DAYS OF SUMMER ( Either Moving On Or Giving Up )

Twenty Two

"You are leaving,

Passing moment that we used to have

Leaving everything behind."

-Summer Lucia's music piece page 6

Ren is there waiting for everyone in the set. He tries to cast a glance at me, hoping that I'll forgive him, I guess. But I look away whenever our eyes meet.

Sail is there. But he doesn't try to watch me. He's there for Katherine.

My heart hurts to see it. I know I'm not that worth it. But can he please, at least, say sorry for everything?

I try to concentrate by taking pictures of Jake in the set. That's my job. I haven't called gramps or nana. I know they must be worried.

I sent Moon a short message saying that I'm fine.

But I'm more excited about the exploring around later with Jake. It can heal my mind after all

The first round shoot is almost over and there are no Dean or Katharine's part. That's when Dean goes crazy. She pushes Katherine into a dirt. Everyone is so shocked, but the AD asks everyone to continue.

When the shooting is done, Jake and Ren, of course them, run to Katherine who's with Sail. Jake seems to be angry with Dean, but remains calm. Ren who's exploding.

Jake pulls out his phone. Then my phone vibrates. I have a bad feeling about this.

Jake : Something came up. Sorry. I'll make it up to you later.

Me : It's totally fine.

It's really fine. But why does my heart hurt? I decide that I won't cancel it. I'll just explore around myself. It's totally fine.

I immediately put my camera into my room and take my Polaroid. I wear my long black sweater and dark blue jeans and also my dark denim jacket. I also wear my boots. I hope it's not that cold.

I go to the bike rent shop and find Ryan.

"Ryan?"

"Hey, Summer. What are you up to?"

"Exploring around," I say. "I can't believe I am about to see you riding a bike."

Ryan laughs. "I like riding a bike. Bicycle."

I laugh. "Yeah, that's right."

"Let's go together, so you won't be lost."

"I'm not going to be lost. But sure, let's go together."

Both of us start slow. Ryan mostly tries to crack a joke. I'm not funny, so I just listen and laugh when something is really funny.

"Wait up," I tell him when I see beautiful view. "I want to memorize this view." I quickly take my Polaroid and take a picture.

"Do you want me to take your picture?"

"No," I say. "I don't like to be photographed."

"Come on, your grandparents will be thrilled to see you exploring around."

"Fine." I smile and Ryan takes a picture of me.

"Good. It's pretty," he says.

Did he just call me pretty? "Thanks."

"Want to race up?" he asks. "The winner can ask the loser anything. With a good reason."

"I'll accept it," I say. "I won't lose in bicycle competition."

Unfortunately, I lost. I can't even believe it. "God! How can you be so fast?" I ask him.

"That's why you have to believe me. So I'm about to ask my price. Treat me a cake in the hotel's restaurant."

"Alright, I'll do it."

Both of us are laughing when we go to the restaurant. Ryan is looking around to see his cake. When he smiles at the coconut cake, I take a picture of him.

"Hey, what's that for?" he asks.

"You're funny," I say.

"Do you know about something? I always hate Jake."

"Well, it's obvious," I say.

"He always took something from me. That's why this time, I won't let him."

He must talk about Katherine. Like Dean said, Katy always wins. I feel a pity to Dean. If Katy likes my brother or Ryan, Dean will end up with Jake.

"Good luck with that," I say. "He clearly likes her."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Do you know Dean organized a pool party tonight?" he asks me.

"No, she must not want to invite me."

"She invited you. She wants to be your friend. So are you coming?"

I shrug. "I don't know. I can't swim. But it's a party. We don't have to swim. I'll see about that later."