A LIE AT THE BEACH

Chapter Five: Both.

                                       SIDNEY.
Today went well...so well actually, I had fun with the girls and Jake. Athens is pretty though. Even though we didn't meet under the best circumstances, I'm happy we met. I don't know why I had the sudden urge to bring her to my beach house to see the view. I guess I just felt a connection. Are you kidding me? That's dumb. I wonder if she felt it too. Oh fuck that I don't care I mean I'm a hot guy c'mon. I'm Sidney Winter aka ladies man.

I'm so tired. I should sleep so I decide to freshen up asap. I hit the shower and last a few minutes till I'm out dripping wet in only a towel on my hips. I bet Athens would love the sight. Stop thinking about her, Sid. For fuck's sake you literally just met, I say to myself as I grab a pair of sweatpants and wear them to bed.

Aargh finally! I love my bed more than food, I think....but sleep is such a sweet escape from reality and it's harshness. I really hope Athens texts me tonight.....what? I'm idle and I doubt she will text tonight since you know she might be tired or something. Well, maybe tomorrow.

I don't know where sleep comes from but I fall into the peaceful darkness at last.

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                                    ATHENS.
Oh it's morning. It's a Sunday. Damn I'm still tired and you know what...I'm going back to sleep.

I did sleep because right now I've woken up and it's 2:30 pm as per my phone. I drag myself out of bed into the shower. I shower very fast and wear a hoodie and leggings putting my hair in a bun. I don't bother with makeup and go downstairs to find Jill on the couch watching tv.

"Heyy cuz. Where's every one?" I ask her.

"You're finally up sleeping beauty..." She says jokingly and I smack her hand.

"Ouch, you're rough." She glares and I stick my tongue out at her in a childish manner. "Very mature."

"I'm so bored and hungry. Can we go out for lunch?" I ask with a pout. "Yeah sure let's go." Jill replies and I hoot. She shakes her head with a smile while getting up. "I'll go change." I think I should dab on a little makeup too so I head upstairs to my room and do so.

I get out as fast as I got in...man I'm so hungry. Apparently everyone else is out including mum who went with Aunt Jolly to the spa. Jill finally comes out "Aargh finally." I groan as she raises her eyebrows at me. "What? I'm hungry." I say and grab her hand to drag her outside. We head out and Jill closes the door then we move to her car.

"Aha! I know a good place down Johnson street." Jill says and I clap my hands with glee. "I don't understand how you're not obese." She adds and I laugh it off. We enter the car and finally peel out of the gate. We listen to music as we go and I just stare at the city outside...it's so beautiful but not as beautiful as L.A.

We reach a small restaurant with huge glass windows and door with a bell that chimes when one walks through. We enter and get a booth to the far left corner next to the large windows and we sit. There and then the waiter comes. "Hey, welcome to Freddy's restaurant. I'm Rodney and I'll be your waiter. Can I get your order?" He says politely. Aw he's handsome. "Hey uh can we first look through the menus please?" I ask. "Oops sorry I forgot to get you those." He says sheepishly while rushing to the counter. "He's adorable." I say to Jill with a small laughter. "Mmh...yeah." She replies while texting someone on her phone in a fast way. I shrug...maybe she's talking to a friend.

Rodney returns with two menus and hands them over to Jill and I with a small smile which I return. I look through everything and decide on a medium sized burger and fries plus a coke soda. "Jill....your order?" I tap her. "Oh I'll get a strawberry milkshake, that's all" and she goes back to texting. "Alright. I'll be back in a few." Rodney says and walks off. I look around in boredom until I think of texting Sidney. I remember he gave me his number so I take out my phone from my hoodie front pocket and switch it on. I search for his name in the contacts but I can't see it until I check my new contacts only to find his name is not there. I wonder until I see a name that I'm very sure wasn't there before...My Hero. My mouth drops, the audacity of this guy and I even laugh a little until I see a heart emoji at the end..I shake my head. I decide to give him an earful or eyeful whatever, when I text him right now but my finger hovers over his name or rather nickname which I weirdly didn't change. What if I text him the wrong thing or come off as weird. But we ain't dating....aargh why am I pondering? He's not an animal. Okay deep breaths and I'll text him. After debating with myself, I finally text "hey" to him and wait for the reply. A minute passes and I've given up.

Rodney already brought back our food but I was concentrating on my phone that I didn't notice. I begin to eat slowly with all my shame like how did I expect him to reply pfft. My phone dings I could swear my phone dings but I take my time since you know, I don't want to seem desperate and all. I still have my pride to keep y'all. After a few minutes, I get my phone and see his reply.
My Hero: "Hey you. Sure did took your time :)"

Time to what? Ohh to reply, got it.

Me: "Haa I was kinda exhausted yesterday, that's all" I reply."

My Hero: "I get it. How are yah tho?"

Me: "I'm okay. Just out for lunch with Jill."

My Hero: "Sweet! Jake and I are out too. Can we come join you?"

Hell yes. God knows I could use the company since Jill is still glued to her phone.

Me: Um yeah sure. We're at Freddy's restaurant down Johnson street."

My Hero: "Someone seems desperate;).."

Me: "Yeah sure I'm dying."

My Hero: "Aww keep your sarcasm to yaself missy."

Me: "Blehhh."

My Hero: "How mature of you. We're on our way."

Me: "Aren't you like..driving?"

My Hero: "Uh yeah...why?"

Me: "You're driving while texting???? Are you dumb or just careless?" Sorry but are you?

My Hero "Nehh it's not a big deal ;)..."

Me: ".......bye!"

How can someone be so careless? What if he gets an accident? I'm just not okay with careless driving. I shiver a little but shrug it off.