Runaway

Chapter 15 (Part 1)

Author's note:

Hey guys, update day! Because of the length I've had to split this chapter into two parts. Part 2 comes in a few minutes. Enjoy it!

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Nikki, this is my brother Noah. The rest are Phil, Logan, and Yanko," Isaiah introduced his friends to the woman who was smiling warmly at the group of men. She assumed Yanko was the only Hispanic in the group, considering his light but tanned skin and dark locks.

„So, you're Nikki. I was already convinced that my brother was joking about finding someone," visibly younger Noah said charmingly. Nikki was trying to guess his age and gave him around sixteen years.

„Noah...we talked about this at home," Isaiah warned him.

The young dark-skinned boy raised both hands in surrender and Nikki had to laugh.

„Okay, Isi...I won't say anything."

Nikki raised her eyebrows curiously, looking at the waiter.

„Isi?"

He just rolled his eyes.

„Yeah...when he was three years old he had a lot of trouble pronouncing my name, so he just decided to call me Isi. It was easier than Isaiah. As you can see, my brother is still small," he explained.

„Hey..." Noah shouted. „Next year I'm turning eighteen and then you won't be able to tease me all the time. I'll kick your fat ass."

Isaiah just grabbed his brother's arm and rubbed the top of his head, while Noah tried to resist. It wasn't a secret how much the waiter worked to shape his body, so a young boy couldn't escape from his firm grip.

„Can we finally go?" the man Nikki remembered as Logan asked. „It's going to get dark before we dive in."

The Latin man offered his hand to Nikki, helping her to get in the boat, while Phil settled at the driver's seat. In the next few moments, she was watching Naples becoming smaller and smaller as they were going to the open sea. Nikki sat down by the side of the boat, lowering her hand in the water. Yanko was immediately next to her.

„I'm glad Isi finally brought a female person," he said with a laugh. „Otherwise, it's always four of us and the kid."

The woman looked at Isaiah and Noah. The waiter gave her a slight smile and she smiled back to him.

„Noah is interesting."

„Oh, the kid is great. He has picked up the best traits of their parents. They're often joking how with Noah they had fixed all the mistakes they made with Isi," Yanko replied, gaining Nikki's attention again.

„They're both nice."

He nodded.

„So, you know how to snorkel or it's your first time?"

„God, no!" Nikki answered immediately. „I live in Seattle and definitely don't have time for this. Not to mention how often it's raining and the beach isn't really the best option to enjoy days off."

At that moment, Phill called Yanko and the Latin man went straight to his friend. Nikki continued to look at the now dark blue water of the open sea.

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Daniel had just entered the beach cafe where David, Diego, and Patricia were waiting for him. Both of his male friends finished their shifts at work and he decided to invite them for a drink. He left the surfboard at the entrance, putting a towel around his shoulders.