High School Life (#Wattys2016)

Truth Be Told...

(2 months later...)
Aiden POV
I'm so bored. I invited Noah over, but he hasn't shown up. Did he get lost? Did he get abducted by aliens? Did a farmer mistake him for cattle? Questions just popped into my head randomly. I heard voices from downstairs. Liann was talking to someone. I recognize the voice, but can't put my finger on it. "Aiden, Noah's here!!" Liann yelled. I jumped out of bed, ran through the 2nd floor hall, slid down the banister, and jumped on Noah. "Hey, buddy!! It's about time!! I get bored at this house. There's nothing for me to do!!!!" I yelled. "Alright, wanna go to the beach?" Noah asked. "Um, sure! Why not?" I replied. I ran upstairs and got a pair of basketball shorts that I used as trunks. My old foster home had a pool, and I didn't bother buying trunks because the mall was too far back at that town. "Alright, I'm ready!!" I hollered. I practically almost died when I tripped on the step of the front door. Time to go.to the beach...

Noah POV
He seems so desperate. How could I not take him to the beach? His adorable brown eyes and brown hair. Aiden has the cutest smile when he's excited, too!! He has no idea what beach we are going to. I wanna surprise him. Aiden loves watching The Fosters since he says he can relate to Jude (which is true). Cabrillo Beach Bath House is where they film the scenes at Anchor Beach, so we are going to Cabrillo Beach. My mom would take me to that beach before she died. Yup, you heard me. Died. My mother was depressed and took her life along with 2 other people by crashing her car of the 6th Street Bridge into the LA River. The car exploded and my mom died of impact, while the 2 others died from severe injuries and 3rd degree burns. I was 5 and I still remember the day it happened like it was yesterday. That's the reason I like to make people happy. My dad says I should about myself and stop being a coward. He says if others are unhappy, to let them be unhappy. I strongly disagree with him. Anyway, seeing Aiden happy makes me happy. It's been 2 months since I met Aiden and these 2 months have been nothing but happiness between Joyce, Aiden, and I. Joyce wants us to be more than friends for some reason. I like Aiden don't get me wrong, but I just met the kid and he just met me, so we need to calm it down and see where this friendship takes us. "So, what beach are we going to?" Aiden asked, breaking the silence we had the whole bus ride. "It's a surprise!" I said. "Tell me!! Please?" Aiden whined. He looks adorable and pouty. I couldn't help but smile. "Why are you blushing?" Aiden asked. Now that I realized it, I was blushing. I could feel the heat on my cheeks. "Cabrillo," I answered to Aiden's previous question. "I don't understand!" Aiden shouted. "You'll understand when we get there, okay?" I explained. "Okay, we're here!" I said. The expression on Aiden's face was priceless...

Aiden POV
I can't believe my freaking eyes!! I'm at Anchor Beach!! Oh my God, this is amazing. I'm gonna gouge my eyes out. "Noah, I love you so much!! Thanks for taking here!!" I yelled. "Wait, you what?" Noah asked. "I said I love you," I responded, noticing the heat rising on my cheeks. Noah just stared at me like I was crazy. Did I do something wrong? Was that weird? I kept thinking of worst case scenarios. "Aiden, I'm pretty sure you don't love me. You probably just like me. C'mon, we met 2 months ago," Noah explained. "Yeah, I guess," I agreed. Noah just threw me onto the sand and fell on top of me. We laughed as we stared into each other's eyes. "Aiden, go change into those shorts you have. I'm already changed," Noah explained. He had his trunks under his pants. I could see them when he took off his shirt. He had abs, kinda. I got up, went over to the changing room, and switched my cargo shorts for my "trunks". The only bad thing about being here at the beach is: I can't swim. I'll tell Noah before we get in the water...

Noah POV
I'm already in the water waiting for Aiden. Where is he? He should've gotten here a while ago. Right when I got out the water, ready look for him, he came out of the changing room and met me on the sand. "I'm ready, but there's something I need to tell you," Aiden said. "I can't swim," He added. "I understand. I'll teach you, no worries," I said. After I said that, I led Aiden in deep into the water. As I held him, he held on to me tightly. I'm pretty sure he thinks I'm gonna let him go. He looks adorable. He seemed nervous and scared, I couldn't help but smile at how cute he looked. I mean, I should've told him I liked him back when he told me he loved me. All I did was correct him. I'm so stupid!! I had the chance and I blew it. Plus, why did I correct him? I don't know how attached he is to me. What of he does love me? I made him feel bad. Ugh!!!! "Don't let go!" Aiden yelled. "I'm not gonna let go!!" I laughed. Aiden pulled in closer to me. His chest touching mine, him breathing on me, looking into my eyes. Aiden's brown eyes teased me. I want to kiss him, make him mine. "Aiden," I said nervously. "Yeah?" Aiden asked. "I love you. I love you a lot, Aiden. I want you badly. I want you to be mine," I explained. Aiden looked in my eyes, making me seem wacko. "Let me rephrase: You are mine, Aiden. No matter what happens, even if we aren't together, you are mine. I will love and protect you, Aiden Morris," I stated confidently. "I love you, too," Aiden said. He was blushing so much, he was gonna turn as red as a tomato. I took my chance, my advantage. We were close together we told each other how we feel, and I took action. I leaned in and gave Aiden a kiss. He didn't pull away, and that made me feel good. I knew one day Aiden and I would kiss. I knew since we met. There was going to be that day. That day where Aiden and I would share our feelings for each other, share and caress the moment like there would be no tomorrow. Aiden and I loved each other there was no doubt about it. "Let go," Aiden said as he pulled away. So I did. And he was floating, he was controlling his body weight with the water. He makes me proud. I'm glad we cane to the beach today...