My Only Regret: Chapter 3

Jeff... don't...stop it! I yelled at him. We had been in the water we about ten minutes and he had now decided it'd be fun to splash me.
said Cindy, as a piece of seaweed floated by her.
You don't like seaweed? Jake asked. The glorious god speaks.
Umm..well, no. No one does. Stammered Cindy.
Not true. I do! said Jake and with that he picked it up and flung it at her. OH great, cute little Cindy will get this boy too. Oh well as is life. I decided to go back to shore. All the girls were either flirting with Dan, Jeff, or Jake. Whatever, I may as well stop being splashed for their amusement and go to the warm dry towel land. As I was going back to my towel I heard,
Hey Quinn. Where are going? It was Jake.
Oh hey... I said turning around. I'm just bored, so I may as well try to dry off.
Oh...mind if I come with you?
No, it's a free country. I was going for the smooth, calm approach. Although, I was silently screaming, I love you in my head.
We both walked to the shore and sat down on my towel. Well, I sat down on my towel he sat down on BriAnna's.
So, you go to school with Jeff? Jake asked.
Yeah, unfortunately. I mean, I'm not to fond of him. How do you know him? I responded and questioned.
Oh, well I have a house down on this part of the Cape. Like three houses away from his. Our parents went to college together, so I've basically known him my whole life.
Oh, where do you live?
I'm from Boston.
Oh...say car? This went on for a few minutes. it was actually really fun making him say car, park and harvard yard over and over again. We kept laughing and I was actually thinking about how cool he was when Nicole sat down.
Hey Jake! She said it so sweetly. It was like that fake sugar people put in their coffee. yea...equal or secrete or whatever it's called. it may be good now, but in a few years it'll cause cancer.
Hello...ummm...umm...I'm sorry I forgot, what's your name? Jake said.
Oh, No problem. It's Nicole.
Sorry I forgot. Hello Nicole.
I really wanted to continue talking to him. He was being so nice. Letting me make fun of his Bostonian accent and all. I just didn't want it to ever end.
Hey Quinn, he said turning to me. Wanna go for a walk or something? I need to go get a towel from my house. it's like 5 minutes away, would you like to come with me?
I'll go Jakie! said Nicole
Excuse Nikki poo, I believe he asked me. I said in a bitter tone. I would LOVE to come, just let me tell the girls I'll be back in a bit. I rushed over to the water and screamed to them that I was going for a walk and I'd be back soon.
As we started on our walk, the talk was really pleasant. He was starting his freshman year at an all boys private catholic school this year and he seemed really nice. We started to talk about music and he was saying how Taking Back Sunday was his all time favorite band.
I exclaimed.
Yep! They are so incredible. I love them. I mean, it can be depressing but it's still really good music. Jake replied.
That is so awesome! I love them too! I saw them in concert like three weeks ago! I said.
Really?! I did too! They were so good. It was like my fifth time seeing them and they just keep getting better!
Awesome! It was my like third time, but they were definitely amazing.
We kept walking and like 5 minutes later, he turned to me and was blushing, Quinn...we waked by my house about ten minutes ago. I feel really stupid. But I was having fun talking to you.
I burst out laughing. In between, the laughs I was saying it was ok. We turned around and got to his house. He opened the door and told me I could come in if I wanted. I stepped in. For a summer house it was really nice. He came down, All set! he said.
As we were walking by we started taking about sports.
OH, you DO play soccer. Jeff's comment makes a lot more sense more. Jake said.
Ha, oh yeah. I was the only freshman in about 6 years to make the Varsity team. I'm kind of known for being good at sports, but especially soccer. I love it! I've even come to tolerate the running! I joked.
That is awesome. I play soccer too! I made the JV team this year. but for a freshman it's good since about half of us got cut. He said.
This went on for awhile, and we somehow got into favorite body parts of the opposite sex.
SIX PACKS! I love them, I mean I look at one and drool. I just...oh man...I love them, so incredibly much. I kept gushing on and on about them, when he stopped me and told me to put my hand on his stomach. As I went to I looked down.
YOU HAVE A SIX PACK! OMIGOSH! It's beautiful! I love it! I was rubbing my hand over his abdomen muscles. I'm sorry, you must think I'm a psycho. Honestly, I'm not.
He smiled...his commercial teeth smile... and laughed, No, it's cute how excited you get over it. You are cute in general. How come you didn't act that way around Jeff? He asked.
Oh we don't exactly get along. I mean, he can be nice but for some reason we are always indifferent towards each other. Plus, I can't stand him and think he is a total jerk. I chuckled and looked at Jake. He was so beautiful! Blonde hair...it was spiked up and look so good, blue blue eyes outlined in this dark blue color and tan and muscular plus he was a total doll. Aww...one memorable day this whole summer! Finally! He had even complimented me! Wonderful...just peachy!
Oh I see. I thought you were going to say something like you broke up with him and now he hated you for breaking his heart, or vice versa.
No, not at all. I've never even had a boyfriend! I exclaimed. Oops, that was not good. I think in the golden rule book of getting a guy, you are not suppose to say that no boy has ever been interested in you.
He questioned. I nodded and blushed. Stupid blushing! I made you blush! Cool, I don't think I've ever made anyone blush before!
I blush extremely easily over everything... It's a bad habit. I said.
I can't believe you've never had a boyfriend. Well, I've only had three girlfriends. One for each year of middle school. He said.
Oh, that is cool. I said halfheartedly. Then laughing, Is that your plan for highschool? One girl for each year?
I'll be lucky to get a girl. All boys school remember?! He said.
Eww, Yea I know. Well if you need a date you can always brings Nicole! She seems to like you. I said, I was kidding but he must have took it seriously because the smile that was once on his face dropped.
Oh, what about you? He stopped and looked at me. We were right by the beach, I could see everyone, they looked like little specks.
Well, I suppose I could squeeze you in too my busy schedule all those boys wanting me. It makes it hard sometimes! I joked and laughed, and much to my relief he started laughing with me. His laugh was great too. Who am I kidding? I've known him for like three hours tops and I think everything about him is great.
I see... I know this is really forward. But, I really think you're cool. So I was wondering if I could get your number or screen name or something? The once shy Jake, had just asked me for my phone number...omigosh. I might faint.
Yeah, that'd be great. I think you're really cool as well. When we get back, I'll borrow a piece of paper and a pen from Cindy.
He looked at me, really shy and serious.
Yeah, if you've never had a boyfriend. Have you ever kissed anyone?
I blushed...full fledged, bright red, total beet faced blushed. I stammered, No, I haven't. I mean, I don't think you just kiss someone because of one of those juvenile spin the bottle games or seven minutes in heaven. I think it should mean something. So, no I haven't. I hung my head down. I was so embarrassed. I do know why exactly, maybe just because everyone I knew except for Cindy and BriAnna thought I'd kissed someone and I had just confessed to this boy I've known for like three hours that I had never kissed any boy.
Can I kiss you? He put his hand under my chin and lifted it up, so that my blushing shocked face was shown to him.
Umm..yea...no..yes..no..yes, I mean No. I'm sorry! I really like you and all. But, I barely know you. I'll admit I like you. I just don't think I should kiss someone I just meant, it isn't right to me. I'm sorry.
He looked so dejected. I felt horrible. We started walking, not saying anything and right before we got to the towels he stopped me and said, I'm sorry I was so forward. I must seem like a jerk. I really still want your number and to be able to talk to you.
I muttered, of course. Before walking into Cindy's house.