Splash

16 • in which serena hears it all

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Over two weeks later, and I was still giddy from my date with Myles.

It was a Friday night, and since we had gotten back to school, it was like nothing could bring my mood down.

We weren't officially dating, but after our date over winter break, we had gone out two more times, once to brunch and the other to Solana Beach for a chill beach day.

Myles made me feel like I was floating. He treated me insanely well. He was a gentleman, he always came inside to talk to my parents before we left for our dates (they adored him, go figure), and his kisses never failed to leave me breathless.

When we got back to school, I wasn't sure what to expect in how he would act in front of his friends, but he exceeded every single expectation.

On our first Monday back, I was standing by my locker with Lillie and Paige, and he walked up with an iced mocha for me and gave me a sweet kiss on my cheek. I blushed profusely, and I could see Paige and Lillie trying to hide their squeals as he told me he would see me later.

He never even had to ask me what my favorite coffee drink was.

He was so incredibly sweet, and we didn't even have a label, but everyone knew that we were a "thing" (whatever that meant).

I was switching out my books during passing period for my next class, when I heard a voice beside me.

"Hey, you."

I turned to see Myles leaning on the next locker, his windswept hair looking extra hot, his bright blue eyes were glinting mischievously, and he was smiling adorably at me. I couldn't help the large grin that spread over my face.

"Hey, yourself. What's up?" I nudged him.

"Well, I know that there's probably some party tonight, but I was thinking, maybe how about a sunset and movies on the beach instead?" My heart swooned at the very thought.

I could feel a soft blush rise to my cheeks. "That sounds amazing, I would love that."

"Sweet," he grinned. "I'll pick you up at 4!" He walked me to my class and pecked my cheek again before he jogged off.

My heart soared. Could he get any more adorable?

I walked into my class and sat down next to Ella, who was busy texting on her phone. When she looked up at me, her face brightened.

"Hey! I was just texting Tessa about tonight. Tommy's neighbor is having a kickback and invited us to come. You in?"

I already blushed, and I hadn't even told her no yet. "Actually, I kinda have plans with Myles."

Soon, an excited squeal left her lips. "Shut up! What are you guys gonna do?" When I told her about our plans to go watch the sunset, she squealed again.

"S! That's so cute! So you guys are, like, dating now?"

That was the question everyone had been asking. And truthfully, I had no idea what to say to them. We weren't officially "boyfriend and girlfriend" as far as I knew, and I had no idea what Myles was telling his friends. But he was so much more than just a little fling.