The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Essay

“The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.” He tells me.

“I thought that fish freak you out?” I ask. When we were on one of our first dates, I had wanted to order some salmon off the menu. He refused to let me. He said he had this weird phobia of fish. It didn’t matter if they were cooked up and served on a plate or swimming around, he refused to be around them or even look at them.

“I figured this could help me get over my fear.” He says standing up a bit straighter.

I raise my eyebrow. “If you start freaking out like a little kid I refuse to be seen with you ever again.”

“You won’t have to worry. I have prepped myself by doing research on the aquarium and all the fish they have there. I did this all of course after I was able to even look at the pictures of

He leans over me and looks at me with his big blue eyes and gives me a kiss. His lips taste salty from the pizza. I melt into his strong arms that are wrapped around me. I wish this moment would last forever.

Buzz buzz buzz my phone interrupts our moment. “Sorry.” I apologize. I look over at my phone and I see a message from Sam saying “That sounds super! I will let Ethan know.”

“You didn’t tell Sam already about Ethan’s surprise did you?” Aden says raising his eyebrow.

I roll my eyes. “No did you even see me texting this whole time we were out here? Anyways, while you were gone to get our lunch I asked Sam if she wanted to have you and Ethan over tonight to watch Finding Nemo. I figured it would be a good way to end our day since it will continue on with the theme of today.”

“Disney movies?” he groans. “Is there explosions or a massive shark attack at least?”

“Oh come on, I think Ethan has seen it before and liked it.” I say trying to persuade him. “And yes there is an explosion and there is kind of a shark attack.”

“Fine but only because Ethan will be there.” he says not sounding to thrilled.

“You’re the best.” I say leaning in to kiss