Not Mine [ON HOLD]

Lake Monroe

October 14

When I woke up today, there was a few seconds where I didn't remember what happened last night. A few blissful moments of forgetfulness. But as reality started to slowly sink in, I found myself not wanting to get out of bed. Everything had changed overnight. Wyatt hated me, and Harry liked me, and my heart was heavy.

When I heard the tent zipper open, I turned around.

"Finally! Are you hungover?" Wendy raised a perfectly done brow at me. She had changed, looking fresh and pretty as ever. I instantly felt guilty. I always woke up before anyone else to wish her a happy birthday.

"OmiGod! Happy birthday!" I smiled and jumped up, wrapping my arms around her.

"Whoa!" She laughed, hugging me back. "Thank you! Now get up and change. Everyone is ready to head to the lake. You are like the only one still in bed. I think it's the aftermath of kissing Harry." She wiggled her brows at me before heading back out.

God! I did really kiss Harry. I had no idea if things were going to be awkward or not. And then my heart started to beat wildly in my chest as thoughts of seeing Wyatt crept in. I just wanted to teleport to my house and never come out.

I got up like a snail and got dressed. I wore my navy blue one-piece bathing suit underneath my denim shorts and white chunky net sweater. My hair was for once cooperating as if it sensed my mood. It hanged down in soft mermaid waves with no problem.

When I stepped out, the sun almost blinded me. But seeing that it was a beautiful morning lightened up my mood a little.

"Rise and shine, petite Allie." Ollie snuck up on me from behind.

"Go away! I didn't wash up." I pushed him away and grabbed a bottled water.

I started to take a step, but pair of big amber eyes stopped me in my tracks. I sucked in a breath and tried not to fall back on my arse. Wyatt was in all black with his hair pushed back, and he was looking at me like he forgot all about our fight the other night, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. But it faded as quickly as it came, and he turned away.

That hurt.

I finished washing up and brushing my teeth. I grabbed a sandwich Mrs. Clairmont and Cherry had prepared in the morning, and the whole time I avoided any chance of an encounter with Wyatt. It was Wendy's birthday. The day had to be about her, and I needed to be laughing and having fun. So that was exactly what I promised myself to do.

When we headed to the lake, I sulked along, forgetting about all the fun I promised myself. Wendy had mentioned how much she was enjoying spending time with Wyatt, so I made sure not to bother them. Seeing them together, laughing, and having fun made my heart hurt in the worst way, but there was nothing I could do.

Harry noticed my lack of enthusiasm, and he chatted with me all the way there. He didn't make me feel awkward or uncomfortable. My favorite thing about Harry has always been the fact that he never hovers.

Soon as we got to the lake, the Clairmont's set their little picnic area and handed out drinks. Then Wendy suggested we take a swim while it was still warm. Kate and Cherry didn't need to be told twice as they stripped down to their bikinis and rushed around giggling. I, however, being the downer I am, lingered behind being totally out of it. But before I could be yelled at by Wendy for being a letdown, my phone rang.

"Mum!" I exclaimed, knowing I sounded a little too happy to hear from her.

"Uh oh, I know that tone. Somebody is homesick."

"No, no. It's not that. I'm having fun, tons of fun. How— how is everyone home?"

"Nana is off to church, dad is attempting to fix something in the kitchen, which is never good, Lou and Simon are playing outside with the dogs, and Lydia— I don't really know where she is, to be honest." She said with a chuckle, and I cracked a smile.