Same Stars Of Yesterday (book 2)

"Seaside and Summer Skies: 🌊 Waves"

CLXVI.
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Ash's POV:

"Oh, excuse me, sir! Can I get to see some of your rashguards here?" I trailed off upon arriving at the store.

I had been overly excited about the idea of swimming that I forgot to check on my rashguard at home since I just pulled it out of the boxes.

"Please do come in, young man~! We have a lot to choose from so feel free to see for yourself~" The sales guy was rather friendly that I did as what he told me.

I looked around his store despite being soaked still until my attention was caught to a certain black rash guard with additional red outlines.

"This one's looking cool and awesome. I choose this, sir~!"

The guy smiled before he took the one I picked and he allowed me to get my change of clothes in one of his changing room after I briefly told him the reason why I have to suddenly barge in his store to buy a new rash guard for myself.

The one I chose was a perfect fit and I was making poses in front of the mirror in the changing room with some random smile and grin.

I took my old rash guard in the plastic bag given to me after checking on the part that was torn somehow.

"Thanks a lot, sir! I hope you have a great day!" I told the guy who nodded as his response after I paid for what I bought.

Before I could even leave, I was moved to walk back to the guy and asked him if this beach is kinda famous.

I felt a little bit embarrassed when I saw the reaction of his face to have been plastered.

It was like he was telling me through his facial expression something that goes 'what kind of question is that?' or one that says 'Seriously? You have to ask that?'

He composed himself and placed his hand on my right shoulder.

"You new around here, man? I mean, this might sound sarcastic, but I feel offended about your question... It doesn't sound right."

I raised an eyebrow perplexed of his statement that I curved an embarrassed smile rubbing my fingers over my head.

"So this place is pretty famous? I am sorry though but I haven't heard of this place.. Even so, I am glad to have come here and have known about this wonderful beach of yours. It's indeed a paradise arc for summer!" I told him being carried away with my cheerful mood that I wrapped my arm around his neck as if we were buds to begin with and that was enough to shake a surprised look on his face.

"I'm Ash Ethereal, sir! Nice to meet you~!" I told him before he forced a smile and I let him go.

He straightened his back and raised an eyebrow.

"It's a pleasure to meet you too, young man. Hm~ You got quite the enthusiasm... Makes me miss the old days where this beach is full from day until night. Ahh~"

I was caught up with what he said and so I asked what happened to this place. It was total curiosity so I chose to only listen to his answer too.