Crashing into new waves - a Wesley Stromberg/Emblem3 fanfic

Chapter 9 - Leaping

A yawn escapes my mouth when I'm stretching my body to its full length. Oh, I slept soooo good. I slowly open my eyes to check the time. 11 am. Wow! I never sleep this late! I take my phone from the nightstand to find three text messages. A smile tugs on my lips, aren't I popular today? The first one is from Wes which was sent maybe an hour after I went to sleep. Hey! Just wanted to check if you’re awake? If not then never mind! Haha –W. 

I grin to myself. It's a nice feeling to wake up to find a text from Wes. The next one is from Keaton. Gooood morning my ally!! lol I just wanted to say, come over whenever you want! The door is open and you’ll probably find me in my room! –Keaton. I chuckle lightly, aww he is so cute.

The last one is also from Wes. Morning miss Finland! So do you know if you have time for me today? I need to convince you that I’m the better half of the Stromberg brothers ;) –W. 

I laugh at this. I can actually visualize him trying to beat Keaton. I decide to reply Keaton first. Morning! Just woke up... O_O I guess I was more tired than I thought! haha I have to do few things first and then I'll come! –Melina. 

Then I focus on replying Wes. I notice a weird ball of anticipation swirling in my stomach when thinking about him. Two messages already? Seems someone misses me :P Well actually my family will be busy so we can do something after my xbox session with Keaton. Since I seem to be fortunate enough to spend time with both of you, maybe after today I get to decide who deserves that title! ;) –M. 

After my shower I take my time to eat breakfast and skype with my dad. Seeing his face makes me really miss him, I've always been close with him. I feel homesickness kicking in. Home... I've never been this long away from my country but I'm more than happy to spend some time with my brother, he's been so missed back in Finland. It's a really bitter sweet thing.

I plan to google some pictures of Finland but my eyes pop out when I check the time. It’s already 1 pm. Shiiiiit. I got to leave like right now otherwise Keaton is going to wonder where on earth am I.

When I'm walking down the beach to the Stromberg's and getting close to their patio, I spot a familiar figure sitting on the stairs. When he notices me, his face lights up which leads to a smile of my own. Wes runs to me and picks me up in his warm embrace. My heart skips a beat when I feel his strong arms around me. Stop reacting to his body! I scold myself.

“Hey stranger.” Wes mumbles in the crook of my neck. His breath hitting my skin makes shivers run down my spine, all the way to my toes. I ignore the signals my body is sending and focus on the joy I feel in my heart from seeing my friend.

“Well hello to you too Wesley. I wish everyone would react the way you do when they see me.” I giggle in his arms.

He laughs while pulling apart. “No, that will never happen. I want to be the only one who greets you like this." I don't allow myself to hear the double meaning of his words and just chuckle at his response.

 "Come on, Keaton’s been bugging me ever since you texted him, he really seems to like you.” Wes adds.

“Awww that’s so cute. Well he is awesome, he's like the little brother I never had. And you know, us underdogs recognize each other miles away.” I grin but he only rolls his eyes and ruffles my hair which earns him a glare from me.

Wes guides me inside the house with his hand on my lower back. The spot he is touching feels as if it's on fire. It doesn't help either that my stomach is filled with the same anxious butterflies I get every time he touches me. Why does he have to have this affect on me?!

But I’ve definitely missed that touch.

When we get to the living room, Keaton gets up excitedly. “Melina you are here!” He smiles brightly and gives me a hug.