Floating On A Tidal Wave

Chapter 2

I opened my eyes and excitement ran through my body. I was actually living my dream and nothing could change that. I was in Cali, living with my best friend, tomorrow I would start at my dream collage. I guess you can say life is good. But first I need a job that is my number one priority.

I got out of bed and hopped in the shower. I made it quick because Lindsay was eager to leave even though it was only 8am. I threw on a cute bikini and covered it with a tank-top and shorts. I decided to wear VANS because we would be walking a bit. When I was done getting ready Lindsay was waiting for me. She wore a similar outfit to mine.

We left and headed straight to Huntington Beach. I visited it when I was 11 and have always wanted to come back. We took her car even though we could have easily walked but it was easier to throw our bags in the back seat than carry them around.

When we got to the pier there were abs everywhere. Almost every guy had rippling muscles, tanned skin and long hair. This was a dream come true. I practically ran out of her car once it was parked. Lindsay was walking next to me and I had a evil yet flirty plan like usual. I saw this guy with dark brown hair, bright blue eyes, and really tan skin and to top it all off an 8 pack.

"I have a plan" I said giving Lindsay a mischievous grin.

"oh great, do I want to know?"

"see McHottie over there" I said nodding in the direction of the guy I had just seen

"what, no, he is like 28 years old!"

"So, I'm legal" I said skipping off in his direction.

"LIZ uh whatever" I heard Lindsay say from behind me.

I walked right up to the guy mentally preparing what I was going to say. I was definitely going with my signature line that I have used for the past five years. And never once has it failed me. I approached him and a smile grew across my face.

"Hi I'm Liz, do you want to be friends?"

"Sure! My name is Kenny" he said sticking his hand out for me to shake.

"So I just moved here and I was wondering if you could show my friend and me around a little" I said gesturing towered Lindsay.

"No problem beautiful just let me grab my friend so I'm not out numbered. Wait here." he said walking over to a group of guys.

Lindsay came by my side and just gave me a look. I smiled at her as we waited for Kenny to return. He started to walk in our direction with a gorgeous dirty blonde. He was tall, like 6'6" tall with abs and carmel colored eyes that you could see even from far away were perfect.

"Aye, the names Joey" he said trying to sound cool.

"Hi, I'm Liz and this is my friend Lindsay" I said with a huge smile plastered on my face.

"So, what do you guys want to see?" Kenny asked.

"Surprise me!" I said glancing at Lindsay for approval.

Kenny and Joey lead us all around the pier showing us where the good places to eat are and even the good places to get some ink. By the time it was 10 they took us down to the beach to show us where to swim. I barley even hesitated removing my clothes. I have wanted to get in the water for the past hour. I threw my tank on the ground and shimmied down my shorts. I heard Kenny gulp and I gave him a questioning look.

"How old are you again" he asked

"Relax babe in legal" I said with a wink.

I started to go to the water with Kenny, Joey and Lindsay following me. I ran right in and dove into a wave. When I broke through the surface Kenny's wet face was next to mine. His hair was stuck to his face. He grabbed me by the waist and pulled my close before spinning around so I could jump on his back. I rapped my legs around him and he began to swim to a large, flat rock. He lifted me up in top and climbed up next to me. I could see Lindsay and Joey acting like little kids and splashing each other.

"I don't usually do this with girls I just met but your special." Kenny said before grabbing me around the wait and smashing his lips into mine.

I had to stand on my tip ties to reach his lips and he stooped down slightly. I grabbed his hair and deepened the kiss. We just stood there as the seagulls flew overhead and the waves crashed to the shore. Kenny was a good kisser but no fireworks or bombs seemed to go off between us. I mean yeah we had chemistry but I knew a relationship would never work out. When we pulled apart he rested his forehead on mine and looked into my eyes.

"I have to meet my little sister for lunch now, but we can chill later, maybe you girls can come watch a movie. Joey and I share an apartment."

"How old are you guys?" I asked wondering why guys their age would live together.

"We are both 22 and about to start out senior year at Biola"

"I honestly thought you were like 30, but hey I'm not going to complain. I am starting my freshmen orientation at UCLA tomorrow"

"That's so dope, But you look young for your age"

"I'm 18, I will be 19 in October"

"I better be invited to your party" Kenny said before scooping me up.

I shrieked a little out of surprise and then we plunged back into the cold ocean water. Kenny threw me over his shoulder like a life guard would and swam back to our friends. They guys said their goodbyes and invited over later. We exchanged digits and I thanked than again for showing us around and hugged them both.

Lindsay and I dried off in the sun then got redressed. We started walking toward a smoothie place that I had noticed was hiring when we were getting our tour of Huntington Beach. I filled out the application and the guy who was running the place gave me the job on the spot telling me I could start whenever.

Lindsay and I walked back down the board walk towered the tattoo shop. I had always wanted to get my belly button pierced and now I actually could. Lindsay and every other girl here had a navel piercing so I didn't want to feel left out.

I went into the shop and a little be above the door rang.

"One minute!" a guy’s voice called from the back. "How may I help you?" The tattoo covered male asked.

"Uh, hi, I would like to get my belly button pierced"

"May I see your ID" the guy asked giving me a questioning look.

I pulled out my wallet and then he let my pick out a started ring. It was simple, a blue-green small rhinestone on top and a large one at the bottom. He lead me back to a chair and I made Lindsay come along to hold my hand. He drew a dot on each side of my belly button and clamped it. The metal was cold ad he flipped the skin. I grabbed Lindsay’s hand and the arm of the chair. My eyes squeezed shut as I felt the needle press into my skin. Within a second he was done but I still couldn't stand up.

"Do you have any ink?" the man asked.

I showed him all 4 of my small tattoos. The first on was a 4 leaf clover on the side of my hip. The second was the word inspire written under the front side of my hip. Next, I showed him the small music not above my left ear that my hair mostly covered now. Last, I showed off my newest and by far favorite tattoo, it was on my right rib cage which hurt a ton to get. I pulled up my shirt so he could see the word Namaste written in fancy writing. He complemented me on what I had and then I paid and left.