Just a Crush

Chapter 3

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SOTC: Get Lucky by Daft Punk

It was Saturday. Star was waiting at the beach with her flip-flops in her hand. The sand tickled her toes as she massaged her feet with it. She had just dropped Coco off at her concert, paying her five dollars to make sure that she didn't tell mom, and had rushed over to the beach as fast as she could. She didn't yet have a driver license, but she knew how to drive so she usually ended up driving around. Her mom had made her borrow her car since Star didn't have one of her own.

When she finally saw Daniel, she curled up her toes and blushed. She still wasn't used to knowing that Daniel had a crush on her. It was all so random and weird. Last year he didn't even know who she was.

She had made an effort for this date though. Her long hair was in a nice side braid and she had worn some seashell earrings. She wore a tie dye dress that went to her mid thigh, covering up the bikini she had on underneath and some flip flops.

"One more day and it's back to school!" Daniel shouted as he reached her.

"What are you gonna do when you get back?" Star asked nervously. She didn't want him to leave her, ever.

Daniel smiled at her. "Hang out with you of course!" She ran closer to him and dared herself to hug him. He kissed her head and said, "What are we gonna do now?"

Star gawked at him. "We'll swim of course! Isn't that what we came here for?"

"True. Okay, then let's go."

Daniel took off his shirt. Star followed suit, taking off her sundress and flip flops before letting Daniel take hold of her hand and guide her into the water.

"Cold!" she cried out.

As they got used to the water, they went deeper until they were away from the rest of the people. They threw water at each other until their eyes stung from the salt and they finally stopped. Star giggled and blushed as Daniel slowly waded over to her. He cupped her chin and held it up to his face. He leaned down a little until their lips touched.

Star's eyes widened. She'd never kissed anyone before. This was her first kiss! She stared at his closed eyelids for what seemed like forever, until finally she could register what was going on. Her lips trembled as she began to press them against Daniel's lips.

When they parted, Star bit her lower lip. Had she been a bad kisser? Then their stomachs growled, one after another. She didn't have time to think about how Daniel felt about the kiss. "Time to eat!" Star perked up as the words left Daniel's lips.

They got out of the water and dried themselves off. After they were dressed, Star felt much better. With Daniel by her side, she felt warm and protected. Daniel came out wearing his dark blue T-shirt and jeans. Star was in her sundress again.

"Now," Star smiled, "let's get something to eat! I'm starving!"

They walked to the nearest corner store.

"What are we doing here?" Star asked.

Daniel shrugged. "You up for ice cream?'

Star immediately nodded. Ice cream was one of her favorite delicacies. "Definitely."

Daniel held out his hand for Star to hold. She hesitated. Is this really happening? She took a deep breath before proceeding to exhale. Then she set her dainty hand in his big one and they walked into the corner store hand in hand.

They immediately made their way to the back of the store where the fridge of ice creams was being held. Daniel opened the door.

"Which one?"