Me The Ocean And My Board

12. A Kiss To Remember

●Olivia●

Everyday I'm out on the water. Some times by my house, other times out by Lakamoa Beach. Giselle is always there and I think I've bonded plenty with her. Kendal basically hates my guts and Hayden...well he's still the same jerk. Ignores me in school or points and laughs. I don't even understand what I saw in the douche. Not that I did see anything.

My room is a dark red color. The setting sun casts shadows onto the pale walls and gives me a sense of relief. Two more weeks Liv, two more weeks. Wind blows my curtains past my head and I tilt it back slightly. Hawaii is relaxing, never once have I felt extremely uncomfortable since my mom's death.

Michael has been gone for the whole day. It's 8:40 before I can hear his steps up and into his room, slamming the door shut. The loud noise startles me and I jump to my feet. After the door. Loud crashes flood from his room and I storm in there.

To my surprise I find a sobbing Michael sitting on his bed. Unusual as it may seem, I'm not crazy enough to run to his side to pity him.

"Get the hell out!" He screams, pointing towards the door.

"No." I say sternly, taking a cautious step in his direction.

"Olivia. I said get out of my room." He's now standing up.

I take a step back as my face goes red. "No." I say after taking a deep breath. His eyes land on mine and I can see the hurt in him. "Please, Michael." My hand drapes on his arm and his head falls down.

"Today, is her birthday. Our birthday." His voice cracks on the word 'our' and he squeezes his eyes shut.

Before I can even think, my arms are wrapped around him, embracing him tightly. "It's okay." I whisper into his ear and his arms fall around my waist.

"Fuck, I miss her so much, Liv." His voice is muffled and I can feel my hair wet now.

"It's okay, I know the feeling."

He pulls back and his eyes are full of regret. "I'm so sorry. I-I didn't even think."

"No. No its okay. Michael I swear. Today is special." I rest my head against his chest and I can feel his heart beat pounding.

"I know this might not be the best time, but-" Michael starts as he looks me in the eyes. I cock an eyebrow just a second before his lips are pushed against mine. And for some reason...for some unknown, God forsaken reason...I kiss him back.

This kiss isn't any normal kiss I've had. It's like he's wanted for this to happen his whole life. Like I'm the reason for his whole existence. His hand finds the nape of my neck, deepening the kiss. The other one trails down the small of my back and he lightly caresses it.

I pull away before anything else happens. The both of us are out of breath and I'm at a loss for words.

"Shit, I'm so sorry-" He starts, covering his face.

"No, no your fine." I utter, staring at the ground.

"Shit."

"Michael." I start but he shakes his head.

"Nobody can know about that." He whispers. I nod slightly before turning to walk out of the room.

In my room, it's now dark and I'm forced to shut the window. My phone buzzes a few times but I allow myself to ignore it and lay in my bed. I don't sleep, I just lay there for maybe an hour or two. Sooner or later I decide to go back to Michael's room.

He's half asleep with his LED's on. I pad over to him and crawl into bed next to his side.

As he rolls over he murmurs, "you good?"

"Yea. Just can't sleep." I answer back and his arms wrap around me. He pulls my body closer to his. "Thanks." I whisper, but he's already asleep, cradling me in his arms.

Authors note.

          I know this chapter was short but I hope you enjoyed it.

Word count - 695