Runaway

Chapter 12 - Strange Love

The boys made it to the city by 12 the next day, the drive felt quicker than it really was, the CD's they had kept them entertained with in-car singalongs. They quickly got their shit together and checked in. The room they had now was so good, their bed was in an actual room and the kitchen wasn't in the same area as the living room. It was almost like an apartment, it was much nicer in person than the photos.

Shaun was really excited because he wanted to go for a surf and was able to now, Andy was going to come along even though he forgot to bring his board. They were capable of sharing. Shaun pulled up at the beach after about an hour driving from their hotel. Andy thought it'd be closer, but he was very wrong. They got out of the car and Andy helped Shaun get his board out of the trailer, Shaun was smiling so much because he finally got the chance to surf, it was his favourite thing to do. It was the only place he ever really got time to be alone, think and let himself be free and there was a certain amount of adrenaline that came with it that made it more exhilarating. Andy did it as a fun thing, usually with friends, but he understood the way Shaun thought and felt towards the ocean.

They took to the waves pretty quickly, sharing and taking turns at swimming out and finding great waves. This beach was reminding Andy of the one they were at when they began their adventure, so many memories made him smile, Andy would love to just camp with Shaun the whole time, but there was no time at the moment. Maybe they would camp in Tasmania or somewhere in New South Wales, but as of right now, they were enjoying the waves, and it was Andy's turn to take the board.

Who knows how long they were out in the ocean, but Shaun proposed they head back after the waves seemed to die down. So they did, rinsing themselves under the taps and letting themselves dry before getting back to the car.

"I'm starving" Andy exaggerated, putting the window down as Shaun started the car

"Want to go somewhere for dinner?" Shaun wondered, reversing out of the spot and driving off

"Like where?" Andy asked in return, looking at Shaun who shrugged

"As if I'd know anywhere to go.

Andy leaned his head back and thought for a moment "You know what I could really go for?"

"What?"

"Some really good fish and chips"

"Oh yum!" Shaun moaned, agreeing "Next fish and chip place I see we'll stop"

"Yes. You're a gem" Andy complimented Shaun from his excitement for food. He sat up and allowed the wind to dry his hair, looking out at the ocean tide come in and out. Australia was beautiful, and he was never over the scenery.

It didn't take Shaun too long to find a place to go to, they parked and almost ran in to order their food. Oh man just the smell of it made their mouths water. It was going to be so worth it.

"Did you boys just go for a surf?" the old man Italian Australian said from behind the counter

"Yeah!" Shaun smiled

"Thought so, I could smell it on you. Was it great out there?"

"It was pretty good, we're from central coast New South Wales so it was a bit different from what we're used to" Shaun conversed despite the smelly comment, Andy standing beside him staring up at the menu on the wall.

"Wow! Vacation?"

"Road trip" Shaun chuckled

"Oh that's awesome, well, what can I get you two today?"

They proceeded to order and small talk, Andy putting his card in the man's hand before Shaun got the chance to pay and made their way outside to sit at the bench and enjoy their meal. The early spring wind was colder than Andy anticipated, trying not to shiver and focus on his food. Shaun was smart and brought a jumper with him, while Andy sat in a half damp t-shirt.