Everyday by David Levithan-MY SEQUEL

Chapter 12

Today I woke up at the ring of the bell outside. The smell of the air tells me that I am near the shore. The noise of the waves tingled my ears. I opened the window and the sight of the sun rising above the endless blue sea filled my eyes. I tucked the blue shirt from closet and made my bed. The whole room was summer themed. I looked at my face at the mirror - I was at the body of a boy named Leo. I closed my eyes and scanned his memories. He came from a rich and prominent family. But when he became sixteen year old, he decided to live alone at the beach house they owned. He want to live independently without his strict parents who want him to handle their business. He's been living alone at this beach house for almost six years. The structure of his body was the result of his endless surfing experiences. From the time he mastered the surfing, he decided to use his skills to earn money by teaching tourists.

It was another day for me at the noisy beach where tourist enjoyed tanning their summer bodies. Another day to teach surfing among the curious and adventurous tourists. I went inside and only few people are at the beach since it was still 6am. I decided to surf first. Outside of his beach house are the rows of surf boards. He got his favorite one which was a gift from his father. I learned that he was really in love in the surfing. It was as if the waves let him fly up high touching the clouds. After surfing, I prepared the breakfast, two stacked of pan cakes and hot chocolate for his empty stomach.

At seven o'clock the beach continuously becoming crowded, people are already inline at the surfing stand that Leo had built for surfing lessons. What caught my attention was the first person at the line. It seems familiar. I quickly went outside and stayed at the porch to look closely. In a word, I gasped, "It was her".

She was wearing a peach two-piece swim suit. The hair that used to be long are now in pixie cut which made her more attractive. She was holding a camera and scanning every pictures she took. I don't know how to handle this one. I should approach her and spend time with her. But should I tell her that I am A? NO. I decided. I should introduce myself as Leo. Yes, as Leo not A.

I went at the stand where she's waiting. I shouted, "Today, the first in line will get a free surfing lesson and a free lunch." I looked at her reactions. She laughed a little and speak, "It's that real? Are joking". I said, "Of course, no joking here."

"Okay let's get started.",  I said. I carefully teach her the basic surfing techniques and I enjoyed everytime she laughed at her mistakes. I watched her as the waves held her up and how majestic her body shadowing the sun.

After that, she thanked me for the lesson with her loveliest smile. "Get your free lunch at the beach house there.  I am Leo". , pointing at Leo's beach house.  "Oh, I almost forgot that 'free lunch'. I am Rhiannon. Nice meeting you Leo. You're really into surfing. See you later". , while she snip her camera at my face. "Beautiful eyes, so green",  she added.

"Um, yeah I got from my mother.", I said.  As she walked away from me, I want to hug her and tells her how much I love and miss her.  "See you at lunch! ",  she shouted.

It was already 12 oclock , I cut the line for the surfing lesson.  I need to see Rhiannon.

As I walked at the beach house, I saw her already at seating at the porch taking pictures of the people crowded in the beach.

"Hey! Rhiannon".

"Oh Hi! Leo, I am already hungry and waiting for your free lunch!"

"Sorry for waiting. "

"Not a problem."

I opened the door for her and let her in.

"Beautiful beach house",  as she scans the whole house.

"Thanks! You might sit here while I get the lunch".

"Okay. Uhmm, do you mind if I take some pictures? "

"No problem"

"Thanks! I really love your house, Leo. So comfy and so nice. I really feel the summer here.", while taking pictures.

I prepared the table for our lunch.

"The lunch is ready! Sorry for waiting"

"Wow, looks delicious!"

We started eating and she shared some stories that made me laugh. I told her also some funny stories I experienced. And her laughs as always was so genuine.

We are really enjoying each other. After lunch, she if do I mind if she took some pictures of my room.

"Your room was very interesting. Almost every little details had summer feeling.", snipping some picture.

"Thank you. "

"Do you know I dream of having a beach house like this. The beach outside. The summer air.  Everything like this."

"You can always visit here if you want"

"Hey, Leo. May I ask if  I can stay here for one night?", she asked

"I really want to know the feeling of waking up at the beach house and smelling the fresh air from the beach. You know, the hotels were I was accommodated was too far from here. Do you mind if I stay at your guest room?"

"Okay no problem"

But at the back of my mind, there was a problem. As she woke up, I am not Leo again. I am in the new body.

We shared more stories as we wandered at the beach. Taking a stroll at the crowded beach.
It was already 8pm where tourist started to leave the beach.

We sit at the sand and talk more about so many things. I learned that she was taking up Medicine courses and will be graduating next year as a Doctor.

Sun was already setting. It was a dream come true for me to spend time with her this long.  With her watching the sunset was one of the best memory I will never forget.