Not Mine (Completed)

Chapter 16

Josh kept calling me to join them, but I was too shy. I know, I'm pathetic. I don't know what's my problem.  Nobody's judging me and it's obvious I want to have fun and these people want me to join the fun.

From where I sat,  I saw Wes walking towards the beach. His hair was wet and in disarray. Water glistened on his upper body under the bright sun. He was smiling. Yep, he's been doing that a lot lately. 

"Hey, why aren't you coming into the water?" Wes asked as he sat beside me, his bermudas wet and he's shirtless!! 

Swoon!! (Okay, I'm starting to sweat....)

His dark hair was wet and water was glistening on his oh-so-hot body. All coherent thought flew from my head, so I just looked ahead. My mouth was very dry and my heart thumped wildly to be so close to such gorgeous perfection. Being so close to Wes made me crouch a bit, like hiding my body. It wasn't conscious. I just sorta hunched over. I wish I don't do this. It's not a good look.

"Erm, hi." A gorgeous blonde girl suddenly came up to us and smiled. Wes and I were startled. Both of us just looked at her, mystified. She was blushing and wearing this very gorgeous blue bikini. 

"Yes?" I asked, starting to get annoyed at her twittering. She finally glanced at me. She cleared her throat.

"Yeah, sorry. I'm Aliah. Just, um, my friend, Sierra over there," She pointed at a tall, leggy redhead who waved timidly. "She wants to know if you guys are together...?" She asked hesitantly with a furiously blushing face.

I stared at her and felt a sinking feeling in my heart. Of course. She wouldn't have the nerve to come here and ask that question if I had been the typical, gorgeous normal sized girl. Looking at a lump like me, of course she assumed that I was just a friend. A gorgeous guy like Wes couldn't possibly be my boyfriend. I felt a little hurt, but I just plastered a small smile. No use getting pissed off at her. She did not do anything wrong, I guess. 

Wes didn't say anything. He didn't even smile. I just plastered a fake smile on my lips and just shook my head.

"No, we're just friends." I said and the blonde smiled. 

"Really? Um, ok!" She said happily and discreetly (or so she thought) gave a thumbs up at her redhead friend. 

"Oh, look at the time...I gotta go. I promised I'd meet Josh. So, Aliah, nice meeting you. See you around." I got up and walked off without waiting for Wes to say anything. I quickly walked towards the water's edge, where I could see Josh and Daisy had just got into the water. I saw them looking at me, so I waved at them. They waved for me to join them. I waved back and waded through the water towards them, trying to make the lump in my throat disappear. 

From afar, I watched the redhead walked towards the blonde and Wes. They shook hands and  started talking to Wes. He was reluctant at first, but after a few moments, he seemed to enjoy their company. They started talking and he even laughed with them. I stared at them. Feeling strangely hurt inside. Like a huge needle was stabbing me repeatedly in the pit of stomach. Wow, I think I can safely say that was jealousy stabbing me repeatedly. I sighed and looked away. Suddenly, Josh grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the water. Daisy was close behind.

"Wait, Josh! What are you doing!?" I cried n alarm as he gripped my arm and pulled me with him. He was laughing and didn't say anything. Next thing I know, we stopped at a jet ski booth. Wait, he's gonna make me ride that?! Hell, yeah!

Josh rented one jet ski and we climbed on. I may look meek and passive, but I love jet skis and fast cars, fast bikes. I know, weird right? Josh started the jet ski and looked over his shoulder at me.