"Im going out" i shouted upstairs to my parents. Weve only been here two days, but it feels like months. One reason would be Jetlag, and second would be unpacking and house shopping.
After dad got a promotion out here in California, we decided to move from London, but at the moment everyone is just stressed, tired and pissed all the time.
It didnt get dark until late here and was warm anyway so i decided to walk down the road. It was weird not knowing anyone or the area, and kind of scary too. I got down to the end of the road, and crossed until i was on a path right next to the beach. I kept walking listening to my music and just thinking about everything really. Being really caught up in myself, and clumsy, i managed to trip over the sidewalk.
"shit" i said, trying to make sure i didnt cry, at the same time as moving into a more comfortable position, still on the floor. I had been wearing my favourite black jeans and just a top, and had managed to somehow rip the left knee of my jeans.
"are you ok? that looked nasty" i heard someone say, I looked up. Could this get any worse? Walking towards me was probably the hottest guy i had ever seen in my life, and he had just seen me fall flat on my butt.
"yeah im ok just cut my knee, and bruised my ego." i said, letting out a small laugh. He looked down at me kind of shocked, before giving me his hand. I took it and stood up. He had really strong arms and i didnt want to let go of his hands. I looked up at him, he had soft brown hair and eyes, the kind that just pull you in. "Im Grace" i said, smiling.
"Teo" he replied.
(Teo's pov)
My parents went out tonight, and i said i would look after Ali and her friend for the evening and decided to take them to In n out. Honestly i didnt mind, it was a pretty nice walk anyway, right by the sea, and the colours of pinks and purples and oranges reflected onto the sea.
"Ow" Ali's friend suddenly said. I looked down at her, surprised. She wasnt hurt why was she saying that? I followed the direction she was looking in and realised. Looked like a girl had just fallen over. I walked in front of them over to the girl. She sat down on the floor and i wasnt sure if that rip in her jeans was the design or if she had just made it. Walking over to her she didnt even notice me. I stood over her.
"Are you ok? that looked nasty" i said, smiling down at her. She looked up at me. Wow. That took me back a second. She had the most soft skin and blue eyes, her hair was a mix of brown and blonde and slightly wavy past her shoulders and down her back like waves.
"yeah im ok, just cut my knee and bruised my ego", she said letting out a small laugh. Wait what? I stood there confused for a second. Her accent, it was British? Well and cute. i gave her my hand and helped her up.
"My names Grace" she said, while brushing off all the dust from her butt.
"Teo" i replied.
"Aw whos this?" she asked, looking at Ali and her friend who were now standing next to me giggling.
"This is Ali, my sister and Katie, her friend". I replied. She crouched down so she was at the same level as them.
"Hi Ali and Katie im Grace" she said, before they started giggling again.
"You're pretty" Katie said, giggling again. Grace stood up.
"Thanks for helping me up" she said smiling again. She was so beautiful and i was just standing there smiling at her.
"Hey, im going to in n out with these two so i dont know do you want to come?" i asked, a bit nervous. Maybe i could get her number by the end of the night.
"Yeah i would love to thanks" she replied and we started walking again.
