Pov: Raffaello

I woke up at 6 and half an hour later I was already on my way to the beach. I wanted to make an early start and take advantage of the weekend as the weather forecast had predicted It was going to be really sunny and there wasn't going to be a single cloud in sight.

I lived in the neighborhood nearest the beach, luckily enough for Charlie and me. You see, we are Spanish. Our parents died in a car crash when we were just kids and we spent about a year under the government's custody waiting for someone to adopt us. Finally, when Charlie, who is my older sister, turned 8, some couple from the USA adopted us. Although we had to say goodbye to all our friends I have never regretted moving here. It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. They turned out to be a cute young couple who owned a multinational pizza brand - which left them quite a lot of free time as they had workers who kept the restaurants going. I love them. Our mom is called Naomi and our dad is called Rudolph.

I got to the beach and headed towards the surf shack we had rented. I took out my key and unlocked the door, I took out my blue board. it was a present from my grandpa who was a surfboard crafter- it runs in the family he gave me when I turned five.

Yesterday I had met lots of new people at camp. Most of them had surfed before, although a few didn't even know how to get on the board. However, that was what our campus was for, to teach people the basics and maybe even get them into surfing. Among them was a girl, I think her name was Grace, who despite the lack of knowledge got the hang of it really quick and in no time was riding big waves. She had true potential. Another of the newcomers was Milo, who told some really good jokes but couldn't take anything seriously. Oh man, did I laugh with him.

The person who struck me the most was Audrey. She made me get this feeling of dejá vu. I have to admit she was a bit naive for a girl her age, but she had the talent to charm people. After one day, every single guy at surf camp was drooling over her except for Chris, my best friend, and me. She was pretty, but I wasn't interested in her. During a skiing competition, a year ago, I had met a really nice girl called Alicia who competed against my sister. She immediately caught my eye and I asked her on a date. Just a few weeks later we were already a couple. I visited her whenever I had time and she did the same. But having to maintain a long-distance relationship was complicated so we eventually called it quits. The point is, after that disastrous relationship I didn't want the episode repeating so I've been focusing on improving my surf so I can get a scholarship next year. However, I did flirt a bit with Audrey, but just for fun and I suspected she also did. It may seem weird but it was more a friendly flirt than a lovey-dovey-flirt.

Time had flown by and before I knew it it was already lunch.

I got out of the water and headed towards the spot where I had left my things. Just as I sat down on the dry sand, I spotted familiar faces among the crowded beach. It was Chris, his girlfriend (Lenna), and Charlie, who was also Lenna's best friend since they were in diapers.

I called their names out. I must have shouted really loud as everyone around me turned to me, visibly startled. I heard my friends laugh and they waved at me. I called them over and within just two minutes they were here with me.

"What's up, man?" Chris and I patted each other on the back.

"Hi Rafa" Lenna smiled at me.

"I didn't know you were going to be here Rafa." My sister said. "You should have told me, I thought you had gone for a walk when I woke up"

I just shrugged my shoulders.

"So, who's hungry?" Chris began.

"You sure are" Lenna said trying to keep herself from laughing. " But don't worry. I think Charlie packed some sandwiches." She turned to me. "Now that I come to think about it, I think she might even have one for you"

"For my lil bro? Yeah, right. He's not going to steal our food he can go fish if he's hungry. I saw a crab or two on our way here maybe they'll let him eat them. That's what he gets for being irresponsible" She joked.

"Charlie. You know you're just annoying? Right?" I told her.

"Bro, show some respect for "Princess Lottie of Spain" Chris told me.

"Yeah, he's right. Princess Lottie shall not be disrespected under my presence. Unless you want me to kick your butt right now, which I'm sure you want to avoid at all costs as I was born a wrestling champion" Lee let out.

"Since when is she a princess? When did the coronation take place? " I asked.

My friends were really protective of my sister. She was a really good person and you could always count on her whenever you had problems as she would be there to listen to you.

Charlie stuck out her tongue at me and then added:

"Oh well, I'll guess I'll have to forgive you because if you get mad no one else will help me with the surf camp."

"I appreciate this lovely gesture but I've already got my food" I reached out for my bag and took out a ham sandwich. I gestured towards it. "See"

Charlie just shook her head and got out of her beach bag their food.

"One for Lee" "Another for Chris" "And the last one for me"

Once everyone had finished eating we played a game of truth or dare, Charlie's idea, who felt particularly active today and did not want to stop talking.

"So......Who's going to start?" She scanned our faces until she met mine.

Fuck. "Rafaello, farraelo. Truth or dare?"

"Hey. It's not fair that I start. Why doesn't Chris start?"

"Duh, he's for Lee to question"

I rolled my eyes.

"Sooooo. Truth or dare?" Chris asked

"Truth"

"What's up with Audrey from surf camp? She looked quite into you the other day" Charlie asked

Although I could disagree about the fact that she was into meI was kind of expecting this question.

"I'm not into her that way although she's hot. I reckon I'm just gonna play a bit with her until I get bored." I replied. It was true, I really wasn't interested in her romantically, I just wanted a little bit of fun, and if she ended up falling for me, which she will just as every chick, I would just dump her. If she gets upset it's her problem not mine. She's a grown up girl.

"Bro, that sounded a bit harsh. Don't you think? Take it easy on her she seems innocent. By the looks of it she's not like your other sluts" Charlie said

"Relax Charlie. That's not my problem. If she wants to get involved with me she has to accept the consequences"

"Rafa's right" both Lee and Chris said.

"Although it might seem a bit arrogant, I get what Rafa's trying to say. Most of his "girlfriends" hook up with him just for fun." Chris said

"Though maybe you should tell her what she's getting into. That you don't want anything serious" Lee added

"I suppose so" I said. "I'm getting kind of bored of talking about Audrey so why don't we go for a quick swim?.

"Yes please" Charlie said and with that she picked Lee by her arm and dragged her with her to the sea. In just a few seconds they had disappeared from our view.

"Race you to the water" I told Chris.

He looked at me puzzled as if he had not heard right. I thought he was going to ask me to repeat it again, but before I could even open my mouth he pushed me to the side and started running down the beach.

That dirty little cheater.

Not wanting him to beat me, although at this point it was impossible for me to win, I started running as fast as I could, almost falling to the ground on several occasions.

When I got to the shore.., Damn! He was already there smirking at me and splashing the girls.

Oh. He had just declared war. I was going to drown him. He wasn't going home today.

"I'm gonna get you" I yelled and knocked him down.

"Ha, ha, ha" Rafa one, Chris zero.

Soon, Charlie and Lee joined Chris' team.

"Hey, that isn't fair! "I yelled.

"I was pretty sure almost drowning me was against the rules but you did it any way, so I guess after this we're even."

They all laughed.

They were going down.