Page 56 of I Could Have Missed This
“I’m glad you did. You look really happy with Daisy,” I tell her. She glances up at me and smiles.
“I really am,” she says with a smile.
“How did you two meet?”
“I met Daisy and Eli when I started working at the boba shop, then I met Ted through Eli. Then the rest was history as they say,” she laughs. She’s almost finished with my nails, and they look stunning.
“How did you meet Kai?” She asks, finishing up on my index finger. She’s sticking her tongue out as she works.
“Oh, we’ve been best friends for as long as I can remember. My mum was his mum’s best friend, and they got pregnant at similar times. He’s like a brother to me honestly,” I explain. Cat smiles at this, as she finishes up my pinkie finger. She places the brush back in the bottle.
“What do you think?” She asks as I hold my hands up. There’s no lumps or missing strokes, not a single mistake.
“It’s perfect, Cat, thank you,” I tell her. She grins as she stands up.
“Do you want a cigarette while it’s drying?” She asks while I shake my hands in an attempt to speed up the drying process. We walk to the balcony and she hands me a cigarette.
Our conversation has got me thinking about messages from the universe. I’ll need to keep an eye out just in case the universe has any for me.
Irest my tummy on my surfboard as I swim out further into sea. Elijah is beside me too, breathing heavily as we swim against the waves. Soon, we make it out far enough, and decide to sit on our surfboards. We catch our breaths for a few moments.
“Doesn’t this just make you feel alive man?” He asks, taking a deep breath. He takes his wet hands and runs them through his hair.
“Surfing always clears my head,” I tell him as we bob up and down on the water. My injured hand stings a little, but not too much. I sigh as I relax my shoulders. The wind on my face and the water on my skindoesmake me feel alive. I don’t thinkI’ve this felt alive for awhile. These past few weeks have been everything I could have hoped for.
What does it feel like to be alive? Is this how it feels?
“I’m not sure if Kai has had a chance to speak to you yet. But yesterday I asked him if he would go on a date with me.”
“Oh my god Eli that’s great,” I exclaim, a smile dawning on my face. Elijah smiles back, itching the nape of his neck.
“So you approve?”
“Of course. You’re great, and I’m glad Kai thinks so too. I knew yous would hit it off,” I tell him, punching him softly in arm.
“I really really like him. I just hope it goes well,” Elijah says, running a hand through his hair again.
“Do you know where you’re going?”
“Same place you and Teddy bear had your first date,” he replies. I think back to the first date. It feels so far away now. So much has happened since then. My life has gotten so much better since I took the leap and asked him out.
“I hear things are going well with you two,” he says, smirking at me.
“Yeah, things aredefinitelygoing well,” I tell him as we bob up and down on small waves. I can’t help but think about the blade in Teddy’s nightstand, but right now I choose to ignore the thought.
The sea is calm today. I try to mirror it.
“Just so you know, we have very thin walls in the flat,” He points out. I reply by splashing water at him.
“Shut up,” I groan. We both laugh.
“I’m only kidding, sex doesn’t really appeal to me so I won’t bethatoffended if you don’t invite me to join in.”
“I will push you into the sea Eli I swear to god,” I laugh, covering my face. Elijah laughs hysterically.
“I’d like to see you try bitch,” he jests, causing me to attempt to push him in, but I end up falling off my board instead.
“Oh my god you’re going to make me piss myself!” He cackles. I climb back onto my board and glare at him.
