Sketchpads and Guitars

Chapter 7

Chapter 7

Kenna crashed down to the sofa when they arrived back to the house, she feels so exhausted after a day on the beach, they didn’t really do much to be honest, they just went boating and then she tried wakeboarding for the first time, she can still feel the adrenaline running in her veins

“I’m exhaausteeed” she said emphasizing the last word

“get up Kenna, Francis said their band will perform in the pub tonight… and I demand you come with me” Mary said looking down at Kenna on the sofa

“how are you still standing?” aren’t you even tired?? I feel like an elephant stomped on me. Repeatedly.” Kenna said while stretching her arms as she lies weakly on the sofa

Mary laughed while looking at Kenna

“you shouldn’t have gone wakeboarding the whole day then” Mary said as she sits close to Kenna

“it’s not fair, you tried wakeboarding too, why aren’t you even tired??” Kenna asked, the exhaustion clear in her voice

“because Francis didn’t even turn the boat while I was wakeboarding, he drove it so straight that I didn’t have to exert much effort”

“where’s the fun in that?”

“he was being careful”

“careful is boring… reckless is fun”

“so you’re saying Bash was being reckless when he was the one driving the boat?” Mary asked

“he drove in little “s” patterns, it’s a miracle I even survived” Kenna joked

“I heard that!” Bash shouted from the kitchen, he and Francis are making dinner for the four of them before heading out

Kenna giggled while lying weakly on the sofa, Mary leans her head back as she too felt the exhaustion from a day well spent

“so… you and Bash huh?” Mary said looking at Kenna teasingly

“do you like him?”

“I don’t know” Kenna said in a loud manner, she knows that Bash is probably eavesdropping in the next room

“you don’t have to deny it… I know that look” Mary said throwing her a knowing smile

“oh shut up Mary… since when did “I don’t know” became a denial?”

“anyway, enough about me… how about you and Francis?”

“what about us?” Mary said

“are you two together? Like, together together?” Kenna asked

“I’m not really sure… I don’t want to assume anything”

“but you like him?”

“yeah… a lot…” Mary said pressing a pillow to her chest

“he better not break my best friend’s heart then” Kenna said as she throws a pillow to a blushing Mary

*later in the pub*

“are you sure you’re okay to stay here? I hate to leave you alone” Francis said as he holds Mary’s hand before going to the stage, Bash decided to stay with Kenna in the house since they’re already both exhausted

“yeah, I’ll be alright, you go ahead” Mary said throwing an assuring smile to Francis, he gives her a quick kiss before walking to the stage. Mary watched him as he walks away and she can also feel the glares of jealous girls around her, she sits alone in one of the chairs and continues eating her food, she remembered the first time she and Francis met; she was also sitting alone when Francis approached her and tried to make a conversation, she was kind of a bitch to her then but he remained nice to her anyway. The crowd grew wild when Francis starts singing, his blue eyes remained glued to her even though loads of girls are screaming his name, trying to get his attention. She felt like melting when he stares at her with awe and she can’t help but wonder how on earth did she get this lucky?