HERE WITH ME || 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺

9.

𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝘇

Jude is sweaty and flushed when he arrives. He looks really handsome and I wanted to stay there with him all afternoon. That's exactly what we were going to do.

-Do you feel like playing football or not?-He makes fun of me because I was lying on the sand taking photos of the sunset.

-Idiot! I'm going to play, I'm just taking some photos.-I say and the boy sits next to me looking at the photos I had taken with my cell phone camera.

-Wow, they look really pretty. Is it your hobby?-He questions me, looking at my photos.

-No, my hobby is surfing and playing ball on the beach. But taking photos is my therapy too. - I say scratching the back of my head as I take some gum from my beach bag and put it in my mouth.

-I understand.-The boy speaks with a relaxed face looking at the sea.

-Do you want one?-I offer it and Jude nods while looking at my mouth with a sideways smile.

-You know, I never laugh, you know? But with you it's kind of different.-Jude speaks quickly and I frown.

-What are you talking about?-I question him with a shy smile on my face.

-You have a contagious joy. I didn't understand that, but now I know that's why everyone only talks about Kimberly Diaz. - Jude laughs, looking at me with a closed smile.

-Ah...I...I...-I stutter out of embarrassment.-You don't want to end the bet, do you, sir? -I questioned him and Jude rolls his eyes, getting up from the sand and picking up the ball. football in our hands to play.

-Sorry, judge! I'll behave, I promise.-He says, extending his hand for me to get up.

-If you want to lose the bet, that's fine. The victory will be mine.-I mock, taking momentum and getting up with Jude's help.

When I get up with Jude's help, still with our hands pressed together, he pulls me closer to him.

-I don't lose bets, Diaz!-He says, pressing our bodies together and whispering in my ear.

His voice was muffled in my ear and it gave me a slight shiver.

I'm clearly speechless as he lets out a mischievous smile. He lets go of me and throws the football in the air, kicking it straight away.

I'm embarrassed by Jude's attitude, but I pretend nothing had happened and kick the ball back to the boy.

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We stayed there for a while playing when the sun went down for good.

We prepare everything to leave, I'm exhausted and Jude looks the same.

-I think I'm going to go now.-I say to the boy who comes up to me and suddenly pulls my waist for a hug.

-Bye, Diaz...- He whispers in my ear as he squeezes my waist and I wrap my arms around his neck.

-Bye, Jude. Thanks for everything...- I also whisper in his ear and the boy lets out a nasal laugh.

-Do you want me to take you home?-He asks me without letting me let go of his hug.

-Maybe.-I say, pulling away from the boy with my hand on the back of my head, out of shame at the situation.

During the journey, not a single word was spoken, but as soon as we arrived my father was at the gate of the house again.

-Damn, does the old man always wait for you at the gate? - Jude questions me curiously.

- Dad things... You know how it is. -I laugh and the boy just says goodbye to me as I cross the street and go into the house.

-Who is this boy who always brings you home, Kimberly?-My father questions me curiously with his arms crossed.

-Ah..... a friend of mine, dad! -I say stuttering to my father who raises one of his eyebrows.

- My dear, understand that you are already old enough for these things and that I will never fight with an 18-year-old girl who has responsibility. I swear! Trust me if you want to tell me everything, okay? - My father says pulling me into a loving hug and I just nod my head.

Wow... how I was missing my father like that. He's so perfect when he doesn't drink and treats himself.

I missed the father I had before he drowned in drinks, and today I realized that he's finally coming back. My father is very affectionate and understanding with me in everything, that's what I love about him and I loved about my mother too.

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Kimberly's mother was black , just answering ur curious .✌️