~A couple days later~
"Pick up the damn phone!" Kevin yelled into the reciever. He'd been calling Arica for days but she hadnt returned any of his calls.
"Stupid Stupid." He cursed himself and then hit himself with the phone.
Kevin felt incredibly guilty after what he'd said to Arica the other night. But he couldnt help it. He had wanted her so bad and he felt like the only thing stopping them was her age. Why was she so young? 'Why am I so old?' He asked himself. 'Why do I like her so much?' His thoughts were interupted by a knock.
"Yea?"
"Its me,"
"C'mon in Rok."
"Kev, what's up with you?"
"What are you talking about?"
"You've been sulking for days, it's about annoying."
"Sorry man, what can I do?"
"You can tell me what's up, I'm here for you dawg, were cousins."
"Not this time, I'm sorry Bri."
"It's okay, but don't forget, if you need me I'm right next door. Kick Frack out and we'll talk."
Kevin nodded and watched as Brian left. He then made up his mind to go talk to her.
~Meanwhile~
"Are you feeling better?" Arica asked when she called Christy.
"Yeah. I haven't seen him, I think he's avoiding the lobby and the resturant."
"Tell you what, I've got beach duty, wanna trade? I could use some time in the lobby."
"No... I don't want to see him, Arica."
"I really think you need to talk to hi--"
"Arica?"
"Yeah?"
"Someone's at the door, lemme call you back."
"Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Christy stood up and smoothed her short khaki shorts. She then walked to the door and opened it. She was astonished to see AJ standing there.
"What?" She asked bitterly.
"Ouch, I guess I deserved that."
"Yeah I guess you did."
"Okay, I take it your pissed at me."
"Ohhh congratulations, want a cookie?"
"Look, I came to apologize."
Christy's face softened.
"Can I come in?"
"No."
"But you looked less mad."
"No, I'm still mad I just decided to let you stand outside my door instead slamming it in your face."
"Thanks."
"Anytime."
"Listen, I didn't mean what I did the other night. I've never liked anyone before. Wait... I mean... I never usually have feelings for people I fuck -- I mean people I have sex with. I got freaked out."
"You have feelings for me?"
"Why else would I be here? I felt bad, I mean normally I can just walk away, but I felt bad, and I missed seeing you. I just wanted to say that."
He turned to leave. "Wait."
"Yeah?"
"Come in..." He grinned. And reached for her hand.
"Can I get that cookie now?"
Christy laughed as she closed the door.
~Kevin & Arica~
"I know you're there."
Arica could hear Kevin pounding on the door but she chose to ignore it.
"Arica...please."
Arica yawned.
"I didn't mean what I said." Arica yawned again.
"Baby, I know I was being a jerk, it just was me being stupid. I was blaming the whole thing on you. I mean it's not your fault that you were born later than me. I mean, it's not my fault either. It's just frustrating."
"You should've thought about that before!" She shouted.
"You are there!"
Arica got up and walked to the door. "I'm here."
"Will you open the door?"
"Nope."
"Fine. I'm sorry."
"And?"
"And...I want to be with you and I know it's not supposed to be about sex and I know we have to go slow and I'm okay with it!"
"And?"
"and? and.. I?"
"Was a huge asshole and don't deserve your forgiveness." She finished for him.
"Yeah, that too."
She unlocked the door. "Thanks." He whispered.
He pulled her close. "I'm sorry. I'll never let something so stupid get me upset again." He promised.
"I hope not, we've only got 2 more weeks and I'll never see you again."
Kevin was puzzeled, "Why?"
"I figured it out. I mean I'm glad you like me and want to be with me, but the fact remains. I'm 17. You're 26. When you leave it'll be harder than it already is."
"You'll be 18, and then we can be together."
"I'm so sure you'll wait that long for me, a girl you've only known a week."
Kevin pulled away and looked everywhere but into her eyes.
"I'm right?" She questioned, fearful of his answer.
He didn't say anything. "It will work." He whispered, "Please don't doubt me." He said looking into her eyes.
She was relieved and hugged him tightly.
"I hope you're right." She whispered into his chest.
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