Chapter one: Every summer begin with water.

18 years old.

There were three things that I thought I would have done by the time I got that age:

1. Have my first kiss.

2. Have a boyfriend.

3. Learn how to drive.

Well, no. Unfortunately, my failure in life was constant, but I have a kind of love-hate relationship with it. The only thing I have achieved from all this was giving my first kiss. And even that didn't count completely, since it was with Matthew, who was like my best friend. Also, it was by mistake and that felt like kissing my dog.

And I didn't mean that he is bad at kissing, but I didn't want to kiss my dog.

And I know, despite sounding like a rather delusional silly teenager, I still hoped that having a boyfriend (no matter if it was already done and single by now) was something real. But neither. I have liked the same person for 3 consecutive years. So, at least I can say that I have tried. But as I said earlier, my relationship to failure was too close.

But despite that, Danniel, or as I liked to call him, Annie, we had a pretty cute relationship! Friendship, but that was better than nothing, Emilia.

As for learning to drive, because my mother said that I didn't even know how to handle my problems well, so she flatly refused to do that. Although my father was my undercover helper, so as far as convincing her, now that I'm 18 there may be an improvement.

And I had already told me that, if this summer I couldn't accomplish any of that, then I will cross out that 8 and put a 9. Anyway, it was the tradition of every year to postpone the goals. Luckily, my birthday was in the summer. So, it was just bringing the party and move the ass, right?

Well, neither. There were only three weeks of summer vacations left. My best friend Lissa had proposed going to a hotel since we saw very little of each other because she had a job at the hotel that her father had recommended. And the last few weeks she took them free, so we could go out together on my birthday.

"Well, Emilia, blow out the candles" I wished hard as I blew, already dreaming of what I had asked for.

We were all gathered in my house. It was almost 4:00 pm and we had plans to go to the hotel today. We had already gone to a beautiful restaurant to eat all together, but my family wanted also to give me a birthday cake before I left for almost a month.

"And what did you ask for?" Marinna, my older sister, asked excited.

"Surely stop being such a virgin" whispered Grace, the little beast of the house.

"Grace Linsey Harries, what did you say?" I was going to say something about, but knowing my mother, after I left, she was going to eat her alive.

"They have to go, look at the time" my father jumped to the rescue.

"Yes it's correct. Sir, Mrs. Harries, I'll take a really good care of the little Emilia" Lissa took our bags and approached Grace. And about what you said before, don't worry, I'll see to it" she whispered carefully so that my parents couldn't hear her, and then she put one of her arms around my shoulders "Let's go, Lia!"

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After two hours on the road, here we were. Actually, we chose the hotel that Lissa had been working on because they had promised her a low cost for being her. And since Lissa is the queen of sales, because her eyes turned into bright stars at that proposal. But it was really very nice, for a reason it was 5 stars after all.

"Lia, today you can ask me what you want, I'll do it for you. I'm all yours" Lissa was thrilled as she took a sip of her pineapple drink with extra alcohol.

We were close to the pool. After arriving, we didn't order anything and we only went out for air. We didn't really have any concrete plans, but at least I could enjoy my vacations in this amazing hotel.

"Well, I want you to help me out with Annie today"

"Eww" She made a disgusted gesture "Do not mention him. Better ask me to find you a better boy, because that would make me delighted"

"You should get used to it now. If we become a couple, then you will see him all the time"

"No sweetie. If you two become a couple, I will go on a strike to get my wifey back from that idiot" She clarified and I laughed instantly after seeing her expression. She always get very irritated when Danniel was named. "Also, now that he's in college, you hardly see him, which is a relief to me, but talking about you, shouldn't you be looking for a better match? I mean, it's been 3 years now and you've always acted like a good friend"

"But being friends is already a good way. Also, we are still in contact" I presumed, to be honest I was proud about that, cause despite everything, our relationship did not die from distance.

"It's a path you'll never get out of, silly. And I meant seeing face to face. The last time you saw him was last summer. Don't you think him have changed?" I started thinking "Maybe he has a girlfriend. Or at least it's close to that. Because, even if he is an idiot, his physique helps him a lot"

"But we do video calls all the time" I explained. "And if there are wolves stalking my prey, then I'll have to take advantage of this summer vacations and yes or yes tell him how much I love everything about him" I winked at her.

"Ugh, you have no choice"

I smiled at her.

A woman in her 33s who apparently worked at the hotel, approached Lissa and whispered something to her. Immediately, she got up from the chair and turned to warn me before leaving:

"Lia, I'll be back soon" I gestured with my hands and watched her leave later.

I took a look around the place and the hotel really was beautiful. I look for my camera and walked over to the pool. Everything was perfect for photographing.

I wanted to take a good picture of the other side of the pool which was beautiful. There were many armchairs and tables, the lighting was beautiful, it was getting late and the lights were shining and giving a beautiful touch to the place. I carefully approached the edge of the pool to capture the image well on the camera.

Just when I took the photo, I felt like I had been pushed and I couldn't help but completely fall into the pool. The camera hanging on my neck was completely full of water. I saw who was passing by and had possibly caused everything. I rushed out of the pool to catch him. It was a boy who went with a big box. I bumped into him to turn to see me and he did. I could only see his box until he decided to put it on the floor and we finally saw each other. Was he an employee?

He was looking at me like I was a nuisance right now. But it was him who made me fall into the pool!

"So?" He said after I looked at him with clear anger dominating my expression.

"I don't know if you notice, but I fell into the pool"

"And?" He threw as if him didn't matter at all. That definitely set me on fire.

"AND?! You..."

"Hey, I don't have time for this. I have not interest in listening to your silly anecdotes what you consider something fun to tell" He interrupted me without further ado and took his box with the intention of continuing walking.

I walked quickly and without much thought, when I got to be near him again, I pushed him towards the pool. He ran his hand over his face to remove his hair, as it was quite long and somewhat wet. He hurried to reach the box, which was sinking quickly, and put it on the shore urgently as if it were very important. Then he looked at me with hatred and in response I stuck out my tongue and he started to walk towards the armchairs.

"Stop, you!" He yelled at me as he tried to get out of the pool to catch up with me.

"I have no time or interest to listen to your foolish claims which you consider valid to tell me!" I said after taking my phone and my bag. I managed to run towards the rooms without being reached.

When I got to my room, I threw everything on my bed. I checked my camera, but only water came out. It was completely damaged. I was angry and didn't want to be. So I headed to the bathroom to start preparing for my birthday reunion. After taking a shower, I started taking the clothes out of my suitcase to see what to wear for tonight. Since my dear Annie would be here, I had to make the most of the environment and put a few points in my favor after so long. Finally I left the flowered dresses for later and chose a short white beach dress. It made my figure stand out, but without exaggeration. And despite not having exactly a cleavage, it was understood that there was some volume in my chest.

I started looking through my makeup bag, I needed Lissa here. She was going to do my makeup for today. My eyesight suddenly blurred and I stopped dead. Someone had entered without noticing and had covered my eyes with their hands.

"Guess" hummed, in a rather high-pitched voice. It seemed that was trying hard to not recognize the natural tone of voice.

I put my hands on the unknown hands to try to relate to someone. They were a little bit big, so it wasn't Lissa or Jude, another friend from school. Although that was already obvious from the voice tone. Only it could be someone. I had no doubts. It was Danniel!

I removed his hands and turned excitedly to see him after so long. I really missed him so much.

"Annie" All my excitement was immediately cut off by seeing who it was. Dammit. "What are you doing here?"