Me and You

Chapter 4

I keep walking towards the sea, Barclay heavy on my heels. I stop and take my shoes and socks off. I can still hear all the Stereo Kicks fans screaming behind me.

'Really now you're going swimming?' Barclay calls from behind me.

I turn and see him arms folded and an amused smile on his face. He leaves the group of girls and starts heading towards where I'm standing.

'If you must know I'm going for a nice relaxing stroll on MY beach' I call back.

Barclay looks at me for a moment, arms still folded. 'Sounds like an invite to me' he says decisively, taking his shoes off.

'Please don't tell me you aren't wearing any socks?' I ask in disgust.

'Guilty' he gives a little laugh waking up to me, shoving his shoes close to me.

'Keep your shoes away from me!' I scream. I hate wearing shoes without socks. I mean it's just so unsociable stinking up the air like that.

As I'm walking along with Barclay I realise I've never had this good of a time hanging out with anyone, not even my friends. There's just something about him that's different from everyone else and I kind of like that about him.

I'm so wrapped up in my own thoughts I haven't heard what he's been saying. 'Mae, are you alright?' Barclay asks, his eyes filled with concern.

I quickly snap out of my thoughts, 'Yeah, why?' I ask.

'You just completely zoned out?' Barclay asks quizzing me.

'Oh...sorry...I just...' I drifted off, feeling my cheeks reddening.

'No worries' Barclay says instantly making me feel at ease again.

We sit down on the sand and watch the sea for a few minutes. I like just sitting and watching the sea, it makes me feel like there's endless possibilities for me in this world.

I almost forget that Barclay is sat next to me until I hear girls taking photos and giggling about Barclay.

'Looks like you're the one who needs to tell their story.'