Teen (Beach) Love Story

Chapter 13: Liz and Ross

NORMAL POV

"We use to have a swing out in our backyard but it was set up by my brothers so I think you know what happened." Liz says making Ross laugh as they sit on the sand.

"Let me guess, is that how you got this scar?" Ross asks looking at Liz's arm as she laughs.

"I wish. No this scar is when my brothers wanted to teach me how to ride a bike. They left me unsupervised for 2 minutes when I fell off my bike." She says making Ross laugh.

"I'm surprised your parents trust them enough even after the numerous times they did something wrong." He says as Liz nods.

"My parents are firm believers of second chances and learning from your mistakes." Liz says as Ross nods. "So your turn. Funny stories of you and your siblings." She says abouts he chuckles.

"Where should I even start?" He says as Liz laughs. "Oh I know. Well it's more of embarrassing than funny." He says as Liz smiles.

"Embarrassing for you but funny for me." She says as he shakes his head.

"Now I don't even think it's worth it." He says as Liz shakes her head.

"No you can't just leave me hanging like that." She says as Ross laughs.

"Okay, well the story is really that my siblings and I would make music videos. At the time we thought they were cool but now that I look at them today they're really embarrassing." Ross says as Liz laugh.

"Oh my god. I can only imagine. Is it weird I want to see these videos?" Liz says as Ross laughs.

"They're on YouTube and they have over four thousand views." He says as Liz continues to laugh.

"What?! I'm really surprised they haven't gone viral and I can't believe I haven't seen these videos." She says as Ross sighs. "Wait a minute pass me my phone we can look them up." She says as Ross shakes his head.

"No!" He says he and Liz fight over her phone but ultimately she wins. "There's no time breaks over." He says as Liz glares at him.

"You're just saying that because you don't want me to see these videos." Liz says as they both stand up.

"No I'm serious I see a wave coming. You ready?" Ross says to Liz as she smiles and nods at him.

"I was born ready!" Liz responds excitedly making Ross laugh.

"Alright here's your board and remember arms out and look straight ahead." Ross says to her handing the surfboard over to Liz.

"Got it." She says as Ross gives her a high five and she runs off to the water.

"You got this!" Ross yells making Liz laugh as she turns around and gives him a thumbs up.

It's been 3 weeks since Ross agreed to teach Liz how to surf and they've been coming to the beach after rehearsals for 2 days each week and so far the process has been successful. It's not perfect but Liz has been able to stay on the board for more than 10 seconds. Much like Liz's surfing skills, their friendship has also made process. They've gotten to know each other to the point where they even know one another's favorite color.

Ross can't help but smile proudly and cheer as he watches Liz surf flawlessly. All those hours spent teaching her sure were paying off.

"Oh my god! Did you see that?" Liz says with a smile as she runs up to Ross.

"Of course! You're improving. I'm so proud." Ross says giving Liz a hug.

"Alright now since I'm improving we have to surf together." Liz says as Ross shrugs his shoulders. "C'mon please. Get that surfboard out from your car and let's go." She says as Ross sighs.

"Fine." Ross says as Liz cheers and they go off to his car to get his surfboard.

LIZ'S POV

"Are you all packed and ready to go?" Grace asks me as we finish changing out of our sweaty dance clothes.

"I am but my family isn't. They're super excited about going to Puerto Rico." I say to her making her laugh.

"I can say the same thing about my mom. We spent the whole night yesterday deciding what sandals she's going to take." She says as I shake my head.

"I think our parents are forgetting the fact that we're going there for work." Grace says as we exit the bathroom.

"Hey girls so a couple of us are going to the mall, would you like to join us." Chrissie says as Grace and I nod.

"Who else is going?" Grace asks as we hear the door open.

"So there was no room in John's car so it looks like we're going to have to walk there." Jordan says as walking in with Ross.

"Grace and Liz are going to join us too." Chrissie says as Jordan nods.

"You girls don't mind walking do you?" Jordan asks as I shrug my shoulders.

"I'm okay with that. The mall isn't that far either way." I say as Grace nods agreeing with me.

"Let's get going." Chrissie says as Ross holds the door open for us.

"Here Liz let me help you with that." Ross says as he takes Liz's bag from her.

"Thanks. It's sort of heavy so sorry." I say to him as he shakes his head.

"Are you calling me weak because I'll have you know I'm very strong." He says as he starts flexing which makes me laugh.

"Guys you're falling behind." Grace says as they stop so we can catch up.

"Hey do you mind if we stop by and grab an ice cream, please." Chrissie says as we realize we're standing in front of a frozen yogurt shop.

"Well as long as we're here." Jordan says as he and Chrissie enter the store with Grace following behind.

"You're not going in?" Ross asks me as I shake my head.

"No. I don't have any money with me so I'll just wait for them out here." I say to him as he shakes his head.

"You don't need any money cause I'll buy you one." He says as I shake my head again.

"Ross, no. You don't have to do that." I say to him as nods.

"You're right I don't have to do that but I want to. C'mon." He says as he grabs my hand and takes me inside.

"There you guys are. Liz come you have to try this." Grace says handing me a spoonful of ice cream and Ross going over to Jordan. "So Liz I'm going to tell you this because I'm your friend and I care about you, the entire cast knows." She says as I become confused.

"I have a feeling were not talking about ice cream anymore." I say as she chuckles.

"No I'm not, I'm talking about you and Ross and dozens of real life sparks flying between you two." Grace says as I shake my head.

"Grace trust me there is nothing going on with me and Ross. We're just really good friends." I say to her as she shrugs her shoulders.

"Liz I think I just found the perfect ice cream flavor. Try some." Ross says as I turn around and he brings the spoon up to my mouth.

"I wouldn't say it's the perfect but it's definitely in the running." I say as we share a laugh.