The Summer Bucket List

Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Ella's POV

It's my birthday! The one day where it's just about me. I look at my phone and see that it is 10:30. I managed to sleep in for once.

I walk downstairs and see my favorite breakfast waiting for me along with everyone sitting at the table.

"Happy birthday Ella!" Chace shouts when he sees me.

"Happy birthday!" Everyone else chimes in.

"How does it feel knowing that you're the same she as me for a couple days?" Austin asks and I laugh as I take my seat next to him and my dad.

"Amazing?" I say but it comes out as a question.

"We've been waiting for you to eat." My brother says. "Can we eat now?"

"Yes now you may eat." Mom says and everyone starts getting their food.

I'm guessing it was mom who made the food because she always does and it's delicious as always. She made chocolate chip waffles since that is my favorite and it is my birthday. She also bought many topping including all of my favorites.

I end up putting chocolate chips in all of the holes of my waffles even though there are already chocolate chips in the waffles. I put whipped cream on next and cover that with chocolate sauce. To finish it off I put a strawberry on each of the corners of the waffle and a strawberry right on the top. I cut the waffle up and take a bite into the heavenly masterpiece that I have just created.

"So what are you planning in doing now that you are 16?" Dad asks me and I shrug.

"It's just another number to me." I reply honestly.

"We'll have to get you in to take your driver's test when we get back." Mom offers.

"That's a wonderful idea mom." I say and go back to eating my delicious breakfast.

We all make small talk while eating our breakfast and everyone goes around the table saying their favorite memory of me when I was younger; of everyone it was Hunter's idea, but everyone else seemed to like it so I sat there being embarrassed.

We soon finish and we all get up to do whatever. I go to my room to read more of my book with Buttercup cuddling beside me. After a few chapters I check my phone and see that I have numerous texts from people saying happy birthday. I text them back and as I'm finishing Austin walks into my room.

"Can I come in?" He asks and I nod. "I have a gift for you." He says and takes a bag out from behind his back.

I open it and gasp when I see what it is. "Oh my god is this the dress from the day we went scuba diving?" I ask him.

"Yes. I saw how much you liked it and had to get it for you for your birthday." He replies me.

"Thank you so much Austin!" I exclaim and stand up to give him a hug. "It's perfect. I'm going to wear it today."

"That's awesome because you and I are going to the carnival." He tells me and I give him a look if terror. "We don't have to go on the Ferris wheel." He says and I relax.

"Ok give me like 20 minutes and I'll meet you downstairs." I tell him and he leaves my room.

I quickly change out if my pjs and pit on the dress that Austin got for me. It's still just as perfect as it was when I first tried it on. I go to the washroom and do my hair and makeup and brush my teeth. I grab my brown strappy sandals and head downstairs. To no surprise when I get down there Austin is already waiting for me.

"its looks perfect on you." He says and I try to hide my blush.

"Thanks." I say.

"You ready to go?" He asks and I nod.

We walk down to the carnival and see things that weren't here last time we came here. I see a couple new rides and even some new games. Austin and I go in some of the rides and I have so much fun. We get some lunch and then go eat at the little park. When we're finished we go back to the carnival. We go on a couple more rides and I even end up going on the Ferris wheel without getting too scared.

"What do you want to do now?" Austin asks me and I shrug.

"Doesn't matter." I tell him.

"I bet you I can win you one of those giant teddy bears."

"If you could do that you'd be like my hero." I say as we walk up to those impossible to win games.

Austin is good at all of the stupid carnival games so it doesn't surprise me when he wins and ends up getting me a giant brown teddy bear. We then go back as it is getting late and we want to be home in time for dinner since there is going to be cake.

When we get back we all have dinner and cake and all hang out in the living room for a while. Everyone soon gets tired and heads to bed leaving just Austin and I.

"I had fun today." I tell him and he looks at me.

"So did I."

"Thank you for winning me that giant teddy bear. You know I've always wanted one." I say and we both laugh.

"No problem. You know those games are easy for me so I thought what the hell let's get Ella a giant teddy bear."

"Thanks for the dress also." I look down at it. "I never thought I would see it again." We both laugh.

"Ella, you are such a material girl."

"I know you wouldn't have me any other way."

"No, you're perfect the way you are. You're beautiful," He kisses my neck. "funny," He kisses my cheek. "smart" He kisses my nose. "and completely perfect." He says and kisses me on the lips.

It is gentle, but captivating, a mixture of sweet root-beer and salty ocean water. I'm mesmerized as our lips press together, transporting us to another world. With just the two of us there, the rest of the world disappears. Desire ignites the world around us and our kisses grow more urgent. As our lips pull apart, a gentle breeze flutters over us. Our breathing comes out in short, desperate gasps. The intensity has gone away. The rest of the world is slowly coming back into focus.

"Happy birthday Ella." Austin says as I get up. "Have a good sleep." He tells me.

"You too." I say and lean down to give him one last kiss.

I walk upstairs and can't stop touching my lips. They tingle still feeling the sensation of what just happened downstairs. This boy drives me crazy and I don't know if I'll be able to stay away from kissing him.

(A/N: Ella and Austin are perfect for each other and if Ella can't stay away from him I would be perfectly fine with that. They are meant to be and everyone knows it! Guys there are only 7 more chapters left! I'm slowly starting to die. I really hope you guys like this book up to here, and don't worry, there is much more Austin and Ella time coming our way. Until next time.

TTYL!!!!

-Kimberleigh :D)