A Wave Of Desire

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Ocean

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I couldn't believe him. Threatening to kiss me just to get my phone number. Did he know how many prying eyes there were on this street? We would have been seen and probably photographed at least ten times. That would not have been good. So, in the end I was forced to give it to him. Though, in a way, I was kind of disappointed. I would have liked to ask him for his number first. I mean, I like him, right? Isn't that something I was supposed to do?

I was still grumbling about it when I went inside and nearly ran right into Mom.

"Gah! What the hell woman? Are you trying to give me a heart attack?" I asked her when I saw her staring at me intently the moment I went inside.

"Watch your mouth." She scolded me instantly like it was instinct or second nature, and then she continued like normal without missing a beat. "So, how come you didn't answer your phone?"

"I turned my phone on silent after Coach Dickson called me, just like I told you earlier." This was true, I didn't want to be disturbed after that.

"Then how did you know when Kai got here?" She was grilling me now like something was wrong. What happened to the giggling happy mom from a few moments ago?

"He was ringing the bell and pounding on the door. I didn't have a choice, I had to go and answer the door." I was telling her the truth, she would know if I lied to her. She always knew.

"You didn't see it light up? You didn't hear it vibrating on the night stand or the desk? The movie didn't sound that loud when I walked in." She looked like she was about to grin happily about something now, but she was desperately fighting it.

"I didn't notice it, Mom, I'm sorry."

"Alright, fine. Just go do whatever you want. I need to get back to work. I ordered you some lunch though; it will be here soon. And when I get off of work I will make you a special dinner for having won the tournament."

"Thanks Mom, but you don't have to do that."

"I know, but I want to."

She hugged me then and kissed my cheek. She was amazing, and I loved her dearly. After she left, a large lunch with several dishes was delivered. I ate it in my room as I watched another movie. I took a shower after that and then watched another movie. I checked for chores to do around the house, but Mom had done them this morning so there was nothing for me to do at all. I was bored, so I watched yet another movie.

For some reason though, both of my parents looked at me like I was something interesting throughout the whole meal. Mom had told Dad about Makai being here. They were both asking me questions about him, and what we typically did. And of course there was that one question that I knew that they were going to ask.

"I thought you hated him. What changed?" Dad's voice was steady, but his eyes were curious.

"Phineas?!" Mom scolded him.

"What? You heard him at the hospital. He sounded like he hated him."

"Don't explain yourself, you idiot. Just shut up." It was kind of funny watching them.

"I thought I hated him because I was misinformed about things that were going on. With the issues cleared up, so is the animosity."

"So, you like him?" This time it was Mom asking a question like that.

"Steph?!" Dad scolded her.

"Well? Do you?" Mom asked me, intensifying her need to know.

"He's a good guy, and I am sure we can be friends." That seemed to at least be enough for Mom at the moment. She just grinned and nodded like she was agreeing with something.

Following that strange and awkward dinner I went to my room. I thought about doing my homework, but then I realized that I had missed school and I didn't have any homework to do right now. I also thought about calling Makai, but I couldn't. I had given him my number, but I didn't have my phone on me at the time so I hadn't been able to take his.

Just as I thought about that though, my phone rang. It was a number I didn't know, and I thought about not answering it. There was no way that Makai would call me when I was wanting to talk to him. That would be too convenient, right? Still, I should answer it, just in case.

"Hello?" I could tell I was nervous; my voice was going to give me away.

"Hi, this is Greg from the vehicle services department, I am calling about-." I ended the call and rolled my eyes.

"URGH!" I made some sort of sound in frustration as I flopped back on the bed. "Stupid telemarketers, they had to go and get my hopes up."

While I was laying on the bed wallowing about what just happened, my phone rang again. I didn't want to even look at it this time, but I couldn't not do it. I felt compelled to do it. I would kick myself if I didn't. I lifted my hand that had the phone in it and looked at the screen. That was when I almost dropped it on my face. The caller ID said RIVERS, MAKAI. So his number wasn't unlisted.

Nervously, I answered the phone with it shaking next to my ear.

"H..h..hello."

"I even make you nervous over the phone?" His laugh that he was sending straight into my ear made me shiver.

"Well, someone else just called. Literally right before you did."

"Hmm, anyone I need to be concerned about?" He was joking with me, but I liked it when he did that.

"Yeah, he sounded pretty good looking, too."

"Then I shall fight to the death for your heart and your honor." I laughed at his over the top tone and words.

"What do you want anyway? It's getting late, isn't it?" I had wanted to talk to him, but now that I was I didn't know what to say.

"Well, I thought that since we both like each other so much, it would be nice to tell each other good night. It can become a nightly routine for us. If you don't mind, that is." I heard how hopeful he was; he wanted me to say yes. And to be honest, I wanted to say yes as well.

"We will see; it will have to depend on how busy I am that night. I might not be able to."

"Fair enough, but sometimes at least?" He was compromising.

"Y..yeah. Yeah, sometimes."

"That would be amazing." He was sounding excited now, and I was glad I could make him this happy. 

"W..well, goodni-."

"Wait, Ocean, can I pick you up for school in the morning?"

"W..why?" I barely stuttered, but I still did.

"Because I want to make sure you'll actually be there." He sounded so self assured and so confident, and I just wanted to smack him in his handsome face for it.

"I will go, don't worry."

"For my own peace of mind, please?" Was he going to beg me? Seriously?

"Hahh!" I sighed exasperatedly then continued. "Fine. Pick me up in the morning before practice. If my mom asks why, I will just say that you wanted me to go somewhere with you after school. That will be the best excuse that I can think of anyway."

"Perfect, see you in the morning. Good night, Ocean."

"Good night, Makai."

With that he hung up the phone, the line dead, and my head racing. Why did I say he could pick me up? That is going to look completely weird. Just then I got a text message, it was from him.

[RIVERS, MAKAI]

Make sure you actually get dressed in the morning. Don't come looking like a practice bum. I know you and some of the others do that every now and then.

[ME]

What the hell? That was rude! But fine, I will dress normally. Any outfit preferences, your majesty?

[RIVERS, MAKAI]

Is that ripped shirt an option? ???? ???? ????

[ME]

?? REALLY ??

[RIVERS, MAKAI]

I couldn't help myself. Wear whatever you want as long as it's normal clothes. I will see you tomorrow. Goodnight. 

[ME]

Night

I was exhausted now. What the hell was going on? It was like this day had lasted forever and flown by in the blink of an eye. And it was all that guy's fault.

After barely sleeping, I got up and got dressed. Part of me just really wanted to ditch again. I needed a proper night's sleep soon. I couldn't keep going with these sleepless nights; I would crash and burn soon.

After dressing in a pair of black jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers, I went downstairs for breakfast. I ate quickly and rushed outside. Makai was just pulling in when I walked out the door. I didn't hesitate, I just opened the door and got into his car. I shouldn't be nervous to get in, right? I've been in it before, plus I do sort of, kinda, really like the guy.

"Good morning." He was once again smiling at me like I was the best thing in the world. I have to say it did warm my heart to have someone look at me like that.

"Good morning." I smiled and said it back.

"Did you eat yet or are you still hungry?" I was confused now, his words made no sense to me, and he just pulled out of my driveway and went away from the school.

"Uhm, Makai, the school is that way." I point over my shoulder.

"I know, but the coach said we could have today off as well. So, we are going to skip school and spend the whole day together. We can do whatever we want."