The story of us

Waterfall

After the awkwardness passed at dinner, Mark stayed, played some games, and then he left. I could tell Lucas was happy about it, he was practically grinning from ear to ear. I head up to bed, my body slipping into exhaustion with every step up the stairs. I fall asleep quickly, it was magnificent. I wake up to my phone buzzing, and my brain's first instinct as to break it. I look at the caller ID, and its Mark.

"Morning" I say my voice groggy from the magnificent sleep I just had.

"Morning beautiful, I was wondering if you guys were still up for that hike/ swimming thing" he asks, I lay back down, my head submerged in the pillow.

"I think so, what time do you think we should go?" I ask quickly shoving the duvet off me because of the heat it automatically sticks to my body.

"Well I was thinking around 12" he says, I look at my clock and its 10:55, so about an hour.

"Sounds good babe, I'll go tell everyone, and I'll see you in a bit" I say, he says bye, and we hang up. I look up at the ceiling praying for a good day, and I head downstairs.

"Hey guys Mark will be here to pick us up in about an hour, so go get ready, and bring bathing suits" I say grabbing a banana, and heading back upstairs to take a shower. I wash my body, and not my hair because it will just need to be washed again after the water. My showers amazing, it helps me forget about all my Lucas related problems, and focus on the water hitting my sore muscles. I put my black bathing suit on, and a pair of shorts, and a crop top over. I head downstairs, and I only see Zay, and Lucas on the couch.

"Hey you guys ready?" I ask slumping next to Zay on the couch, Lucas quickly looks me over before returning his eyes to the tv.

"Yes we are, but Riley, and Caroline are going to take forever like usual" Zay says flipping through channels angrily. Caroline comes sauntering down the stairs, she's wearing a patterned shorts, and a Nike tank top.

"I'm done, but Riley's curling her hair" she says slumping next to me, everyone groans.

"Why is she curling it, we're just gonna go swimming" I say rubbing my head. After 20 minutes of us yelling at her to hurry the hell up, she's finally finished.

"I'm done" she says her hair pinned up with the loose curls framing her face. Before I can complain to her some one knocks on the door.

"Hey babe" I say opening the door, he hugs me, his arms stretching around my waist. We kiss, and all the anger from Riley taking too long disintegrated. I call everyone out, and hop in the car.

"Everyone in" I asks, I hear a unison of yes.

"You forgot something" Mark says, I look around trying to figure out what he means. He grabs my face, his fingers gentile, but commanding, and he kisses me. The kiss is amazing, it makes my toes curl. We finally break apart, and he grabs my hand. I spout out directions every once in a while, and I can feel the tension coming off Lucas, but I try to ignore him.

"We're here!" Riley says excitedly, Mark parks, and we all get out.

"Why is her hair curled" Mark whispers, I shrug, and he takes my hand.

"It's a little bit of a hike before the waterfalls" Mark says, we all nod. Hike was an understatement, we were all winded 10 minutes into it. I take off my shirt, the heat making it stick to my body, and my shorts. I can feel Everyone looking at me, but the heat was so bad I honestly didn't care.

"Good idea" Caroline says taking off her clothes. Riley follows shortly after.

"What, you three aren't hot? I ask the boys, Mark shakes his head, and takes off his shirt. Everyone watches him, and honestly I don't mind, he's hot, and everyone knows it. Lucas groans quietly, but I hear. After a horrendous hour of walking in treacherous heat, we finally get to the waterfalls.

"This is amazing" I say in awe, I hear everyone else intake breathe when their eyes see what I see. I jump in, and the water instantly cools off my, now probably heat stroked body. I see Caroline jump in after me, her blonde hair slicked down like a model.

"This is amazing" Caroline says, her smile wide, and her eyes amazed. I hear a giant splash, and see Mark swimming our way. Mark grabs me by the waist, his big hands wrapped around my petite body.

"This is so beautiful" I say turning around, and wrapping my arms around his neck. Marks much taller than me, so I wrap my legs around his waist so I don't drown.

"Not as beautiful as you" he says making me blush.

"Wow, you're so cheesy" I tell him, and I wipe away his hair thats hanging in his eyes. He leans in, and my body tingles with anticipation. We kiss, and I move in closer. I can tell they're watching us, and I break apart, not wanting an audience. We all get out, when our growling stomaches demand us to. We brought a huge lunch, sandwiched that Mabel packed us last night, Cheese, and bread. Everyone seems to be having a great time, Lucas is even smiling, but I can't help but feel jealous at how his hand is lazily strewn across Riley. I want to stop thinking about him, Mark is amazing, but I can't.

"I think I'm gonna go for a quick swim" I tell everyone, suddenly in need of some alone time. I swim farther away, I swim until my breathing calms, and my brain is no longer foggy. I find this beautiful rock, and no one can see me so I climb on it. I want to scream, a great guy likes me, and he's amazing to me, but all I can think about is Lucas. Why Lucas, why, when my best friend is in love with him. Silent tears stream down my face, before I can stop them. My body shakes with every sob, and I can't stop them no matter how hard I try.

"Maya" I hear someone say, my eyes open, and I quickly wipe away my tears. I turn around, and see Lucas. His hair is dripping, and his arms are crossed.

"What are you doing here?" I asks trying to sound mad but my eyes are betraying me.

"I came to check on you, what's wrong?" He asks coming closer. I stand up not wanting to be near him, and he looks at me shocked.

"Nothing, just go back" I say crossings me arms. My body shakes, and I'm not cold.

"Maya, what's wrong" he asks now angrily, his hands are balled, but his face is sincere.

"Why do you care, go back to Riley" I snap.

"You can't say that, your the one who's going out with me fancy abs" he says angrily brushing back his hair. I want to be mad at him, but the only emotion I feel is lust, and I'm scared it might over take my Moral compass.