Beach Vacation (miraculous)

Chapter 12: Friends

Aloha readers! I hope you like this story so far. I have had more motivation to create new chapters and I am always eager to see your funny comments. Hope you enjoy this next chapter :)

~ emi

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"Nice to meet you Luka, my name is Marinette" I respond to him with the same smile. I keep looking up at him and for some weird reason he reminds me of a wave. A bit mysterious, yet having a calm presence. There is just something--different--about him. Before I go into a full on day dream, I'm being placed on a chair. I then look up to my right and I see Adrien. OH NO! He saw me make a scene, how embarrassing. I immediately feel so stupid for attracting attention when nothing really bad happened to me.

Tears start forming in my eyes from the embarrassment of everyone staring at me. Plus, my right ear is in pain from the trapped water. I hear Adrien ask me a question and I don't even remember what I said. In the corner of my eye, I see him coming to stand in front of me. I gazed up at him with salty tears flowing down my cheeks. I don't want him to see me like this. I instinctively turn away from him and curl up on my left side. Next thing I know, I don't see him anymore. This is for the best. It would be more humiliating if he kept watching me. 

This whole event was such a blur and it was only the first day. Luka began asking typical medical questions to make sure I was okay. After answering them, I tried for a good 15 minutes to release the pool water from my ear. Eventually it came out and then Luka handed me an ice pack. The touch from the cold block made my body shiver or maybe it was just my baggy shirt that was still soaked. Since it was still hot outside, I took it off. All the girls began hooting and cheering at me when they saw my handmade swimsuit. I turned around to hang my shirt on the back of the beach chair when I spotted Luka. He was looking down at me from his tall lifeguard chair, blushing. What is this feeling, I feel tingles in my stomach. My heart fluttered and I feel my cheeks heating up. 

I remain eye contact with him and I see how his clear face is glittered with a pink hue. He quickly turned away to look at the people in the pool. I start giggling because I could see the tips of his ears turn red and I don't think it was from the heat. Perhaps my little pool accident will bring something good into my complicated life. 

Alya walked to me and put a hand on my shoulder saying, "Hey girl, want to head down to the beach to get away from here?" "Yeah, that sounds nice" I cheerfully reply to her. 

I grab all my belongings and we head to the clear yet teal blue ocean. Juleka and Rose set up the two big umbrellas while Mylene and Alya placed the towels for us to sit. I tried to help, but all the girls got upset saying that they want me to recover from what happened earlier. I love my friends so much, they are truly my best friends. 

A couple hours go by and I just about created around 3 new designs in my sketch book. I think it's time for a break. I take a big stretch and stand up from where I was sitting. I turn around and whisper to Alya "I'll be taking a stroll along the beach, I will be back in 20 minutes." She seems half asleep and I hear her mumble an okay before I look through my beach bag. There it is, my hat. It was a a big beige hat with a pink ribbon rim. It is important to protect yourself from the sun. I then take one step after another feeling the warm breeze touch my skin. 

I look down at my feet which are leaving a light imprint of my steps in the wet sand. I hear the sounds of the waves crashing into the golden shore as well as feeling the ocean mist. I stop for a second to let the water touch my toes, initially being startled by the cold temperature. I look out to the horizon and I see a mix of beautiful colors. It was sunset and the sky was lit up with orange, yellow, and pink. It was a breathtaking view that could never compare to Paris. I close my eyes to feel the hot breeze turn colder but keeping the same humidity. 

Thinking about the memories I would make on this trip made my heart spark with excitement. I can't help but smile in anticipation. "You look so happy" I hear a gentle voice beside me say. I glance to see Luka next to me closing his eyes too. I look out to the ocean and reply, "yes, there is a lot to be grateful for and this sight is one of them." I feel him looking at me so I turn to meet his gaze. That's when it clicked, it was as if we were having an intense staring competition. We both smiled while holding eye contact and then suddenly, we burst into laughter. 

Some time goes by and we get to know more about each other. Apparently, he got a summer job working at the hotel, but his schedule is really flexible. He loves to play the guitar and prefers the shade which is ironic but it makes sense since his skin is so light. He also invited me to a little party that would take place in a week. He would be playing the guitar with some other musicians. I accepted his invite and we said our goodbyes.

"Hey Marinette, I just want to say that I had fun getting to know you. Also, you looked beautiful in your swimsuit " Luka shyly commented before running off back to the hotel. His honesty had caught me off guard, leaving me speechless. I'm pretty sure my face was red, but it didn't matter because I had a good time with him too. I sigh out of happiness and I start to head back to the girls. By the time I arrive, they were all packed up and ready to go. 

"Geez girl, I thought you said you would be gone for 20 minutes! You were gone for an hour and a half" Alya said to me in a concerned tone. I immediately froze. AN HOUR AND A HALF!!? I was talking with Luka for that long? I frantically start bowing apologetically and then grab my stuff that the girls were holding. 

The girls headed to their rooms while I repacked everything in my suitcase back in Alya's room. Of course, Lila had to find out about me bunking with Alya. I don't get what the big deal is, but I don't want to get in trouble. After a long silence Alya hesitantly asked, "Are you sure about this Mari? Will you even be able to function in the same room as Adrien?" "Yes, Alya... I got this" I reassured her. 

I gave my best friend one last hug as I entered the elevator to go up to Adrien's room. I make my way to the door and then I remember that the room card is in my suitcase. Deep in my suitcase. GREAT. Now I have to open my whole suitcase and try to find the card. What a clumsy person I am. I let out a frustrated groan and begin lightly banging my head into the wall beside the door. Suddenly, I hear a "beep beep" to my right. I lift my head from the wall and I see Adrien holding the room door open for me saying, "are you going to come in?"