I didn't see Nick for the next few days because we were both busy. Abby and I had a lot of work to do at the bakery and Nick had to train for an upcoming surf competition.
Today was already Monday, it's been over a week since Nick and I had met. I still can't believe that he told me he loved me after knowing me for less than a week. Nick had asked me to go Papalani Gelato in the afternoon. This would be our first official date!
I woke up late this morning since I had the day off. I had 5 hours to eat and get ready. "Abby! What do I wear?" Abby was over to help me get ready since she has gone on a ton of dates before. She was perched on the edge of my bed, staring at my closet.
"Try the pink sundress. It'll look cute on you!" I usually trust her fashion opinions except not today.
"Wouldn't it be too fancy to wear to get gelato?" I didn't want to stand out too much.
"Jessie, you live in Hawaii. It's hot out. You wear a dress!" Abby scolded me.
I went into the bathroom to change into the dress. I swung the door open and twirled into my bedroom. I feel like a little girl in dresses.
"You look stunning! Now we just have to do something with your hair." Way back when Abby and I were little, we made a promise that if one was going somewhere special, the other would do their hair. We've kept the promise all these years.
I would usually be the one doing hair since it was always Abby going on dates but this month the tables have turned. I sat down on my comfy rug that was in front of my bed so that Abby could do my hair.
"Do you want it straightened?" I didn't have that wavy of hair but sometimes, like today, it can be a wavy mess.
"I was thinking of putting it up, could you do that?" I didn't really want my hair down in weather like this. When I look down at the roads, I can see the heat coming off of them.
There was no reply from Abby. She just jumped off my bed and went into the bathroom to grab all of my hair supplies. I was starting to get nervous just thinking of what she might be planning.
"Sit still and I'm sorry if I pull your hair." Those were always the words you never want to hear.
It took her a while to brush out my hair but once it was untangled, she got down to business. I could feel her pulling my hair into what felt like a braid. For a moment, I thought I blacked out but Abby had just put my hair in front of my eyes.
It was a good hour and a half by the time Abby let me stretch. My legs were really cramped from being crossed and my back feels like something was weighing me down. Seeing that I was having troubles walking, Abby led me to the bathroom.
When I looked in the mirror, I saw my gorgeous hair-do. Abby had put my hair in a side French braid and then made it into a bun. She also added some pearl bobby pins and a flower in the bun. It was really amazing!
We had a good hour left before Nick would come to pick me up so we decided to play some Black Ops. We must look ridiculous; I in my sundress and fancy hair and Abby in her pink sweat pants with a Lululemon top and her hair in a messy bun.
Luckily I had left the door open because before long, Nick sauntered down the stairs. "I never thought the day would come; two girls, looking complete opposite, facing off in Black Ops." We jumped at the sound of him. We hadn't hear the door open or him walk down the stairs.
I quickly peeked at his face; hardly taking my eyes off of the TV. He seemed utterly amazed. I thought Abby and I were completely normal. Well, as normal as two girls screaming at the TV can get. "Are you freakin kidding me?!" I just destroyed Abby. "Score! Try and beat me now!"
I didn't want to leave for my date yet; Abby and I were in an intense match! "DIE, DIE, DIE!!" I was screaming at the TV. Good thing my mom wasn't home or else she would take the Xbox away. Matt got it taken away in the first week.
"I'll just be sitting over here while observing the newly found endangered species." Nick made it sound like he was really in the jungle, including background noises. I won the game by blowing Abby up.
I danced around the basement like a crazed idiot. "Oh yeah baby! I just beat you!" Sometimes I can be really competitive, a little too competitive. "I'll just crush your sorry butt next time." Abby hated losing, especially to me.
Whenever we play Black Ops or anything like that, I make her wish that she had never wanted to play in the first place. Yes, I can be real mean but it's all worth it. "Nick, are you ready?" I was starting to crave gelato.
"No, I just came here to say that I'm not ready." He replied sarcastically. I completed my victory lap and went over to Nick. I was at arm’s length from him and playfully punched him on the chest. "Ouch! What was that for?" He faked being hurt. "No need to be so sarcastic." My face was dead serious.
My phone started to ring right when we all were heading up the stairs. Obviously, I stopped to get it from the pocket in my dress. I caused Nick and Abby to run into me and almost fall down the stairs.
"Hello?" I'm starting to not even bothering to look at my caller ID. "Jeez, you guys are so loud. I can hear you from outside your house." I almost didn't recognize the voice. It was Elliot! I guess he had finally returned from his 6-month exchange trip to Australia.
I ran up the rest of the stairs and sprinted to the door. I threw the door open and jumped down the stairs. "Elliot!!! I can't believe you're back!" I jumped into his outstretched arms.
I guess I should mention that Elliot and I have lived next-door to each other since we were 1. We've been best friends since then and I was real sad when he left for Australia. Abby, Elliot and I were inseparable in jr high and all the way to our Sophomore year which was when Elliot left.
I gave Elliot a tight squeeze before I let go and fell to the ground. Elliot is 6'2 and had the build of a football player even though he has never tried the game out. His bleached blonde locks fell into his face when he looked down at me.
"Gee, and I thought you would grow!" I did actually grow since he had left. A whole two inches! But I guess he couldn't tell since he is so tall. "Abby!" He ran up the sidewalk in a swift 5 steps. Did that boy ever have long legs.
"Elliot! I missed you!" Back when Elliot was living in Kauai, Abby had the biggest crush on him. He had only found out the day before he left and didn't behave any different around her.
Elliot engulfed Abby in a massive bear hug. I guess he's still the same Elliot. He looked skeptically between me and Nick. He studied Nick for a minute, probably deciding if he was good enough for me.
"Who might this peculiar stranger be?" Elliot sounded so funny with his faint Australian accent. I couldn't help laughing at Nick's stunned face. It was priceless!
"I could ask you the same question!" Nick was giving me the most questioning look ever.
"Elliot, if you calm down for a second I can introduce you two boys." Being around Elliot usually made me the older, more mature one even though he's already 17.
"Nick, this is Elliot. He's my next-door neighbour who just got back from a 6 month exchange trip in Australia. Elliot, this is Nick. He's my boyfriend." I have never been the best at introductions but none of them cared.
Elliot looked over at me, seeming so down at the moment. Did he used to like me? Did I just break his heart?!
Just as I was worrying myself crazy, Elliot came bounding over to me as if he was an over-excited puppy whose owner had just come home.
"So that's whose convertible it is. For a second I thought you went all rich on me and bought one! I can't believe you didn't tell me about him!" I was almost knocked over by the immediate force. Elliot and I haven't talked for a month because he was so busy with wrapping up his schooling.
"Elliot, we just started dating and with you being so busy I wouldn't have even had the chance to tell you!" Elliot was still clinging to me as if I was his life support. My voice was muffled by his chest which was squishing my face.
He peeled me off his chest and held me at arm's length. "I'm so proud of you little sister!" Whenever Elliot wanted to relive our childhood, he calls me little sister.
"Make yourself comfortable in the house. Matt should be coming home from work at any time. I bet Abby will stay to keep you company." I winked at Abby; she just glared back at me. "Nick and I will be going now."
I motioned Nick to come down from his perch on the top of the stairs. He waved goodbye at Abby and Elliot. "Nice meeting you Elliot." Nick seemed a bit suspicious of Elliot but I assumed it was a figment of my imagination.