California Dream

Chapter 14

Never in my life had I experienced such a complicated decision. I know Connor is still hurting from the break up and most definitely I am too, but that kiss with Kian. It was perfect I practically felt sparks flying. It was like mine and Connor's but 10 times better. I feel bad for saying it but it's the truth.

I get up from my bed and look at myself in the mirror. My eyes have dark circles under them from the recent events. I decide to go down to the beach and tan while I think for a while.

I slip into a bikini and throw my white coverup over it. I grab my sunglasses and head downstairs.

"I'm going down to the beach for a bit. I just need some time to sit and think," I say looking at Erin.

"Ok take as much time as you need. Just text me if you need anything," she replies.

I walk out the back door and across the patio. My feet hit the soft off white sand. I lay my towel out and take my coverup off. I spray on some tanning oil before laying down.

How did I get myself in this situation, I think. Why couldn't I just be smart and keep myself off Kian. I think more about the situation. Connor truly did hurt me but I probably would hurt Connor just as much if he found out that me and Kian kissed. Overall I'm in a pretty fucked up situation.

"Hey!" I hear from down the beach. I decide to disregard it thinking they aren't talking to me. "Annie!" the person yells.

I sit up and take my sunglasses off. I take a quick look around me, then I see him. It's Connor. Oh shit. Did he really have to come now?

*Connor's PV*

I see a girl laying out on the beach not to far ahead. I realize it's Annie. Options flow through my mind. Should I just leave? Should I say hi? I honestly don't know. I decide to go with my gut and say hi. There's no way I'll get over her if I just keep trying to avoid her.

"Hey!" I yell. She doesn't budge. "Annie!" I yell a little louder. She sits up and looks around, finally she spots me. She just stares at me like I'm a poisonous snake slithering towards her. That's probably not a very good sign.

I walk up and sit down next to her. "H-hi," she stutters.

"Um how's it going?" I ask not really sure what to say.

"Alright I guess." I study her face noticing the deep circles under her eyes indicating she hasn't gotten much sleep and she's most likely been crying. I mentally punch myself in the face knowing that I was the cause of it.

"That's good," I manage to say.

"I guess. How've you been?" She asks me.

"Fine." All she does is just nod her head. I know there's something she isn't telling me by the way she's acting.

"What's going on with you?" I ask.

"Oh nothing, just my average daily activities."

"Not like that," I say. "What's wrong?"

"You promise you won't be mad?" she asks.

"Promise."

"Are you sure?" she questions.

"Yes," I laugh. "You want me to swear on the bible or something?"

"No," she says smiling a little.

"What is it?" I ask.

"Well you know how Jc and Kian took Erin and I to Disneyland yesterday?"

"Yes," I say bracing myself for anything she might say.

"Well Erin and Jc had left to go ride some rides. Me and Kian were walking around together and we kind of," she pauses considering if she should say it."kissed," she lets out.