Just You and I

1.

My family and I spend every single summer in a beach house. Well, by my family I mean my mum and my little sister Chloe. Living in Britain, we have a very sad winter climate so when the temperature changes slightly hotter we know it's time for our yearly beach house trip during the summer holidays. It's one of my favourite times of the year- spending time with family, meeting up with old friends, and honestly just being care free with no work and no major responsibility's to worry about.
"Ash, are you ready to go?" My mum sighs, as per usual waking me up at what seems like the crack of dawn to go down to be beach before the sand gets too hot to walk on.
"Just a minute! You and Chloe and go on ahead!" I shout down the stairs from my room, throwing in a few extra bits and bobs into my beach bag. I don't mind walking down to the beach by myself, after all we are quite literally a 2 minute walk from the beach.
Hearing the front door slam behind them, I grab my phone and flick through some of the messages I've been sent from friends.
Zendaya: Hey girl! I've just landed and would LOVE a beach day.. how much do I have to pay you to ditch your mom and spend time with me instead???!!!

Me:  I expect an upfront payment of ice cream with unlimited sprinkles as soon as I see you. Meet you beside that little ice cream stall?

Zendaya: I LOVE YOU! See you in 10 😘

I giggle at our conversation as I quickly text my mum to say what my new plans are for the day. Thankfully she likes Zendaya and agrees that it's ok if I ditch her and Chloe for today.
Zendaya, my best friend since as far back as I can remember, is finally back in town. She's been so busy lately with new movies and press conferences etc etc, it all looks so exhausting! Im just glad I get to spend whatever time I can with her. I miss her so much when she's gone all the time.

I quickly pack the rest of my stuff and head down the the beach, excited to spend the day with my best friend.

I step onto the sand and begin to make my way towards the little ice cream shack on the right hand side of the beach. This little old lady is there every single day without fail during the summer months, ready to sell some of the most delicious ice cream I've ever tasted.
I decide to buy two cones, one for me and one for Z. After all, she should be here any second. I hand the lady my money and she hands me my two ice cream cones. I say thank you and quickly turn on my heel, not expecting the stiff upper body I was met with as I collided my ice cream filled hands with their bare chest.
"Oh my god I did not just do that." I state, staring at the deliciously creamy mess glistening down this man's ab area.
" I am so so sorry!" I squirm, reaching behind me for any napkins I can find to help clean up my mess on this poor man.
"Don't worry you're all good!" He says cheerfully, almost laughing.
I look up to meet his eyes and suddenly everything just got worse. 

UGH! why does he have to be hot!