Hetalia AU: Life as Humans (OC! Philippines as Main Character)

17- Cold Water

Hadji's P.O.V.

"Ate Vanessa!" I call out to her, who is, at the moment, slouching on the sofa and watching the last episode of Dolce Amore with a pack of potato chips on her side, and a box of tissues on the other. I ignore that, and ask her, "Can you help me with my Math homework?"

"Ask the nerd about it," She says, obviously referring to our our elder brother.

"He isn't around," I tell her.

"Oh... right." She still hasn't looked at me. Her eyes are focused on the flat screen. "He's in California..."

My eyes widen with surprise. "What?"

"FORGET I SAID ANYTHING." She makes her mouth full by stuffing potato chips in there.

"He's in California?!" I start to panic a little. I'd never admit it, but I'm a bit worried. "Does Ate Maria know about this?!"

It took Vanessa a while before she could answer. After a moment, she finally shook her head, slowly, in response. "....No....."

"Well then, I'll be the one to—"

"NO!" She shrieked, jumped at me, and covered my mouth. "You won't say anything! Please please please please please! I promised Kuya that I wouldn't tell anyone!"

I manage to get her hand off my mouth. "And? What if you do?"

She leans in to whisper. "...He'll tell Ate Maria that I went to the party at Kuya Alfred's."

I make a fake gasp, but inside I'm laughing. "Ohhh, man. You did? Damn." I then let the laughter out. I already knew about Ate Vanessa sneaking off to the party. "Alright, don't worry. I won't tell Ate Maria."

Meanwhile in L.A.

Josefa's P.O.V.

Luke Jones... Luke Jones... Luke Jones...

Why does that name sound so familiar?

His face too. Not because he might be Lindsey's male version, but because I'm certain I've seen him somewhere before. Several times, maybe.

"Luke Jones, right?" I asked him. We were sitting on the edge of the pool, our legs dipped into cold water. Oh yeah, the song blasting right now is 'Cold Water', too. "Have we met before?"

A curve formed at one side of his lip. He glanced at me. "Not really. You might just be thinking I look familiar to you because I'm a celebrity, actually." He grinned.

I would have spat my drink out if I still had it. All I can do was stare at him with surprise, my big dark eyes widened. I had my sunglasses pulled up above my head. Luke and I were sitting close to each other and I'm nearsighted, so of course I can see him clearly.

And then I realized.

I've seen him in a few movies and TV shows I've watched before, and not to mention, he's a model too.

"Oh, now I know." I laughed at how stupid I was.

"Hey," someone spoke.

Surprised, Luke and I turned to see Kendall Jenner approaching us with two cocktails in each hand.

"Oh hey," We both waved at her.

She sat on the edge of the pool beside me and reached her arm out. "Want some drinks?"

"Sure," I grabbed one, and so did Luke.

"So, what's up?" asked Luke, indicating Kendall. "Aren't you supposed to be in there with the rest?"