The Beach

Chapter 6-

"Morning!" I said cheerfully as I walked into Jess' room.

She groaned and covered her eyes as I janked open the curtains.

It was a beautiful day outside and I could feel the heat through the window.

Today was my date with Finn and I hadn't told Jess yet.

"How are you feeling then?" I said as I jabbed her in the stomach. 

"Shit" she complained.

I laughed and carried on.

"Do you remember anything from last night" I asked.

"Nope. Nothing"

Thank god. I don't think its time to tell her about Finn yet. 

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"Im just popping out to the shop. Do you want anything?"

I said as I put my head round Jess' door.

"A new head" she laughed.

I giggled and turned away, walking through the door and down the corridor.  The walk to the beach was lovely but I couldn't help feeling nervous.

Finn didn't know I had a boyfriend and if I told him it would probably put me off. Why don't I feel bad?

I'd gone for the simple shorts and cami combo with my outfit this morning. It was the same old beautiful weather in LA today. I could get used to this.

As I started to get closer to the beach the nerves kicked in. I turned the corner  so that the pier was in sight. I decided to use this time to figure out what the hell was going on.

I had come to LA totally in love with Lewis, expecting to miss him every single day. And for the first few weeks, this was true. I had spoken on the phone to him every day and found it hard to hang up. But then it got easier and easier to hang up and I soon found myself only thinking of him a few times a day.  It was so easy to get caught up in the LA lifestyle. Of course I still love him, but Finn seems to have taken over my thoughts. 

I looked up and realised that I was at the pier. Finn was nowhere in sight.

Fuck. Have I been stood up? 

I leant against the railing of the pier and looked into the sea, thinking about Finn. I'd seen this boy twice and already felt some strong feelings for him. I hope i'll get to know him better today. He seems lovely. And he's hot. Hmm.

"Zoey? Hey" I heard a shy voice say behind me.

I turned round. It was Finn with the biggest smile you could see.

"Aw" I blushed. He handed me the rose and I carried on.

"I thought you were gunna stand me up" I giggled. 

"I just got lost thats all, only been here a week" he beamed.

God he was gorgeous. "Lets go" he said as he took my hand and dragged me to the end of the pier.

"Better start by introducing myself properly, when your sober" he winked. "Im Finn Harries, im 19 and im from London" he gave me the biggest smile and shook my hand comically.

I giggled and blushed. He was charming. I loved his hair. So perfectly styled to the side. His eyebrows we're bushy but suited him so well. I was almost speachless. 

"Im Zoey Mason im almost 18 and I just so happen to be from London aswell" I said whilst laughing.

"Well isn't that a happy coincidence?" he smiled.

"Seems so"

I couldnt stop smiling.  We carried on walking, happy in conversation. Turns out he was on holiday here too with a group of friends including his twin brother. He was studing graphic design in Leeds, close to where I was studying in York. I told him about Jess and he spoke about the beach.

"Yes I saw her trip and spill your drinks. It made me laugh. But then I saw you laughing and it distracted me" He said smoothly.

"You distracted me too" I replied in a quiet voice.

He stopped and looked at me.

"Its funny. I've seen you twice and I feel like I've known you forever"  I could see his eyes searching mine. I knew what was about to happen.  I could feel butterflies in my stomach. I'd only ever felt this way once before. 

He leaned in again and I could feel it this time. Just as I had done at the party.

His lips we're brushing mine and we both jumped as my phone rang. I sighed deeply and reached into my pocket.

"Sorry" I smiled sympathetically at him.  I didn't bother looking at the caller ID. I just wanted to get rid of whoever it was and kiss Finn.

Why did I want to kiss someone thats not my boyfriend? 

"Hello" I snapped.

"Baby, everything okay?" Lewis said. He sounded worried. Or nervous? I looked up at Finn, his eyes full of questions.

"Yes, what is it?" I tried to keep the annoyance out of my voice.

"I miss you"  Now wasnt the time for this. I held my breath and replied.

"I know" I sighed, I did miss him. Hearing his voice made me realise.

I don't know how to feel.

"So, I came to see you" he said quietly.

What? Finn could see the shock in my eyes and raised his eyebrows.

"What do you mean?" I questioned.

"I'm here, in LA. I came to see you. I had to see you".  He sounded genuine and I could feel pangs of guilt running through me.

"Wow" I walked away, out of earshot of Finn. "Baby thats very sweet. I'll see you soon" I felt a smile spread across my face and suddenly I wanted to see him.

Partly to work out who I wanted.