So Long Summer Novels & Stories

"I´ll come back some weekends." "I know, but you can´t do too much of it. You need to knuckle down to work once you´re back at college... Ah, here he is..." A van pulls up, white and be-logo´ed; ´Life and Fitness´. Michael gets out, rubbing his arms, blowing into his hands. "Summer´s definitely over." "It´s not that cold," I say. "Two months of beach sunshine, and it feels bloody freezing to me." I notice his expression, amused. "Something wrong?" I ask.

Pov: Caleb “Bye caleb! I am really going to miss you. I’ll come visit you as soon as I can.” Brianna said as she hugged me. Her hold on me was so tight, I felt like I was being suffocated. I could not believe that the summer was already over. It had gone by so fast. I had thoroughly enjoyed myself. The guys and I took full advantage of the summer sun. We swam nearly every day, we had gone on short road trips to places like the Grand Canyon, we partied harder than we ever had. I grew a lot closer to some of my team members.

Maybe she’s really feared as she always brags before. “You want to save her?” Summer asked in a weak voice. “Don’t bother asking me again Lion. Why? Because she’s a friend but you’re an enemy.” I remained silent. The phone call was still connected, and I can hear Summer’s sob before a loud crash. Then the phone call ended. “What the fuck was that?” I asked myself after looking at my phone. Summer must have a problem with that Lion thingy. Well, who the fuck is her anyway? I should as Andreana or anyone who knows her existence.

The Belmont Braves bus stopped at the gate of their school. Everyone sighed when they got off the bus. They were back to reality after the summer camp, which was held for only a month. They were all exhausted and wanted to go home right away. They all knew that they had to practice again next week. It was imperative that their team should have a practice thrice a week when it was summer, except those who already graduated. They would also prepare for their going to the universities they intended to go to study in the future.

"O-Of course. We're friends." Satisfied with my response, Bethany finally let go of my arm and followed me inside. I opened the door, but the office was pitch-black. "Dad, these are the friends I mentioned, the ones coming to work here for the summer," I said cautiously. Before I could introduce them, they pushed past me and crowded into the room. "Hello, Mr. Parker. We're here for the summer jobs. May I know what the pay is like? Is ten thousand dollars a month okay? Oh, and I'm not really into factory work. Can I get an office job instead?"

Summer giggled and squeezed my hand tighter, reveling in the love and laughter that filled our evening stroll. Inside the ice cream parlor, Hollis made all of us sit at a table as he went to order our favorite flavors. Summer’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she eagerly anticipated her scoop of mint chocolate chip. “Thank you; it’s because Daddy brought us here,” she said sweetly, making my heart swell with pride. “You guys never had a family outing like this before,” I asked, shocked, and Summer shook her head, her smile widening. “Nope, this is the best day ever,” she exclaimed, her eyes shining with happiness. I brushed her hair out of her face and couldn’t help but feel grateful for th

I took a couple of pictures of us, dance with Kal on my arms as I planted a kiss on his forehead. We headed home and I went inside my room to change and took a long bath. That night my parents went in my room when I was about to sleep. We talk about the deal and that I should prepare for Mr. Cold-foot, I mean Mr. Cole Ford will be coming any day this week. I sighed as they took their leave. I guess my freedom ends as summer starts. Summer, it’s like my favorite of all the seasons but at the same time I hate it.... •••

I assure him. We fell into a comfortable silence afterwards. I look outside. A little more while, a droplet falls down the window. “Oh,” I let out a sound. Another falls, and another, then followed by another. The rain fell heavily and my heart felt so heavy but relieved at the same time. ‘Summer must’ve reached its early ending by the end of the month.’ I smile at the thought. The car takes a turn to the parking lot of a food chain. I look at Dan, “may payong ka bang dala?” I ask him and he stares back at me. “Wala” he plainly replies to me while we both stare at each other in disbelief before laughing.

Checks the time 'Sh*t it's already six thirty'. Summer had begun and all of the neighborhood kids took advantage of every bit of daylight that shined. As soon as the sun come up you could hear the ATV's rummble from inside the house. Blacking out her windows to get some sleep during the daylight hours had done its job but there was nothing she could do about the noise disturbing her rest. She remembered what it was like to be a child. Carefree. Happy. Endless summer days with friends. That isn't something she dared ruin for them. Besides her salted caramel java monster would pep her up in no time.

The letters were neat and permanent. I stood under the sunlight, yet I felt like a rat that belonged in the shadows. I felt small and ashamed, like a person with no identity I could admit out loud. I swallowed the bitterness rising in my throat and answered quietly, “Just a distant relative.” The old man nodded. “That makes sense. If you were close family, there is no way you would have missed the memorial ceremony Mr. Ferguson held three years ago.” “You should have seen it. The whole thing was grand. Mr. Ferguson organized a private memorial for his parents and invited relatives, friends, and many important business people.”