What If

Chapter 2

Skylar's POV:

Two words. I didn't know two simple words could send me into a nervous wreck. I sighed and shook off my nerves as I looked at him.

"Hi." That was all I said as I took in his appearance. He was wearing the same thing from earlier today. I sneaked a glance at Jess who was staring at us.

"Skylar who is this?" She asked.

"This is...." Crap. I didn't even know his name.

"Dean. Dean Winters." He stuck his hand out for Jess. She gave him a bright smile.

"Jessica Summers." I smirked when she didn't say he could call her Jess.

"I thought you took my father's last name."

"I took both, but everyone normally uses my last name instead of your fathers." I nodded and looked at Dean, who was just standing there with his hands in his pockets.

"Uh.. Skylar, there's this bonfire at the beach tomorrow around 8 and I was wondering-" I cut him off.

"I would love to go." I flashed a smile and Dean returned it. A small shiver ran down my spine as he smiled at me.

"Cool, I'll see you tomorrow." Before I could respond, he turned around and walked away.

"I like him." Jess said with a grin on her face.

"Hmm?" I gave her my attention.

"He had the guts to ask you out in front of me." Jess said. "So I like him, but I don't know what your father is going to say."

I shrugged. "It doesn't matter. I don't even think its a date." I picked up my mug and took another sip.

"Yeah, right." Jess scoffed. "That boy is totally into you." She gestured to Dean who was sitting at another table with a group of guys.

"And what if he was? I'm only staying here for the summer, then it's off to college." I sighed. "There wouldn't be any reason to start something with a guy." I took a glance back. "Besides, I'm probably not his type anyway."

Jess frowned at me. It was probably the first time I saw her do anything but smile. "You can't always control what your heart wants." Jess murmured before sipping from her mug.

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Still Skylar's POV:

"Where are we?" I asked Jess. My gaze flew to the waves rushing on to the sand.

"Cove's Beach." Jess sighed. We took a seat down on the sand, looking at people who were sitting or swimming. "That is where the bonfires normally happen." Jess pointed to a spot that had a rock circle.

"How'd you know?" I looked at Jess. She gave me a look, before looking behind her. I followed her gaze and saw a huge house.

"You see that house?" She looked at me. I nodded. "That's our house. They come to us to and ask if they can have the bonfire every time."

"Who?" Jess smiled at me.

"Your boyfriend, Dean Winters." Jess said, laughing at me as I began to blush.

"He's not my boyfriend." I pouted.

"Not yet." Jess stood up and pulled me up too. "We have to get back. Your father is probably waiting for us." I nod and dust the sand off my back. I turned to see a couple people staring at us. They bowed their heads slightly at me. Or maybe I was imagining that. I blinked a couple times to clear my head. The people were just sitting on the sand. My mind was just probably paying tricks on me.

We walked back to the house, which didn't take long. We took the stairs that led to my bedroom to get in. Jess went in her room and I walked back downstairs to see my father sitting in the living room.

"How was your day?" He sipped his drink.

I shrugged. "It was fine." I looked at him. "Jess is pretty cool, dad. I actually like her." I say flinching slightly as I remembered his ex girlfriends from the past. I shook off the thought and went to take a seat next to him on the couch.

My dad smiled. "I'm glad you like her." He took another sip. He groaned when I swiped I the glass from him. I sniffed it, wrinkling my nose as it was filled with a strong stench of alcohol. I made a face at him. "I had a headache?" He questioned.

"And you'll have a bigger one in the morning." I stood up from the couch. I walked to the kitchen and rinsed the glass out in the sink. "Go to bed, dad." He walked up to me and kissed my forehead, murmuring something that I couldn't understand. I head back up stairs, pausing at Jess and my dad's door. I peeked my head inside, to see them laying down.

"Good-night." I murmured as I closed their door gently, not waiting for their respond.

I walked to my room, closing the door and pulled out my locket that my grandmother gave me. I put it on and felt a surge of energy go through me. I sat down on the bed and crossed my legs. I relaxed my muscles and took a deep breath in. My body began to rise off the bed as I meditated. A few more days and I will unlock everything.

I took the necklace off and fell down on the bed. I groaned and stood up, putting away my necklace. I walked towards the door that led to the beach and locked it. I paused at the door when I heard a howl from outside. I shivered and walked towards my bed. I turned off the light and slid under the covers. Once my head hit the pillow, I was out like the light.