What happens when Summer Waves is flown over 9,000 miles away from her home, to Shorehaven, Australia?
The answer: she makes friends, finally finds something she's passionate about and gets to live stress free for a while.
That is until Nationals. W...
Announcer: "It's a beautiful day here at the wave pool. A few of our young hopefuls getting in their last practice waves before the State Finals get underway. Make no mistake, in the junior ranks these are the best of the best." The crowd cheered and applauded. "No doubt some of these young hotshots will be the superstars of tomorrow."
I was sat on a lounge chair, Bodhi sat opposite me, we were watching Manu and Marlon. Manu: "Okay, bro, let's forget about surfing for a sec. Teach me something you know, eh?" They began to play fight, grunting and huffing. I laughed at the sight. Manu: "Hey.. this is a good spot for you, bro. You gonna pull out the airs today?" He asked, holding Marlon in a headlock, on the floor, but Marlon also had him trapped in one too. Marlon: "You know I am, Coach." Marlon jumped up, impressively, using his arms. Suddenly Poppy appeared next to our chairs. Poppy: "Summer!" She squealed. "Poppy!" I laughed. Bodhi: "How was your drive?" Poppy: "I am the Freeway Queen. Although Manu probably wouldn't agree, but.." We all laughed. "How are you feeling?" Poppy: "I'm so nervous I'm literally gonna vomit." "Me too." I sighed. Poppy: "Yeah?" Bodhi: "Okay. It's alright." She reassured.
Marlon approached us after parting with Manu. "Marlon Sousa! Could you please put on a shirt for once?" I joked. And I heard Manu laugh as he walked away. Marlon: "Hey!" He laughed. "You competing, England?" He asked. "Not sure yet, Brazil." I sighed. Marlon: "Hey, it's alright, they have to let you compete!" Poppy: "Marlon's right, you're an amazing surfer!" "Thanks, Pops."
All of the others began to get ready, putting on their wetsuits, while I just put on my bikini and held onto my long sleeved, shorty wetsuit. Her bikini:
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Eventually we all gathered around near the water. Announcer: "Could everyone clear the water, please?" Ari: "Hey!" He shouted jogging over to join us. "Hi!" Ari: "Oh, have they made a decision ye-?" Wren: "Hey, handsome." I rolled my eyes as Wren appeared, wrapping her towel around his neck, pulling him into a kiss.
Before you get the wrong idea, I'm not jealous! I just don't like Wren, Ari deserves better than a manipulative girl like her. I always thought him and Poppy had something but apparently not..
Wren: "How was practice? Sorry I couldn't get away from the signing." Ari: "Um.." Wren: "Oh! Summer, hi!" She smiled, wrapping me into a hug.
Oh, my God, can she just drop this act already! She tried to sabotage my chances of getting into nationals and I'm the only one who sees it!
"Hi!" Wren: "Uh, Ari! How could you not tell me she was coming?" "No, it's my bad. I was trying to surprise everyone." Marlon: "Mission accomplished." Wren: "So, what are you doing here?" "Well, I'm actually here to compete." W: "Shut up! They're seriously letting you?" "Well my foot's fine, so they have no reason to say no." Wren: "Oh. Wow." "Well, I better go catch up the selectors. I'll see you guys out there!" I smiled walking away from the group. Announcer: "Under 18's, this is your 15-minute warning." "Good luck, everyone!" I beamed blowing a kiss towards Poppy and Bohdi.
