KASEY “Dakoda! Hold on," I call out, emerging from our biology class on Monday morning, but she continues walking. This needs to end right now. I understand her anger towards us, but refusing to hear our side of the story is unfair. I catch up to her, grabbing her arm and turning her to face me. “Dakoda, can you please stop and talk to me for a minute?" “I don't have time to talk right now. I'm late for my next class, Kasey, so please leave me alone," she replies. “No, damnit, I'm tired of leaving you alone. Besides, you talked to Gage." “Are you two years old or something?" “I talked to Gage for a couple of minutes before kicking him out of my house." Frustrated, I growl as she walks away from me again. I'm tempted to drag her into an empty classroom like we did before and confront her right now. As I consider this, I spot Stella, Dakoda's sister, who looks just like her, but more timid. “Hello Stella, how are you doing? Are you settling in here?" I ask as she passes by. My h
KOREY I enter Dakoda's house and my gaze immediately falls upon her. Damn, she is stunning. I miss her so much. Is it wrong that I feel insanely jealous of my friends right now? They have her with them, and I don't. “Beer, man?" Kasey asks, approaching me. “Yeah, I could use one." “So, how's our girl?" I inquire, pointing at Dakoda with the hand holding my beer. My other hand remains in my pocket, so I don't make a fool of myself by touching Dakoda. I'll wait until we're alone to do that. “She's good. Heads up, she's going to play hard to get, but it won't take much to win her over," Kasey informs me. “Thanks for the heads up, bro." We walk over to where everyone is sitting, and I shake hands with Kai and Stella, then give Mac a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I approach Dakoda. Without thinking, I take action. I grab her face on either side and passionately kiss her. She's stunned for a moment, then she becomes my fiery little spark. “Don't touch me without my permission again,"
DAKODA Curious about Stella's evening with Kai, I ask her, "So, how was your time spent with Kai last night?" Hoping for a positive response, I silently wish for her to reveal that they are dating, as she truly deserves someone special in her life. “It was good," Stella replies with a smile. "We went to a movie, then we got a slice of pizza from the food court in the mall. After that, we took a leisurely stroll down to the beach, where we ate and talked about everything and nothing at all." As she continues, her voice takes on a hint of vulnerability. "Koda, bear, I have never had a guy who just wanted to spend time with me for me, without any ulterior motives. It's a new experience for me, and I'm not quite sure how to act." A thought crosses her mind, and she wonders aloud, "I wonder if he is gay." “What's so funny, sister?" Stella asks, curious about my laughter. “Well, care bear, it's funny you say that because the guys are saying he's good at telling girls he's gay just to
DAKODA "Stella, are you home?" I call out as I arrive at the front door after a surfing session with the guys. However, there is no response, leading me to assume that she is out with either Kai or David. As I make my way upstairs to take a shower, I suddenly hear Stella running. Concerned, I enter the bathroom to find her curled up on the floor of her shower, sobbing uncontrollably. “What's going on, Stella? Are you alright?" I inquire, joining her in the shower and turning off the now cold water. I help her sit up against the wall, urging her to look at me. “Listen to me, Stella," I say, gently lifting her head so that our eyes meet. "What happened? Did someone hurt you again?" She lets out a laugh. "No, he just tried to kiss me, and I completely freaked out." “Who is this Kai?" I inquire further. “No, it's not Kai, it's David. Kai doesn't see me in that way," she explains. For now, I decide to let that comment slide. "How did you react, Stella?" "I started trembling
DAKODA We bring our mom to the diner we all adore. Once we settle into our usual booth, Mr. Rogers, the owner, curiously asks, "Hey guys, who's the babe?" This prompts Stella and me to burst into laughter at mom's surprised expression. "Mr. Rogers, this is our mother, Diana," we explain between giggles. "Mom, this is Mr. Rogers, the owner of the diner." Politely, mom responds, "It's very nice to meet you, but I'm happily married." Unfazed, Mr. Rogers extends his hand for mom to shake and says, "Oh, honey, so am I. I just wanted to greet a beautiful lady in a playful manner." Amused, mom replies, "You're funny," and proceeds to shake his hand in return. I just discovered something new about the owner of this place. I had no idea he played for the same team. Not that it matters to me. I really admire this guy. He's pretty awesome for someone in his thirties. “So, ladies, what's good here?" Mom asks, trying to change the subject. “The burgers are amazing," I tell her. “Alright, Roge
BROADCASTERS “It's that time again, Bob," Pat said. “Yes, indeed, Pat. So, do you think our boys will bring home the prize once more?" Bob asked. “Well, Bob, I believe it might be time for someone else to claim victory this year, don't you think?" Pat replied. “There are some pretty talented surfers out there this year," Pat added. “Surfy looking? Pat! Is that even a word?" Bob questioned. “It is now," Pat chuckled. “Well, folks, you heard it straight from Pat's mouth," Bob announced. “Well, Bob, are you excited for the next few days on this stunning beach in Hawaii?" Pat asked. “Yes, sir! I've been trying to subtly convince my wife to consider moving here, but she's not budging," Bob confessed. “You've got to make it seem like it's her idea. It works like a charm, Bob," Pat advised. "Alright everyone, let's kick off the day with our first male surfer, Axel Robbin. Axel is a standout in his division, competing against five others across the country. Pat, how many divisions
BROADCAST "Welcome back to round two of the surf off! Today, we will determine which surfer will secure a spot in the pro games tomorrow. Your game names always bring a smile to our faces, Bob." “Haha, that's right, Pat. It's all about adding some fun to the event, isn't it?" “Absolutely, Bob. Now, let's begin the day with the 21 and older ladies." “Pat, our first contestant is Melany Whitaker from Boston. She has been dominating the competition for five years in a row." “Let's see if Melany can continue her winning streak, Bob." “And there she goes, making her way towards the water, Pat." “Yes, indeed. Look at that incredible wave to kick off the games today, Bob." “Alright, here she goes. Will she be able to ride it all the way to the end, Pat?" "Indeed, she does! And she even executes a backflip flawlessly. How do these surfers manage to do it, Bob?" “Well, they claim it's all about consuming a substantial amount of chicken, Pat." “Well, then count me in for some chicken
Korey "Wow, the upper class is absolutely killing it this year," Gage grumbles. “Yeah, but you guys are on a whole different level," Dakoda says, trying to boost our confidence. “Aw, thanks babe," I say, kissing her on the forehead as we watch the other guys ride their waves and perform tricks. “Hopefully, all three of you can make it to the next round," Dakoda says. “They wouldn't stand a chance against all three of us," I tell her. “So, Dakoda, who do you think will advance to the next round out of the three of us?" Kasey asks. “Well, if I had to choose, I'd say none of you," Dakoda replies. “Well, that's not how it works, sweetheart," I say, wrapping my arms around her waist and pulling her in for a kiss. “It does when my boyfriends are trying to make me pick who's better. Not happening," she retorts. “Okay, you're right, that wasn't fair," I say, leaning into her ear, "but admit it, I'm your favorite." “I won't admit to that," she says, playfully slapping my chest. “So