides, the game stalls. I finally made up my mind when my stomach gave out a little growl. I giggled to myself and spotted a diner not to far to where I was stood. I walked to the diner and took a seat at a booth once I was inside and picked up the menu. Looking around, I noticed that the place wasn't that packed but everyone who was inside was with someone else. I felt stupid.
"What can I get you Ma'am?" I looked up to see a waitress, she looked about my age.
"A friend?" I joked causing her to laugh slightly.
"Only if you get me one first!" She replied. I liked her already. "My name's Madison, but you can call me Maddie" She took a seat opposite me.
"I'm Reina"
"You new around here?" she asked, placing her note pad and pen beside her.
"Yeah, I just moved here from Phoenix with my dad today so I'm kind of a 'Billy no mates' at the minute' " I told her.
"Well I get off in an hour, I would be happy to show you around?" She offered.
"Sure, thanks Madison" I smiled and she finally took my order.
After Madison's shift ended she gave me a tour around the boardwalk, which I was extremely grateful for because I knew I would've gotten lost. We both went on a couple of rides but we had to stop because I began to feel extremely sick, she then took me to a concert. At first I didn't like the music that was playing but I had gotten use to it. She met my dad when I had to go and tell him I was ok, he seemed happy that I made friends with someone that was normal. The two of us then slumped down on a bench and let out tired sighs.
"Well that was fun, we need to do this again!" She explained.
"Definitely, at least I have someone in this weird town" I giggled. Madison then looked at her watch and frowned.
"Damn, I have to get going my parents are going to worry about me!" she told me.
"oh!" I felt a little down that I was forced to be by myself again.
"Come to the diner tomorrow ok?"
"Sure, bye Madison!" I waved as she then began to walk off.
I leaned back against the bench wondering what to do next. I had basically done everything except go down to the beach, but I really didn't have the energy to do anything else. 'Maybe it's time to go home' I thought to myself. I stood up and began slowly walking to the comic book store.
"Ow!" I yelled as I walked straight into someone. I stumbled back a little and began to rub my nose, that was the place that hurt most on my face. I'm just glad I didn't fall over that would've have been so embarrassing.
"Are you ok?" I heard a male voice ask.
"Yeah I'm fine. That was my fault I'm so sorry I-" It was like my words had completely disappeared as I came face to face to the male I had bumped into. He was about 2 inches taller than I was, he had curly blonde hair that travelled down his back, blue eyes and a smile to die for,very angelic. He wore a white top that showed his belly, similar to mine but I guess this one was for males, a colourful and patchy jacket, blue jeans and had chaps over them and black boots. He was extremely attractive.
"Pretty!" I mumbled staring right at him.
"I'm sorry what?" He asked, crossing his arms and giving me a smirk.
"I meant dippy..I'm dippy" I struggled to say. God he was breath taking.
"Of course you did" I blushed and looked down at my feet. "What's your name?"
"My name is Reina" I told him.
"Reina?" He looked at me in confusion at first but then gave a grin that would put the cheshire cat to shame. "I like it, it's unique"
"Thank you"
"I'm Marko"
"I like your jacket" I said. wow..good going Reina you idiot.
"Why thank you, I made it myself" He said. Impressive. There was an awkward silence for a few seconds before Marko spoke.
"You know, a pretty girl shouldn't be alone on the boardwalk" He told me.
"Oh I wasn't alone, my friend had to leave so now I'm going to find my dad" I told him.
"Want me to help you? It isn't safe around here" He offered.
I hesitated at first but then agreed to let him. On the way, we had gotten ourselves into a deep conversation. Marko seemed like an interesting character,someone who I would like to see again but I didn't want to see weird because I had only just met the guy. There was no way in hell I was going to introduce him to weird Reina at all.
"He's right in there" I told him, pointing over at the comic book store which seemed to take him by surprise and come to a stand still. Marko looked directly at the store, no emotion could be seen, he was like a closed book. I couldn't read it at all. He then turned to look at me.
"Okay well, you go one ahead, my brothers will be wondering where I am" He ushered me forward and smiled.
"Oh okay, thank you for walking me Marko!" I thanked him and turned away.
"Wait Reina!" He yelled. I turned to look at him and gave him a questioning look. "Will you be at the boardwalk tomorrow night?"
"More than likely, yeah" I replied whilst tucking a piece of hair behind my ear.
"Cool , I'll see you tomorrow then" He smirked at me before waving. I gave a wave back and turned to walk to the comic book store once again.
I apologise if you guys find this chapter boring, it is my first story so please give me a chance...look at me I'm begging..jeez. Anyway I hope you enjoy this chapter and the next one should be uploaded soon xo
