Each part of this 4shot is based on a different song, each song by Dashboard Confessional. Here are the songs used:
Part 1 - Warmth Of The Sand
Part 2 - So Long Sweet Summer [Age Six Racer]
Part 3 - Dusk And Summer
Part 4 - Stolen
if you've never heard these songs you should listen to them because they are amazing! here is the link to the first one: Warmth Of The Sand
So here is Part 1! Tell me what you think!
Part 1 – Warmth of the Sand
Relax and stand in the
Warmth of the sand
The day is long
And here for us to take for granted
He stood on the bright California beach, pretending to stare off into the distant sea, but it was obvious he was staring at her. She was splashing around in the shallow part of the ocean with her friends. She giggled and he dug his toes into the yellow sand as a shiver ran down his spine.
We find ourselves
To our knees
In water clear
The tender breeze upon our faces
As we bask in our good graces
Yeah, we all are golden here
The wind picked up and his long brown hair fluttered in the breeze. She looked his way and his soft brown eyes locked with hers for a good 5 seconds. She raised her tanned hand and waved at him. He smiled and returned her wave with a slight nod.
It’s summer
It’s summer
Where night belongs to lust and lovers
It’s summer
It’s summer
And I am here to win you over
You will be mine this year…
This year… this year… this year
It had happened. She had finally noticed him. After four summers of her visiting the beach here and him trying to catch her eye, she had finally acknowledged his existence. This was his summer and he was going to make her his.
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The sun is set
And the moon is high
The night is long
And here for you and I to capture
He sat on the shore and scanned the beach as the sun began to sink below the horizon. The sky was a bright orange and pink gradient. The beach was filled with the sound of happy children’s screams and the splash of the waves crashing along the coast.
And flood ourselves to the gills
With icy drinks that bolster wills
And we are braver for the moment
He reached over and grabbed his third cold Red Bull from his ice filled cooler. He popped the can open and took a sip. He glanced up and spotted her; sitting alone on the sand, knees pulled up to her chest, sunglasses in hand, staring out into the sunset. This was perfect. This was his chance. He stood up and took a deep breath then slowly walked down the beach towards her.
Yeah, we all are golden here
It’s summer
It’s summer
Where all the girls bear olive shoulders
It’s summer
It’s summer
And I am here to win you over
You will be mine this year…
This year… this year… this year
“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” he said as he looked out into the sky while taking a seat next to her.
“Yeah.” She replied and slowly turned her head to look at him.
“Hi, I’m—“
“Joe? I’ve seen you around these past few summers.” She cut in. Wow, she even knew his name! He put his hand out and she shook it. “I’m Addison. But most everyone calls me Addi.” There was a silence for a few moments as he searched his mind for something to say.
“So… how old are you?” He finally asked.
“I’ll be eighteen in September.” She replied. “You?”
“Eighteen.” They chatted about basic things for a few more minutes and he found out that she lived in Lexington, Kentucky, but came to stay with her aunt here in Los Angeles every summer.
They tried to continue talking but seemed to keep getting interrupted, especially by the high tide which had now suddenly rushed past them, drenching them from waist down in warm, salty ocean water.
“Aw man!” he exclaimed and she chuckled lightly as they jumped to their feet. “Hey, do you wanna go get some ice cream or something?” he asked with a friendly smile.
“I would love to, but I actually just had some a few minutes ago.” She saw his smile fall. “But maybe we could go somewhere else?” She suggested.
“Hmmm…” He thought for a second. “I got it! I know the perfect place!” he said and extended his hand out for her to take. She looked at his hand then back at his face.
“Where?” She asked cautiously.
“It’s a surprise. You’ll love it, trust me.”
“I don’t even know you.”
“Well don’t I look trustworthy?” he said pouting his bottom lip.
“Maybe.”
“Okay, good. Let’s go.” She glanced back and forth from his hand to his face a few more times then finally pulled her hand up and placed it in his and they rushed off.
The courtyard
Where the garden stands
Behind the beach
The crystal sands
He led her to a courtyard in the middle of four small inns just off the beach where there were flowers and palm trees all around with a pool right in the middle. It was dark now and the only light was coming from the stars up above and the small lights in the walls of the pool.
“Pretty.” She said softly.
“Told ya you’d love it.” He said with a coc.ky grin.
We shed our clothes and felt romantic
Tempted my the moon, fantastic
Bright and warm and ours alone
Absolve us of the sins we own
And from one year into another
I think of you when I feel summer
He reached down, grabbed the hem of his shirt and began to pull it up over his head.
“What are you doing?” she questioned.
“Going swimming.” He replied nonchalantly as he threw the shirt on the ground and dove into the cool water. “Are you gonna just stand there and make me swim alone?” he asked. They just stood there staring at each other. Then a few seconds later s small smile crept onto her face and she quickly peeled her denim shorts and blue boy beater off, revealing a light pink bikini bathing suit, and she jumped into the pool, landing next to him.
It’s summer
It’s summer
Where all the girls bear olive shoulders
It’s summer
It’s summer
Where all you hope for is another
It’s summer
It’s summer
Where night belongs to lust and lovers
“Would you think I was weird if I told you that I’ve like you since the first time you came her four years ago?” he asked.
“Nah… I seem to have that effect on every guy who sees me.” She joked. He glared at her and she laughed. “No, it’s not weird, cuz I like you too.” She said seriously. “You seem really cool and fun.”
“I am.” He smiled proudly and she giggled and splashed him.
It’s summer
It’s summer
And I am here to win you over
You will be mine this year
After a minute or two of splashing back and forth he stopped and looked at her.
“Would you like to go to dinner with me tomorrow?”
“No…” She replied, “I’d love to.”
To Be Continued…