Summer Lovin

If I hold back, I'm no good. I'm no good. I'd rather be good sometimes, than holding back all the time -Janis Joplin Hope You Enjoy! -Renee "You can do it!" I heard from below me. I look down from the cliff into the water. "I know you can," Sammy says from the water. I have no idea how I let my friends talk me into cliff diving but here I am on the edge. As I move closer I feel my stomach lurch. Stones under my feet fall into the water. "Holy s**t," I say under my breath as I feel my throat close. "Hurry up Mads." Easy for you to say. I look down one more time before I turn my head to the sky taking deep breaths and I jump off. ------------------------------------- "Oh my god, did you see that huge wave I shredded?!" Jeremy says from beside me. After the cliff diving, we all decided to head to the beach and surf. I suck at surfing so I let the professionals do it as I tanned. Don't get me wrong I'm up for trying new things but the ocean and I don't necessarily mix. Now we are at a diner called "Mel's Classic Diner". One of the best burgers I've had in like forever. The bell to the door rings and for some reason, I want to look. For a while, I focus on what Sammy and Beth are talking about. Of course, I turn my head. There stands probably one of the hottest guys I've ever seen. He stood probably at least 6,2, with light brown hair, handsomely muscular, and his eyes were dark brown starting right back at me. We both locked eye contact until my friends started standing up. I looked at the bill and tip laying on the table. When did that come? I grabbed my jacket then I looked at the stranger. I tapped Sammy, "Wanna place a bet?" I questioned. She was always up for a bet. Her eyes looked daring and she happily accepted. "If I leave my jacket and that guy brings it out to me" I look to the Hottie taking his seat. "I get front-seat privileges for a whole month," I say. "Fine but I get to eat a few pieces of all the candy you get for the rest of the trip," she left the diner. I place my jacket back on my chair before looking back at the guy. I walk out heading back to the RV. "Hey, um miss" I hear from behind me. The tall hottie stares back at me holding my jacket. "Oh my, thank you so much," I say acting as if I forgot it. Our hands briefly touch but that doesn't lessen the butterflies in my stomach. The Rv's engine comes alive. Urg, let me have a chance with this guy. "Mads let's get going," Jeremy says opening the door. Mr. Hottie starts walking backward but I snag a hold of his wrist before he could run away. "I'm Madison," I let go of his hand slowly. "My friends and I are going to the beach tomorrow, you and your friends should come" I state hoping he can see the pleading look in my eye. "It's just me and my brother but I couldn't see why not. Here's my snap," I take his phone and friend his Snapchat. "I'll text you when we are leaving," I say. I turn to leave. "My name is Dillon," he says behind me. I give Dillon a small smile over my shoulder and walk up the steps into the RV. I take my seat up front. Putting my feet on the dashboard. I feel hot stares burn into my face. "What?" I ask around me confusingly. "So you won the bet, tell us the details," Sammy says with a humorous tone in her voice. Jeremy groans beside me and pulls out of the diner's parking lot. We got back at the small trailer park at 6:34 pm. That gave me time to do my nightly ritual. I took my shower and shaved my body. Wearing bathing suits all the time meant shaving all the time too. I applied the shea butter and exfoliator. I looked out through the shower curtain into the family bathroom. I always checked if the chair I put in front of the door was still snug against the door. I swiftly turn the nob and the shower stops. I grab my towel while slipping on the sandals I got from this one homeless lady on the side of the highway. She made them! Just wanted to throw that out there! My Bluetooth still plays the last of my summer playlist and ends with "The Charming Man". I get dressed in my pajamas and exit the truck stop. After traveling for one month and stopping at the truck stops your get used to the buddy system or knowing how to securely lock the doors while you shower. No harm no foul just the instinct. I walk out and see Sammy taking insta pics and laughing at Jermey who is 'surfing on righteous' waves. I see Farlo, he's my golden retriever, chasing a ball that looked like a chicken wing. I got it from a cute little shop in Cali. Funny to think that almost one month ago we were in Washington graduating high school. Now we are spending our last day in Las Angeles. Next stop Arizona to see the Grand Canyon. I wanna stop at the 4 corners too. My dad always bragged about being in four states at the same time. Stepping into the Rv I head into the back. We were able to get a big tour bus with 6 bunkbeds. Each bed was about full and could fit two people. At first, it was hard for me to sleep but my friends helped which was nice. I've been friends with Beth and Sammy since kindergarten. We met Jeremy when he moved to our school in 3rd grade. Bethany has always been the sassy, badass, attention-seeking w***e (Her words not mine), and one of the most angelic people I've ever met. She has her own blog which she started during the road trip. For some reason, people love seeing her and us hanging out and hearing about all our adventures. She's a spitfire, and when I tell you she is not afraid to fight. humpf. She will beat your ass. My dear old Samantha. She has an old soul. I really believe she was supposed to be born in the 60s. She loves CCR, The Beetles, and Riche Valance. She is probably the leader of the group and keeps us in line. She is always the DD when we go to parties. Not like she ever lets our friends drink anyway. She wants to become a writer. She dreams of writing children's books and some dystopian novels. Sam is her own different kind of person you only meet in one lifetime. She is the most kind, self-educated, serious, easy-going girl on the planet. Jeremy, oh sweet, somewhat, innocent Jeremy. I remember when he came to school wearing a tearier and a too-too. Let me just tell you he rocked it! Jerm came out to us as gay when he was just 13. We couldn't be happier for him. Of course, there're always those assholes that want to make someone feel terrible. Jeremy is very handsome, sweet, playful, and kind-hearted. He puts more people in front of himself than he does himself. "Hey Mads, can I borrow your shampoo? I'm all out," Sammy asked. I handed her my shampoo and she gave me a soft thank you. I laid on my bed and crossed out today's events. Try dragon fruit: Check Cliff diving: Check Swimming and tanning: Check Eat at a diner: Che- My mind went straight to Dillon. I kinda felt bad that I didn't snap or text him yet. I checked the diner and got up. Walking out from the curtain I take a picture with Beth. I send some to him with some hi's and heart eyes. I sigh in bliss at the thought with his shirt off. I lean back a little bit more before I'm pushed off the couch by Bethany. "Personal space much," she states annoyed. Brushing my butt off I turn on my salt lamp and shut my bunk curtains. Privacy much. I write down a few more things in my journal and put them on my ledge with my contacts. I yell goodnight and I hear 2 goodnights. The clock on my ledge reads 10:22 pm. I shut my eyes and head into dreamland. Before I year a ding comes from my phone. I slowly brush it off but can't help but look. Snapchat: Dillon My heart starts to race more and I feel my hands get clammy. I open the snap. It's a picture of him and another guy that looks kinda scruffy. His dark brown eyes are captivating. "Holy s**t, who is that stud," Jermey says while climbing into bed with me. "He's mine Jerm," I point to Dillon pushing the phone in his face. "Not him Mads, that hunka hunka," He says now pointing at the scruffy-looking guy. "Oh, I don't know," I shrug. Jeremy takes my phone and starts typing onto it. "Jeremy gives me my phone," I shout at him. Him being his 5,10 self I couldn't reach. I'm only standing at 5,3 not much of a chance I have. "Oh it's his brother," he says handing me my phone back. I hear the cute little jingle of the Snapchat phone call go on. "Hello?" I hear a sexy voice come on the other line. "Hi Dillon, aren't you and your brother going swimming with us tomorrow?" Jeremy asks. "Yeah, if that's okay," Dillon says. I hear slite laughing coming from the phone. "Okay, Jermey give them my phone back now!" "Before I go I just wanted to tell you Madison thinks your a total hottie and also is your brother by any chance gay?" My eyes shot open and hysterical laughter comes from the phone. I think it's Dillon but I've never heard him laugh. "Okay bye," I quickly grab my phone and apologize for my stupid friend's actions. Jeremy gives me an innocent smile that just burns my biscuits in a bad way. "I hate you," I say throwing my pillow at him. "I love you tooooo," he says running out of the room. I hide my smile and take out my contacts. I slide my journal back to its original spot. I breathe out, closing my eyes I look up at the sky and I fall asleep. "Good night Daddy."