( 𝘨𝘪𝘧 : 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 )

Gina Porter was sick of third-wheeling her sister, August, and Ricky Bowen. Ever since the two saw each other, they soon became infatuated. They simply couldn't get sick of each other.

August Porter couldn't get tired of Ricky. Couldn't get sick of the way his warm brown eyes stared at her as if she were one of the world's seven wonders. Of the way her hand fit so perfectly in his. Of his jacket sitting on her shoulders, despite it being one of the hottest days of the year. Of his cynical comments when they watched movies together. Of his terrible dance moves.

And Ricky Bowen couldn't get tired of August. Couldn't get sick of the taste of her cherry chapstick when their lips crashed together. Of the way her fingers would run through his curls. Of her angelic voice as she rocked the electric guitar. Of the sight of August in his jacket. Of her terrible dance moves. 

But Ricky couldn't help but think about Nini every once in a while.

How was she doing in theatre camp? What would she think of him so loved up with another girl?

It was nearing the end of July, and August had decided to invite Ricky along to the Porter's day at the beach. Seeing as the Porter's mother was working that day, it was just the three teenagers as they dragged their towels along and plopped on the sand. August's eyes trailed over Ricky as he took of his shirt, leaving him with some swimming shorts as he turned around to her, grinning when he saw her blush. 

"Enjoying the view?" August laughed at Ricky, tilting her head as she stared up at him.

She shrugged. "Maybe." Gina rolled her eyes, yet she was happy that her sister had found someone. She was just cynical, wondering how long it would take for her sister to get her heart broken. 

"Let's go in the water." Ricky suggested, making August shake her head.

"Are you kidding? It's freezing! I just wanna sunbathe." August made herself comfortable as she propped herself backwards, ignoring Ricky's mischevious grin. Before she knew it, Ricky scooped her into his arms, which made her squeal loudly. He threw his head back in laughter as August wrapped her arms around his neck, holding on tightly as she cursed, which made a few adults glare at the two infatuated teenagers.

"Richard Bowen, let me go this instant!" August screamed, the corner of her lips pulling upwards at the smile on his face. When he shook his head and started to walk into the sea, August tried to wriggle away. "Don't you dare!" the soft waves lapped against Ricky's feet as he shivered slightly; she had been right, the water was freezing.

Once the two were deep enough, Ricky let go of his grip on August. She gasped before she was greeted by the water's icy grip that pulled her down. Her eyes squeezed shut, but soon felt Ricky's touch on her cheek as he kissed her. August smiled between the kiss before pulling him closer. But the need for air was much needed, and the two teenagers broke the surface, grinning at each other as they swam.

Ricky could still feel the warmth of her lips when he said "See? It wasn't that cold."

August could still taste the salt of their kiss when she replied "What are you talking about? It's freezing!"

They spent hours splashing each other in the water, their skin wrinkling as August refused to leave, saying she'd be even colder if she left the sea, just to be greeted with Chicago's breeze. Ricky then kissed her cheek, promising he'd give her his sweater if they left the water. Ricky loved seeing August wear his sweater and jackets. Nini would never. 

They left the comfort of the water, their hands pressed against each other as August pushed Ricky in the sand, who then hugged her, and the two ended up covered in sand. 

Staring at each other's eyes, it was beautiful for the two to pretend that this moment could last forever, and they would always be in each other's arms. But the summer always came to an end.

And so would their love.

that's the end of august and ricky soft moments for a while, unless i add a flashback then and again, which i probably will

ready for a rollercoaster of emotions? and to be cursing ricky for leaving august?