Just call me Gidget

May 2003

"Is it supposed to be this hard to get on?" I said as I struggled to stretch the wetsuit over my thighs. I hopped up and down a couple times trying to tug it up.

"Yeah you want it to be tight, keeps you warmer then if it was baggy." Jacob explained as he helped me zip the suit up and gave me a devilish smile. I'm not sure at what, but I must look a little funny in this tight contraption. I better not look like a seal, the last thing I want is to resemble shark bait.

"Ok, safety first. You're going to fall, it's OK it's water. When you come up put your hand over your head like this." He then put his hand over his head and scrunched his shoulders.

"Why I'll look silly?" I said laughing.

"The last thing you want is to get hit by the board trust me." Well that stopped my laughing.

"Oh, am I going to get hit by other surfers?" I looked out noticing a lot of dots floating out past the shorebreak. I was a little nervous about this all of a sudden. I felt a tug on my arm and looked up into Jacob's eyes.

"Relax, I'll be right there with you and we won't go deep. We'll stay in the white water." he smiled deeply to ease my fears.

After a couple lessons in the sand, showing me how to stand up on the board, I learned I am apparently 'goofy' foot. I guess it means my natural reaction is to put my right foot first when standing on the board.

"I'm goofy footed too."

"Well then we can be a couple of goofballs together," I joked pointing at him giving him a look like I just made the funniest joke ever. He just shook his head and laughed. "Alright it was corny, shut up." I playfully hit him.

We walked down to the water, my bare feet hit the icy cold water and I shivered before jumping back.

"Too cold, too cold," I put my hands up in protest.

"It's hard on the feet and hands but you'll warm up. The water gets in your suit and warms up between your body and the fabric." With the hand not holding his board he yanked me in toward him. I tugged back from the shock when the water got to my waist.  This seemed to amuse Jacob so he set the board down resting a hand on top of it, with the hand still holding me he forcefully pulled me to him. I was now standing in front of him with my arms wrapped around his torso. My heart started beating faster, I suspected it was from the cold water, however the part of me in the water wasn't that cold anymore,  or maybe I was just numb.  I noticed Jacob had freckles,  a lot of freckles, the ones along his upper cheeks and nose were adorable.  I know I've thought of him as hot, sexy, handsome, but right now with his big grin and sparkling eyes I found him crazy adorable. He leaned down slowly, my heart was now racing anxiously waiting for his kiss. Instead he rested his forehead to mine.

"There's a well known secret... pee in your suit, it warms you." He said whispering and looking around to make sure no one heard. He couldn't hold a straight face and started cracking up. Guess I'm not the only one who thinks they're a comedian.

"Ok, lay down on the board." He directed. I did and he started pulling us away from the beach. He lifted the front of the board when a small wave would pass by. This isn't so bad I thought as we continued further.  I looked around and saw several swimmers playing around in the surf. I turned back facing forward when all of a sudden I saw a massive wave heading straight towards us. I panicked and held onto the board.

"Wait, this one is really big, should I jump off and swim over it? " I quickly asked Jacob.

"Yeah, you're right. This one is huge, hurry jump off."

I squealed and lept toward Jacob just before it got to us. I was flapping my arms around when a large hand grabbed my wrist yanking me up.

"Stand up." Jacob was laughing, I did as he said and stood, I was surprised to see the water I thought was easily ten feet deep only went to my waist.

"Your face was priceless," Jacob smiled at me. I couldn't help but laugh with him,  I could only imagine the sheer panic I had plastered across my face.

"Alright enough making fun of the newbie let's catch a wave, back on," he smacked the board. I hesitated before getting back on.

"You know it did look huge," I turned to him as he once again pulled me on the board.

"It always does when you are laying down."

Jacob stopped when the water got to his chest and turned the board around. He threw out a couple more safety tips then asked if I was ready. I had no idea so I just nodded. I felt a smack on my butt before I was suddenly moving forward. I remembered how he said to get up so I pushed my hands down hard while holding the rail. I tried lifting my right leg to swing in front of my body. I was still holding on with my left hand when I tried lifting myself higher. I started wobbling when I got to my knees so much that I lost balance and slipped sideways into the water.  I knew I wasn't in deep water so I stood quickly.  Looking back I saw Jacob pointing behind me so I turned to see what caught his eye, the only thing I saw was the beach. Oh and the board floating to the sand with speed. Oops I forgot to grab that. I started running toward shore to catch it. The nose of the board touched the sand just as I reached it. Turning around I set back toward Jacob, who had already headed my way.

"Good job, you fell into the water. I forgot to mention, don't fall on the board. Water is a softer landing. Want to try again?" He smiled down at me.

"Hell ya, I've got this, feel free to call me Gidget by the end of our lesson." And with a cocky smile I laid back on the board.

"Does that make me moondoggie?"

I whipped my head around and grinned, I love that he knew who moondoggie was.

"Only if you give me your class pin by the end of summer. " I turned my attention back to the water with a smile.


Jacob pushed me into wave after wave, each time I would get closer to standing and then loose my balance.  By the 10th time I was beginning to think I would have to eat my words about getting this down. With one hand lingering on my ass and the other on the board Jacob asked if I was ready. He gave me a push.

"Paddle paddle paddle," he called out. I paddled as fast as I could and felt the board dip forward. Instinctively I wanted to pull back but I remembered Jacob's words, 'if you lean back you'll slow down and miss the wave,' so I pushed down and pulled my knees toward my chest lifting up until my feet were on the board. I was standing, and I hadn't fallen!  I crouched down and put my arms out, mimicking what I was shown. I could hear Jacob cheering behind me and I felt a rush of excitement. I rode the wave until I was nervous the fin would hit the sand below.

Turning back to Jacob I was grinning from ear to ear as we closed the distance between us. I jumped up to high five him giggling when I missed.

"Great job Jujie, wanna try again?"

"Do I!" I said already laying back on the board and paddling out. We stayed in the surf for another hour or so until I was exhausted.

I pulled on the zipper and peeled the suit off my arms and let it hang on my waist. I was surprised at how warm I felt, the welcomed breeze on my skin gave me goosebumps. Jacob must have noticed and he raised a hand to my chest and softly rubbed above my breasts. I couldn't help the tightness in my chest. I raised my chest up and down slowly anticipating his next move.  He had this effect on me, I felt nervous and incredibly turned on at the same time. He closed his fist leaving just one finger out and raised it to his mouth.

"Salty," he said giving me a seductive grin. I was no longer hungry for food, the only thing I wanted in that moment was him. I grabbed the back of his neck and forced his head to mine. Once our lips touched I deepened the kiss. Before reluctantly pulling away I sucked on his top lip.

"It is salty," I said licking my lips. "I'm starving let's go get some food." I called out to him as I walked away. He stood still for a moment before picking up his board and following me.

Once we reached my place I hopped in the shower while he hosed the board and suits off. I slipped on a floral sundress and applied a little makeup before joining him in the living room.

Dean and Alicia were there chatting away about today's lesson.

"She did great, not everyone gets up their first time and she managed to at least five times." Jacob looked at me proudly. I told them it was the teacher.  This prompted Dean to ask for lessons, I was actually surprised he hadn't learned already, he grew up here.

"Not for me, for Alicia." He turned to her with a grin.

"Oh no no no, besides if I wanted to I would just have you teach me babe."

"Remember the last time I tried teaching you tennis? You pouted the whole time and I got way too annoyed. I can't teach you, too stressful."

"That's right you did turn into a grump, I was doing pretty well too, until you hit the ball right at my face!" She smiled, raised her brows and cocked her head to the side.

"That's how you play!" His voice was raising a little so I interrupted.

"Hey guys, why should you not fall in love with a tennis star?" They all looked at me puzzled.   "Because love means nothing to them."  I was cracking up at my jokes again, "Hahaha get it, love...the score." But thankfully this time everyone else joined in the laughter.

We all decided to walk to a diner a few blocks away. On the way Alicia slowed me down to ask about Shelly.

"She wasn't at work Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday and Friday I was at training for our new software system. I keep trying to see if I can figure out who she slept with but I have no clue. I don't want to say anything to Don until I know.  I sent her a message to see how she's doing, she just said she's sick but will see me next week."

"Well I don't trust her,  be careful how you approach her, she could definitely twist your words around." Alicia held my shoulder and told me she was serious.

"Ladies you coming?" Jacob said as he held the door open for us. I just sighed and told Alicia not to worry before joining the boys.