The Best Summer

Chapter 5

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After that night James and I were inseparable. He picked me up to go to parties with him and we even double dated with Abby and Carter. 

Abby and Carter were official. I saw something in Abby that I didn't even know existed. Her eyes, every time I saw her, were glowing with happiness. She laughed at nothing and smiled when every one in the world seemed to be sad. She was this girl that I've never met before.

I looked at her through her mirror as she got ready for the day. The life in her eyes was breathtaking.

"So, are we going to go to the beach today?" I asked Abby.

"Well, I don't know, because Carter really wanted to take me out to dinner. Do you think we can do it tomorrow?" She turned and smiled at me.

"Yea, that will be cool. Maybe Carter and James can come too." I added.

She looked at me and her face lit up. "That would be great." She smiled.

"Alright, well I'm going to meet James up at his house. I will see you later."

"Alright, text me." She turned back to the mirror.

I walked back to my house and on the way James passed me and picked me up.

"Hey you." He smiled at me and kissed me.

"Where are we going today?" I asked.

"I was thinking we could go to Fort Raine today. Have dinner and walk along the beach." He looked over at me with his beautiful green eyes and smiled.

"Sounds perfect."

We drove to Fort Raine and outside of this Pizza Parlor he took my hand and kissed me. I felt an electrical current run through my body. I looked up at him as his eyes slowly opened and a smile played along his lips.

We walked into the Pizza Parlor and ate. Afterwards we started walking along the beach as the sun started to set over the horizon.

"So, what's your favorite board game?" he asked.

"I don't really like board games but if I had to choose I think it would be Candy Land." I laughed.

"Really" He said deep in thought.

"Hey, are we going to see the fireworks Tuesday? After all, the fourth of July only comes once." I stared over the vast ocean ahead of me.

"Well, I guess we could. The only thing is Chad's dad, my uncle, is throwing this little cook-out. Would you like to come for a little bit? It might be a little weird, though."

"I don't mind. I would love to come." I smiled and we both sat down on the sand and watched the sun slowly sink over the horizon.

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I woke up that Tuesday morning with great expectations. I got ready and decided to wear Short shorts and a black tank top. I curled my hair and put on a little bit of make-up. 

I drove over to James's and he was there on the front porch waiting for me. He waved and walked over to me. I could see in the backyard there was a lot of people milling around.

"Hey, are you sure you want to enter? I think everyone is pretty much drunk or tipsy." He laughed.

"I think I'll survive." I said.

"Alright, well let's go." He grabbed my hand.

We walked out into the backyard and James waved at Chad who had some girl I remember from the grade under me hanging all over him. He guided me over to a guy with a button up shirt on and khaki shorts handling the grill.