CHRISTINE BROOKS

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"What are you doing?", Michael asked.

"Isn't it obvious? I'm building a sand castle.", I replied as I showed him my masterpiece.

"A sand castle? What are you? A five year old?", he asked.

"Anyone can build a sand castle.", I replied. He circled around the sand castle and stood beside me. I didn't mind his smirking since I was busy making my sand castle beautiful.

"It looks terrible to me.", he said.

"I'll pretend I didn't hear that.", I replied. He sat right beside me and started to help me shape my castle.

"Hey? What's with the help?", I asked.

"I want to win the prize.", he said.

"What prize?", I asked and he pointed at a signboard that says first prize is a free dinner at the waters tour boat for two.

"I don't remember signing up for anything.", I said.

"Well I did sign our names there as a pair.", Michael replied. He signed us up as a pair?! I mentally smiled and reality hit me when Michael was leaning towards me and our faces were only an inch apart. I stiffened and I got really concious that I looked away.

"Who said that I'm okay with that?", I asked.

"Oh come on Christine.", he begged.

"Only if you would do something out of the ordinary, then I will say okay.", I replied.

"Hey, look at me for a sec.", he said. I turned my head to face him. All of a sudden, I was in a state of shock and amazement when Michael leaned towards me and kissed me on my right cheek. He pulled away seconds later and I slowly placed my hand on top of my right cheek. What the hell just happened?!

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MICHAEL COLLINS

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Out of the ordinary, huh? Well, there's an out of the ordinary act I did. Well, I didn't just do that because of the dare but I honestly.was becoming a bit interested in this girl in front of me.

"W-w-w-what did you just d-d-do?!", she asked. Man, I just like to see her fluster. It's really cute.

"I did something out of the ordinary, just like you said.", I replied. She looked pissed off. Then she slapped me really hard on my cheek. I was really shocked.

"You think that kissing is some kind of joke?! Are you really that desperate to win some stupid competition? Well, count me out!", she yelled. She threw the bucket and shovel on to the ground and walked away. What the fuck just happened?!

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CHRISTINE BROOKS

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"Where are you going?", my dad asked.

"I'll go for a walk.", I replied as I paced and passed by my mom and dad. I saw their wondering faces but I ignored it. I kept walking and I climbed up and arrived at some cliff overlooking the sea.

"Wow. I bet the sunset would be nice to look at from here.", I murmured. I sat down and felt the breeze as it hit me. Behind me were trees and it was grassy. I didn't even know that a place like this existed somewhere at a beach. I thought it was a sandy and hot. I closed my eyes and breathed in fresh air. Suddenly, the breeze stopped and Michael's face flashed in my head. I sighed and touched my cheek.

"What just happened? It... happened so fast.", I murmured. I felt happy but hurt at the same time. Oh well, all jocks are the same. They think romance and love is a game. I leaned my body against the grass and then I began to feel sleepy. Man, this is so relaxing. It makes me so slee...py...

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MICHAEL COLLINS

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I finished the castle on my own and approached Mr.and Mrs. Brooks to grab a cold drink. I arrived at the tent but I didn't see her around.

"Christine's not here?", I asked.

"She said she would go for a walk and headed towards the forest.", Mr. Brooks replied. Hey, hey. Aren't they worried that their teenage daughter goes in to a forest by herself? Are they parents or not?

"I'll go look for her.", I said.

"Okay. Be back before lunch.", Mrs. Brooks replied. I walked away and headed towards the forest. The forest was full of trees and there were leaves and twigs scattered all around the ground. I passed and walked through many trees until I came across an opening ahead of me. I walked closer to it and I saw a girl sleeping on the grass. Christine. It was her. I found her right away. I silently approached her. I looked down to see the sleeping face of a pretty girl. Suddenly, my heart just paced. What's this? Why is my heart pacing up? I sat beside her and just waited for her to wake up. It was silent. Catherine came in to my mind. I wonder how she's doing? I haven't visited her in awhile.

"Michael." I heard Christine murmur while she was asleep.

"I love...", she paused and went silent again. She loves who? Christine likes someone? Nah. Maybe she's just dreaming. That's right. I laid beside her since the grass was so tempting. As my back made contact  with the comfy grass,I placed my right arm on top of my forehead to cover my eyes from the stinging light of the sun. Suddenly, I was drifted to dreamland.

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CHRISTINE BROOKS

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I woke up and rubbed my eyes. I looked at the horizon which was red orange. The sun was half way down the horizon. I  guess I was right about the sunset being beautiful up here. I sighed but when I looked to my right, I saw Michael sleeping beside me. What the hell?! My heart started to beat faster than it usually does and I tried my best to prevent myself from smiling. Wait, why am I feeling happy?! I should be mad at him for pete's sake. I tried to calm myself down but I can't help myself from looking at his sleeping face. I leaned closer to his face and my face began to blush so much that I imidiately pulled myself away from him. I panted at the nervouness I was  feeling. That feeling when you are alone with your crush on top of the cliff during a sunset. Who wouldn't feel happy and nervous about that? To top it off, he was sleeping beside me! I inhaled and exhaled deeply then I heard Michael murmur the name "Catherine. " I frowned and my nervousness faded away. I knew that he loved Catherine so much that I knew that  I  never had a chance with Michael. What  if I just keep my feelings for him to myself? I stopped and realized about what I thought. Maybe it would be better if I forget about these feelings. That way, I won't be hurting myself. I won't be hoping for even the slimmest chance  of being together with him.

"Christine?" I heard Michael say. I turned around and looked at him.

"Good morning.", I greeted.

"More like good evening.", he replied.

"Whatever.", I told him.

"Are you still mad at me?", he asked and I didn't bother to reply. 

"Look, if that kiss really made you uncomfortable or angry, I'm sorry. I was only doing what you said.", he apologized.

"And you thought I was serious? Geez.", I replied.

"If you can't even accept my sincere apology, then whatever.", Michael said.

"You didn't even look sincere.", I replied. Michael leaned in really close to me with a sad look onn his face.

"W-what are you doing?!", I asked.

"Does this look sincere now?", he asked back.

"Fine! Whatever, you win.", I replied and I pushed him away. He smiled at me and said,

"That's the Christine I know, a forgiving one." I clenched my fists and punched him.

"Shut up. You forced me.", I replied. He took my left wrist and pulled me near him.

"I hope we won't fight again. I can't afford to lose someone whom I can lean on and be myself with. That's how important you are to me.", Michael said. He looked at me with serious eyes. Was I really that important to him? I was speechless. I didn't know what to say or how to react. I felt as if the world stopped and Michael's words were slowly registered in to my mind. Instead, I just stared back at him. His cheeks were in a shade of light pink and I saw his lips form in to a smile.

"That's how you're important to me.", he said. I couldn't stop my cheeks from blushing and I started to feel a bit flustered. I just continued to look him in the eyes and I sensed Michael slowly leaning closer to me. Was he going to kiss me?! Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Should I kiss back? No, maybe I shouldn't. I would regret kissing him because he loves someone else. But I would also regret not taking this opportunity of having a chance to kiss tge person I like and love. Michael's eyes gazed in to mine so hungrily like it was longing for something. Michael's right hand slowly cupped my right cheek and his thumb and index finger lifted my chin up a bit. It was a perfect moment for me. I felt like it was only Michael and I who existed in this world. I gently closed my eyes as Michael locked our lips together. I placed my hand on his shoulder as our left hands were intertwined with each other. Slowly but gently he kissed me like he treated my lips as fragile diamonds. I now shared my first kiss with the very person whom I first fell in love with. Michael slowly slid his hand from my chin down to my neck and placed his hand on my shoulder. We both pulled away at the same time and our foreheads were against each other causing the tips of our noses to touch.

"You won't get mad, right?", Michael asked. I smiled at him and replied,

"Maybe?" He kissed me again and there, that was the most memorable thing that happened to me.

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MR. & MRS. BROOKS

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"I wonder where those two are."

"Who cares? We won first prize on the sand castle!"

"But isn't this for them? After all, it was their sand castle. We just took the prize as representatives and here we are enjoying this delicious 5 star dinner at the beach."

"Don't worry sugar plum! I'm sure they're enjoying themselves too like how we used to. Remember? That grassy cliff out the forest where the sunset looked beautiful? I wonder if that place is still there."

"I bet it's still there."

"Anyway, let's enjoy the night. Tonight is a date, alright?"

"Alright!"

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Instead of Michael and Christine enjoying the prize, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks used it. Despite that, Christine and Michael were having the time of their lives :)

What will happen now? Will Christine really pursue on hiding her feelings? Find out on the next chapters to come! :)

Hey guys.. I deeply apologize for the VERY late upload T.T I was busy with school and with my part time job. Anyway, I hope you like this chappie :))

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