Jessie.
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As we pull in Wal-Marts parking lot, I see Jill standing in front of the store crying. Jill was standing there with big, red, puffy eyes. I felt bad, but I shouldn't because she did this to herself. I just look at Edwin and he grabs my hand and we walked into the store. And we walked right past Jill, just standing there with her crying eyes. It made me jut want to walk right our to her and give her a hug and have a slumber party with her. She was my best friend and I just let her stand there crying by her self. My best friend who has been there for me for long time. And now I was in here having a good time while she is pregnant and lost in her own world.
"Charlie, Charlie. Are you there Charlie?" Edwin was staring at me and giving me a funny look. I blink several times and muttered a sorry.
We were looking at coolers and Edwin decided to get a little blue cooler with a white cover. Edwin and I walk over to the bathing suits and he tells me to go get a bathing suit I like. I trampled over to the bathing suits thinking about Jill. I pull a little pink and white one. I decided to pick that one. Even though I didn’t know if it fit me. I started lally gagging back to Edwin. I couldn't’t help but think why I was feeling so bad for Jill.
I sign. Looking at Edwin is so peaceful. I could look at him for ever! "Edwin, I picked a bathing suit. Did you pick yours?" I looked down to see what was in his hand. He had two different bathing suits.
"Which one should I go with?" Edwin asked me, holding up a green and pink one or a blue and white one.
"I think you should get the blue one."
"Alright, let's go get the other things we need." We strolled over to the food section and some snacks. I walked over to the chips and grabbed a bag of Salt N Vinegar.
"Is that the only thing you like?" Edwin asked me while grabbing my hand and putting it in his. I nodded and he just did one of those gorgeous smile. After we got every thing we needed we walked to the check out. The people were taking forever. We would be here all day if they didn't hurry up. I was starting to get bored when my phone started going off. I pick it up and answer it.
"Hello."
"Charlie, darling, it's your mother. I just wanted to say that your father and I decided to stay an extra night if it's fine with you."
"Of course mother. When are you coming home?"
"Tomorrow night. We should be home by nine at night. Please be ready for church on Sunday morning. Your father and I want to go. And you need to come too."
"That's fine, Mother. I love you."
"Darling.. I have to go."
And the only thing I heard was the dial tone.
Finally it was our turn. The lady did each item very slowly. She finished and told us the price. It came to fifty-five dollars and some change. I pulled out my wallet. And started taking out my credit card.
Edwin looked at me,"Put that away."
I smiled and said, "Make me."
And Edwin grabbed my wallet out of my hand. My mouth went to an O shape.
"Give that back."
He look out some cash and grabbed the bags with one hand and grabbed me by the other and pulled me out of the store.
"Why did you do that?"
"Do what?"
"Don't play stupid with me."
"Get in the car and be quiet."
Edwin unlocked the door and got in I got in and slammed his door as hard as I could.
Edwin looked at me and I smiled a nice big one for him. He just waved his hand like it was no problem. I was firious. That was suppose to get him mad at me. No a little wave.
"When did you last have a boyfriend?" Edwin asked me.
"Three months ago," I answered.
"Name and how long?"
"What, is this twenty questions?"
"Just answer me."
"Ryan Mick. And it was for eight months."
"Why did you break up?"
"Um.." I played with the finger on my thumb. I remember the time my mom and dad gave it to me. It was when I was twelve and got my period for the first time ever. So I got a promise ring. "He moved to Canada to got to college."
"Why didn't you just have a long- distance relationship?"
"He also moved there because he wanted to get married to his ex."
"Oh."
"So are you done asking me twenty questions?"
He nodded and turned up the radio. I looked out the window. I saw all different cars. Jill and I use to love playing the licenses plate game where we try to find as many licenses plates we can find. We only played when her mom and step-dad brought us on road trips. My parents never did that. It was were taking a plane.
I reached over and turned down the radio that I've never heard the songs and asked Edwin a question," When will we be to the beach?"
"Like a hour. Why?"
I looked down. Should I tell him I feel uncomfortable being in the car with him?
"I just really want to go swimming that's it."
He shook his head and once again turned the radio up. It was giving me a headache. Well a hour turned into a two hour ride. There was traffic and accidents. When we got to the beach Edwin packed every thing in the cooler while I went to the bathroom to change. I pulled the bottom up and tied the sides. I put the top on and there was a pounding on the door.
"Some one's in here," I say trying to hide the irritated in my voice.
"I know you are.. Are you almost done? I'm already done."
I open the door and Edwin checks me out.
"You look cute."
I blush and mumble a thanks. He holds my hand and pulls the cooler with the other one. It looks as if were a couple. When we find a good spot and lay down the towels and every thing we decide to go to the water. I walk in the ocean. I loved how the ocean smells. Its one of my favorite smells. Edwin shivers. When I get to my waist I dive underwater. When I come up Edwin goes underwater. All the sudden I feel some one tapping me on the back. I turn around and there's Edwin. After swimming we go back to our towels. Walking up I see Lucas and Shane with two skinny girls wearing almost the same bathing suits but in different colors. Shane sees me and walks over. Uh-Oh! There's going to be trouble.
