Summer Lovin

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Alex

"Are your parents seriously making you go with them on that stupid cruise all summer?" My best friend Zoey asked closing her locker shut after getting all of her belongings out.

I did the same, sighing as I turned to face her, "Yeah. They said I need to spend more time with them as their daughter, rather than their acquaintance."

"Hey. It's not your fault you'd rather go to the mall with me then bingo night with them." Zoey commented walking down the hall with me.

"Yeah I guess. I was just really hoping to be able to go to Ethan's summer kickback party next weekend." I said sadly, seeing him in the corner of my eye with the rest of his friends.

"They'll be other opportunities." Zoey said stopping in the middle of the hallway, "He's not going anywhere."

I stood admiring every feature of his. I've had a crush on him since freshman year. Now that senior year is coming up, I want to at least have a moment with him. I understand I wasted 3 years only fantasizing over him, and dreaming of our wedding day, but I think I'm finally ready to shoot my shot.

To my luck, he caught me staring and gave me a small smile. That small smile made my heart do cartwheels. I smiled back trying to hide my obvious blush and continued to walk to homeroom with Zoey.

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The end of the day came, and I didn't want to leave. This could be my last time seeing Ethan for 2 and a half months. I walked over to the car pool lane where my dad would be picking me up. I sat there on the bench watching everyone drive away in their cars happy about summer time finally being here, but I couldn't stop thinking about Ethan. What if he meets someone else over the summer?

"You look bummed." I heard. My heart stopped, clearly recognizing that voice. I looked up and saw Ethan standing right in front me, looking perfect as always.

"Oh. Hi." I said shyly looking down. To my surprise, he took a seat beside me on the bench, "It's the last day of school, come on perk up!" He laughed.

"I'm as perked up as I'm gonna be." I said nervously meeting his eyes.

"Your Alexandria right?" He said seeming a bit unsure.

"Yeah." I answered, "Alex for short, Alexandria is so cringy."

"It's not." Ethan said letting out a small chuckle, "I like that name."

I could feel my cheeks turn bright red. I heard a car honk which made Ethan and I both look up.

"Oh, that's me." Ethan said standing up, "I'm Ethan by the way." He said, not knowing that I've known his name throughout all of high school. I just nodded playing it cool.

"Will I be seeing you at my party next weekend?"

My face dropped sadly, "No. I'm going on a 2 month cruise tomorrow."

Ethan gave me a sad smile, "Next time then."

"Definitely." I said. He waved goodbye and soon disappeared into the car. I was now sadder than I was before. He talked to me. He actually real life talked to me, this isn't a dream. He asked if I was going to his party- he practically invited me! I was shaken up by this. Out of all summers we could've gone on a cruise, why this one?

I heard another car honk snapping me out of my trance and looked up seeing my dads car. I clenched my book bag tightly walking over to the car, and getting into my seat. I closed the door sighing heavily.

"Last day of school kiddo, how ya feeling?" He asked happily.

"I'm feeling like this cruise is completely ruining my life." I said dramatically, "Can you and mom please just go without me?"

"Alexandria you can go 2 months without Zoey I'm sure you'll survive." He said annoyed, pulling out of the school.

"Alex, dad. Please just call me Alex." I said resting my head on the head of the seat, "And it's not just Zoey it's everyone. Summer is like the most important part of the year. It's where you and your friends just let loose and have fun relieving the stress and anxiety of 7 class periods a day, 5 days a week for 9 months. How am I supposed to do that trapped on a boat with my parents?"

"That's what you said when we made you go camping with us over spring break." My dad said rolling his eyes, "You can give us 2 months of your time Alexandria. We did give you life."

"Alex." I mumbled underneath my breath staring out the window. My name is Alex.

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"Oh my god he actually freaking spoke to you?" Zoey exclaimed over FaceTime, "That's so great!"

"Yeah and he asked if I was going to the party and actually looked sad when I said no! It's like he wanted me there!" I practically yelled to her with happiness remembering what happened an hour ago.

"I so wish you were going! You and Ethan could definitely hook up."

"I know!" I groaned making a whiny face, "I've never hated my parents more than I do right now."

"Hate is a strong word." My mom said walking through the door. I jumped, "Mom!"

"Hey Zoey." She said walking over to my phone.

"Hi Mrs. Walker." Zoey waved.

My mom then turned to me, "I've been calling your name for the past ten minutes. Alexandria we have to go."

"I'll go as soon as you stop calling me Alexandria."

"Sweet heart that's your name for gods sakes!" My mom yelled aggravated at how I always corrected her when she used Alexandria, but I don't care. I don't want to be called Alexandria. I hate that name. Why can't my name be Chloe? Or Veronica? Anything but Alexandria.

"Okay Alex." My mom said wincing as she spoke, "You can text Zoey on the boat now come on. Don't make me have to come up here again." She said sternly closing the door.

I walked over to my phone picking it up, "She's so annoying."

"Try and have fun Alex. Make the most of it." Zoey said giving me a small smile, "Call me when you get there!"

"Alright." I said ending the call, then sighing heavily. I grabbed my bags making my way to the car where my parents were waiting.

"It's about time." My dad said stepping into the car. I locked the door behind me and got into the backseat.

"This is going to be fun I promise." My mom said turning around to face me, "Cruises are fun!"

"I'd rather be at Zoeys house." I mumbled. My mom just stared at me with annoyance and turned away. I plugged my headphones in and I couldn't stop thinking about Ethan. I couldn't stop thinking about the party I'd be missing. This cruise couldn't possibly top that, not a chance. I've liked Ethan since freshman year, and I finally have a chance to be with him. I get that my parents are the boss, but why do they have to ruin my life?

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