by Gigi Birtie
“Well Tala I don't know about you but there certainly has to be a pool or hot tub here. I'm going to get ready and drink a beer and soak in whichever one they have. Do you wanna join me?”
“Sloane like you have to ask, hell fucking yeahhhhh!” Tala laughs at her own response. Which was pretty funny, since she almost sounded like Oprah.
She runs to her room to change as I do the same thing. We know Mona and Riv are having some alone time, so we decided not to bother them. I especially don't want to disturb their time since they've been dealing with me for days now. If I were them I would need a little break.
Once I'm fully changed I survey my suit. It's a bit skimpier than I wanted but Mona and Tala were with me that day and insisted that I had to have it. It was a basic black bikini with a few tiny light pink flamingos spread all over. Just enough to where you would want to lean in and see what it is. I would like it more if it was able to cover more of my ass, but luckily all those extra squats have been paying off. Before I turn around I hear my bedroom door open and there stands Asher with his eyes big taking in every inch of my exposed skin. Damn bikini I cursed. I cover my stomach out of instinct.
“Oh shit.” I say softly.
“Damn… I'm sorry… I didn't know anyone was in my room.” He says.
“Wait what?”
“Yeah ,you're in my room”
Suddenly, Tala is at my door with confusion written all over her face, when Asher turns to her my eyes go wide indicating what the hell behind his back. Tala can't respond since Asher is starting right at her now, but she knows I don't know what to do.
“Hey Asher when did you get here?” Tala asks not so smoothly.
“Just now. I thought it was going to be just you and Rylan staying here?” He turns back to me giving me a scowl.
Shit was I not supposed to be here. This was getting uncomfortable fast. With not knowing what to do or wanting to stay in his room I grab my bag that I haven't unpacked yet and head for the door.
“Whoa where do you think you're going?” Asks Asher while grabbing my arm. I see him grinding his jaw under his thick beard. That causes me to tense further.
“There are plenty of rooms and I'm not staying in yours now that you're here to stay in it, so it's no big deal just a bit of confusion, and don't worry I didn't use or touch anything I just changed is all.” I state as I pull my arm out of his grasp and continue out the door.
“Would you like to suggest a free room that no one will walk in on demanding to know why I'm in there?” I may have sounded a bit bitchier than intended, but Asher smirked at me and pointed to the room across the hall. I open the door throw my bag in without really looking at the room and grab Tala by the hand who had followed me.
“Let’s go get drunk.” I tell her.
Tala’s facial expression mirrors how I feel on the inside in what seems like confusion yet dumbfounded by Asher and my exchange, but she follows me in search of beer and the pool.
Once we're in the kitchen she finally asks.
“What the hell was all that Sloane? You were so rude and it's his house.” She stomps her foot at me like a child.
“Hey, cool down it was nothing. I didn't mean to sound as bitchy as I did, but he was standing there just gawking at me in my suit, I got self-conscious and well you saw how I reacted.”
I grab for a couple of beers out of the fridge and hand one off to Tala.
“Okay, I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss something here.”
We both crack open our beers and take some healthy gulps. Looks like Tala is ready to tie one on with me.
“Let's find this pool.” I say taking her hand again as we go to the back-patio glass doors.
There were trees and plants that lined the patio area making for a great jungle enclosure but as we stepped closer we saw paradise. A giant infinity pool that overlooks the ocean and off to the side of that a hot tub as big as most normal size backyard pool. Tala and I turn to look at each other and smile wider than we ever have. Tala is and has always been a beach slash pool girl, so this is heaven for her and I of course love a good pool. I'm not too keen on the ocean, since I'm not that strong of a swimmer, though I do know how to swim.
Now it's time to set up camp poolside and chill for the night and try to forget that Asher is even here.
Chapter 20
We hadn't been in the pool very long, before Mona and Riv had found us. It was now dark out, but the pool was heated, and the SoCal night air was much warmer than what is typical of the Bay Area this time of year.
Mona and Riv were wearing similar swimsuits at least color wise. Of course, they did that often so why would swim wear be any different? If I had thought my suit was revealing Mona's and Tala’s made mine look like your typical grandma’s bikini. Theirs both had been a one piece if you can really call it that, but they had side boobs out with the sides cut down to the waist line with a plunging dip in the front while the back was barely there as well. They both looked killer while Tala’s was flamingo pink Mona's was navy blue tie dyed, Riv’s shorts were dip dyed navy blue. Mona had a wrap around her hair. She always said that her hair never did well in water, but I've seen it wet before and it was always beautiful large ringlets of curls that any woman would kill for.
Mona and Riv are carrying over a cooler of beer in what I assume is a tray of food that looks like it could feed twenty people. I'm sure Riv could eat more than half and still be hungry.
“Hey Sloane, your brother text me saying he's been calling yet you won't answer.” Mona says as she sets everything down at our poolside set up.
“I turned off my phone after last night.”
To end that conversation, I dip down in the water to touch the bottom of the pool with my hand then swim off to the other side. When I pop up in the shallow end I stand as the cool air hits my body causing my body to shiver. Water drips down from the top of my head down my arms. I wipe the water from my eyes to see Asher staring at me from the jungle patio with his mouth in a firm line.
He looks like he's mad about something but I'm not sure what about. It can't possibly be about me being in his room could it? I break our eye contact by getting out of the pool and make my way over to the over-sized hot tub.
Before I get in, I make sure to grab another beer that Mona and Riv brought out along with some cheese and green olives. I threw one of the olives in the air and caught it in my mouth and chewed it up with a smirk. It was the first time I ever caught a piece of food like that so I'm not sure why I'm acting so cocky. I have a feeling it has everything to do with Asher just staring at me though. I was hoping that would have brought a smile to his face, but it hadn't. I walk to the edge of the hot tub and put my feet in. Damn that's hot. I look up to see if Asher is still watching, but he has disappeared it seems. Apparently my awesome skills made him run and hide.
“What are you laughing about Sloane?” Tala asks, while getting in the hot tub pool with me.
“Nothing just something stupid I was thinking about.” I say as I turn my head to hide my blush.
It felt great being here. I was staring to finally relax and forget all the drama that took place back home. As we sat in the hot water, I could hear some reggae music playing with girls screaming with appreciation.
Turning to Tala, Mona and Riv I ask, “So that party sounds like a good time. You wanna head over and check it out?”
Everyone lit up, like it was the best idea I ever had. They all must have been getting stir crazy just hanging here at the house.
“Let’s change and walk over.” Tala says, as she and Mona already head back to the house.
Riv and I turn to each other and laugh. It's as if they wanted to go before someone changed their minds.
Getting out of the hot tub as well, I grab my towel and dry off. Riv is running after Mona and scoops her up and throwing her over his shoulder. She lets out a laugh as she tells Tala and I that we’ll meet in the kitchen when everyone is ready but not to take too long.
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bsp; We all agree, while going into our rooms. I didn't have much packed, but I had some boyfriend jeans and a black tank top that had a graphic of a red rose that said fuck u on it. The bottom was cut off making it a belly shirt. I decided not to wear a bra, so the underside of my boobs could be proudly displayed. It was time for me to try to get over Dane and that meant by sleeping with a fine piece of ass. Or maybe not, a good make out session would do as well. I am still pretty picky no matter how much I'd like to fuck the pain away.
I threw on my checkered slip-on vans, checked my makeup one last time and made my way to the kitchen. It looks like I was the last to be ready which surprised me since I thought for sure Mona and Riv would have taken longer knowing he would use that opportunity to be with Mona.
“Hey, I know what you're thinking and no we didn't do it, we know how to come up for air once in a while.” Mona laughs.
“Oh my god Mona stop ruining my misguided thoughts on your sex life.” I tease and they all join me in the laughs at our banter.
Suddenly, I feel a wave of heat behind me and everyone's face changes.
I turn to just see Asher.
“Hey, you coming with us to the party.” I ask politely.
“No.” Asher says with a clipped tone causing me to frown.
“Is there a problem I don't know about or are you always this rude? Because I swear when I met you, you were actually a nice guy.” I put my hands on my hips demanding answers.
Asher looks me up and down with a look of disgust causing me to cover my stomach with the unease his eyes bring me.
“Where is your boyfriend by the way, why isn't Dane here?” The way he said his name made me feel like all the oxygen was sucked out of the room and I couldn't breathe. My eyes well up with tears, but I refuse to let them slide down my cheeks. Turning to my friends I tell them I'll wait outside for them when they're ready.
As I turn and walk away I hear Tala smack Asher probably on his arm since she's too short to reach his face. I hear her say “what the fuck Asher. Did you not hear what Dane did to Sloane?”
I hurried my steps as I didn't want to hear what she was about to tell him, nor did I want to see his expression of pity or disgust which ever emotion that would fill his eyes
“Hey, Sloane wait up.” It’s Mona with Riv right behind her. They probably didn't want to hear the story again either.
I waited as they both caught up to me and I was able to appreciate what they both had on. Mona was wearing a cute denim skirt with a tube top stripped with red, yellow, green, and black along with her doc martens on but not laced up with some socks that had pot leaves all over them pulled up to her knees. Riv was also looking just as hot as Mona with black T-shirt and jeans slung low on his hips and some Vans. Their style really did complement each other. As did their personalities. Suddenly Tala was jogging up to us. She had changed into some black shorts and a flowing green tank top that complimented her tan skin, while she had on uggs. She always looked like she belonged in Southern California.
“Well that was weird.” She said breathlessly.
“What was?” Asked Riv.
“It seems that night when you all met Asher a friend of his told him about you dating Dane and they don't get along very well.” Smirking at me she continued. “I guess he was talking shit about some girl he was hooking up with and didn't realize you were seeing him so this whole time he was pissed knowing it was you. He feels really bad that he hasn't been nicer to you, but you know that whole bro code bullshit was making him uncomfortable.”
I roll my eyes at Tala’s admission.
“Really, uugghhhh guys and their bro code, let’s go party I'm tired of all this Dane crap to last me a lifetime.”
Slowly nodding, she gives me a smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes, and we all walk over to this party.
Once outside you see the house is bigger than the one we're staying at. Before we enter Mona turns to us and lets us know right away where she'll be most of the night. The dance floor of course.
As we enter, the music hits us first with the beat of the drums and bass that literally are vibrating the walls. Moving forward we see everyone outside where the band is set up. There has to be at least a few hundred people here, either they were off to the side drinking beer or smoking while listening to the band or just talking as they were dancing. Everyone who was on the dance floor seemed to be moving so sensual but of course this kind of music can bring that out of a person. I personally was ready to join them.
Beelining our way to the floor we found our spot in front of the massive speakers set up on the left side of the stage. The band started a new song and it was good. We were all feeling the groove of it and started doing what we always did. More so Mona than anyone. I knew Tala wouldn't stay out here long before she started to float around like your typical social butterfly.
I closed my eyes and just moved my body the way I was trained in dance class for so many years and just felt the beat. Opening my eyes and scanning the crowd I took everything in, it was a great crowd and chill vibes. Definitely my kind of party. With all the drama back home, I haven't been going out as much as I use too.
“Hey, I got you a drink” Tala says out of nowhere. I laugh, I thought she would have stayed out here with us longer before working the bartender.
“Thanks.” I take a gulp and a shiver runs through my whole body. “Fuck that's strong Tala.”
“It's whisky straight up.” She shouts over the music while grinning at me.
“Well thanks for the warning damn.” I laugh.
“You're welcome” then she turns and leaves me to take a few more sips and continue to dance
The night progresses, a new band is playing and I'm now three solo cups deep of straight whisky. My body is looser and I'm dancing with more people never letting anyone camp out and be my dance partner for too long but long enough to get a taste of how my body feels against theirs. Suddenly, I feel two very strong hands slide up my side then resting on my ribs I lean back and rest against this very large yet firm body behind me. Whoever it is they felt comfortable. For some reason I didn't want to see who it was, they felt too good to have it ruined with talking.
I snake my arms up arm behind me to the man’s neck as he moves his hands higher to barely cup under my boobs that were exposed as he presses me to him. I can feel my body turning him on, so I start to wiggle and almost grind my ass against the hard on that I caused.
I start to laugh at this guy's pained moans of frustration. I pull away, so I can now see the pained expression on my victim. My breath catches as it's Asher and I slightly stumble backwards upon seeing his face. What the hell. My eyes go wide.
Asher stands there with a cocky smirk on his face. “Don't be so surprised Sloane”
I'd like to slap that smirk right off his face. He has been cool with me all day and now that he knew my ex-boyfriend was a douchebag he wants to get friendly.
No, I don't think so.
I turn to walk away but he catches my elbow.
“Hey where are you going?” He asks.
“Away from you.” I slur.
Asher's eyes study me for a moment before he lets go of my elbow, but I wasn't fully ready, so I sway a bit before catching myself but I over correct and sway the other direction into Asher. I tip into him and my hands go up touching his chest. It was definitely more impressive than Dane's. Asher's hands steady me at my exposed waist. His touch is warm yet sends goosebumps across my skin. He holds me firmly to him. I look up to his bearded face and it makes me wonder how expressive his face really is under all that hair. His emerald green eyes darken as he stares at my lips.
“Oh no, you stop that.” I mumble.
He starts to laugh at me. So, he thinks I'm funny. Jerk.
“Stop what Sloane?” He asks as his body shakes with laughter.
“You know what you're doing.” I huff and turn to leave again but on steadier footing.
I'm drunk or well at least buzzed but I'm not staying
here with Asher. I've suddenly decided I'm done for the night. I'll just go back to my room and sleep off this buzz. I've got an important decision to make tomorrow, so I need as many brain cells that I have left to make it.
However, I didn't make it far without some guy accidentally stumbling into me and knocking me down on my ass. I sat there for a moment making sure nothing was hurt before Asher was picking me up and holding me in his arms.
“Are you alright?” He breathed into my ear sending that shiver down my spine.
I match his tone. “Yeah, no harm, no foul.”
He smiles at me while still holding me in his arms.
Not thinking he'll put me down anytime soon I lean in his grasp and rest my head on his shoulder.
It's in that moment I genuinely felt the safest I've ever been. It felt as his hold was a shelter that I would want to always seek out, but I knew that wasn't an option here and I had way too much to drink to fantasize about Asher.
Knowing Asher and Dane didn't get along wasn't my kind of revenge to have on Dane. Though Dane ended up having no class what so ever, I didn't want to stoop to his level I much rather have rebound sex with someone with no ties.
Chapter 21
When I woke in the morning, I shot right up not knowing where I was. What a relief, I was in my room by myself. I looked down to see I was in nothing but a guy’s T-shirt no bra, but my panties were still in place.
Whose shirt was this?
I don't even remember getting back to my room. I laid back down as the room started to spin and a sweat broke out across my brow.
My stomach lurched. I knew I was about to throw up.
It's the worst to puke the day after drinking. I luckily had my own bathroom. I threw my legs over the bed and ran to the toilet barely making it before I emptied last night’s drinks. I flushed so I didn't have to smell the wretched things I drank the night before. I sat there with my head in the bowl, still sweating while wanting to die.