Scooby Doo, Where Are You?

I know, I know. I said no more flashbacks! But I really wanted to write this scene, so I did. :-)
This is a mini post to how Ethan discovered Lily's love of gummy candies.

"Scooby Dooby Doo, Where are you?
We got some work to do now
Scooby Dooby Doo, Where are you?
We need some help from you now
Come on, Scooby Doo, I see you
pretending you got a sliver
But you're not fooling me,cause I can see
the way you shake and shiver" Scooby Dooby Theme Song

***Flashback***

April 2012

"Are you okay?" I asked Ethan, as we sat on the bed in my room watching Family Guy.

It was our tradition. I knew it was a booty call when he called and asked if he could come over when I got off work. I was still a little uneasy about how to act now that we were hooking up. The first time he came over after we made our arrangement, I ended up asking him if he wanted to watch TV in my room. It was how I normally unwind after a night at the bar. Animated adult cartoons weren't really his thing, but he seemed amused by how I knew almost all the lines and laughed so hard I cried. Or snorted. That instantly relaxed me, and him as well, until we were going at it in my bed.

Tonight though, he was super quiet. He stared straight ahead at the TV even though it was a commercial.  Normally by the first commercial break, his arms would be around me and we would be kissing until the show came back on. By the second break, we would be making out and caressing each other over our clothes. I would be ready to turn off the TV, but we never did. We stopped until the end of the show. Anticipation was the best aphrodisiac.

"Can we skip TV tonight?" He said, ignoring my question, but finally looking at me. I couldn't read his expression, but I definitely felt the intensity of his gaze. He'd never looked at me like that before- I had no idea what it meant. I gulped, but nodded. He wasted no time, pulling off my t-shirt to reveal my simple, black bra. As he reached to unclasp it, I looked for the remote. I wanted the room to be dark, as usual.

I didn't have a chance to find it because Ethan removed my bra and shoved me back on the bed. I felt the remote on my back and I reached to grab it. Before I could turn the tv off, Ethan removed his shirt and pants. The sight of his body in the TV light was enough for me to forget about wanting it off.  He pulled off my shorts before positioning himself on top of me. He rubbed me through my panties before he yanked them off of me. As enthusiastic as sex could get between us, he had never been this impatient or rough. I was surprisingly turned on by it and I was so ready for him.

"Where is the condom I left?" He asked, gruffly, obviously as ready as I was. 

"The nightstand." I panted, quickly, nodding towards it next to the bed.

He reached over and opened the drawer. He pulled out a package and stopped. I read the confusion on his face before I looked at his hand. I wanted to die of embarrassment when I saw a Scooby Doo fruit snack package instead of a condom. I tried to snatch it from him, but he was too quick.

"EJ picked them out!" I blurted, feeling my face heat up as I threw EJ under the bus. He burst out laughing. 

"Doesn't explain why they're in here..." he finally stated through his laughter.

"Um, I like gummy bears. They're my favorite candy. It's like nostalgia for me." I defended myself. I was obsessed with ANY gummy candy. They were my addiction.

"I can understand gummy bears. Baby, these are not gummy bears." He chuckled, sitting up on his knees.

I blushed deeper, my face had to be a deep red. Not only at him destroying my weak defense, but him calling me baby. That was a first. "So? Same thing. They're gummy and they taste better." I huffed out, willing my face to cool.

He opened the package and I watched, thinking he was going to eat one to see how much better they tasted than gummy bears. Instead, he placed one on my nipple. I was so distracted by the fruit snacks, I forgot I was completely naked. Ethan obviously didn't. He placed another fruit snack on my other nipple, my stomach, two on my navel, and between my legs. My frazzled mind was trying to make sense of his actions when he put his mouth on my candy covered nipple. He swirled his tongue around the candy, until he finally bit it into his mouth, grazing my nipple with his teeth. I gasped, heat spreading all over my body as the throb between my legs was now a rapid pulsing. 

I watched him chew and swallow the fruit snack. "You're right. They do taste better." He said, before moving his mouth to my other nipple. 

"Urm...Ahh..." I wasn't sure if I was going to agree with him or just encourage him to keep going as he sucked the fruit snack and my nipple into his mouth. I lost all ability to speak as he worked his way down my body, eating the candies the same way he did the first. By the time he got to the last one, settling his face between my thighs, my whole body was burning up and I was desperate for release. I cried out in shock and pleasure as he licked his way up before sucking the candy in his mouth. I bucked up against him, unable to stop my hips from gyrating up into his face

"Please, please, please!" I cried, not quite sure what I was begging for. Ethan obviously knew, because he gripped my hips forcefully to still me before his mouth found my clitoris and he sucked greedily on me.

"Oh God!" I screamed out, not remembering to care if Rocky could hear me. I was normally self- conscious and timid enough to stifle and muffle my sounds, but I wasn't tonight. Something in the air, his need and assertiveness caused me to lose all my inhibitions. He swirled and flicked his tongue against me as I writhed against his hold, confused if I wanted him to stop or continue. When he did pull his mouth away, I felt despair and cheated until he continued to rub my clit with his finger as he sat up. He stopped to reach for the night stand again, this time grabbing the condom. I was so close, I didn't want to wait anymore, and I kept grinding up against his pelvis. We both groaned out in exquisite pleasure as his erection rubbed my wet slit. I was so far gone, I wrapped my legs around his waist, trying to guide him into me. I was glad he still had a trace of self control; he quickly tore open the condom and slid it on before plunging inside of me.

Any self control he had was lost as soon as he sank inside me. His strokes were uncoordinated, no rhythm or motion and he didn't pay attention to my spot or my clitoris like he normally did. It didn't matter though. I was so close to climaxing, my whole body was pulsating. His skin pressed so intimately against mine, his wild kisses and his uncontrollable deep thrusts had my head spinning and my body shaking until I finally released, wailing out his name. He pace quickened even more and I held him tighter, locking my arms and legs around him until he shuddered and came too. He collapsed beside me, breathing heavily as he pulled me into his arms. This was another first: post sex cuddling. My body still felt wobbly, and I was struggling to catch my breath, but I basked in his warm embrace as he held me. 

We lay there, in silence for a good 30 minutes before Ethan spoke up. "I had dinner with Megan and her parents tonight." He exhaled, deeply.

I looked up at him, trying to read his expression. Again, nothing, but the severity that was in his eyes earlier that evening was gone. I cuddled close to him, happy that I gave him some kind of relief. "How'd that go?"

"Interesting. At first, it was like nothing changed. Then, her dad pulled me aside and asked me if I could forgive her for what she did. I was shocked. I didn't think she would tell them why we broke up." Ethan explained.

"Oh, you didn't want them to know?" I pondered. If my significant other cheated on me, I would probably tell everyone. Go scorched earth with their infidelities.  

"I didn't want anyone to know. I told my family the truth when they wanted to know who was the Lily that got EJ a Tablet for Christmas." He explained, with a little smile.

I blushed. Probably a little much for a 4 year old, but EJ loved it. "Sorry."

"Don't be. I think talking about it helped me realized it was over. I guess not talking made me feel like we could just move on after the anger went away." Ethan admitted.

"And has it?" I asked him, curiously.

"It has. I told Megan's dad tonight I forgive her. I truly do. I'm not angry anymore but that doesn't mean I want to get back together with her. We fell apart a long time ago. I hate how she went about it, but I understand why we needed to go our separate ways." He confessed.

I nodded understandably as I shivered. Now that the orgasm heat was wearing off, our sweat on my naked skin plus the ceiling fan was making me cold. Ethan covered me with my comforter, tucking me in before leaving the bed to get dress. This was part of the routine too. Afterwards, he would get dressed and leave. Normally, I would be okay with it. In fact, I preferred it. No chance for awkward moments. Tonight though, after him opening up to me and cuddling me, I felt...empty.

"Lily? Is that ok?"

I realized Ethan was speaking to me. I didn't hear a word he said.

"Huh?" I replied.

"It's fine if you don't want me to spend the night-"

"No! I want you to stay." I interrupted him, gleefully. I flushed when he gave me a little smile. "I'm sorry, why did you get dressed?"

"I'm going to the gas station. I need to buy condoms and I'll replace your candy. They probably won't have the Scooby Doo ones." He informed me.

I giggled. "Ok. Anything gummy will work."

"Come here real quick."

When I got to my knees on the bed, the covers still wrapped around me, he hugged me and kissed me gently: It was soulful and sweet. He pulled away and smiled. "I have some fun ideas for peach rings anyway."

LaLaLa

"I'm covering my ears like a kid
When your words mean nothing, I go la la la
I'm turning off the volume when you speak
'Cause if my heart can't stop it,
I'll find a way to block it, I go
La la, la la la la la na na na na na
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
I'll find a way to block it, I go
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na,
La la na na, la la la la la na na na na na" LaLaLa by Naughty Boy ft Sam Smith

"Why are you stressing about this? It's a soccer game. Just put on short shorts and a cute top." Sammy said from my bed.

We were in my room hanging out before EJ's game. She normally would not be up this early on a Saturday, but she had a last minute hair appointment and wanted to show me her new look. She was growing it back out, so she decided to go to her natural brown, with auburn highlights. I thought, and told her, it looked great. I wanted to agree with her about the outfit, especially considering it was outdoor and freaking Texas, but since my talk with Rocky, I was second guessing myself.

"There are going to be kids around. I don't wanna be dressed too revealing."

"Shorts and a tank? Too revealing?" Sammy asked, confused.

I explained to her what happened in the cabin and the lecture Rocky gave me. Sammy scoffed. "If you got it, flaunt it! She's just jealous Lily. She's used to being the hot one and can't handle you stealing the attention, especially from her boyfriend."

WTF? First of all, the hot one? What is this, Romy and Michele? She's Mary and I'm the Rhoda? Rocky doesn't think like that. Even if she does, I don't. She can be the Mary. I decided on basketball shorts and a t-shirt. Sammy shook her head.

"I only want Ethan's attention and he liked me in outfits like this." I shrugged. 

"Speaking of Ethan, how was the sex last weekend?" Sammy smirked at me. 

I left out the details of my fight with my brother. I told her Ethan and I didn't get to have sex due to my brother's visit, but he consoled me and we made out.

"He has to really like you if he found you attractive in that. You betta hop on his dick before someone else does." She grimaced at my outfit one last time before leaving to get some more sleep before she had to work.

I changed and put on tennis shoes while I waited for Brandon. Her words haunted me, but I put them out my mind. Ethan would never cheat so if he was seeing someone, there was no way he would be kissing me or letting me dry hump him. I had my head phones on, listening to Sam Smith and daydreaming about "real" humping Ethan when Brandon lifted the earpiece off my ear. "You ready?"

"I am." I said, I blushed, standing up. On the drive over, we talked about music. I noticed that things weren't weird around him. I had been a little guarded with him since the cabin incident, so I was surprised it was not awkward at all. He hadn't heard of Sam Smith before, and I told him he's one of my favorite artists right now. I had already fell in love with his music. I like him as a person even more after he came out this week.

 "Rocky has the same taste in music as my dad. I just can't with her." Brandon commented. I laughed, it's so true. She's old school, R&B soul all the way. Many arguments got started over our differences in music. We blasted the radio as he drove.

As luck would have it, "LaLaLa" came on as we pulled up to the fields. When Brandon knows it, I informed him that the vocals are Sam Smith. We sat in the car, singing the rest of the song when we saw Rocky approaching his Explorer.

Brandon rolled down the window. Rocky gave him a look of exasperation. "Are y'all planning to watch the game from the car?" She asked him. She had to go into work this morning, so she was dressed business casually in slacks and a blouse.

"We got some time babe. Come jam with us." Brandon bobbed his head to the music before singing to her. I joined in before looking back at Rocky. She was not amused. I hopped out the car and Brandon quickly followed. We walked in silence to the field. It rained off and on all week, so it was hot and humid and wrecking havoc on my hair. I tied it up in a bun to control the waves and get some air on my neck.

When we got there, I immediately looked for Ethan. I saw him standing on the sideline watching the boys warm up with another guy. He looked cool and comfortable in cargo shorts, Nikes, a red team shirt, and sunglasses. Brandon left us to join him and I followed Rocky to the stands. She chose to sit behind Megan.

"Hey you two." Megan said, cheerfully. "Dave, you know Racqelle. This is her friend Lily."

"Hey, nice to meet you." He said, politely. His arm was resting around Megan's waist. I smiled and returned his greeting. The game was about to start, so I turned my attention back to the field. Ethan and Brandon continue to stand, watching the game with other parents.

"Men." Megan groaned and shook her head. She was smiling as she watched Ethan coach EJ from the sideline. I thought it was so cute even if the coaching wasn't helping. All the kids had to be constantly reminded to stay in position and not try to chase after the ball.

What was not cute is the woman standing beside Ethan, cheering her son on. She was wearing jean shorts and the team shirt as well. My curves would have made the outfit inappropriate, but it look chic and casual on her short, petite frame. She kept jumping up and down and grabbing Ethan's arm anytime anything happens. How annoying. At the period break, Megan and Dave headed to the concession stand to get some water.

"So is that her boyfriend?" I asked Rocky, turning to her immediately after they left.

"Yep. They've been dating off and on for a while. I believe it's serious this time." Rocky supplied.

"Oh." I said simply. "Think it's weird how she just introduced me as your friend?"

Rocky cut her eyes at me for a moment before responding. "How else should she have introduced you? As EJ's babysitter when she was cheating or Ethan's rebound from her?"

I was physically taken aback as I shift away from her. That was brutally honest, even for her. "I don't know; maybe as Ethan's friend considering everything. Do you think he knows about-"

"It doens't matter." She scolded, interrupting me. "That's the past. It doesn't affect their relationship, so why should he? Don't even think about bringing it up. It just makes you seem petty and childish." 

I don't even respond. I knew not to bring it up. I wasn't stupid. Feeling criticized and annoyed, I pulled out my phone and texted Trevor.

Me: Whatcha doing? Wanna come rescue me?

I pretended to be occupied with my phone until the end of the break. I silently willed Trevor to text me back. I had no intention of spending any more time with Rocky if she's going to continue to talk down to me. Brandon, Megan and Dave joined us in the stands. The game was back on when my phone beeped, indicating a text.

Trevor: You know I can't resist a damsel in distress. What will I be slaying today? Evil witch? Dragon? Savage beast?

Me: all of the above-ROCKY.

Trevor: lol ok. Let's skip the whole slaying thing. Send me the address and I'll just sneak you outta there.

I smiled and sent him the address. When the game was over (EJ's team wins 2-1), Megan headed down the bleachers to stand with the other parents at the end of the game meeting. After it was over, drinks and snacks are handed out to the kids. I joined them to congratulate EJ.

"Great game EJ!" I said, bending down to give him a hug. He smiled at me before grabbing his juice box and running around with a teammate. While Rocky went to chat with Megan, I looked over at Ethan.

"So you're one of those parents huh?" I teased.

"I don't know what you mean." He said, with a curious glance.

"Yeah you do. Coaching from the sideline, yelling, getting into brawls after the game." I mockingly accused him.

"It has never gotten that bad. Although I understand the impulse now." He answered, smirking at me. I chuckled, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear that got loose from my had to be limp and damp bun. I felt sticky and sweaty, but his eyes were trained on my ear and neck in a way that made me feel both keenly aware and slightly aroused.  

Sticky and sweaty indeed...

"I have extra treat bags!!!" My non PG thoughts were interrupted by the woman that was grabbing Ethan earlier. She was handing out treat bags to the siblings of the players, then she looked at Ethan. "Anybody want one?"

"No thanks Karen" Ethan answered her. After I shook my head no, Ethan faced me. "You sure? They have fruit snacks in them."

I smiled, both tickled that he remembered my love of any gummy candy and aroused all over again. He discovered my love of gummy candies during one of our late night tryst. He was reaching into my nightstand to find a pack of condoms he left. He pulled out a package of my secret stash of Scooby Doo fruit snacks instead. I couldn't help recalling where he teasingly ate the fruit snacks off of me that night.

 I laughed, pushing away those thoughts. "I don't eat them anymore."

"Really?" Ethan asked, surprised.

"Really. I went on a binge when I moved to California. I had to detox and swear them off. Not trying to fall off the wagon here." I explained. He laughed at me. God, I love making him laugh.

"Are you bringing EJ to CiCi's pizza?" Karen asked Ethan.

"EJ, do you wanna get some pizza?" Ethan called to him.

"Yes!"

"Ok. Go ask your mom." We followed him as he raced over to where his mom was standing with Dave, Rocky and Brandon. Megan said yes to going out to eat.

"Bye EJ. I'll see you later." I told him before he headed off.

"You're not coming?" He frowned at me.

"No, I have plans but I'll see you soon, ok?" He nodded and left with his mom. I turned to say goodbye to Ethan, but Karen had him in a conversation. I waved, but before I could say anything, Rocky turned to me.

"Let's go Lily. If you had plans, you should have drove. I'll drop you off at the house." Rocky announced.

"Not necessary." I said, calmly. "I have a ride. Trevor should be here already"

Rocky was not fooled by my nonchalant attitude. "You called Trevor?"

"No, I told you I had plans." I said bye to everyone before heading to the parking lot. I saw Trevor's Honda Civic right away. I breathed a sigh of relief as I headed towards it. I hopped in the car, smiling.

"So what's the plan?" I asked him excitedly.

"I thought saving you from the witch/dragon/beast hybrid was the plan." He grinned at me.

"Well, mission accomplished."

"I was debating heading to Austin. Bilal has a gig tonight and I haven't been in a while." Trevor explained.

I think this over. Austin is like 3 hours away. I was on call, but I remember Derek telling me most weekend appointments were made during the week. But still, I really shouldn't. Besides, I would have to stop and get clothes and chance another encounter with Rocky. I was really not in the mood. When I explained this to Trevor, he laughed.

"C'mon! Your boss gave you a pass to make plans. We just made a great escape, I think we can handle something as simple as finding some clothes."

I chuckled, but had no argument. "Austin, here we come!" I announced.

Team

****** I would have loved to tie these poems into posts. But I don't think I could have gave them or the justice Maya Angelou deserves. So I'll keep it simple by sharing some excerpts with you guys and saying rest in peace Maya Angelou.

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms,
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me."

Caged Bird

"But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.

And now, the post!*******



"Dancin' around the lies we tell
Dancin' around big eyes as well
Even the comatose they don't dance and tell
We live in cities you'll never see on screen
Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Living in ruins of a palace within my dreams
And you know, we're on each other's team
I'm kind of over getting told to throw my hands up in the air, so there" Team by Lorde

Since my family is so messed up, I really depend on my friends. They really have become my family. That being said, disagreeing or fighting with any of them was really hard on me. I didn't return Trevor's calls Monday morning, I texted him telling him to give me some space. His constant calling and texting let me know that I was right about him having something to do with my brother's ambush. I knew I was going to forgive him, but I figure it wouldn't hurt to let him sweat it out. Besides, when we talked, he had to know I was being serious. No more being a pushover.

I hadn't heard from my brother yet. Kinda surprised about that. I knew he said he'd wait for me to call him, but I didn't actually believed he would. I couldn't help feeling relieved and disappointed. I did tell him that I was tired of the madness that was our family, but did that mean I wanted out? I really don't know.

I did hear from Ethan Monday evening. He texted me Monday, asking how I was doing. I thanked him for his concern, but ultimately brushed him off. I don't want him feeling bad for me. I wanted him wanting me as much as I want him. Our make out on Sunday fueled many fantasies of us being together, and I was ready for the real thing. I didn't bring it up it because I know Ethan- He analyzes everything. It took him weeks to process our first kiss. Back then, I panicked because I thought he was regretting what we did. As I got to know him, I saw he needed time to process his thoughts. Before he does anything, he maps out the cause and effect and pros and cons of every decision. It makes him an amazing architect and EJ used to think he could read his mind. It was a little frustrating to me, but I was willing to wait for him to come back around. 

"I need to talk to you." Rocky told me Wednesday morning before she left for work. Brandon had already left.

"Sure, what's up?"

"Do you know why I was upset Sunday?"

I sighed. "I have a guess. I know it's weird Sammy is hooking up with Jake, but I promise she's not saying anything bad about you. In fact, I doubt they talk at all." I figured she wanted to wait until Brandon wasn't around to talk to me about it.

She gave me a look. "No, this has nothing to do with Sammy. I don't care who she's sleeping with and she knows better than to talk about me. This is about you."

Say what???

"Lily, I'm proud that you are comfortable with your body but you have to watch the way you dress."

I was honestly shocked. "What's wrong with how I dress?"

"Sunday, in that white dress, it was completely inappropriate in front of Brandon AND in front of EJ." She said.

 It was a tank top dressed that I wore to sleep in. Yeah, a little short, but it covered more leg than my swimsuit bottoms. "But it was more than the swimsuit." I stated, genuinely confused.

"A swimsuit is for swimming. It's padded. The thin material of that dress left nothing to the imagination."

"I'm sorry." I said, as my face heated up in embarrassment. I hated being criticized. It made me feel like I couldn't do anything right.

"I know it wasn't malicious, or I woulda called you out on the spot." I looked at her to see if she was joking. I couldn't tell. "It's just a respect thing." Rocky finished.

I nodded. "So is that why Brandon was so quiet?" I remembered his attitude when I came back. He wouldn't even meet my eyes.

"Yep. I chewed him out later. Don't get me wrong. I understand men are going to look. It's not the first time he's checked you out."

I gasped. What? Was I that clueless?

"He kept staring at you. I was waiting to see when Brandon was going to look away, but he didn't. He woulda kept staring if Ethan didn't smack him." Rocky explained.

"What?!?!" I shrieked, not knowing how I missed any of this. 

"Yeah. After Ethan finally tore his eyes away from you, he realized Brandon was staring too and slapped him on the back of his head." Rocky said, with a small smile. A giggle escaped, at both the confirmation of Ethan still being attracted to me and the imagine of Ethan smacking Brandon. We both start laughing.  

After we settled down, I looked her in the eye. "I'm sorry, like you said, I would never do anything like that intentionally. I really didn't know. In the future, just pull me aside and tell me. You know the only person I want checking me out is Ethan."

"Ok. Just keep it classy. We'll go shopping soon. I don't know why I expected differently when you went shopping with Sammy the slore. "

"Slore?"

"Slut whore. Only thing to explain why she would hook up with Jake. She likes it and got paid"

I laughed at her.



After a couple days, I finally called Trevor back. I was hoping to have our conversation on the phone, but he wanted to speak in person. So after work, he came over the house. I was in the kitchen cleaning up the dishes from EJ's snack, when Trevor stopped by. Brandon let him in, before joining EJ outside to play.

"First, let me say-" He began.

"No. I'm going to start and finish and you can agree or disagree." I cut him off, imitating Rocky's no nonsense approach.

He looked surprised, but let me continue. "I understand you were just trying to help. It must be an awkward for you with my brother, but this whole situation is feeling like deja vu of what happened with Ethan, and I don't like it. I forgive you but you going behind my back because you feel like you're doing what's right needs to stop." I finished.

He looked thoughtful for a moment. I never confronted him about the fact that I knew he was the one who told my brother about me and Ethan. When Trevor came out to see me after I moved to California, I was in a deep depression. I just discovered my dad had a DNA test that determined I was not his biological daughter before he adopted me. I hadn't confronted my dad about it yet. I went snooping through his office to see if I could confirm what my mother's sister told me. When I found out it was true, I was crushed by the lies I had been told my whole life. I couldn't help thinking how different life would've been if I was actually his biological daughter and Cam's half-sister.

I was so caught up in my grief, I didn't even acknowledge Trevor trying to make amends. I was reverting back to my old ways of focusing on work, finding comfort in food and ignoring everything else. Trevor finally snapped, saying he was sorry, but he wasn't going to sit around and watch me fuck my life up over some guy. He told me to get my shit together, and left. It shocked me. My brother and I are big potty mouths. Rocky too when she had been drinking. Sammy all the time. Trevor hardly swore unless he was telling a joke. To hear that come out of his mouth in anger, I knew I was fucking up majorly. While I didn't tell him I forgave him, I moved on. We kept in touch via Facebook, on birthday and holiday, and occasional long phone calls during which we would watch a movie together or just catch up. When I decided I was moving back, he was the first person I called. I knew Rocky wanted me to move back and would be thrilled. I was anxious about his reaction- was he used to me not being around now? Was he feeling guilty or did he really want to continue or friendship? When I told him I was moving back, he asked me what took so damn long.

"Agreed." Trevor answered, bringing me out my thoughts, grinning.

"Good." I reply.

"That's it?" When I grinned back at him, he gave me a hug. "We fight and make up like an old married couple."

"Marriage? You need a piece of paper honey?" I joked with him, hugging him back.

He pulled away. "Well yeah, so we can finally consummate our relationship."

"Ew.... you said consummate!" I said, in a girly mock disgust voice.

"Would you rather I say make sweet, sweaty love?"

I was laughing when I heard footsteps in the kitchen. I turned around to see Ethan. 

"Hey Ethan." I smiled, taking a step away from Trevor and towards him. I had hoped I would have time to change before Ethan arrived. I picked out a casual, but appropriate outfit of tight leggings that tucked my stomach and lifted my ass and a cute top, but my talk with Trevor took up too much time. 

"Hey." He said as I greeted him with a long hug. When I pulled back, he nodded hello at Trevor before looking down at me. "How you holding up Lily?"

"I'm good. How are you?" I smiled, flirtatious. 

"Good." He answered, breaking our eye contact to look over at Trevor. I glanced over at him too, trying to telepathic tell him to leave so Ethan and I could talk. Apparently our mental connection is off, because he just stood there watching us.

"EJ has a soccer game. Saturday. At 11. I don't know if you have to work-" Ethan started to invite me.

"I'm on call, but I can still come." I replied before he could finish. "Text me the address?" 

"Will do." He nodded, watching me intently.

I returned his gaze. I couldn't help thinking about last Sunday, and how good he felt against me. I flushed at the memories of his lips, his hands, his erection... 

Why didn't I just go for it?!?

"I'm ready Dad!" EJ announced, bouncing in the kitchen, breaking the trance between us. After Ethan made sure he had everything, they headed for the door as I followed them out.

 "Ok. See y'all Saturday." I called to the both of them, giving Ethan a smile. He smiled back at me before they disappeared out the front door.

"See y'all Saturday!" Trevor mocked me, batting his eyelashes when I returned back to the kitchen

"Shut up! It's not like that!" I lied.

"No, that's not you flirting?" He taunted me.

"Not at all!" I lied some more, my face flaming hot.

"You sure? 'Hey Ethan. How are you? Text meee'...." He swooned, in a high pitch voice making kissy faces. I glared at him before Brandon walked thru the room.

"I don't even want to know." Brandon stated shaking his head and flopping on the couch.

"Oh Brandon, you know your my favorite." Trevor teased him.

"I know I look good, so you can't help yourself, but knock it off. Rocky doesn't share." Brandon commanded.

"Since when?" Trevor and I said at the same time. Brandon looked at us, horrified. Trevor and I both look at each other and laugh. I guess the mental connection is back.

Demons

*** Sensitive subject warning. Not many details, but there is content about a sexual relationship between a minor and adult. Please do not read if this is a problem for you.***

"When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide
Don’t get too close
It’s dark inside
It’s where my demons hide
It’s where my demons hide" Demons by Imagine Dragons



"Hey Lily." Cam said.

I was too stunned to respond. I didn't even know what to say or think. I knew I was going to reach out to him sooner or later, but I never imagined my brother would just show up here.

"Can I come in?" He asked, plainly, like we barely spoke in 2 years. When we did talk, it was when my dad was around so he wouldn't suspect anything was wrong. Cam tried to apologize a few times, but I didn't care. I still didn't want to hear him out, but I wanted him to be gone before Ethan arrived. I moved out the way to let him in. Once I closed the door, I watched him expectantly. 

"I know I've already said it, but I'm truly sorry Lily. When I found out about you and Ethan, I wanted to protect you and everything turned out so wrong but I lost it instead. I should have never said what I said." He apologized.

"Ok."

"Ok?" He asked, looking lost.

"Ok." I repeated, simply.

"Lily..." He started off, his face twisting in pain. "I understand you're an adult now and I have no right to try to run your life. I just want to be a part-".

The doorbell rang, cutting him off. I groaned inwardly and answered it. It was Ethan. I spent so much time planning when I finally got him alone, and now I had to get rid of him. "Hey..." I said, shakily.

"Hey... are you ok?" Ethan asked, concerned, looking my face over. Instead of noticing the sexy makeup and clothes, he saw how uncomfortable I was.

I pulled myself together, remembering my poker face. "Yeah, lemme go grab that inhaler." I said, deliberately leaving the door open so he could see Cam and Cam could see him. I had no intentions of hiding our relationship again. I want both Ethan and Cam to know that. Plus, I know Cam's temper. If he blew up, I could kick him out and be done with this conversation.

But Cam just waited patiently as I got the inhaler and tried to hand it over to Ethan. He grabbed my hand instead.

"Call me if you need anything ok?" He said, looking over at my brother before staring into my eyes. I nodded, and he took the inhaler and left.

Cam took a deep breath when I turned back to face him. "We're too close and we've gone through too much to let anyone come between us. I don't care if you're with him-"

"This is not about him!" I cut him off, frustrated. Once again, here he was thinking he could tell me what to do. I'm grown, I don't need his permission.

"Then what is it? This silent treatment has been going on for too long. I don't understand..."

"You wouldn't, would you? You and dad both never look outta your own feelings and agendas to stop to think about how I feel!" I exclaimed, cutting him off. "Never! And the second I try to do anything, I'm wrong!"

"I understand that, I do. That's why I'm sorry; especially about bringing up Perez. I know that wasn't your fault-"

"I don't care about that! I don't care if you blame me. I'm sure dad does just like I blame myself." I snapped. I couldn't decide if I was more hurt or pissed off that he would even mention his name. I went with pissed off. I was tired of being hurt. "I could forgive all that. I can't forgive you for lying to me about dad and my mom! I don't know if I even want to!"

Cam paled. "Dad told you?"

"Of course not. He woulda keep that secret to his grave. When I asked him, he thought you told me. I tried to find my mom, Cam. I found an aunt instead. Can you imagine my surprise when I found out dad thought I was his biological daughter at first? It was 10 times worse finding out you knew the entire time! How could you not tell me? That's why your mom left? Isn't it?!?" I questioned him, angrily.

"Lilypad-" He began. I hated him using the fun nickname Trevor called me in this moment.

"No. Don't fucking call me that! Why didn't you tell me? Did Dad promise to stay off your back if you kept the secret? I felt like I owed him for EVERYTHING. I wouldn't have allowed him to run my life all those years if I knew the reason he took me in was because he thought I was his!" I exploded, the tears falling from my eyes. He took a step closer to me, and I stepped away. "No, no. I'm so... tired. It's bad enough being my parents'  mistake. I don't want to be your burden anymore." I cried.

"Lily... You will always be my little sister. I get that we have to change what that means for us, but I'm always here for you. Just call me whenever you need me, ok?" He said softly.

When I just nodded, he turned around and left. I closed the door and broke down. Over my sobs, I hear the doorbell again. I took a deep breath as I opened the door, preparing for round two. I was stunned again to see Ethan standing there.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, wiping my tears away.

"I made the mistake before of  leaving when I knew you weren't ok. I'm not doing that again." He said firmly.

He was referring to the original fight with my brother. After I kicked Cam out, I went back to my room not knowing how much Ethan heard. By the look on his face, he heard enough. Instead of talking about it, I asked him to leave. He complied, and I didn't hear from him in a week. When he reached out, I blew him off for another week, blaming it on my graduation. He made sure to call me right after my graduation so I would have no excuse not to talk to him. Tonight, I just let him in. I was too tired to fight anymore.

He took me into his arms and I cried. After he walked me to the couch, I told him everything. About growing up after my mom gave me up for adoption. How Cam ignored me when I first moved in. How I felt like I had to do everything perfectly or I would be cast out. Eventually, Cam started to look out for me and hated our dad. I didn't know what caused the change, but I was grateful. He was my savior and only friend growing up. When he graduated high school, my dad gave him the option of going to school or moving out and supporting himself.  He decided to join the Air force and was stationed in Texas. When he left, I felt completely alone. And desperately lonely. Being so desperate, I latched on to anyone that showed me affection. That person at the time was my dad's business partner, Mr. Perez. He told me how pretty I was, bought me clothes and make-up, and hung out with me when I was 15. I knew it was inappropriate when he started touching me, but I didn't stop him because I didn't want to lose him too.

Cam was the one to find out. He walked in on us when he came home on a surprise visit. His rage was scarier than anything I've ever seen before. He pulled him off of me and beat him viciously while I sat and cried, wishing to disappear. I was terrified when Cam told dad that he would kick me out, but instead, he worked out a deal. My dad agreed not to call the cops, but Mr. Perez had to agree not to press charges against Cam and give up part of the car dealership he owned with my dad. After that, my dad acted like it never happened and I never heard or saw Mr. Perez again. The whole situation just fueled Cam's hatred towards our dad. When I graduated high school, he pushed for me to go to school in Texas so I could be close to him. I was so embarrassed and ashamed of what he witnessed, I would have done anything to make things right between us. Ever since then, I was fine letting my brother run my life just to have him in it. I had no one else in my corner. That is, until I learned the truth about my fucked up existence: My adoptive dad cheated on Cam's mom and adopted me after he learned I wasn't his biological child. What hurt the most was that Cam knew about it all the whole time. I felt like a pawn in the game my dad and he was playing.

 "Lily, I'm so sorry." Ethan said, rubbing my arms soothingly as I finished.

"Why? You didn't do anything." I sniffed, finally getting my tears under control.

"Exactly. You were always there for me, and I had no idea what you went through."

"It's not like I would have told you. I didn't want your pity. I still don't." I huffed, pushing him away.

"Lily... . Everything I went through, I went through that with the support of my family and you. You went through everything on your own. I only wish I could have been there for you the way you were for me." He explained.

"You were there for me. Just the fact that you could feel that way about me... You don't know how much that meant to me." I looked up into his eyes. I just want to feel that way again. No shame, no guilt, no hurt. Just our desire for each other. I pressed my lips into his, coaxing his mouth open with my tongue. His response was immediate- He pulled me against him as my tongue pillaged his mouth. He kissed me back, just as forceful and hungry. My whole body ached for him, and I straddled his lap, yearning for more-

"We need to stop." He panted, turning his lips away from mine.

I ignored him, moving my lips against his neck. We both groaned as my mouth savored his skin- he tasted better than I remembered. I couldn't get enough of him. I needed more. I pulled away just long enough to yank off my tank top. Before my lips could find his body again, I caught an anguished look on his face as he stared at my lacy bra. The face he made snapped me outta my trance. I felt like an idiot as I tried to put my shirt back on.

"I'm sorry. I don't know what I'm thinking. I'm sorry." I repeated. Of course he didn't want me now- who would knowing how many issues I have?

"Please Lily, please hold still for a minute." He groaned, holding my hips as I wiggled to get off him. When I stilled, I felt his hardness throbbing against me underneath his jeans. 

Ohhh. I looked up at him, curious to why he stopped when we both wanted this. 

"I don't want to take advantage of you." He said, looking into my eyes. 

He wouldn't be taking advantage of me- he would only be giving me exactly what I wanted. I looked down at his t-shirt, not knowing what to say or do. I never had to make the first move with him. Should I press against his erection, let him feel how wet I was, ask him to fuck me? He held me, pulling my tank back on me and rubbing up and down my back. I was so deep in thought, contemplating my next move when he sat me on the couch beside him.

"Do you need anything?" He asked softly. When I turned to face him, I got lost in his dark eyes. All I could think about was him fucking me on the couch. 

"You-" My phone rang from the coffee table in front of me, cutting me off. We both looked at it. Trevor. I flushed, like he caught us post- hook up again. I was 99% sure that he told my brother to ambush me and ruined my plans with Ethan.

"No, I'm okay. I'm sorry you had to be in the middle of all this." I said, silencing the ringer, not wanting to deal with him right now.

Ethan grabbed my hand, squeezing reassuringly. "I'm serious, whenever you need me-" he was cut off by my phone ringing again.

I looked down to see Trevor's number again. 

Urgh. 

Ethan dropped my hand.

"Answer it. I'll see you later this week." Ethan said, standing up. I watched him leave, before turning off my phone, and going to bed.

Say

“Have no fear for giving in

Have no fear for giving over

You'd better know that in the end

Its better to say too much

Then never say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking

And your faith is broken

Even as the eyes are closing

Do it with a heart wide open

Say what you need to say, say what you need to say” Say by John Mayer

The next morning, I woke up to a tap on my shoulder. I stretched, as I realized slept up on the couch with Trevor. The last thing I remembered was laying down, resting my head on his lap as we watched Parking Wars. His absentmindedly strokes on my hair must have lulled me to sleep. I opened my eyes to see EJ standing before me.

"Good morning." I yawned.

"Good morning." He answered. "Are you awake?"

"I am now." I smiled. "C'mon, let's go get some breakfast."

I pulled the blanket off me and gently shook Trevor awake. He groaned in response. "EJ is awake. Go to the bedroom and stretch out." I knew he had to be uncomfortable sleeping sitting up all night. He got up and stumbled to the room. I went to the bathroom before meeting EJ in the kitchen. I took a shower last night, so my hair was a wavy mess. I braided it over one shoulder. I looked over the white tank top dress I slept in. I would normally deem it too revealing, but considering everyone saw me in a bathing suit, I figure that was silly.

In the kitchen, I got EJ a leftover parfait while I heated up some brisket, scrambled some eggs, and brewed some coffee. There was a knock on the cabin door. I opened the door and saw it was Ethan and Brandon. I led them to the kitchen where EJ was eating his breakfast.

"Did you have fun sleeping in the tent?" EJ asked Ethan.

Brandon snickered. I looked over at him. He was grinning in a way that let me know something was up.

"I did. Did you sleep ok on the couch?" Ethan asked him back, rubbing his hair, playfully.

"I slept on the bed. Lily and Trevor slept on the couch." EJ answered.

I flushed and turned away from them. Trevor and I slept together in the literal sense. We have before. Nothing has every happened between us. Even though it's completely innocent, it still sounded weird when EJ says it; especially in front of Ethan.

"Yeah, we stayed up watching bad reality tv and passed out." I explained, hiding my face, pretending to be preoccupied with reaching up and pulling down coffee mugs, plates, even bowls that weren't really necessary.

"Ouch!" I looked at them to see Brandon giving Ethan a dirty look. Ethan just returned his look.

"Morning." Rocky surprised me from the doorway. "Lily, I can finish that. You can go get dressed."

I looked at her for a moment, contemplating her tone. Instead of questioning it, I shrugged and went to get dressed. When I came back in ripped jeans and a t-shirt, EJ was watching cartoons with Ethan. Rocky was making a plate of food, and Brandon was avoiding my eyes.

"What happened last night?" I asked Brandon.

"What do you mean?" He replied.

"Why were you acting funny this morning?"

Now Ethan choked on the coffee he was drinking and Rocky looked irritated. "Um, when EJ asked about how y'all slept..." I said, thoroughly confused.

"Sammy." Ethan answered, clearing his throat. He looked at EJ, then me. "Sammy and Jake shared a tent. She... sleeps... loudly." Ethan implied, and I knew he wasn't talking about snores.

Urgh, of course. That's why Rocky was annoyed. Sammy slept with Jake. In the "fucking" sense. I was sure Rocky thought that made her look bad by association.

"Well, that's what you get to look forward to when you move in with her." Rocky said, confirming my suspicions.

"When are you moving?" Brandon asked me, surprised. Now a flash of annoyance passed on Ethan's face.

"As soon as we can find a place; maybe one that has soundproof walls." I murmur to myself.

Ethan smirked.

During the quiet breakfast, Sammy finally made an appearance with Jake. It was clear everyone knew what they had been up to the night before, but no one said anything.

After breakfast Ethan, EJ and I kicked around a soccer ball outside the cabin. I was having so much fun, trying to steal the ball from Ethan. We are laughing and trying to outdo each other. It reminded me of when we first started hooking up- hanging out with EJ while avoiding thinking about Ethan naked. We played until everyone started getting ready to leave.

I helped Rocky make plates of food for everyone to take home. We all promised to get together again soon. After I said goodbye to EJ and Ethan, (giving them both a hug this time!), I started packing up my stuff. I figured Brandon and Rocky wanted some alone time since they have the cabin another night.

While I was packing, I remembered I still had EJ's inhaler from playing outside. I called Ethan immediately. He made plans to meet me at the house tonight after he dropped off EJ with his mom so he can pick it up.

My brain was already turning. Tonight was finally the night. We were going to be alone. I rushed Sammy so I could get home and get ready. She asked me what my problem was, and I explained. She grinned and helped me plan. I said goodbye to Trevor. He looked like he had something on his mind, but I assumed it was just him being weird around Sammy again. I gave him a hug when he told me to call him when I made it home.

When I got home, I texted Trevor so he knew I made it. I took another shower and flat ironed my hair so it was straight and silky. I did my make-up, lining my eyes and curling my lashes. I finished the look with a cherry chapstick. I wanted to look as effortlessly sexy as he does. I threw on a sexy red bra and panties set. I finished getting dressed in a fitted black tee and short jean shorts.

When finished my make up, I heard the doorbell ring. I ran to the door, took a deep breath, exhaled, and opened it. The smile I had on my lips faded away when I saw who was at the door.

"Cam?..."

Island in the Sun

"When you're on a holiday
You can't find the words to say
All the things that come to you
And I wanna feel it too
On an island in the sun
We'll be playing and having fun
And it makes me feel so fine
I can't control my brain" Island in The Sun by Weezer

Greetings from Joe Pool Lake! Rocky and I were functioning with little sleep. We stayed up late Friday night after shopping and cooking and woke up early to finish. Sammy met us at the house with the drinks (the only thing Rocky entrusted her with). We loaded up Rocky's and my car with the food and supplies and headed to the lake. When we got checked in, we put the food inside the cabin and got the drink station with the coolers set up outside between the large table under the pavilion and the grill.

Sammy made a pitcher of sangria that was chilling in a beverage dispenser. Beers and sodas were on ice in 2 coolers and that was the extent of her duties.

Rocky had her brisket finishing in the oven. Her potato and pasta salads were in the refrigerator. She had already set out the hummus, pita chips, and vegetable tray; deli wraps; and watermelon fruit bowl we made the night before. They were the appetizers to snack on while Brandon grilled burgers, hotdogs, and whatever else everyone was bringing to throw on the grill.

I prepared corn on the cob that was going on the grill, my dad's baked bean recipe, fruit tarts, brownies and yogurt parfaits. Everyone else was bringing food as well, but Rocky wanted a wide variety even if the others didn't bring food. Plus she didn't trust people's food unless she's seen them cook before.

When our work was done, we went to the bedrooms to get showered and changed. By the time Brandon showed up, we were dressed and sipping sangrias outside. Rocky looked sexy and cute in a floral pleated skirt and a black crop top that showed off her flat stomach. Sammy was wearing a fitted blue sundress that was low cut with lots of cleavage. I was wearing khaki short shorts and a coral razorback tank that has a lace design on the back.

"Hey ladies." Brandon smiled at us, before dropping the bags on the table. He immediately turned to Rocky, trying to pull her into his arms, but she warded him off. "No. I'm already dressed. Hands off."

"Hey man, where do you want this?" A deep voice called from behind them.

"By the grill." Brandon answered the guy carrying a huge bag of charcoal. His biceps looked perfect in a black muscle tank. Sammy and I were both checking him out as he walked to the grill. He was definitely Hispanic and his face was just as sexy as his muscular body. After dropping off the charcoal, he joined us at the table.

"Lily, Sammy, this is Jacob." Brandon introduced us.

"Jake is fine." He corrected him, nodding at all 3 of us.

"He sure is..." Sammy whispered to me, but it was loud enough so everyone could hear. "Hablas espanol?" Sammy asked, turning towards him.

He smiled at her, revealing a dimple. OMG. "Si"

Sammy and I shared a look. She's thinking why Rocky failed to mention how hot Jake is. I know, because I'm thinking the same thing.

"So y'all are getting started early." Jake mentioned, motioning towards our drinks.

Sammy scoffed. "We've been up working for hours. It’s not early for us."

"I'm not surprised. Knowing Rocky she probably had all her minions working all night." Jake said. I could tell Rocky was biting her tongue to not say anything. I gave her a reassuring smile.

Sammy smiled too. "This one was..." she nudged me. “I just volunteered to handle the drinks."

"Well, looks like you’re slacking. My boy and I are empty handed." Jake said. He threw a look Rocky's and Brandon's way. "If that's okay..."

Rocky gave him a fake smile. "If you wanna drink and handle an open flame, be my guest."

Sammy giggled and grabbed his arm. "C'mon let's get you taken care of." She said flirtatiously.

Brandon shook his head and gave Rocky a sheepish smile before following them towards the make shift bar.

"See what I mean? Fucking evil." Rocky said under her breath.

"Oh yeah. Just like the devil. Evil, tempting, hot..." I joked.

"Oh God. Not you too. Sammy's acting desperate enough."

I laughed. "He's hot, but not who I'm desperate for."

The barbeque was in full swing before the guy I was desperate for showed up. I was having such a good time, I barely noticed his absence. Brandon's friends are cool. They're mostly laidback and fun. When the drinks start flowing, thanks to Sammy, I can see the immaturity Rocky was complaining about, but it's mostly playful not annoying. Sammy constant flirting with Jake kept him too occupied to make snide comments. I finished eating and was in the kitchen having a conversation about working out to make your butt bigger with Rocky's friend Jackie and Sara, Brandon's friend's girlfriend, when I heard my name called. I looked up to see EJ coming through the door.

"Hey EJ!" I greeted him, smiling as he made his way to the kitchen. He looked adorable in a blue plaid shorts and a white t-shirt with a blue star. He gave me a hug as I picked him up. "You ready to eat little man?"

He nodded and I sat him down. I got him a plate of food.

"Do you want ketchup on your hotdog?" I asked him, as he set his plate on the picnic table outside. He chose to sit next to Brandon and Rocky.

He nodded. "On-"

"The hotdog, not the bun." I finished for him.

"You gotta tell me your secret kid. Your dad and I barely make it to the table and you already got a plate. How did you pull that off?" I looked up to see a guy I didn't recognize talking to EJ.

"Tell him it's cause you have game." Jake joked.

EJ repeated him and I laughed, setting his hotdog on his plate.

"Don't teach him that nonsense." Ethan said, walking up to greet Jake with the "guy half hug" thing. I checked him out as he headed over to hug Brandon the same way, before giving Rocky a real hug. He looked effortlessly sexy in cargo shorts and a blue polo. “I'm sure he pulled that off by running straight to Lily." Ethan turned and smiled at me. I couldn’t help being disappointed about not getting a hug too.

"Smart kid." the guy I didn't recognize responded, while he openly looked me over. I recovered from my disappointment to give him what I hope was a flirtatious smile. Ethan suddenly cleared his throat.

"Daniel, this is Lily. Lily, this is my co-worker Daniel." Ethan introduced him.

"Nice to meet you. Although I think we've meet before. You bartended right?" He asked, reaching over to shake my hand.

"I did. It's good to see you again." I smiled. "And if you tell me what you want, I don't mind making your plate." I offered.

He grinned at me. "Really?"

"Really."

"Don't make his plate. His arms and legs work fine." Ethan stated, eying Daniel.

"Don't hate because you can't pull it off. I'll take whatever you bring me darling." Daniel told me. I smiled and headed to the cabin. I was ecstatic when I saw Ethan following me.

"So what did you make?" He asked, as we grabbed the paper platter plates.

I told him as I filled Daniel's plate up with a little of everything.

I smiled to myself as he made sure to get everything I made. I took the plate back to Daniel and I slyly watched Ethan eat as I hung out with Sammy, Jake, and a couple of others hanging out by the coolers.

After everyone finished eating, Rocky brought out the fruit tarts, brownies and parfait. Someone brought cookies and a cake as well.

Ethan looked at the tarts, then at me, surprised. "You made those?"

"Yes. I mean, I bought the individual pastry crust for the tarts, but everything else is homemade."

"And they're amazing bro." Brandon chimed in.

"How would you know?" Rocky asked him.

"’Cause I had one for breakfast." Brandon answered. We laughed at him.

"Paula Deen. She's never done me wrong." I commented.

"Oh, so you’re ok with Paula Deen?" Ethan grinned at me.

"Yep, she can call me whatever she wants as long as she feeds me." I joked.

Everyone bursted out laughing at that. But no one disagreed.

After cleaning and putting up the food, Rocky and I joined everyone at the lake. It was crowded, but a perfect day to splash around. Seeing the way Ethan slowly looked me over, I was so glad Rocky talked me into a new swimsuit. It was a two piece, the top a royal blue halter tankini that showed my navel and the bottoms were matching blue striped boyshorts. I smiled at him when his eyes met mine. Behind sunglasses, I watched him. I tried not to think impure thoughts as he played with his son, but it was increasingly difficult with his lean, muscular body and smooth brown skin on display in his board swim shorts. When a volleyball net opened up, Daniel recruited me to play with him against another couple. I played in middle school, and soon, we were dominating the other team.

"Who put them on a team? They're both the biggest sore losers I know." Ethan commented, while wrapping EJ up in a towel.

"Not a problem cause we're not losing!" Daniel told him, giving me a high five.

I turned around to gloat at Ethan, but something from behind me got his attention. Before I could investigate, I felt a pair of arms wrap around me. I automatically knew who it is and I grinned. I twisted in his embrace and saw Trevor grinning back at me. Before I could say anything, he lifted me up. "Time for your victory lap." He said, teasingly as he headed for the lake.

"NO TREVOR!" I gasped, protectively wrapping my legs around his waist. He marched on, smiling.

"TREVOR!!! I SWEAR I WILL KILL YOU." I called as he stepped into the water. But it was too late, when he had us deep enough, he flung us both in.

I came up, sputtering. "You’re such an ass!"

"You have a great ass too." He laughed, dipping under the water again.

"You know that's not what I said."

"But it's what you meant." He winked at me.

When we headed back to the beach, Daniel recruited Ethan to play with him. Trevor and I set up on the beach next to everyone. EJ was playing with Amber's kids in the sand.

After a couple of hours, all of Brandon's friends that were spending the night headed to the campsite. After drinking and hanging by the fire, we decided to call it a night. I was shocked when Sammy decided to stay at the campsite with Jake. EJ asked if he can stay in the cabin with me. I didn't mind since I wouldn't be sharing a room with Sammy. At first, Ethan seemed reluctant, but eventually agreed to let him go. So Rocky, Trevor, EJ and I headed back to the cabin. We got EJ to sleep in my bed and Rocky retired to bed as well. Trevor and I watch TV on the couch but I was so exhausted, I didn't even remember falling asleep.