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Chapter 7

Avi’s Point of View

I was running back to the cabin, trying to beat the little blonde running after me.

Her hair was in her face, making her trip and fall into the sand. I stopped for a moment to make sure she was okay when I heard a high pitch laugh.

I smiled widely and continued to run until I made it to the deck.

I rested my back on the door, trying to catch my breath. Just as I almost had it under control, I felt strong hand on my shoulder, pulling me into the cabin.

Scott, Mitch, and Kevin were in the foyer looking at me with stupid smirks on.

“What?” I asking, throwing my shirt to the side.

“Did she take that off?” Mitch asked, winking.

“Really Mitch?” I said, slightly annoyed, knowing he was referring to Kirstie.

“Saw you guys on the beach… and at the tree… something you want to tell us, Avi?” Kevin said, with a big, and slightly creepy, grin on.

“Yeah, what’s going on with you two?” Scott said, giving me the same grin Kevin was wearing.

“What? No! It was just a joke!” I knew my phrasing wasn’t the best when all their faces dropped.

“You think you can just play with Kirstie’s heart like that?” Mitch accused, crossing his hands across his chest, glaring.

“So she’s just a joke to you, eh? Well I’ll show you what happens when you play with my…“ Scott looked like he was about to punch the hell out of me.

“No! Scott! Calm down I meant we didn’t actually do it! It was just a joke between us! I swear!” My eyes were squinted, and my hands up in defense. ‘Dear Lord, if you’re there, HELP ME!!!!’ I prayed.

“Oh… sorry, man…” Scott backed up and his face went less… well… ‘I’m going to murder you and make it look like an accident’.

I opened my eyes and collapsed onto the floor, not for any reason, just to be dramatic.

“Avi… why are you on the floor?” Kevin asked, laughing.

“You hurt me…” I flopped over and pointed to the left side of my chest, “Right here…” I made a pouty face and faked cry.

Right after they were done laughing at me, the door flung open and hit me right in the back.

“Hey- OH MY GOSH AVI! I’m so sorry!!” she tried not to laugh but she did.

I just laid there and laughed along with the people holding onto each other, laughing. I don't even think you can call that laughing! They made no sounds but just looked like they were muted in the middle of a laugh attack.

“America…” I was able to squeeze out.

“I’m so sorry! Here, let me help you up,” she offered, holding out her hand. I took it and pulled myself up.

Just as I got up, my back started to shoot random shots up my spine. “Oh ow!” I muttered, holding my back. Kirstie had her hands over her mouth and a worried look on her face.

“Did I break it?!” She panicked, looking at Scott then me, then Mitch then me, then Kevin, then me. I felt like I was watching a real life anime.

“No, it just hurts… a little… okay maybe a lot…”

“Oh no! I killed our bass!” she squealed.

“He’s not dead…” Scott laughed, rolling his eyes.