What a Wonderful World

20 of June, 2008

I managed to convince Richard to drive us to the beach. He had a driver’s license, so he could do that. She brought her sister María along with him, but Celeste and I didn’t mind. She took a fancy with the girl and started talking about her about stuff. I was in the front seat with Richard, while Celeste and María were in the backseat. -So… do you like any boys, Celeste?- Quite and odd question for a 6 year old to make… Celeste rolled her eyes and let out a “weeeeellll… it’s a secret”. -Sure do get along nicely.- Said Richard. -Yeah, can’t even tell that you’re her brother, she’s so much better than you.- He looked at me with hostility.

As they arrived at the beach, the sun shone brightly upon the sea. Richard parked in a parking spot and we got the things out of the trunk of the car. Celeste went on ahead with Marie. -You sure she’ll be alright? Maybe she can fall if the wheels trip with an stone…- Richard shrugged, grabbing the portable fridge and the towels. -You worry way too much… first time I’ve seen you this attached to anyone.- I continued walking with him, carrying the parasol. -Maybe I am…-

After some time playing with Marie, both Celeste and I had a walk through the beach. Richard was resting on a towel while making sure Marie didn’t go out of his sight. -Such a nice family, he’s your roommate right?- -Yeah, I came here years ago and we’ve been friends ever since. Marie’s actually her stepsister… it’s a long story.- Celeste nodded. -Say… could you carry me?- I stared at the blushing girl, confused. -Uh… why?- Celeste scratched the back of her neck. -Going through the sand in my wheelchair is getting difficult.- I grabbed her from the wheelchair carefully, and sat with her close by. -Then let’s sit down for some time.- The sun was setting and the orange light reflected upon the waves. -I never thought I’d see something so beautiful…- I stood a little bit closer to her and grabbed her hand. -You’ll get used to it, we’ll go to the beach every summer.- She smiled and nodded. -Every summer…- She leaned her face towards mine, our foreheads clashed, and then so did our lips. I

placed my hands on her cheeks, and stood there with her for some time. After our lips separated, I asked her something I wanted to ask for a long time ago. -Would you… go out with me?- She nodded. -You didn’t even need to hear the answer, I think you knew it already.-