Miami to Los Angeles | Grayson Dolan

{10}

we finally get to the beach after about an hour drive.

"Oh, I've got one more surprise for you" Grayson smiles as we jump out of the car. his words made my heart skip a beat in excitement. I look over to Ethan, James and Emma who all seem a little confused

"this ones all on me, they don't know about it so don't try and get it out of them" he smiles at me sweetly making my stomach fill with butterflies and my cheeks turn pink. 

"we'll meet you down there" he calls over the car as we begin to walk towards the pier "try and get a spot close to the water" he grabs my hand and pulls me away, both giggling and smiling.

"what're we doing Gray?" the size of my smile makes my words come out more jagged. he doesn't answer, he just grips my hand a little tighter and carries on speed walking towards the little shops the other side of the pier.

he slows down a little so that we are walking side by side, he adjusts his hand slightly so that our fingers are now interlocking. oh my god. did he mean to do that, was he thinking about it or did he just slip...

I look up to him, seeing his cute little smirk. I just can't stop staring. I don't want to. ever. 

"here we are" he stops and smiles, turning to face me waiting for my reaction 

"Santa Monica Surf?  whats this?"

"well, I saw something on your twitter a little while ago that you went surfing with your family somewhere weird sounding, I thought you'd enjoy going surfing somewhere you've probably dreamed about" I look down fiddling with my fingers, he's so fucking cute, how does he do this?

he reaches down and holds my chin gently, lifting my head up. as I look up into his hazel eyes, he tucks a strand of hair behind my ear "you're so beautiful" he shakes his head slightly looking me straight in the eyes as he speaks

"Come on Ro, let's get you out on the water" he smiles lightly, grabbing my hand once again, leading me into the shop.

the feeling of butterflies was overflowing in my stomach. I couldn't take in anything around me, I couldn't do anything but think about him, look at him, want him. 

but like I said, every single one of their fans would hate me if I ever laid a finger on him. 

"You look around I need to go talk to one of the guys" he smiles sweetly and walks off. I look around the shop for a few minutes, browsing through the swimsuits and sandals. 

"Hey!" 

"Shit Dolan!" Gray folds in half laughing at me making a fool of myself "I'm sorry Ro" he manages to stop himself laughing after a good minute. Eventually, a man walks up behind Grayson and gestures his head to the back of the shop.

"this way my lady" he grins as he gestures to follow the man. 

we walk out to the back room to see two gorgeous surfboards leaning against the back wall "G-Gray wh-"

"calm down, I haven't actually bought them. I just called ahead and made sure I rented these specific ones. I know how much you love yellow" 

honestly, I stare at this surfboard and I cannot compare it to anything I've ever seen. honestly, this is nearly as gorgeous as Gray

"Oh my god!" I walk slowly towards it and just take it all in "I'm guessing you like it then?" I whip my body around facing him with my eyes starting to tear up. without thinking I run into his arms and he picks me up and spins me around

"thank you" I mumble into his shoulder. he places me down lightly and looks down at me beaming. I try to pull myself out of my daze and turn my focus back to the boards. 

we walk out of the store with the boards under our arm. Grayson also reserved another two for Emma and Ethan to go and get when we get back. James is just a princess so we knew he would only want to sunbathe. 

it had just gone midday by the time we got back to the rest of them 

"bro where'd you get the boards" Ethan looks in total awe just like I did seeing that board

"Santa Monica Surf.  you and Emma might want to go pick up yours before they get booked" before Grayson even finishes what he was saying, E grabs Emma's hand and bolts it in the direction we just came from

"hey James" I say looking down as he lays there slathered in suncream "we didn't forget about you" I throw him down a bottle of sun bum browning lotion. he doesn't say anything, he just smirks and winks as he put back on his shades, lays down and begins pouring some onto his hands

Grayson and I look at each other and smirk. I try and remove my top and skirt as quickly as possible so I can get into the ocean. 

as soon as im done, I start running for the sea "come on Gray!" I call over my shoulder. when I still don't hear him following I stop and turn back to see what's taking him so long. 

he hadn't even moved, he was just staring at me, but it looked like he was talking. probably to James. I brush it off and carry on walking.

I stand at the edge of the water, thinking about how lucky I was. everything that's happened in the last few days and few years for that matter. I just honestly can't believe it 

"you ready Ro?" the sound of Grayson's gorgeously manly voice breaks me from my thoughts I look at him, smile and nod. he grabs his board with one hand and places his other in the small of my back, making my head spin and cheeks heat up. 

"let's go" 

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