Autumn Love

Chapter One

The summer breeze blew softly on my face. I closed my eyes and enjoy the nice breeze. Children dance all around me, soaking up the heat. It had seemed like summer would never end. And here I was on the last day of summer break, basking in the heat of the California sun.  Suddenly my sun rays are blocked by a long, dark, shadow. I look up and see a built figure standing over me.

“Um, hello?" I said, the words coming out like a question. I could barely make out his face because the sun was washing him out. Without a response the stranger takes the spot next to me. I find myself staring curiously at him. He had styled blonde hair, blue eyes and tanned, toned body. The typical surfer boy. He was basically the opposite of me. I, on the other hand had brown hair, green eyes and pale skin for someone who lived in California. Maybe it was because of all the time I spent alone in my room on Tumblr. Clearly he seemed more outgoing and popular than I could ever be. A shy little girl like me could never talk to someone like him, after all he did ignore the little hello I've gave earlier.

"What's your name?” he asked nonchalantly.  He hadn't even looked at me yet. Maybe he’s talking to someone else. Is he talking to someone else? Thoughts ran through my head at why this mystery guy was here.

"Er, I’m, ah, A-Autumn." I stuttered

He smiled, "I'm Collin." His hair blowing in the wind.

"You know it's rude to stare." he said to me. And being the idiot that I am, I just nodded at his words stupidly. I was so nervous never have I ever talked to some one half as attractive as him.

"What brings you to the beach?" He asked, finally looking my way.

Thank the Lord! He wasn’t talking to someone else. I let out a breath of relief.

"Well, I obviously need a tan." I said laughing nervously, looking down at my pale legs.

"Okay then, I’ll tan with you.”

For a second, there was an awkward silence.

 "And just so you know you look fine to me," he added. "I-I mean I think you look good just the way you are! Not that I like you, you know like-like you, you’re just pretty."

My heart fluttered at the compliment. But it probably wasn’t sincere. Who was he kidding? I look like a vampire, bet he just trying to be polite.

"So what school do you go to? I don't think I've seen you before?" he asked. Breaking the silence between us, I feel quite happy to be able to look at him as we talk.

"I'm home schooled, and you?"

 "Wow, really no wonder, I go to Ridges High.” said Collin, his voice was pure gold it was deep yet soft and calming.

I wondered what it would be like to kiss his soft perfect lips, or to even kiss any boy. God, I’m lonely.

"You don't talk to many guys, do you?" He chuckled as if he had heard my embarrassing thoughts, and his blue eyes finally locked on my green ones.

"Not at all, actually, well unless you count my dad. But he really isn’t a boy, he’s an adult now. But yeah." I said closing my mouth instantly, causing his smile to grow bigger. Why had I said that? Man sometimes I wish I wasn't such an idiot. Then again, I didn't have much experience with people like my three sisters; I was home school after all. Collin chuckled a little and a small blush forms on my cheeks from embarrassment. I really gotta think before speaking from now on to avoid awkward situations like this. He wasn't looking at me anymore and relief flooded through me.

"I could show you how to talk to guys." I think for a moment. I guess if I learned to talk to guys I wouldn't embarrass myself so much anymore.

"Sure why not?" I finally said. "But just so you know, I'm a really socially awkward person."