When Jessica and I finished eating, we changed into our bikinis and went into the water. It was 7:30 when we joined a game of marco polo with some other kids. I was a pretty good swimmer so I didn’t think that I would get “it”. At least until Josh joined us, I prayed desperately for him not to be it. I knew that he could catch up to me in seconds. Anyways Jessica ended up being it. She told me that she would try not to catch. So there I was in the middle of the water, alone. I looked around seeing if anyone looked friendly enough for me to kind of follow. I all though I couldn’t really see so I swam a little deeper, there I found Josh.

-Oh I didn’t see you there. I’m sorry it’s just a little dark. I stammered

-It’s okay. So you must be Ashley right? He asked in such a wonderful deep and kind voice.

-Um yeah, that’s me. So are you playing with the others? I asked trying to make conversation.

-Yeah are you?

-Yeah

- Here follow me I’ll show you this hiding place of mine.

Okay this day is officially getting better, the schools most popular guy is showing me his hiding place!

So we swam a little deeper into the night. Then we reached a big rock in the shape of a dolphin almost. There was a little cove on the other side.

-Here is my hiding place. I come here whenever I need some peace to think or sometimes just to see the wonderful view. Do you like it?

-Of course I do! It’s amazing! Although it’s not like I have ever seen much of a view anyways, you know living in the heart of New York City.

-Well I’m glad you like it. Do you want to watch the end of the sunset with me?

-Okay

Chapter 4 Part 1

At 4:30 Jessica as well as my mom joined me for supper. My mom thought it was wonderful that I was going to the beach to meet new people.

By the time Jessica and I reached the beach at 5:15. By the time we were there, it was almost sun set. Along the beach you could see lots of people under a large canopy either dancing to the latest songs or eating. Along the beach there were couples kissing in the sunset and others swimming in the water. The water was rough for such a warm calm day.

When Jessica and I settled down on the warm sand Jessica went over towards the canopy to meet some people.

-Hi Lauren, how are you? I like to introduce to you Ashley Starce, as you probably know she’s new here. Jessica said

-Oh hi Ashley! I couldn’t wait to meet you! Practically everyone here has been so excited about you coming here! I live next door to your grandmother’s house, so I’m sure that we will become great friends!

-Um yeah I’m sure. Um I can’t wait to see you at school next week!

-OK. Well I’m going to get something to eat, the burgers here are amazing! So catch you later I guess?

-Sure. I said as she walked into the busy crowed.

For about half an hour Jessica introduced me to a few of her friends.

-And that is Katrina Berk. She is your typical cheer captain, rich snob and always gets what she wants. As you know she just broke up with Josh Joplin. Josh Joplin is the most popular guy who surprisingly isn’t a jerk or snobby. He used to be on the football team but he quit because two years ago because during the semi finals he had an asthma attack that landed him into 3 months in hospital, so then he just quit. Since then he broke up with Katrina became nice again... I’ll tell you more about them later, OK? Jessica said.

I couldn’t help but stare at Josh; he was so.... so.... perfect. Blond hair, muscular, strong, blue eyes, square jaw, tan.... ugh I had to stop no matter how physically attractive he was I needed to stop.

                                                                                                                To be continued...