The Only Exception [Sequel to That Special Summer]

Chapter 10

Bethany's Pov 

I was waiting outside for Justin to pick me up to go to the beach when I spotted Kenneth and Brittany making out. I swallowed the lump in my throat as Brittany grabbed his hand to lead him inside. To my surprise, Kenneth turned around and saw me standing here, his lips molding to a frown. 

I tried not to think about what's going to happen because I could care less about their relationship and Kenneth is just using her.

I sighed and saw Justin's car making its way towards me. When his car was in front of me, I opened the door and came in.

"Hey Beb." he said, wrapping an arm around me. 

"Hey Jus." I said, kissing him on the cheek. 

"So there's a party at the beach tonight. Wanna come with me?" He asked.

"I don't know...whenever I go to parties, things go wrong..." I mumbled.

"Pleeeaaase?" He begged, grabbing my hand. 

"Fine, I'll go." I replied. He smiled and hugged me. 

The day went by too fast and I found myself heading to the fire with Julia, Kennadi, and Alex. There was a huge crowd inside the bar, smoking and drinking. I don't know why, but it just makes me really uncomfortable being at parties like this. 

When I went inside to go to the bathroom, someone grabbed my arm forcefully. 

"Hey babe." Justin said, smiling. He sounded drunk but I'm not sure.

"Hey Jus." I said, shifting uncomfortably.

"You're so fucking sexy." He mumbled, pressing his lips against mine. Of course I kissed back but something didn't feel right. For some reason, I felt no heat. I pulled apart.

"Justin. I need to...go to the bathroom." I lied. Now, I didn't really felt like going to the bathroom.

I walked off but to take a walk on the beach. I really have a lot to think about. I feel no heat between me and Justin, yet he's so sweet to me. I sighed, staring at the low tide of the ocean's waves. I don't feel anything for Kenneth do I...? No. Yes. No. Okay, I do. I know I can't deny it. I definitely feel something. I also feel something for Justin but both feelings are so different. Why is this so damn complicated? I then felt someone sit next to me and turned to see Carson sitting there.

"Hey Cars." I said, smiling.

"Hey, what are you doing over here?"

"Well, everyone's getting waisted as shit and I don't necessarily drink." I said. He chuckled.

"Yeah, the girls got waisted too and I didn't feel like drinking tonight so I came over here with you."

"Oh" I replied.

"Sooomething is wroooooong" he sang, poking me in the arm. "Tell Car Car what's wrong."

"Nothing." I mumbled.

"Come on. Tell me." He said, softly.

I sighed and told him literally everything about how I feel about Kenneth and how I feel about Justin. Carson was very understanding and nodded along as I told him.

"I think at this point you're just confused and you don't wanna break anybody's heart. So just give it some thought." He said.

"Thanks." I said. We both talked for a while and when it got late, we decided to walk back to the fire.

As I was walking, Justin spotted me. "Hey. Go get me a beer." He hissed. I gave him a look and walked away to get him one. He's rude when he's drunk. I grabbed one, but that's when I saw Kenneth sitting near the ocean, looking up at the moon. I slowly made my way back to Justin, giving him his beer which he grabbed forcefully out of my hand.

I decided to go see what's going on with Kenneth. I walked up behind him. 

"Mind if I join?" I asked. He turned around and his face lit up at the sight of me, making my heart flutter.

"Why not?" He said. I sat down beside him. "Why aren't you over there with Justin?"

"He's mean when he's drunk." I said quietly. 

"Oh" he replied.

"What are you doing over here?" I asked.

"Just watching the ocean and the moon." He said. "Brittany got really drunk so I came over here."

"Well what if she's banging another guy? Shouldn't you be with her?" I asked.

"Meh. I could care less." 

"Then why are you two together?" 

"Here you are again with those questions." He groaned, laying back on the sand. 

I sighed. "If you don't like that I ask too many questions, they why are you still talking to me?" I asked.

"Why wouldn't I?" 

"I don't know. Some reasons..."

"Well, not for me." He said, giving me a smile. I smiled back.

"Are you flirting with me, Ken?" I asked.

"Does it matter? I already know the fact that you want me." He smirked. Oh boy here we go again.

I crossed my arms. "No. I know for a fact that you want me." I said.

He laughed. "How would you know?"

I shrugged. "Well I wouldn't know." 

"It's so obvious, Bethany." He whispered. He then sat up and faced me. He placed his finger below my chin and tilted my head to look into his eyes. This is... My heart is beating so fast and I couldn't control myself. We're only inches apart. He used his finger to trace my lips, leaning in very slowly. "I know you want me. Tell me you want me." He said. But I was at a loss for words, so I didn't say anything. "I know you want to kiss me. Tell me you want to kiss me and I'll do it." He said.

"I..I...I can't do this."I said, trying to pull away. He grabbed my arm.

"I'm not letting you go this time." He said,

crashing his lips into mine.

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OH MY FREAKING GRACIOUSLY HEAVENLY PEACE. 

GUYS IM SO SORRY FOR NOT UPDATING. I WAS REALLY BUSY WITH SCHOOL AND SHIT AND I WAS LIKE GONE FOR THREE WEEKS AT SCHOOL BECAUSE I HAD TO VISIT PHILIPPINES. So I'm back now in America. Y'all Philippines was fun I wanna stay there forever.

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