The Blizzard Competition
So we've been practicing for the competition every day, and it's safe to say that we're ready. I practiced a little more than everyone else because it's a bit difficult snowboarding with a broken wrist, but I managed.
Ever since Austin had that "talk" with Eric, he hasn't looked, or even talked to me. You have no idea how grateful I am that he's left me alone. I've been happier these past few days and I owe it all to Austin.
"Rydel," I walked into the living room where everyone was watching TV. "Could you drive me to the mall so I could pick up that thing?" I asked, trying to be as discreet as possible since I don't want Austin knowing what I got him.
"Sure, let me go get my keys." She got off the couch and walked into the kitchen.
"What are you picking up?" Rocky asked.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" I smirked. "But I can't tell any of you since it's a surprise for someone in this room." They all looked at each other before saying, "Austin." Obviously Austin didn't say anything but when I glanced at him, he smirked. "You guys suck."
"Let's go, Als." Rydel said. I grabbed my jacket off the coat hook. We walked out of the house and got in Rydel's car.
Once we got to the mall, we walked straight towards my uncle's store. I noticed that my uncle wasn't at the counter, but my cousin Jake was. "Hey Jake!" I greeted. He got a huge smile on his face as he ran towards me and wrapped me in a hug.
"I missed you so much!"
"I missed you too."
My cousin Jake and I are really close. When I used to live in Colorado, we would hang out all the time. Although I live in Miami now, we still keep in touch, just not as much. Jake is a year younger than Jason, so he's twenty. I only told you his age because I think Jake and Rydel would make a cute couple. They both like each other, they just never admitted it to each other.
"Hey Rydel." Jake greeted, with a hug.
"Hey Jake." She giggled and I mentally face palmed.
"So where's Uncle Danny?" I asked.
"Dad's at home since it's his day off." He answered. "But he did tell me that you're picking up a guitar pick." He reached under the counter and I'm assuming grabbed the guitar pick. He handed me a small box. I opened it and smiled. Austin was going to love it.
"It's awesome." I showed it to Rydel and she smiled. "So are you coming to the competition next Friday?"
"Duh!" Once I shoved the box into my bag, I noticed that Jake and Rydel were just staring at each other. Like, just make out already.
"Guys, you both like each other, just go out already." I told them. They slowly turned their heads towards me and I slowly started backing away. "I'm just saying." I started walking towards the exit when I heard Jake speak up.
