Chasing waves

The news

Laying on the sofa hasn't ever felt good as I got discharged the same day and I couldn't be happier to come back home, I only got a mild concussion which I couldn't be happier about. I'm waiting for the rest of the family to come round as Sunday we all spend the day together watching movies or just spending the day doing silly things. As the house starts to get crowded with everyone someone has stuck the television on but none of us can find the remote, I think someone sat on it 

"Today on the news we seen the return of Charlotte Lockhart yesterday making her first appearance surfing since her loss and the whole town couldn't be prouder to hear she made it to the next round and during the heat Charlotte took a nasty hit by a wave and got pulled under where she wasn't seen for over three minutes and when they did managed to get a hold of her she wasn't breathing and was rushed to the hospital where she was discharged the same day. We hope this isn't it for the surfer as we all think about a quick recovery" the next thing I see is the remote in my hand and me turning the television off, I couldn't hear that again as I'm going to hear it all day at school tomorrow as well, sitting there silent no one says anything 

"Family barbecue, everyone outside" I hear grandad shout and I couldn't be happier as he broke the awkward silent that was in the room, I'm the first one outside as they are talking about food. 

Talking with Darren in the garden is peaceful as we just click and get along but I can't help but feel Hayden eyes on me 

"Are you ready for your completion?" I ask Darren as I would love to be there like he has been for me the pass week, I would love to return the favour 

"Of course and lucky for you, it's in this town so I hope you be cheering me on" he winks making me laugh a little, of course I'll be cheering him on, I'll be the loudest 

"I'll be your number one fan if you like" I say taking a slip of my drink as I'm ready for food now but grandad is taking his time with it 

"I would love that" he responds as quick as I tell him which is great, now he knows he has someone standing on the beach cheering as we both sit there and talk Hayden is stood with uncle Steven and Jason talking 

"What's happening with Lottie and Darren" Steven asks as he looks at his niece sat alone with a boy maybe a little too close for him 

"I'm not sure but I know they have got close over the pass couple of days" Hayden says looking at his cousin Lottie smiling again like she was when her parents was still here 

"Looks like he makes her smile but if he ever breaks her heart I'll be the first one to kill him and burry the body" Jason says looking at both Hayden and Steven who nodding in agreement 

"Food is ready" grandad shouts and Charlotte is the first to the grill pushing pass the boys.

Sitting and laughing with Darren has been good, however I can see my cousin and uncle talking about us as they keep looking over giving us the eyes, I know my cousin well and he's overprotective, over bearing but I know his heart is pure even though I don't need someone looking out for me every minute, I thankful I have a family as close bonded as we are. Once I heard grandad shout food I was straight to him picking up a burger, I could almost hear Darren laughing at me because I shot up mid way between talking but if it was Darren or food, ill grant it be food all the time, food is life. Once I have my food I head back to my spot on looking the beach, the view is amazing even better when the sun is going down as it reflects on the ocean. 

Watching Lottie eat and watching the sun I couldn't be happier as I know how hard it is to get over a lost and then back on the water, nothing ever comes easy especially when your in tee spotlight. I know I have made a couple of mistake, the most recent bring Lacey here with me as not only did she start a fight with Lottie but she laid a hand on her. I don't know how anyone could start a fight with her as she's one of the most innocent girls I have met, the way she sees good in everyone and puts them first, not only is she beautiful on the outside, she's on hell of a women on the inside I can't deny that I could see my self with her, she's caught my breath the minute I seen her 

"Darren can I have a word" I hear Hayden walk over to me, by the way he's coming over I know it's about his cousin who I took a liking to 

"Sure what's up" I ask before taking a bite of my hot dog, I'm not sure how this is going to turn out as I would hate to lose a mate 

"My cousin has gone though a enough and another heartbreak isn't what she needs" I listen to Hayden as he goes on about Lottie, how she's gone though losing her parents and I wouldn't hurt her, not a innocent girl like her 

"I won't deny that I like her, she's an attractive women with a heart of gold, the last thing i want to do is hurt her" I say hoping he stop talking about Lottie as she could possible hear us talking about her and could of heard every word i said, I would be lying if I said I didn't want to get to know every bit of her

"I won't stand in the way of he happiness but if you break her heart, you won't have just me to deal with" Hayden say looking around at all his cousin and uncles who have Lottie back, the last person I want to make mad is Hayden dad as he scared me a couple of times. 

After the talk with Hayden I take a seat thinking about everything that has happened; coming with Hayden closer to the ocean with the girlfriend, helping Lottie get back on the board, breaking up with Lacey, having a panic attack when Lottie never came up for air. After been here for a short while I finally know what I want to do with my life and where I want to do it. I couldn't thank the one person who helping me see the bigger picture... Lottie.