My Summer Went Like This

Chapter one

Summer: A time of pleasure, a time of face tans, a time of good looks, no homework, no school no misfortune.

Hmm, not really.

Not when you go by the name of Melissa Constavalos. That’s me by the way. And, yes, my summer is mind-numbing, nothing to do, and nowhere to go. I just spend the entire contents of my day on Facebook and Twitter and watching YouTube videos.

But my mum decided enough was enough and she says that this summer is going to be a little bit different. My wonderful mother has signed me up to become a lifeguard at my local beach which I love to go, but I don’t see it as a place of employment.

To be honest I’m willing but, you know what little kids are like always going into the deep end, thinking they are rebels and shit.

But what if someone dies because of me? Too much responsibility for a 19 year old I think.

“Mel, don’t you think you should go to sleep, you have to wake up early tomorrow!”  My mum said sitting down next to me.

“Its only 10 mum” I said eating some of her crisps.

“Oh I forgot to tell you that your uniform is in your room and its ironed” Mum said munching.

“Thanks mum” I said pecking her on the cheek as I went to examine my uniform.

I ran up the stairs as quickily as i could and as i reached the last stair my legs ached.

Im so unfit.

The unifom consisted of a white top with black collars, shorts which were black and a cute hat, kind of like those NewYork ones but with the initials of the beach and lastly i had a necklace which had staff written on it. To be honest i like the uniform.

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My shift started at 10 and finished at 5. I woke up at 9

I brushed my teeth had breakfast and put the uniform on.

I decided to leave my hair out and i put the hat on. I didnt realise this before but along with the staff badge i had a whiste attached to the back.

"See you when i get home!" I said to Mum, but she didnt reply so i guess she was still sleeping.

The beach was a 5 minute walk from my house so i got there in no time.

"Hello boys and girls you guys are going to be our lifguards some of you will be situated on these high chairs to look over everyone and the rest will be along the beach." Some man was saying wearing a staff top.

"Oh hi, Melisa, your first year?"

I nodded

"Oh ok stay with Zayn you two will be on the high chairs" He explained

My heart jumped with excitement

I've always wanted to do this.

"Yo" Zayn said. He was astonishingly handsome, ash black hair, perfect skin and a cute stubble.

"Hey" I said smiling

"Its my 4th year here" He said putting his hat on.

We started walking towards the chairs.

You had to climb this ladder to get to the chairs, and i cant even run up my stairs let alone a ladder.

"Do you need a hand?" Zayn said as he was already sitting on the chair.

"Nahh, im good" I said heaving myself to the top.

"So what do i have to do?" I asked looking at the sea, got to admit the view was beautiful.

"Just look over and if anybody is waving thier arms about or has a red flag then, we call the rescue team and they go over and save the day"

I dont know if it was fate but somebody looked as if they were drowning,

"ZAYN!!" I screamed

He picked up a phone and dialled the rescue number.

"There's no signal, we are gonna have to go in ourselves"

--Flashback--

The water rushed up, all the way to our necks, wer were in the middle of a wave.

"HOLD MY HAND!" Dad screamed.

I reached out but the water's force was too strong,

I couldnt.

"DAD"

I watched as the tide took him away.

The water rosed to my nose, i felt the water entering all my organs as i lost consiencness.

10 minutes later.

"Melissa! Thank god your okay!" My mum had tears running down her face.

I looked to my right to see dad there breathless.

"Mum, is he...?" I said choking.

"Yes" She said and we sat there crying for hours.

--End of Flashback--

"Come on Melissa, what are you waiting for!" Zayn said pulling me into the water.

He was strong and was great at swimming.

"Err, i'll bring the boats" I said making an excuse not to get into the water.

I took the boat and i rode it all the way untill where the people were.

Zayn was aklready there assisting them.

I chucked a rope out and they all climbed on board.

"What was that about!?" Zayn said.

"Sorry, i thought the boats would be easier" I said looking down.

"Dont worry its your first day"

I was angry to see the people alive and well, because thats not how my dad was.

 It was 4:55 which meant our shift was over.

"Wanna grab a cofee?" Zayn asked flashing a cute smile.

"I'd love to" I said.

We were at starbucks, and i got a skinny latte, my favourite.

"You did great today" Zayn said sipping his coffe.

"I dont think your boss thought so." I said.

"Well i thought you were amazing" Zayn winked.

"Thanks Zayn"

"Erm, maybe we could do this again sometime?" Zayn asked.

"Yeah sure" I shrugged, but deep down my heart was doing summer saults.

This gorgeous guy wanted to hang out.

Zayn smiled.

Zayn continued to stare at me.

"Why do you keep looking at me?" I asked blushing.

"Because your beautiful" .