History Class

19 - surfing

I make my way into the kitchen and see most of the students eating their breakfasts but Jake is still no where to be seen.

"Hey have you seen Jake?" I ask Ryan.
"Jake? Uhh nope."

I continue to walk around until I hear faint voices from the lounge.

I peek my head around the door and see Jake and Alana sitting there.
Jake is facing towards me while Alana is away from me.
Since I was late to the conversation I don't really understand what they're talking about.

Jakes eyes turn towards me so I quickly hide.
They say a few more sentences until it becomes quiet.
I hold my breath as I lean against the wall.
"Hey Mils," Jake quietly says walking around the corner.
I jump slightly.
"Ohh were you in there? I was just walking past," I lie.
"Ohh really?"

I nod and slowly start to tiptoe away but he grabs my arm.
I look down at my arm and then up towards him.

He pulls me back to the wall.
"Is there a reason you were eavesdropping?"
"I didn't hear anything I swear."

Jake looks around the corner, probably to see if Alana is still there.
I also try to look inside but he stops me by leaning  his arm next to my head.

I'm too embarrassed to make eye-contact right now so I stare at his shirt.
"You still haven't answered my question."
I try to sneak through the side where his arm isn't blocking but he once again stops me by putting his other arm on my hip.

I get an idea.
I place my arms on his chest and push him away from me and untrap myself.
"What were you guys talking about anyways?" I question.

I walk closer to him and tilt me head acting as the bigger person.
"So?" I ask again.

He starts to chuckle.
I take this time to run so I make my way to our room.

On the way there I meet Devin and Jade walking through the halls.

"Hey Millie! We were going to head down to the beach, you wanna join?"
"Sure," I respond.

I quickly run into my room, put a bikini on and go out to join them.

As we walk closer to the beach I can see someone surfing, they're really good.

Before I can even put my stuff down Devin and Jade are racing into the water.
I use a more sophisticated style and walk.

I see some of the others laying on their towels so I go to join them.

"Heyy."
They all greet me and they shuffle to make room for me.
"Quick question, who's the surfer?"

"Him?" They say pointing to the guy I was referring to. "That's Oscar."

OSCAR? DAMN.

I get a book out of my tote bag an hold it up so it covers the sun and I can read at the same time. Efficient I know.

I'm constantly checking behind me to see if Jake is anywhere in sight, I'm still kind of embarrassed from what happened earlier.

Tonight is our last night here, we have to go back tomorrow. I wish we didn't.
I don't think I've haven't thought about anything back at home for this long, and it has been great.

"Did you hear about Jake and Alana?" I hear the people beside me say. I know it's rude to eavesdrop but right now I don't care.

"Alana told me that he asked her out, but it's weird I haven't seen them together much"

"Not surprising, he's hot and she's gorgeous"

What the fuck.

I'm about to pick up my stuff and leave when a shadow covers my body.
I move the book from my eyes to see a large surfboard and someone holding it.
Oscar...

"Hey Millie."
"Oscar whats up," he has a smile on his face and there's saltwater dripping from his board onto my towel.
"I was wondering if you wanted to go to this really cool restaurant with me, it's just in the village."
Is he asking me on a date right now?
"Can I think about it?"
"Of course, I'll probably be out here all day so just come find me," He winks at me and runs back into the ocean.

I quickly started packing up my stuff.
"Hey guys I'm getting a little hot I think I'm gonna head back."
They all nod at me and I run inside.
I have the towel wrapped around me and I think I'm wearing my shoes on the wrong feet.

I finally make it back to my room and fall into my bed.

"You're back."
I spin over and see Jake sitting on his bed, how did I not notice him when I walked in?

"Are you going out with Alana?" I spit out.
"What?" He sound's surprised.
He stands from his bed and comes and sits on the side of mine.
"Of course I'm not, why would you say that?"
"Heard some people talking about it on the beach," I mumble while sitting up while crossing my legs.

Jake moves one of his hands up to meet my face.
"I'm not going out with Alana, I promise."

I believe him but I still can't understand why him the "hottest kid in school" would like me when the most gorgeous girl in school likes him.

He leans in a pecks me on the lips.
"Mils you ok?"

A small smile creeps onto my face.
He leans in again but this time I kiss back.

"Oh, Oscar asked me on a date."
His eyes widen and he leans back.

"What."
"Hey it's ok, I'll just say no."

"You can go if you want to."
I tilt my head and look at him like he's stupid.
He laughs at me a little.
I wrap my arms around his neck and hold him in a hug.
He stands up with me still holding on.
His arms wrap around my waist to steady me.

"Ohhh my god" I squeal is surprise.

A knock appears at our door and Jake places me down gently.
He opens the door and before I can see who it is they both walk out and he closes the door behind him.

What is with him and constantly randomly leaving.
Suspicious.