The Sea's Lost Daughter

College has finally let put for the summer,a and I was back at home with my grandma "Layla there's a young man at the door for you."grandma said loudly,making me roll my eyes "Oh...please it's just Sam." Grandma comes around the corner,her hand to her chest,imitating a strong southern accent "I was beginning to worry you would die an old maid."she gasped dramatically "but now a gentleman caller at last." "Grandma."I huffed getting annoyed I go to the living room where Sam waits with a bouquet of flowers in his hand Sam's a sweet gentle guy,hes handsome with his muscular body,his diamond shaped jawline,and luscious lips He makes girls drool everywhere he goes Don't get me wrong this isn't a cliche story about me falling for my best friend,he maybe hot be ewwww "Hey Layla."he's said "Hi you brought flowers?"I asked "Am I not allowed to bring you flowers.*he said nervously scratching the back of his head "I guess not it's just...you've never done this before."I shrugged "Well...maybe I should bring you flowers more often."he said flashing me his million dollar smile,that would make girls panties dampen "You don't have to"I giggled "we only own like one vase,where would I put them." Grandma enters the room and Pat's my arm laughing "Don't get your panties in a twist,these flowers are for me."she said She plucked them out of Sam's hands and smelled them Sam gasped lightly"actually these flowers are for-."he said but I cut him off "How long have we known eachother,atleast 15 years,y you should know by now Grandma does what she wants."I said "There's no stopping her."I chuckled softly ********* The two of us went toto the park walking along the path,we were discussing the trip "Can you imagine,a whole beach house and it's all ours."I said excitedly "Well technically it's Addison's beach house."Sam said "and she's not gonna let any of us forget it." "I don't care as long as I get to spend a whole month at a beach house." "What's the first thing your going to do when we get there?"he asked I paused"hmm,sprawled out on the sand in my bikini."I smiled "just soaking up those rays." "Maybe I'll find a hot guy to rub lotion on my back." Sam opened his mouth to say something,then stopped,and fiddled awkwardly with his hands "Yeah...that sounds...pretty nice."he said gulping I wandered into the gazebo and lean on the railing "You know,ive never seen the ocean before."I said He gasped surprised"what?never?" "It's kind of far away and grandma doesn't really like the ocean."I muttered sadly "Have you told her about the trip?he asked I bit my lip and shake my head no He's eyes widened"wait,are you serious?" "We leave Friday."he said "I know I just don't think she'll take it that well."I said "Because she doesn't want you away for the summer." "It's not that...it's kinda hard to talk about."I mumbled hoping he doesn't hear me "Layla you know,you can tell me anything right?"he said concern lacing in his tone "You know my parents died when I was young,a and my grandma raised me right?"I said,he nodded "Yeah."he said quirking a brow "Well my parents died in the sea,a boating accident."I said with glossy eyes "Oh Layla...." "My grandma has avoided the sea ever since."I sighed"when she hears I plan on spending my summer by the ocean...I'm worried she's going to feel like it's betrayal."I said Sam puts an arm around my shoulder,his touch is warm and comforting and familiar...,I lean into his embrace pressing my face of his chest "It's okay,a tragic accident like that is rare."he said softly "nothing's gonna happen to us on the trip." "Yeah I know but it's going to be hard,convincing my grandma about that." Sam rubs my back in small circles,easing my stress "I could come with you..be here when you talk to her." "No it's something I should do alone."I said I squeezed him close and stepped away from the hug "Anyway I'm really excited about the trip."I said changing the subject "Have you started packing yet?" "You know me...I've been ready to go for a week now."he chuckled "I haven't even started."I giggled "maybe I could get you to pack for me." "Hey don't try to get out of your own work." The two of us,spent time together talking and walking around until it was time to go home Sam walked to the door "Your going to tell your grandma about the trip tonight right?"he asked "Yep."u said popping the p "Good text me if you need anything."he said,instead of leaving he hovers in the doorway as if waiting for something "Sam?do I have something on my face?.I panicked "No you face is fine,bettwr than fine."he reassured me "Oh yeah."I said smiling "Yeah,u m...."he opens his mouth as if about to say something but stops himself "You know this friendship thing goes both ways."I said "you can tell me anything." Sam runs a hand through his hair laughing at himself "Am I that obvious."he said "Your a terrible liar it's on of the things I love about you."I smiled warmly at him Sam smiled at me for a moment his expression was warm, and paused  "Um...I'm just excited about the trip."he said "Me too!"I said excitedly "Alright well...take care."he said He nearly trips backwards down the stairs as he leaves What was that about? I wandered into the kitchen where grandma sits sipping a cup of coffee "Hey,grandma?,theres something I need to tell you."I said nervously She pauses cup still raised to her lips and quirks a brow at me "What is it dear?"she asks concerned "My friends and I have a trip planned for the summer."I said "so I'll be gone for a whole month." "Layla,goodness you made me worry,about this little thing."she huffed"have fun with your friends dear." "It's not that...the house the renting it's a beach house by the ocean."I said My grandma suddenly stood on her feet,h er smile faltered "no you can't go." "Grandma,i know but I'll be careful." "It's not about being careful."she said "the ocean is a wild and dangerous place."she said "No matter how many precautions you take,t things can change so fast."she sighed heavily,a s he voice breaks,i realize she's crying "I just want to protect you."she said through sobs,making me feel guilty "Grandma,dont cry." "You mother...skyla loved the ocean."she said smiling "and it killed her."her expression turned dark and she looked serious She sighed her shoulders drooping,s he suddenly seems very,very old "I swore to protect you,i would keep her daughter safe,for twenty years I've done that." "Grandma,you can't protect me forever."i sighed Her lips trembled,but she nodded slowly "I know your right,your grown up now...you have to make your own choices s."she said sadly We glare at eachother and finally grandma sighs "It seems theres no stopping you."she said Her nervous hands worry as she touches the locket around her neck "Will you promise me one thing."she said "Anything what is it?"I asked curiously "Don't go into the ocean."she said "dip your toes in, walk the shore,ride a boat..but please don't go under the water." That's such an aoddly specific request,b it I guess that's how mom died "Promise me." Poor grandma "I promise I won't go in the water."I said She hugs me close whispering in my ear "thank you."and smiled "I'll be okay grandma,i promise."I said reassuring her Her grip tightens briefly and she steps away "Please be safe that's all I want from you,be safe and happy." "I will grandma I promise."