Marley's POV:
I wake up to my phone vibrating. I reached over to the nightstand and unplugged my phone from it's charger. I had two new text messages- both from Wesley, one missed call and a voicemail from my mom. I smiled when I saw the texts from Wes.
--Wesley Stromberg
Goodnight Mar, I had so much fun with you today. Sweet dreams :)
--Wesley Stromberg
Morning sunshine! :) What are you doing today? I wanna see you.
I quickly replied to him:
--Marley Miles
Good morning! :) I was planning on apartment shopping..wanna come?
I hit send, then opened up the phone app to call my mom back. "Hey sweetie! How are you? Is everything okay?" I laughed "Yeah mom, everything's great." I told her about Wes, Drew and Keaton and how I finally got to surf again. We talked for about ten minutes, until she said she had to go because she was late for a meeting. I hung up and headed for the kitchen. Grandma had breakfast all laid out on the dining room table. Waffles, bacon, eggs fruit and orange juice. This was my other favorite part about coming to my grandparents. Grandma always cooked up the best food.
"Good morning Mar girl! Just in time for breakfast. How'd you sleep?" She handed me a plate. "I slept great! Passed out as soon as my head hit the pillow. This smells great grandma!" She smiles, "Thank dear. ...Norman! Breakfast is ready!" Grandpa sauntered into the dining room and served himself a plate. They asked me about my night as we ate. "That Wesley kid sure seems nice. And he likes my car, so that's even better." I laughed at my grandpa. At least they approved of him. I told them I was going out with him today to look for a place. "Take my car, I know Wes would like that." He winked at me as I went back to my room to change.
--Wesley Stromberg
I'd love to! When? :)
--Marley Miles
I'll pick you up in about half an hour? :)
--Wesley Stromberg
Sound great, I can't wait :)
I got ready as quickly as I could. I couldn't wait to see Wesley again. Everything just felt so good when I was around him, like I didn't have a care in the world. I went to my grandpa's den and he gave me the keys. He also handed me a 20 dollar bill saying, "Have some fun."
I pulled up to Wesley's house and honked the horn. The door opened and Wes came out grinning. The butterflies in my stomach were going crazy. He started to shut the door behind him, but it was yanked open and Drew came out behind him yelling for Keaton. "Dude come check out Marley's car!! It's sick as balls!" Wes hopped in the front seat while the other boys were drooling over the car. Wes had this proud look on his face, like it was his or something. I was dying. These boys were too much.
"Mar.........." Drew looked at me with puppy dog eyes. "Can me and Keaters come for a ride toooooo??" They both stuck their bottom lips out. Wes shook his head, but Drew and Keaton looked so excited, so I told them to hop in. They high fived each other and were yelling at the top of their lungs when Wes leaned over to me, "I was hoping to just spend the day with you.." His hot breath on my neck gave me chills. Turning my head, I looked into his eyes. Our faces were just inches apart. "We'll only go on ride, then take them home. Then it'll just be you and me." I winked, then put the car into drive. "Buckle up boys!"
Wesley's POV:
I was waiting by the front window, waiting for Marley to come get me. I was so pumped to see her again. Especially after I kissed her. I hoped it didn't scare her off or anything, because I was totally falling for her. I've never really felt like this when it comes to girls. It's usually just a hit it and quit it type of thing, I've never wanted to go for something more. But when Marley it was different. There was just something about her.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when Drew slapped me on the back. "Dude what's your deal? Dreaming about Marley?" He laughed at his own comment. I rolled my eyes. "No... i'm just waiting for her to come pick me up. Oh look at that, there she is!" I stood up and walked towards the front door. "NO way. That's her car?! Bro that's insane!!" I heard her honk the horn. "Yeah, it's her grandpa's. I'll see ya later man." I opened the door and smiled when I saw her sitting there, she was seriously so beautiful. I started to shut the door when Drew yanked it open behind me, running out yelling for Keaton to come see the car. Marley was laughing her head off at Drew and Keaton. I hopped onto the front seat and smirked at how childish Drew and Keat were acting. They were such girls. Then Drew broke out the puppy dog eyes begged to come along for a ride. I looked at Marley and shook my head. I really just wanted to be with her for the day. Not the two knuckleheads standing outside the car. She gave into their pouting and they started yelling again. Seriously guys? Not cool.
I leaned over to Marley, she smelled like cotton candy. I whispered in her ear, "I was hoping to just spend the day with you.." I felt her shiver, I grinned. She turned her head to look at me. Her face was inches from mine. It took all I had not to just kiss her right then and there. I wanted to so badly. I needed to calm down. "We'll only go on ride, then take them home. Then it'll just be you and me." She winked at me, then put the car in drive. Ugh. I wanted her so bad.
We drove all over Huntington, then stopped at Yogurtland on our way back to the house. After we all devoured our yogurt, Marley said she was taking Keaton and Drew home. FINALLY. I love those two a lot, but I just wanted to be with Marley today.
Marley's POV:
Wesley seemed antsy the whole time we were with Drew and Keats. I wondered what his deal was. Drew and Keaton on the other hand were having the time of their lives. I even let Drew drive for a while. Who knew a car could get a group of guys so rilled up. We stopped by Yogurtland before I took them home. I could honestly live off of frozen yogurt. Best invention ever. Next to coffee.
I pulled up to the Stromberg's house and Drew and Keaton got out of the car. "Thanks for everything Mar! You're the best! They yelled as they ran into the house. Wesley sighed. "Sorry about them.. They're a little too much sometimes." He looked at me and we laughed. "No, seriously it's fine. I'm glad they came! They're a lot of fun. You all are!" He smirked, "But mostly just me, right?" I giggled, "Whatever you say Wesley Stromberg."
We spent all day going from apartment to apartment, checking them all out. There were two I really liked, one that was downtown and the other that was just a block from the beach. I was totally torn, I loved both of them!
Wes and I were walking on the beach after touring the last apartment. "Well if my opinion matters at all, I really think you should take the one by the beach. I mean.... It's only two blocks from my house and a block from the beach. Two of your favorite things!!" He winked at me and I got those damn butterflies again. How could I disagree with that face of his? "Yeah you're right. Being so close to the beach would be awesome! And you too I guess." He laughed and grabbed me by my waist and threw me over his shoulder. "Wes no!!! Put me down!!" He just kept laughing and running towards the water. Oh hell no. He was not about to throw me in the ocean. "Wesley Stromberg put me down right now!!" "If you say so Mar.." He lifted me off his shoulder and the next thing I knew, I was soaking wet. Wes was laughing his ass off as I tried to stand up, but fell down when a wave knocked me over. He was dead meat. I stormed over towards him and he was wiping a tear from his eye. "Oh man Mar, you've gotta admit, that was hilarious!" I just stared at him walked away. I wasn't really mad at him, but I figured I'd make him feel bad just because it was funny.
"Marley, wait! You're not really mad are you? It was just a joke, I swear.. I didn't mean to make you mad. Marley. Marley? C'mon talk to me babe! Please don't be mad at me!" He grabbed my arm when he caught up to me and stood in front of me. I just crossed my arms over my chest and raised my eyebrows. "Marley...babe. I'm sorry, okay? I swear i didn't mean to make you mad." I just looked at him and simply said, "It's whatever Wes." I turned the other way and started walking back out to the water. I heard him sigh behind me. I smiled to myself. "Marley. Please. I'm sorry!!!" I was about knee deep in the ocean when he came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me. I could feel his breath on my neck and his heart beating. I wanted so badly to give in, but I wanted to make him pay. "You can't be mad at me forever, you know." He started nibbling on my ear and kissing my neck. Ugh. I turned around to face him. "Yeah... I guess you're right." He grinned, "I knew you'd forgive me!" He shot his fist in the air. Right then, I reached into the water with both arms and splashed him. I immediately took off running, laughing hysterically. I could hear him running behind me laughing, "Marley I'm gonna get you!!" We messed around for a while in the water, then made our way out to the sand after we were both soaked and tired.
Wesley's POV:
"We should probably go change. We're both soaking!" I laughed, her hair was a total mess. But she still managed to look super hot.. "We can go to my place. You can borrow some of my clothes, then we can maybe watch a movie or something?" She grinned at me and agreed. Score.
We were walking out to the car, and Marley dropped her keys. I kept walking to the car and started to take my shirt off, since it was soaking wet. Then I heard some tires squealing, I looked behind me just as the car swerved and hit Marley, knocking her to the ground then sped away. My heart dropped. "MARLEY!"
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