Bondi And Us *Complete*

*12*

Don't miss the song for this chapter, up above 

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Abby's POV

4 rescues, over two hours and all I want is to be separated from Maxi, he's not only made me uncomfortable but has been trying to talk to me all day. 

"Abby, you've not been talking to me all fucking day." Maxi mutters angrily. 

"Maybe because I'm busy saving lives, oh and wait for it." I point up one finger. "Because I'm mad at you and I'm not in the mood to forgive you just yet... babe." I say sarcastically and begin to walk away.. but no, that's not going to stick.

"I said one thing, I made one. fucking. mistake! Give me a fucking break, Abby!"

And that was my breaking point. 

"Imagine after a nice couple of dates and then taking a liking to a guy, then he kisses you. Only to find out he's not at work the next day and you don't get word from him for a whole week!!" I shout. "Imagine coming to work a week later and you suddenly find out, that that kiss meant absolutely nothing to him! Nothing!" I cry out. 

He frowns. "I never said the kiss meant nothing to me... that kiss meant everything to me." 

"Oh? Pardon me from hearing you say that it was a mistake for you to kiss me, because I deserve someone else. Don't you think I have a chance to pick who I like? Who I deserve!?"

He sighs and puts his hands in the pockets of his swimming trunks. "I've told you many times, that I'm sorry, I don't know what to tell you. Except the truth, I liked you the first time I saw you on this beach, the first time I helped you with that sting. I wanted to kiss you for a month, but I knew you deserved someone better than me!"

I huff. "What do I deserve, Trent?" 

"Someone who can give up time for you.." He steps closer. "Someone who doesn't have monthly visits from their fucked up ex... and someone who knows how to be a good boyfriend. Because in my experience, I'm none of those things." 

"Again, don't you think I should get a say...?" I whisper. 

He nods slowly. "Yeah, you should have a say. I guess I just didn't want to hear what I already know."

"Guys, we're closing shop!" Harries shouts from the tower.

I put up a thumbs up and turn back to Maxi. "This conversation is over." 

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After closing off the lifeguard service for the evening, I pick up my bag from the locker room and toward the door, I was not expecting to see Maxi leaning against the wall next to the door though.

"Want to go out to the pub?" He quietly asks.

"No thanks, I'm tired.." 

"Abby.." He winces. "Can I just get a chance to fix this.. us. I can't do this.."

I sigh. "Fine, one drink.. that's it, right?" 

"Right." He smiles.

"This isn't for you, it's because I want a drink." I mutter and walk past him. "And you're paying."

We go over to the pub spaced on the beach, sitting at the bar. The thing about alcohol is that it helps me forget I'm here to talk to Maxi about the kiss and the relationship that is messed up. I take a sip of the cold cider, taking a deep breath.

"I like you, so damn much, Abby." He starts. "What do you say to that?" He turns his head to me. 

I sigh and look down at my hands wrapped around the glass, he cares about me.. says he cares about me. I should still be mad at him, god should I be mad! I can't seem to though, because he still makes my heart tighten whenever I see him and my stomach flutters whenever he smiles or laughs. 

"I like you too..." I smile. "I shouldn't because you're my co-worker and you're a ass.." He laughs. "But... what can I do?" 

"Be my girlfriend?" He glances at me with a grin. 

"Maybe." I wink.

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