Finding Paradise

Pink hue

Gabriel's Pov:

Fiona texted me to meet her near the library, she told me she's taking me somewhere.
I was wondering where? I heard about beaches in California. There are plenty around here.

Yeah maybe she's taking me to the beach

I was taking a bath preparing myself. I finished and was debating what to wear. If I wanted to start new I should change my type of clothing.
I grew up wearing suspenders all my life, we have to wear a certain type of clothing in the Amish community; therefor I haven't worn anything other than suits and denim.
Luckily Marceline lend me her sweaters that is too big for her. I settled for the white with red and blue stripes on top sweater and throw in a pair of denim. I went to look at the mirror. I noticed my hair became longer lately. I should probably get a haircut, nonetheless I comb my hair and went downstairs. I left home and arrived at where me and Fiona will be seeing each other.
20 minutes have passed and she's still not here I started getting anxious. Please don't bail over me, Please don't bail over, Pease don't bail thoughts rushed into my mind like a racing car. Suddenly a voiced called out to me and said "Hey Gabe!"

"oh! she arrived" I let out a sarcasm joke.

"Sorry for the delay I had to bring my fat cat over." I look behind her and saw a White and yellow polka dots cat hissing at me. Fiona lift up the cat and put it near my face I shrieked but luckily only me and Fiona heard it, she chuckled. "Her name's Cake" the cat opened her mouth and yawned, I smiled at that. "So where are we going Fi? Can I call you that?" we walked on the pebble stone floor with Fiona carrying Cake. "You can call me whatever you want" she gave me a lopsided grin that matches her small face. We continued walking until we arrive at the beach.

I was in astonishment I haven't been to a beach before this is my first time. A lot of people crowded the area. Kids are running around, teens are chattering, adults are sunbathing. The smell of sunblocks and sea water was telling me already to run towards the shore. I pick up a sand and tried examinning it feels gritty but when you put a little bit of water it turns into clay like; Fascinating. Few are swimming though which caught me by surprise. The sun was really hot. Global warming. I regretted wearing a sweater. Fiona run up to the shore and I followed her after. I lift up my jeans and decided to join her in the sea.
We continued splashing each other, Laughing, smiling, having fun. The beach is surely enjoyable I want to visit it often, I spoke in my head.
Fiona dragged me towards the food vending and bought me fries and burger. My first time trying this fast food you call it. Its so crunchy, and just enought to fill your stomach up. We ate our food chatting about ourselves. I learned that Fiona is 17 years old, her bunny hat was given by her deceased mother, and she likes to talk to random strangers. I laughed at that typical Fiona.

"Hey Gabriel I'm going to the salon, do you wanna join me? " she look up at me since im much taller than her. I was debating whether to join her I haven't cut my hair, and I kinda wanna dye it, this blond roots are getting boring and common. Should I go or should I not go? I realize I bought with me enough cash so I told her I'm going to come. We took a taxi first to her house to drop off cake. I noticed that Fiona's house was just in my neighborhood, I should visit her sometimes. Her house was the most peculiar one in the neighborhood they had plants growing out of the window with a vintage house design, didn't expect Fi to leave here; but I think that's something I want to live in. It's almost like one of those old french books I use to read. Although its the odd one here it's still a dreamy house.

After that we drove to the salon minutes pass by and we have arrived to our destination.
The salon was small yet colorful at the same time once I entered the smell of hair products entered my nose. The sound of blow dryers and chatter of customer made me cringe. Its my first time in this type of environment but I'm still going to try it out. We went to the reception area and told the receptionist what were gonna do with our hair. Fiona said she's cutting her hair in a short length for the very first time. I on the other hand said to have a haircut and dye my hair. I had a a conversation with Bonnie and Marceline about hair stuff before and I told them I want a new style so they both look up in the internet what's a good hairstyle that will suit me.
Yeah I think i'll follow them.
She guided us towards our designated seat and called the assign hair dressers. My hair dresser had rainbow curly hair which amazed me. Fiona's hair dresser was dress in all yellow even her hair is yellow. Pretty cool, I guess people here in California are wild.
I told my hairdresser I wanted it pink. Pink was my favourite colour and I don't get how people call it feminine, I mean its just a color? anyone can wear it. Feminine or musculine we are all the same, a motherfucking shit.
Oh my glob! I think Marceline's language took a toll on me. But its humorous though, as long as I didn't say it aloud I'm good. Oh well
"So what are we doing today?" Th e hairdresser curiosly questioned. "Just a haircut and dye my hair please" I answered. She leaned down on the table which caught me by surprise, she was just getting the scissors in front of me. "What type of haircut do you want?"

"I'm quite not sure yet"

"We have a photo book of hairstyles we have made in the past, i'll get it for you," she went to the back and came back bringing this sort of photo album and handed it to me. I browse through it finding different hairstyle, some are unique, some are just plain, some are ugly no offense, who would even want a short hairstyle with bangs that doesnt cover half of your forehead?!
Finally I was able to choose a hairtyle with straight bangs covering the forhead and top it off with a bowl cut. I think it suits me.
I told the hairdresser about it and she proceeded to do my hair.
Minutes have passed and Fi's already done with hers. I turn around and stared at her. I was awe struck she looks so good in short hair it matches her more. The way her blond locks complimented her before it's more now. She looks abit mature but nonetheless still gave up the elegant lady look. If I were a girl that would be a haircut I would like to try. "Fiona you look so beautiful, it matches your face very well" Fiona turned to bright red.  "Thanks, Bubba," she then slap her cheeks. "Bubba?" What's that? "A nickname I made for you, hehehe,"
"Why bubba?"

"I just made it up now, since your starting new might aswell have a new name." She proceeded to give me a wink, In which I rolled my eyes for nonetheless chuckled. Hours have gone by and I'm already done.
I stared at the mirror satisfied, I have on a bubblepink bowl cut hair, it turn out quite adorable I may say. I ruffled my hair, it's so soft. My hair use to be hideous now its all clean, neat, and just the way I like it.
"Bubba you look like those lgbtq+ people," I stopped at her words was she trying to offend me? or compliment me? "Pardon?"
"You look very pastel for a boy" she then contorted her face sidewards hinting.
I was lost for words, is she against the whole idea? Was she homophobic? I made a bee line. "But I think it suits you! doesn't matter if your them I shall respect all types of people." My face change into a frown to a smiley. Phew that was something should have made her finish first. "Since I brought your here, I'll be paying for everything"

"Oh no Fiona, that's too much I still have spare money with me," I insisted. "No, I'll be paying," she raised the money that I was about to get from her hands. "Come on now let me pay," I insisted again sounding pleading. She then walk fastly towards the receptionist and slam the money on the table. "Be quite," Someone from the customers shouted, me and her bought giggled having been caught. "Do you have other plans?" she then ask. "None, I'm just going to come with you"
I motioned for the door meaning were exiting. "Yeah yeah sure" she drag me to the exit and called for taxi. We found one and Fiona ask where do I live I told her we live in the same neighborhood which caught her surpise, "What gate number are you in?"
"22"

"Oh, mines 17, how come I haven't notice new comers around?"

"I don't know maybe you were away" I tilt my head.

"Hmmm." she then pursue her lips. "Well whatver, atleast I got to meet you" she gave me a smile and proceeded to look at the left side window. I opened my phone finding 20+ messages and calls from Bonni and Marceline, Oh crap I'm getting scolded. Both of them are very strict with what time i'll be home and its already 7:32 pm. I replied with coming home see you soon. I hope they receive my message. The ride home was traffic by the time I arrive it was already 8:30 pm. I sighed, I noticed Fi's already asleep so I woke her up and told the driver he's going to Fiona's house first and mine next. I drop her off, and as I arrive home I met with none other than Marshall lee in his flannel pajamas, carrying a coffee mug, his messy bed hair adorned his face.

________________________________
AUTHOR:

Hi readers, how'd you like it ?
leave votes and comments too
I got the inspiration of Gabriel haircut from Jimin spring day era
your girl is an ARMY! <33
Thank you for reading!