Love's Butterfly

Midsummer

Midsummer is the sign that half of the summer has gone by. This summer has been very drama rich, especially in the dating field. Okay, let's unwrap the first half of this summer.

Schools ended and I went to my first party ever. I kissed a guy who I had a crush on forever (Elias). I started working again since I don't work during school semesters. I saw a lot of Dominic. Sage got a boyfriend and now she's always busy with him. Elias turned out to be a complete asshole. I got heartbroken. Still went with him to a summer house for the weekend. Though Dominic came to save me. I slept over at Dominic's and saw his apartment.

Also during summer I had been sleeping late, swimming every day, boating, reading books on the grass, eating good food, and wearing biking to buy food. I loved the morning walks to the mailbox.

I really love island life during summer. The sun shining always shines into my eyes. The slight wind always blows my hair. The smell of the ocean. It's a literal paradise on Earth.

This midsummer, unlike last year, everyone was in town. My mom and my stepdad were at our house. I, Paul, Edith, Anna, and Mila were at the summer house. It was packed.

Today we would go to the traditional bonfire again. Sage was also coming, though she lived on the Malice Avenue and the bonfire is only Swedish Bay things.

I was nervous about the bonfire because I didn't know if Dominic would be there.

Maybe I should finally get out of bed.

I went outside, the sun warming my cheeks. I took a big breath in and enjoyed the feeling. The summer feeling. I was here in my pyjamas at 1 pm, as the sun warmed my skin. I looked at the ocean and just started walking towards it. I jumped from the pier in my pyjamas. That was so refreshing, just after I had woken up. I floated for a while, the tiny waves hitting my face and making me close my eyes. I looked at the cloudless sky. I dived under the surface. I got up to the pier and ran to Edith's and Anna's house. I grabbed a towel from there and left quietly as they were still asleep.

I dried my face outside on the towel and looked at the ocean. I couldn't help but smile. I sat down on a chair and just stayed there. Sometimes I feel like I get into a trance or something when I look at the ocean, I didn't mind that though. Now my mind only thought of Dominic.

I love the butterflies more than anything and I want to get more of them if that's even possible. I feel like I missed him all the time and he is all I can think about. He's probably at work right now. Will he come to the midsummer bonfire tonight? God, I really hope he does.

I was setting the plates on the table when I saw Sage's mother's car rolling into the yard. I started to smile widely as I placed the last plate in its place. My mom and stepfather, Bruce, came out of the summer house as I started to walk toward Sage, her mother, Laura, and her father, Peter.

I hugged Sage and Laura, as did my mom and Bruce. We all walked to the terrace. I and Sage looked at each other awkwardly as our parents were making small talk.

I pointed to the pier and Sage nodded. We left the terrace quietly and walked to the pier because there no one could hear us. We sat down on the benches and I asked "So...how are things with Nicco?".

Sage started to smile widely and answered "Absolutely great, it's amazing". I laughed and answered, "I'm glad to hear that".

"How 'bout you? Anything with Elias?" Sage asked and smirked. Just hearing Elias' name made me want to throw up.

I shook my head and said, "he is ancient history to me". Sage scrunched her eyebrows together and asked: "Why?". I looked at the ocean for a second and answered "he's not who I thought he would be".