Turn The Night Up

"Girl, your body's effing
You know my intentions,
I know you can go all night, go all night
I just wanna touch you,
Girl just let me touch you
I know it's been on your mind
The way you do it 
You got that something (x2)
So keep it moving 
You know I love it (x2)
Baby, it's you and me,
You see, we can turn the night up
And if you feel the way I feel
We can turn the night up" -Turn the Night Up by Enrique Iglesias


I received a text back from Jake early Monday morning.

Jake: I booked the tickets for Vegas. I had to go in and schedule a stand in officer at work for those days.  We're good for the last weekend of this month.

Me: Perfect! I'm not on call :-)

After responding to Jake, I went to work. I found out we have individual meetings this week with our new senior therapist. I signed up for a meeting time Thursday afternoon, right before my lunch. I met and worked with a new patient today. He was a golf instructor at a country club that had surgery on his rotator cuff. He had an awesome sense of humor and kept me laughing with stories about trying to teach old retirees and young professionals the game of golf. He said the injury was the first vacation he took in 4 years and he was looking forward to not working for a month.

I grabbed lunch with Jordan. She was excited about her upcoming vacation too. Derek had two weeks off before he started at the children's hospital. They were going to spend one of those weeks in Seattle. Derek had family up there and Jordan had never been. She had been spending most of her free time looking up things to do.

I excitedly told her about our upcoming trip to Vegas for Jake's birthday.

Jordan made a face. "Screw you. You're going to be spending a weekend in sin city, while I'm going to be checking out fish and getting rained on. And dealing with Derek being a momma's boy." Jordan complained.

I laughed. "Ohmigod. Go back to just addressing him as your boyfriend. I can't think of Derek as not my boss and I can't picture him as a momma's boy."

"He is! I thought it was so cute he had weekly chats with his mom, but they don't go a couple days without communicating. She's on his Facebook." Jordan said.

"That's not super weird. Everyone is on Facebook." I said.

"No! She's like actively on Facebook. Always commenting on post and sending recipes to him and to me to cook for him! You don't know how many times I've heard, "Mom does this" or "Mom said this" I wanna scream at him, you're 34! Cut the cord!" Jordan exclaimed.

I laughed harder. I was so glad Derek was leaving. There was no way I could continue to work with him without hearing Adam Sandler from Waterboy saying "M...M...Mama said!"

After work, I went home to an empty apartment. I couldn't even keep up with Sammy's schedule anymore. Trevor never called me back from Sunday, so I gave him a ring.

"Lucy...you have some explaining to do..." I said, in a fake accent.

"First of all, that accent was horrific. Like really bad. I'm white and I'm offended by it." Trevor started.

I laughed. "Whatever ese. Not only am I racially ambiguous, but I'm dating a Mexican. I get a pass. On everything."

"So that's what we call kids that don't know who their dad is? Racially Ambiguous?" Trevor joked.

"Better than bastard." I smiled.

Trevor laughed "So what's up?"

"Nada. I just wanted to talk to you. Catch up. Labor Day was kinda crazy. We need to compare notes." I said, raiding my refrigerator for food.

"I know. I heard it got even better after I left."

"What did you hear?" I asked.

"A fight, that was resolved with a dance battle?" Trevor suggested.

"I wish!" I laughed.

"You wanna hang out tomorrow? I'm off." Trevor said.

"Why are you off?" I asked.

"I'm caught up with all my projects. So instead of hanging around, milking the clock, I took some PTO." Trevor explained.

"Sounds good. Just give me a call when you're up." I said, finally deciding to take some of the leftover pizza toppings and make myself a salad.

After I ate, I called Jake.

"Hey babe." I said, smiling when he answered the phone. "How was your day?"

"It was good Cariño. Can I call you back? I need to make some calls about the trip." Jake asked.

"Of course. I'll talk to you later." I said, before letting him go.

Hmmm, how did I spend my time before having Jake around?...

I spent the rest of the night watching Adam Sandler classics; the Wedding Singer, Billy Madison, and of course, Waterboy. Waterboy was my all time favorite. It actually inspired my current profession. I never even noticed the people on the sideline of sporting games until my brother brought home the movie. I decided I wanted to be on the sidelines taking care of professional athletes like my dad.

My dad heard medical field and pushed me towards being a doctor and of course I went with it. Even if that meant I was too busy studying to actually be an athletic trainer in high school. I figured I could be a team doctor instead. The thought of going to medical school after my first year of college gave me so much anxiety. I didn't know how I was going to make it through that much schooling. I just wanted to start living in the real world on my own.

Trevor was the one that suggested I look at graduate programs instead. I did. By the end of my third semester, I switched my major from pre-med to kinesiology with the intent to be a physical therapist and I haven't regretted it once.

After the movies, I saw it was only 9pm. Jake hadn't called me back yet and I was still wide awake. I figured since I had a new membership, I might as well get my money's worth and hit up Jake's and my gym.

After I changed and packed my bag, I went to the gym. I focused on my abs and core. I figured the Vegas trip will included some bikini time and I wanted my stomach to look great. Pizza and beer game nights were not going to help the cause, so I put in some extra work.

When I walked back into the locker room to change, I noticed there was a sauna and it was empty. I went to the women's locker room, showered and changed into a clean sports bra and running shorts. I wrapped a towel around my body and walked into the sauna. I sat down. I quickly took a selfie and snap chatted Jake.

Me- Love our gym. Sauna all to myself.

I put my phone in my lap and relaxed. I opened my eyes a few minutes later when the door opened. I gave the guy coming in a little smile, before resting my head again and closing my eyes.

"New workout time?" The guy asked me, laying down on a bench in front of me.

"No, I don't have a set workout schedule." I answered, nicely.

"I'm used to having the sauna by myself this time of night. Nice having company." He replied.

"Nice. I'm actually new here. This is my boyfriend's gym." I said, wanting to make it very clear I was taken.

"Cool. Welcome." He said, before putting his head phones on.

My phone lit up, indicating a text.

Jake- Maybe I should come join you. You know it's unisex.

Me- Really? That explains a lot. I thought a really big, handsome girl was in here with me :-)

Jake- I thought you had it all to yourself.

Me- I did until about 5 minutes ago.

Jake- How long are you gonna stay? If it's not too late, come thru.

Me- Heading out right now.

I left the sauna and changed into a short sleeved, black, casual dress. I put my hair up in a bun and sprayed body spray all over myself. I put on my flip flops and headed to Jake's.

He pulled me into a hug as soon as he opened the door.

"You look and smell too good for someone who just came from the gym."

"Next time I'll stay sweaty and gross." I said, giving him a kiss.

"C'mere. I wanna show you where we're staying in Vegas." He said, excitedly.

We sat on the couch together and he pulled up the website for the Luxor in Las Vegas.

"Wow. So the turn up is real for your birthday?" I grinned at him.

"I told you. I always do my birthday big." Jake smiled.

I couldn't even believe we were staying at the Pyramid in Vegas. I was already excited just knowing where we were staying. He ran through a list of amenities and I was ready to go right then and there. I gasped when he showed me the room he reserved for us. Not a room, but suite.

"Babe, you have got to let me pay you back for all this."

Jake frowned. "I can afford it."

"Obviously. But it's your birthday. It's wrong that you're treating me." I replied.

"You can treat me by buying new clothes for the trip. Tight and revealing." He smiled.

I laughed. "You're actually going to let me pick out my clothes?"

"Yes. It's Vegas. If I don't like them, you'll go naked." Jake teased.

"Keep dreaming." I replied.

"No dreams. Just birthday wishes..."

I laughed.

"So what do you wanna do in Vegas?" He asked me.

"It's not my birthday..."

"Answer the question."

"Ok...gambling of course. Walk the strip. A buffet. At least one show..." I listed off.

"What kind of show?" Jake asked.

"Britney Spears?" I smiled.

"Ok. It's my birthday. No." Jake replied.

I laughed. I looked through the shows at the Luxor.

"OMG, Jabbawockeez!!!" I exclaimed.

"Jabbawockeez?" Jake asked.

"Yes! ABDC? America's Best Dance Crew? They were the first winners. They are amazing. I can't believe you haven't heard of them. Babe, why are you so old?" I grinned.

"Keep talking and I'll take you to a show at a strip club." Jake responded.

I laughed. "You would. Who's all coming?"

"Omar and Kelly, Malik, Colton, my cousin Frankie and his girlfriend, Jasmine and Reggie, Brandon and Rocky. Jasmine and Reggie actually have the same flight as you." Jake explained.

"Huh?" I asked, confused.

"They can only stay the weekend too. The rest of us are flying out Thursday. Coming back Monday." He explained.

"Oh, ok. Cool." I said, forcing a smile.

I wasn't upset he was staying longer. Just a little confused to why he didn't ask how long I could stay. Yeah, with the new supervisor, I wouldn't have stayed longer than that. But I don't know why he just automatically assumed just the weekend.

"Has Brandon been acting weird to you?" I asked him, eager to let it go by changing the subject.

"No weirder than normal. Why?" Jake said, putting away his tablet.

"No reason." I shrugged. I yawned and stretched. My workout was hitting me.

"Ready for bed?" Jake asked. I nodded and we went to bed together.

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The next morning, I headed home. By the time I got home, Trevor called me.

"Have you seen Sin City 2 yet?" He asked.

"I haven't. Wanna go?"

"Yeah, let me see what time it's showing. I'll call you back."

5 minutes later, Trevor called me back. "We're set for 3:00pm."

"Cool. I'm going for swim at my apartment. Wanna join?" I asked.

"Sure. Be right there."

Sammy was home today. I told her Trevor was stopping by. She just nodded, so I went ahead and got ready so I could meet him by the pool. I had already swam a few laps before he showed up.

He grinned at me, pulling off his shirt and jumped in the pool with me.

We splashed around and swam until my arms got tried. I was heading out of the pool from the step ladder when Trevor grabbed me by my waist.

I laughed. "Stop, I'm getting out."

"What's the password?" Trevor asked.

"Let me go or get destroyed." I said.

"Wrong." He said, before pulling me back in the water.

I went into attack mood, leaping on to him and trying to push his head under the water. He grabbed me and pulled me under too. We both came up, gasping for air. He looked at me and smiled. I smiled back, till I noticed his eyes wandered to my chest. I cleared my throat and turned away.

 I got out quickly and dried off. He stayed in the pool. I kept my body covered with the towel.

"Did you see the weather? We're getting a cold front?" Trevor asked me.

"I know. This summer went by so quick. There's already pumpkins and Halloween stuff at the stores. I'm excited about my fall clothes and boots. I love my boots" I responded, nervously.

"Lily, I'm a guy. I'm gonna notice your boobs, whether I have feelings for you or not." Trevor said, shaking his head.

I blushed. "Um, do you have feelings? Still?"

"Not as strong. It's getting back to how it used to be. Doesn't mean I don't wanna motorboat you." Trevor smiled.

I laughed. "Perv."

"So what did you think about Rocky and Bilal?" He asked me.

"Crazy right? I don't even know what to think really." I exclaimed.

"Me either."

"Does he still have feelings for Rocky?" I asked.

He raised an eyebrow at me. "Does she have feelings for him?"

"Answer at the same time on the count of 3." I said.

"1..2...3"

"I don't know." I answered.

"Beats me." He responded.

We laughed. "Ok. Let's just leave that alone."

"So you and Becca?" I asked.

"Talking, but that's it. I like her. She's fun and I'm glad she can forgive me. I just don't... feel it with her, you know?" Trevor answered.

"Kinda, but I felt the same way about Jake. About him being fun, but not seeing anything else. The more time I spent with him, the more my feelings grew." I said.

"I'm sure for different reasons." Trevor said.

"Yeah." I agreed. Unless Becca was a man whore...

"So what happened with Jake at the party." Trevor asked.

I explained what happened and my plan to fix us. Trevor got out the pool and sat with me. "You want my take on it?"

"Do you want my take on Becca." I asked.

"Answer on the count of 3?" He asked.

"1...2...3"

"Nope" We said together. We both laughed.


We went to the apartment and got dressed. Sammy was gone by then. I was glad. Things were officially normal with Trevor. We laughed and joked on the way to the movie and afterwards. Neither one of us was as impressed as we were with the first movie. Trevor was impressed by Jessica Alba.

"Someone once told me in California I look like her. Just sexier." I told Trevor.

Trevor began fake coughing. "Sure..." he said, grinning at me. I punched him on the arm. We stopped by Sonic cause Trevor wanted a breakfast sandwich and French toast sticks. I got a chicken sandwich and mozzarella sticks.

We went back to my place and played XBOX Kinect to work off our food. I showed him the dancing game. We danced to "I like it" by Enrigue Ingeles.

My phone beeped and I took a break from the dance. I saw I had a text from Jake. He just asked me what I was up to. I answered him that I was hanging with Trevor. He told me to have fun. So we did.

After Trevor left, I updated my Facebook status.

Its official! Turn up Tuesday with T-Rev! #Pool#ADameToKillFor#DanceBattles

My brother commented on the status first.

Cam- Which one of you is the dame to kill for?

Jenna- Lol be nice @Cam

Bilal- it woulda been Trevor, till I found out he permed his hair...

Me- LMAO @Bilal. I forgot all about that. He probably has to cut it cause of all the damage from perming.
And it's me @Cam. Even Trevor admitted I'm sexier than Jessica Alba : -)

Trevor- Jealous? @Bilal
 I agreed y'all both have that racially ambiguity thing going on. You would be more fun to motorboat. @Lily

Me-Thank you! #AllAboutThatBass

Cam- You better be talking about water sports @Trevor
Another reason why I hate that song @Lily

Trevor- Are your sister's boobies water sports? ;-) @Cam

Me- It was nice knowing you Trevor : -)