Bondi Boys In Blue | Bondi Love Story

10

I was stood on the beach. It was silent. Not another soul there. The sun was blinding. The sand was hot yet soft under my feet. The sound of waves crashing against the shore. A melodic voice came from behind me. Snapping me out of the day dream i was in, staring out at sea. The voice sounded far away.
"Levi" 
The voice sounded familiar. Close yet distant. I turned trying to find the source, but to no avail. As i turned the entire beach went black. I could still feel the sand below my feet. But the warmth wasn't there anymore. Instead it was cold. The warmth of the sun disappearing. Plunged in darkness i reached out my arms, trying to feel something. Anything. 
"Levi" 
The voice spoke again, it seemed closer this time. But it was still pure darkness around me.

My eyes shot open, only to find Jamei stood in front of me, shaking my shoulder. 
"Wake up sleeping beauty, we've got the first shoot today" I peeled myself from the bed. I must of been absolutely knackered, i caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and i had pillow scars along my face from not moving all night. 

I rubbed the sleep from my eyes and stretched, my joints and limbs cracking and popping as i did so. "I'll meet you down at the doors in 10." I spoke. My throat hoarse. He nodded and informed me "There are new costumes getting delivered for the competition in a few weeks. We need to see what practice spaces are close if we get a chance today or tomorrow."  I groaned. I absolutely hated some of the costumes they gave us to wear. And by they i mean Sam.  

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We made it down tot he beach just in time. The director came and spoke to us while we were in the tent getting our costumes on. 

"Okay, guys gather round," Several bodies crowded around him, and us in our seats. "We're going to spread filming over 5 days. We need a few different shots, from different angles and with different apparatus. We're going to be using the hoop today. You two okay with that?" Ne and Jamei nodded "We've got a few dancers drafted in, for floor work below you for the wider shots." He pointed outside the tent, where im assuming the other dancers were. "It's going to be a hot one today, guys so make sure you stay hydrated and dont sit in the sun too long." And with that he left the tent, leaving us to continue getting ready. 

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Outside the sun beat down on the sand. The sand, oddly, felt like it did in my dream. Hot yet soft. I chalked up my hands, stretching with J while they crew set up the hoop on the rig. It was beginning to accumulate quite the crowd. I knew somewhere along the stretch of beach i'd have other eyes on me as well. Harrison's eyes. The crew called and me and Jamie made our way to the small platform that was set up under the hoop. 
"You ready, sleeping beauty? Dont go falling asleep on me now" Jamei sassed. I laughed and pushed his shoulder. 
"You better not vomit on me again, like last time you drank and performed" I warned. Giving him a stern look. He just laughed, loud, and gave them the signal to raise the hoop slightly. 

We had an idea of the type of performance they wanted, we'd practised back in the UK for weeks after consulting with SIA and the director. We'd memorised it and rehearsed it over and over. There were different routines for each apparatus. 

We did the routine, landing on the floor at the end with Jamei. We heard a round of applause and saw the camera move away from us as we finished. I smiled, heaving breaths in and out as we stretched some more to stop any aches and pains. The general public that had accumulated at the side of the barriers was double what it was before. Obviously, intrigued by what was going on. 

The director approached us and told us to go for a light lunch as we'll be continuing until later on. Nodding, i grabbed a bright yellow high-vis jacket off one of the crew to cover myself while i walked the streets in this costume. Jamei spoke up, 

"Im so proud of us, Le. We smashed that. Shall we see if any of the sexy lifeguards are free for lunch?" He didnt even give me the opportunity to answer before dragging me towards the tower. He just walked in, didn't even knock. He came face to face with Hoppo. 

"Hello, Jamei, Levi! To what to we owe the pleasure?" He asked sat in the seat near the door. There was a young guy next to him, i think his name was Ryan, id heard Harrison mention him a few times. The new trainee. 
"We" Jamei pointed between myself and him "Are going for lunch. We were just wondering if anyone wanted to join? Or if you wanted anything brought back?" Hoppo laughed. 
"Jesse and Harrison are due their lunch break. Dont see why they cant go a little bit early, most people are too busy watching whats going on at south end than the water." He laughed and radio'd over to the boys to come back in. We waited on the small balcony on the outside of the tower and Jamei mentioned something to me. 

"Well, Harrison again, eh? Lucky girl. Three days in a row." I scoffed at him. 
"Can you not play matchmaker for one day please? Yesterday was chill. And it was fun. He probably doesnt even like me like that." I stared out at the beach, taking in the sheer masses of people these guys had to watch. 
"Yeah, and if you dont have feelings for each other then im not gay." He spoke matter of factly. 
"We've only known each other for three days, J. Its a bit premature dont you think?" I pointed out. Hearing the low rumble of a rhino buggy approaching. 
"So? True love has no limits. Besides, whos saying anything about a relationship? Even just a... companion, while we're here in Australia. Someone to hang round with that's not me. Even though im great. Once Connor gets out here, you'll not see me for several days." He says wiggling his eyebrows and smirking. I gagged internally. Showing a small grimace on my face. 
"Yeah, i know all about your plans when Connor gets here." He laughed and twisted his body to face behind me. 
"Hello boys! Grab your flip flops we're going to lunch. My treat" He shouted. I'm going to assume Hoppo had told them over the radio what was going on.Jesse nodded and walked straight into the tower, Jamei following him asking him about a tattoo he had.

 Harrison came over to me and hugged me. I hugged him back smiling. 
"That was amazing out there" He exclaimed. Pulling away and stepping back as the others walked out of the tower. 
Jesse laughed and spoke up at this "Yeah! This idiot spilt his water all the way down himself, he was too busy watching you to realise the bottle wasnt in his mouth." I blushed, but Harrison went an even deeper scarlet red. If that was even possible. 
"Well i know my ass is fine, there's a lot of men cant take their eyes off it. Dont blame yourself Harrison, You're not immune to the love of a good ass." Jamei winked, knowing full well it wasnt him Harrison was watching. He winked at me too before announcing he was starving and if we didnt go for food soon he was going to start eating beach goers. 

We walked up the small hill towards the line of cafe's spread along the road overlooking Bondi. Jamei was in front, Jesse behind him on the phone to his girlfriend. Me and Harrison were side by side. Chatting about a rescue he did earlier in the day. 

Our hands brushed several times while we were walking up the steps. About half way up, the steps were steep, being barefoot probably wasnt the best idea because i felt a small sharp pain on my foot. I stopped, lifting my foot and seeing a small gash on the bottom. Noticing this, Harrison stopped and stepped two steps below me. 

"Here, Jump on." He turned around and waited for me to jump on his back. He was going to give me a piggy back up the stairs because i was stupid enough not to put shoes on. The cutie. I did just that, i climbed on his back. His hands grasping my thighs to keep hold of me, i put my arms around his neck and rested them on his chest as he turned and began walking up the steps again. 

I loved the feeling of his hands grasping my things. NO! Levi, stop thinking like that. I couldnt help it. I leant my chin on his shoulder and he laughed, "You're hairs tickling my face" I blew a short burst of air at him and laughed along with him while he hiked up the steps with me on his back.