"And now we have Rebecca Hernandez going up to surf. Rebecca has been the champion to the international competition 'Wavelicious Waves' for five years straight. Not only that but she has won countless competitions in other states, cities, and many here in Florida."
We sat on the beach in our bathing suits watching Bec start to surf and to say the least she was amazing. She had surfed already today and this time would be her last wave of the day.
Xander and Ryland decided it would be cool if we invited Chris, Bryan, and Candy to see her and apparently they always watch her surf. Their her biggest fans.
As she is paddled to the perfect spot everyone watched anxiously. She turned her board and waited for the wave to come. Suddenly a huge wave begin to hurdle towards her and I sat watching intently. She started to paddle away from the wave and at the perfect moment she stood up and rode the ginormous wave like a pro. The wave began to fold over and a tube was formed and of course as I expected Bec came out unfazed and untouched. She was a pro.
The crowd went wild including the six of us. We were the loudest though. We obviously were her biggest fans.
"AND SHE MADE IT!!! THE CHAMPION OF THE 2018 PRO SURF COMPETITION IS REBECCA HERNANDEZ WITH A SCORE OF 18.9!" We of course scream at the information and I look over at Bec who has a large smile on her face as photographers and people come up to her.
We stay at the beach to congratulate Bec on her win, but we had to wait because all of her fans and the local news stations were crowding her.
"Hey handsome." I turn around to find a tall, tan, perfectly skinny girl talking to Xander. He smiles at her politely and my heart Instantly sinks. I look away but I don't turn my ears away.
I knew it was to good to be true.
"Hey." He says back to her.
"I was wondering." She says in a seductive tone. "Would you happen to have a girlfriend?" I hold my breath. We aren't dating. He can do what he wa-
"No. No I don't." And at that moment. At that very moment I walk away because I knew I was nothing more than an ugly duckling compared to not only her, but every girl on this beach. Maybe even on the planet.
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"That was awesome." I say to Bec as we sit and eat Chinese take out in the living room. I was sitting on the floor farthest away from Xander. Every since I said I loved him in my head I've been freaking out. And every since the beach....Well screw him! I'm here to get away from the bad not find more bad! He gave me an odd look as I snuck a hateful glance in his direction as my thoughts clouded my head. I avert my eyes and look back at Bec.
"Thanks Rose." She laughs. We were watching some of her surfing videos. She's been surfing since July 23rd 1987 a.k.a her first birthday. That was the year she got her first board which she had named 'Brody'
We continue watching her videos and she shows us her first wipeout at age 10. It was terrible. She hit her head on a rock when she was under the water and she had a concussion for weeks. She even had a nasty scar that she showed us without any hesitation. It was small but had a huge story behind it which made her even more exciting.
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"Make sure to wash the dishes!" Bec says as she closes the door behind her. Apparently she had a boyfriend and they had a very hot date tonight. His names Christian and he's absolutely gorgeous. We all say goodbye to her and Ryland goes to the kitchen with Chris, Bryan, and Candy. Xander had left about an hour ago. Thank god. I don't feel like talking to him now, or ever again. I lay down on the couch thinking of none other then Xander. I hurt and we weren't even together. I mean it's been two days for crying out loud!
"You look comfy." My eyes shoot open at the familiar voice and low and behold the heartbreaker himself.
"What do you want?" I say in an irritated tone. I close my eyes to block out the face of the god. Or Devil whatever he feels like being today.
"What's wrong?" He asks. I open my eyes to see him sitting down on the couch. I feel betrayed all of a sudden. I feel pain.
"D-do you like me?"
I get up from the couch and move to go to my room.
"Rose?" He says and I hear his footsteps get louder behind me so I bolt.
"Maybe I'm not the right guy for you Rose. I'm dangerous."
Yeah. Dangerous for my heart you asshole.
I finally make it to my room and close the door making sure it's locked before I move to my bed and face plant. I feel tears prickling my eyes. How could I believe someone saw me more than ugly? I'm hideous for Christ sakes!
"Ro?" I open my eyes and see Xander standing in the doorway.
I locked that damn door!
"Can you leave me alone?" My voice sounds tired.
"Why? Did I do something wrong?" I got angry instantly and I knew there was no holding back now.
"Why don't you ask the tan goddess from the beach?"
He stiffens. At that moment I knew my assumption was correct.
"So I'm guessing you got her number?" I ask a slight tone of sarcasm in my voice. I already knew the answer.
He stays still. I knew it.
"God Xander what the hell is wrong with you? First you ask me if I like you then you have the nerve to get a girls number while I'm only a few feet away? And the fact that you didn't even notice me is appalling!" I start getting hot all over. The anger consuming me. "Maybe your right Xander you are dangerous." I look him in the eyes and I see the hurt but I know it's not the same amount of hurt that I feel. "Fuck Xander I gave you my first kiss not to damn long ago what the fuck!" I yell in frustration.
He steps forward and I move backward.
"Rose I'm sorry. I-i didn't know i-it would hurt this ba-"
"I-I-I-I Are you stupid, idiotic or just a plain dumbass?"
He cocks his head and I know my answer. All three.
"Get the hell out of my room. And don't talk to me again you man whore." I know I've hit a soft spot and I'm happy I have.
He walks out of my room not giving me a second glance. As he slams my door I hear Ryland begin to shout and I know he's heard everything.
I almost loved him. I'm glad I didn't. I almost hurt myself. I'm glad I didn't. I could've given it to him! I'm overly joyed that I didn't. I don't know how long I sat there but a knock on my door shook me from the thoughts that have constantly been consuming me.
I turn my head. "Come in!" My voice comes out hoarse like I've been crying. I touch my face and sure enough there's tears covering my cheeks. I don't notice the person that comes in but I expect it to be Ryland. But it's not.
"Bryan." I say half a statement and half a question.
He rushes over to me and engulfs me into a hug and for some reason I feel calm and safe almost how I feel when I'm with Ryland. Or how I used to feel when my dad held me like this.
"Are you alright?" I look into his ocean blue eyes and find so many emotions swirling through them.
Interesting.
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