Dear Diary

16 (Part 1)

Chapter Sixteen (Part Two)

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Dear, Nobody

   Why do we fall for people we don't plan to fall for? 

I can't answer that question because right now...I have this boy in my life. A boy who...protects me from all the danger in the world, but also gets on my nerves. I promised myself I wouldn't fall for him, but that is what I am doing. How do we stop it? 

   Well, we can't...not until they break our hearts. And even then, we're not sure if we are still over them. But I am scared. I am scared that if I give it out to the wrong person, they'll break it. My heart is fragile, especially after everything that has been happening. 

How do I know I can trust him, Asher? I don't know, and that's the problem. We both have secrets and problems that we don't know about, and what if his is crazy and he isn't ready for a commitment? How do I know that if I put my heart in his hands, he isn't gonna leave? I don't.

   I want someone that will care for me, and I have that with Asher while we are just friends. Or in a fake relationship. I don't want to ruin that. What if he leaves? What if he gets tired of me just like Alex did and he just...leaves? I am no one special. 

Some things don't last forever...me and Alex didn't. But I want me and Asher to. But what if he doesn't want us too? I guess I'll find that part out...

Sincerely,

   -Elle

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   We finally made it to the beach. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the sound of the waves crashing on the shore fills the air. Today is going to be a good day, and hopefully I don't die. 

   I got out of Asher's car and walked with him to the trunk, grabbing my beach bag. He grabbed his surfboard and we walked hand-in-hand to a clean spot on the beach. I set my bag out and got out the blanket, laying it out on the sand. 

   I sat down and looked around. The girls we coming while the boy's carried their things. Once they reached our spot, the boys threw their things down and broke into a fake heavy pant. I laughed. 

   "Good job girls," I say, putting both my hands up for them to clap. Asher took off his tank top and threw it in my bag. 

   "Wanna go surfing?" he asked. I nodded and smiled while he put his hand out. I grabbed it and stood up, intertwining our fingers. 

   This feels so right. It feels like out hands feet together, like two missing pieces of a puzzle. Some parts about this feels wrong but I con't stop it. I don't want to like him, but then again, it isn't my choice, sadly. I don't want to get broken again. 

   We got to the water and Asher jumped right in and looked back at me, still standing at shore. "What are you doing? Get in," he said. I shook my head violently. "Why!?"

   "It's cold," I say, hugging myself. He stifles a laugh and gets out. Oh no. My eyes widen and I turn to start running, but before I had the chance, his arm was singled around my waist and dragging me in. "NOOOOO!"

   "Yup," he said just before throwing me in. The salt water filled my mouth and eyes. The cold water gave me goosebumps and once I came above the water, I started coughing and rubbing my eyes. 

   "Not cool, Cole," I say and start getting out. 

   "Where are you going?" he asks while I am walking away. I start ringing out my drenched hair. 

   "To go play football with the boys," I say over my shoulder. Once I reach the blanket, I grab the football and throw it at Lucas. He reacts and catches it. "Good catch, Luke." 

   "Thanks. Wanna play?" He asks, standing up and holding the ball. I shrug and nod, walking with him to a clear spot on the beach. "Catch." He throws the ball and I catch it just right. I hold it between my fingers. I throw it and it goes right. Which means he didn't catch it. He laughs and picks up the ball. "Nice throw, Princess." I roll my eyes and turn to face a soaking wet Asher. His brown hair was soaking wet yet still looked incredible while mine looked like a rats nest. 

   "You think you could do better?" I challenge, knowing he could. His eyebrows furrowed and he smiled. 

   "Yes actually. I think I can do much better," he replies, crossing his arms over his chest. I smirk and roll my eyes. 

   "Oh yeah? Lucas, throw him the ball," I said and Lucas threw him the ball perfectly and Asher caught it perfectly. I rolled my eyes even though it was better than me. He then threw the ball absolutely perfect and a winning smirk danced on his lips. "Yeah well, its luck." He laughs and I head over to where Aria and Summer are sitting. "Hey." They turn in my direction. 

   "Hey-" Aria start as I sit down. "Wanna tan with us?" I look down at my tanned skin and laugh. 

   "Yeah...no. I don't need to get any darker than this," I say with laughs. They laugh too. 

   "So, you and Asher, huh," Summer says. I scoff, but then remember we can't tell them for now. 

   "Yep, totally," I respond with a nervous laugh. 

Great cover Elle. 

   "That's cute, I guess. When did you guys make it official?" she asks, basking in the sun. 

   "Uhm, not that long ago. We wanted to keep it a secret until we were ready to tell everyone, but I guess it came out at the wrong time," I replied, thinking of a cover up. They both nod. 

   "That's so cute," Aria says happily. She has always been the one to love love, Garrison told me. I can now see, even in these couple of days I have known her. I felt a presence behind me and I turned around. Asher. Of course, who else. 

   "Hello," I say, turning back to face the ocean. He sits next to me and intertwines his fingers with me, sending sparks through my body. 

Stop it, Elle. 

   "Hey. What's up?" he asks, a smile on his face. Gosh that is so cute. 

   "Nothing much," I reply...

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   I lay in bed, every memory of today running through my mind, making me smile. 

Sometimes, we fall for the people we desperately don't want to fall for.. 

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A/N

   So there is chapter sixteen part two. If you haven't read already, I switched two of the people who play people...? Andrea Russett used to play Aria and Chloe Grace Moretz used to pay Elle, but I changed them because I felt that Andrea fit Elle more so yeah. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I really appreciate all of your guys's support. I am almost to 700 reads and I am beyond ecstatic and appreciative. Thank you so much. I love you forever and ever and ever, okay? 

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   -Alyssa