bucketlist
/chapter
eight/
I heard
footsteps thumping on the wood floor of my new room as I opened
my eyes.
I sat up in my bed and rubbed my eyes which were a blur.
I immediately recognized the shaggy blonde hair - Preston.
"Did you just wake up or something?" He said
crinkling his nose.
"Yeah. What time is it?"
"Like, twelve in the afternoon."
"Wow, I must have been tired, I never sleep this
late."
"Whatever. Do you want to hang out today? My mom made me
ask."
He shifted uncomfortably in the doorway.
"Uh, sure... what do you have in mind?" I asked,
stepping onto the floor.
"I figured I'd take you to the aquarium since my mom
volunteers there for the summer."
"Okay, give me a few minutes to get dressed."
"Kay. Wear a bathing suit or whatever."
I threw on a bikini and sofee shorts and a tank and went
downstairs to where he waited for me.
I got in his small, hunter-green car and choked on the smell of
cigarette smoke.
"You smoke?" I asked, opening the window for fresh
air.
"It's none of your business," he growled.
"You know, if you're gonna be so snippy with me, why
did you even ask me to hang out?"
"Would you just shut up and enjoy the day for Christ's
sake?"
"Sheesh, no need to be so mean, you don't even know
me."
And with that, I made one awkward car ride, ten times
more awkward.
When we finally got to the aquarium, we met up with his
mom.
"Oh sweetie, you look gorgeous," she said cupping my
face and squishing my cheeks together.
I smiled, probably looking like an obese twelve-year-old with a
wrinkly face.
She finally released my face, which felt firm from being held
so long.
"Come with me," she said motioning to where the scuba
divers go into the tank and feed the fish.
"What are we doing up here?"
"Shut up," he said rolling his head back, obviously
annoyed.
His mom led us to a station with wet suits and grabbed an extra
small for me and a large for him.
"I thought we were just going to look at the fish through
the glass?" I said as Karen zipped up my suit.
I could feel Preston's eyes glued to me as I examined his
facial features.
I couldn't quite tell what he thought of when he looked at
me.
Oh wait yes I can - disgust.
"Well, Preston mentioned that you guys were going to scuba
dive and swim with Bart and Buddy," she said looking a
little confused.
"Who are Bart and Buddy?" I asked looking at
Karen.
"They're the two dolphins in the tank!" She said
as they swam over.
"Scuba dive and swim with dolphins!? I've
always wanted to do this! This is like, the best day
ever!!" I said, my face lighting up with excitement.
And for the first time, Preston's eyes weren't filled
with hate, and I swear I saw his lips twist into a small
smile.
Note:
so, SO sorry for not writing over break, i've been
extremely busy and i'm leaving for cancun saturday so
i'll post tomorrow too.
*comment if you liked it, fav it if you read it pleaseee
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behappy03 · 1 decade ago
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Can you please keep on writing this story! It's amazing