Everything hurt.

My head felt as if someone had taken Thor's hammer and knocked me with it. My body ached and I felt drained. My throat was as dry as Donald's skin from last night. I'm pretty sure I could cough up some powder.

Surely someone up there was laughing at me.

I needed an ice pack or a heat pack or a beany thingy. Something.

I blinked my eyes open and nearly yelled at the sun for hurting my eyes. A scratchy feeling began to erupt in my throat. I rubbed my throat slowly hoping it would soothe it.

My eyes drifted to the blue tinted glass that had something in it. Please be a magical drink that will take this pain away.

My body also felt really itchy, I was still in my bikini from last night. How great was this?

Cautiously I lifted my body trying not to move anymore than necessary. This was honestly the worst headache I have ever had. What was this?

A Hangover. A little naggy voice inside of me drawled out.

Now I kinda understood everything clearly, Beth always told me about these things especially when I came to her house the day of after a party. She used to moan and groan when I yelled out a cheery 'good morning.'

I daintily picked up the blue glass and my mouth dropped. It wasn't a magical drink, it was just plain old water. I grumbled lowly. I pouted a little, then I took the pill beside it and swallowed them both.

Once I placed down the odd glass my mouth dropped. I smacked my hand against the pillow underneath me, as a realization came to me.

I drank.

I drank alcohol last night.

And the worst part was that I don't remember much.

Blurry images came to my mind all to quickly. A game of never have I ever. Drinks. Kisses. Fights. Ramblings. Dancing.

The images didn't really seem to connect with me, they were way too hazy.

I held my head tightly trying to remember anything else that would help me. Maybe I could just ask someone right?

I clutched the sheets tightly as I squinted trying to figure out how I got here. My brows were furrowed in deep thought, what the actual heck?

My feet padded softly downstairs and that's when I heard it. Loud shouts and bangs. I narrowed my eyes as I finally reached the stairs, I gripped the railings tightly because I was still a bit dizzy. The noise was not helping the hangover either.

I rubbed my grumbling stomach when I reached the platform. Oh I was really hungry, a croissant or a donut or a cronut would be good right now.

"Oh my god, stop he isn't yours." Sarah chuckled lowly waving her hands back and forth.

"OH SHUT THE HELL UP YOU LITTLE SLU-" My eyes widened at the scene in front of me. Sarah and Beth were going head to head. This was a big no no. Uh oh. I tightened my grip around my white robe.

My eyes wandered down to sparkly shards of glass on the floor, and I let out a gasp when I realized that it was once a pretty china glass bowl. I carefully stepped back when I looked at my bare feet.

"Guy's please calm down." Reece tried to intervene but the girls weren't having it. Sarah balled up her fists painfully tight. Her ponytail swayed as she shook her head stubbornly.

Jasper stood behind the two of them looking bewildered, he shook his heads at the two riled up girls.

Cam was twirling around in his seat drinking his smoothie as he watch Sarah and Beth like he was watching a funny movie.

And I stood there like a dear caught in headlights, completely perplexed, and a little terrified actually.

"Wow, that's rich coming from the girl who spreads her legs to anyone available." A hiss emitted from Sarah's throat. Her whole body was tense. I knew Bethany had fire in her but I was almost certain that Sarah would win this one. She was just so angry all the time.

"Oh I am so," Bethany drawls out the last word, "Done with the whole spreading legs rumors. Like honestly they're so old." She emphasized every word slowly as if she was talking to a child.

"But they're true, aren't they, daddy's little girl?" The smirk on Sarah's face wasn't hard to miss. And when she referred to Beth's father, all hell broke loose. Even I let out a shriek.

The sound of a brutal, stinging slap was heard when Beth's hand came down on a smirking Sarah's face.

I guess Sarah was prepared for that because she gave Bethany a sucker punch to the nose.

Beth whined as she saw the familiar red liquid staining her hands. Tears came pooling in her eyes as she glared at Sarah. She shook off the blood and growled out.

"I don't know who the hell you think you are, but I will kill you." Sarah said calmly then got a fistful of Bethany's hair. I gulped and tried to croak out something, anything.

Why wasn't anyone doing anything? There were four guys here not even doing anything; Blade wasn't in the room.

"Stop! Please." I choked out, my eyes went blurrier when I saw Sarah slam Bethany onto the ground. I flinched as her body made a sound.

"Okay that is enough." Jasper muttered calmly. Calmly? How can anyone be that calm?? Jasper picked Sarah up who tried to struggle as much as she could.

Once she was out of the room I ran towards Bethany completely forgetting about my bare feet. I winced each time as I felt the glass pierce my little feet.

"Kid what are you doing?!" I knew who's angry voice it was but only a sob came out of my mouth. I sniffled when I came close to Bethany. She winced as I knelt next to her body.

"Reece, please take her to the bathroom." My voice was as shaky as was my body. I rubbed my teary eyes until I felt them get hotter, redder.

* * * *

"You're an idiot." That was the only thing that came out of Mr Grumpy's mouth. He pursed his lips at me and grumbled under his breath.

I didn't say anything I just sniffled as he rubbed some soothing cream over my feet. He had taken out the pretty little glasses and cleaned me up. "Why didn't you help?"

He hadn't looked me in the eyes the whole time, avoiding me. Again nothing but silence, and I was getting used to it by now.

"Done."

I sniffled when he's heated touch left my feet all tingly. I let my feet dangle off the side of the bench top. My eyes automatically went to his face.

Everything about his face had me in awe. Like how could anyone be so beautiful but so dangerous? From his perfectly chiseled jawline to his piercing eyes, I couldn't find any flaws. And even if there were any I don't think that it would make him less perfect.

I surely hoped he couldn't hear my heart beating for him, or my pulse racing. I was confused, I didn't know what I wanted to do. I wanted to slap him like a silly sausage but then at the same time I wanted to grab his face and um kiss him maybe?

Kiss? Where the heck is this coming from Annie?

I shook my thoughts off when I realised who exactly I was thinking of kissing. Adrian Miles wouldn't even think of kissing me, plain Jane. Guys like him went for girls like Sarah or Bethany or even Vicky.

I let my eyes drop to his clenched fist which was sporting a ugly bruise. I let out a puff, that wasn't there last night.

"Mr Grumpy what happened to you!?" I took a fistful of his shirt to pull his tense body closer. I let go of his shirt and gently grabbed his right hand.

I examined it and it look sore but he kept his blank face game straight. So now I couldn't really tell if it hurt him or not.

Blank face on fleek.

"Nothing." That was all I got from him. I sighed and dropped his clenched fist down.

"Thank you Mr Grumpy." I gave him a smile and he nodded at me.

"Kid, you just love to attract trouble."

* * * *

Today was the last day that we would spend here in Maine, and it had really been unpredictable.

I felt a little sadness come over me because I would have to leave Jasper's beautiful house and the sight of this gorgeous beach.

The saltiness in the air had my nose feeling a bit tingly, I pouted at my jelly covered feet. Blade said I should keep the shoes on so that the sand doesn't get near my cuts.

I really wanted the feeling of sand in between my little toes, it felt so funny.

Sarah and Reece were playing a game of dodgeball with these group of people our age. I snapped a couple of pictures of them.

There was enough tension between Sarah and Beth, so Beth and Jasper went inside. Her body was still a bit sore she told me.

Cam was eating this triple chocolate and vanilla scoop of Ice-Cream, it was totally drool worthy. I really wanted one.

"Wanna go swimming?" Blade asked me as I sat down on one of the blankets.

"Not now, later maybe." I mumbled absently as I watched him take his green shirt off. Holy lamas. My eyes couldn't help themselves, they just kept staring at his abs.

I tightened my grip around my sunscreen lotion, unlike Mr Grumpy, Blade had only one tattoo on his chest. Three thick black swirls were painted close to his heart.

"You want me to do your sunscreen?" He smiled at me softly. I grinned at him, because honestly I was so lazy.

He took the lotion out of my hands and squirted the yellow blobs into his hands. Then he gently grabbed one of my legs and pulled it closer to him.

I lightly blushed as he started to rub some onto the bottom of my legs and slowly went up.

He then proceeded to do it on the other leg too and I avoided his eyes which caused him to laugh.

"You're legs are very soft." He muttered out and I blushed even more.

"Do you want me to do your back?" He asked me and I nodded again too shy to say yes.

He turned me around gently and I waited silently until I heard a rough voice slice through the air.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" A snarl left Mr Grumpy's throat. I froze at the sight of him.

If I had thought Blade was heavenly, Mr Grumpy was something else. His tight strong chest and torso was draped with bold tattoos. Everything was just strong and muscular. All man.

I mentally fanned myself when my eyes drooped down to his abs, no offence to Blade, but Mr Grumpy's abs were on a whole other level.

I lifted my gaze up and saw that he looked angry. I pouted as I saw that his beautiful eyes were covered by his shades.

Blade had stopped and dropped the lotion to stand up. Mr Grumpy was like 2 inches taller than him.

Oh goodness. Abs times two, good Lord.

They were deadly silent towards each other, Blade was glaring at him and even though Mr Grumpy had his shades on I knew that he was glaring too.

Mr Grumpy bent down to whisper something in his ear. I watched as Blade's face turned red before he turned to me.

"I'll see you later, little one. " He simply said before he walked towards the waves.

"Yeah." My voice was nearly gone. Oh lord have mercy on me.

It was awkward silence between Mr Grumpy and I before he bent down slowly behind me. I took a deep gulp as I could feel his warm presence behind me. He smelt good too.

Too close.

Way too close.

Oh my gosh I'm gonna embarrass myself. I was always nervous around him, even when my back was facing him. What should I say?? Do I do anything? Oh my gosh what do I do?? Help me.

I let out a shaky breath when all of a sudden I felt his heated touch on my back. The skin beneath his calloused hands was burning, hot, scorching.

I could feel the coldness of the lotion on me, but after a second it was replaced by the hotness of his touch.

Too much.

This was all too much when I felt butterflies, well it was more like dinosaurs running against each other in my stomach, what was this feeling inside me?

I nearly let out an embarrassing moan as he started to rub circles on my back slowly then faster, then slowly. Oh too much. Too much indeed.

I felt his breath fanning on my aching neck, "Don't let anyone else touch this body."

* * * *

After the heated moment between Mr Grumpy and I finished he left me confused and a little shaky.

I sat there the rest of the day talking with Cam about anything really.

"Oh my gosh when we go back to school Mrs Cinso said that I have a report due, and I haven't started it." Cam whined out to me.

"Really? What is it on?"

"I don't know some dead guy back in the 1800's." He grumbled licking his third ice cream today. I took a bite of my Crunchie and nodded.

"So do you like anyone?" It was a frequent question between Cam and I, only because he hardly liked anyone.

He blushed lightly, "Yeah actually I kinda do like this one girl."

I let out a squeal throwing my wrapped in the rubbish bin besides me,"Who? Who? Tell me now!!"

"Fine. It's Betsy."

"The girl from the party last night?" My eye brows were furrowed as I tried to remember her face. Oh she was really pretty.

"Yeah," he sheepishly said. Awhhh.

"Awh she's so cute for you." I grinned," but you do know we're leaving tomorrow right?"

He gave me another big smile which I left me confused, "Oh turns out Betsy started at our school like a week ago. I think it was fate."

"Whoa, fate." I muttered out and stared at the little kids playing in the sand and snapped more pics of random people and things.

"Yeah."

"So what about you Anne? Got your little eyes on someone special?"

"No," I blushed out.

"Oh really? Don't think I don't see the looks you give him."

"I don't look at Mr Grumpy like that," I pouted at him.

"Who said I was talking about Adrian?" He smirked at me licking his ice cream.

My eyes widened and my mouth started spewing incoherent words, "B-But, y-you were-"

He bursted out into laughter as he saw my expression. "Oh sweet Anna."

"Shh." I grumbled out and covered my red cheeks. I mentally slapped myself silly.

* * * *

"Where is Reece and Bethany?" I shoved a forkful of the chicken alfredo into my mouth. Oh this was divine. We were all seated outside watching the sunset. I knew Mr Grumpy made this delicious food. The smell was truly amazing.

"Upstairs." Jasper said and took a sip of his beer. The evening was carried out with light conversations, giggles, chuckles, and glasses clacking.

It was nice, easy, simple. I butted in here and there but I mainly focused on eating my food only because I would have kept staring at Mr Grumpy all night long.

"Holy crap Adrian you can cook." Cam gave him a huge smile and dug into his second plate.

"Thanks." He took a sip of his beer.

"Ahh it's almost school." Someone commented.

"Well for you guys." Blade laughs lightly, "My school days are over."

"How old are you Blade?" I asked him. I forgot to ask him how old he was.

"Oh I just turned 20 last month," He grinned at me and I blushed at the adorable look on his face.

A low growl emitted from Mr Grumpy besides me. Only I could hear it. Man that boy is confusing as.

After that we all ate nicely and enjoyed the soft music and just watched the beautiful stars come into sight. The stars sparkled throughout the darkness with the help of the moon. Beautiful.

I didn't want to leave yet.

"Sarah can you pass me another beer please?" Blade motioned her. Grumbling, she threw the bottle to him. She hadn't spoken much since this morning.

"You guys want a mango lassi?" Jasper asked wiping his mouth with a napkin, everyone nodded but Sarah.

"Allergic." She muttered out and carried on drinking her beer.

"I know that's why I made a strawberry one for you." He grinned handing her a bright pink strawberry lassi to her. She gave out a small smile. And I gaped. It was probably the only time that she was not glaring.

"Woah, this is good." I moaned. The lassi was creamy and the mango tasted amazing. I loved it, and I could tell that everyone else did too.

"I know." Jasper smirked. "Okay guys, tomorrow we will be leaving by 9:30, so make sure that your suitcases are packed tonight okay? And same car seating as before."

"Yeah. Oh we should stop over by the Wonder Waterfalls." Blade added in drinking his lassie.

"Yeah, that's not a bad idea. It's like an hour away from here." Jasper rubbed his jaw lightly. "That would be good."

* * * *

I had finished packing my suitcase finally. I had cleaned the bathroom and made sure that the room was swept. Everything was basically clean.

Now I was playing Colour Switch on my phone. The game was super addictive, and it made my eyes and brain a bit confused though. I just kept tapping.

"Agghr its always 7." I groaned as I saw my high score, yes I know I suck but I don't care.

Ping ping.

Ooh I got a message. I clicked on the Icon and grinned as I saw that it was from my mom.

'Oh hey mom. Yeah it's going good, a bit sad that I have to leave but I miss you. Ooh and then you can see all the pics.'

I grinned at my reply before sending it, a minute later she replied.

'No sorry mom. What are you doing now?'

'Awhh mom that's so sweet, bye and have fun.'

I sighed at the two of them, they were too cute for their boots. I snapped out of it when I heard a knock.

"Come in." I sat up slowly throwing my phone on the bed. My eyebrows rose when I saw Mr Grumpy. This was a huge surprise.

"You forgot your camera." He dropped it down gently on my bed and I smiled at his thoughtfulness.

"Oh my goodness thank you so much. The food this evening was amazing by the way." I shyly complimented him and turned so that my legs dangled at the end.

He didn't say anything. "So maybe you would like to teach me how to make it?" I was pushing my luck. Well I did that all the time around him.

He turned around and walked to the door, "Maybe." And he left me.

A small smile crept onto my face when I heard the door close gently not loudly. He wasn't angry at all.

I let out a soft giggle at the thought of him and I cooking without me burning down the kitchen.

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