�Same here,� MyKenna agreed. �I loved being with Aaron, but I also wanted to work on my tan.�
�I know what ya mean.� They picked a spot a laid down their beach towels.
�Maybe we�ll get lucky again and Nick and Aaron will show up.�
�That�d be sweet.� They sat down.
�Yes it would.�
�I doubt it will happen though, because they�re in the studio.�
�Takes up all their time.�
�I don�t love Nicky any less tough no matter what.�
�And I don�t love Aaron any less either.�
�Good.�
�Good.� They stayed silent a few moments while soaking up the sun. �When I get home I�ll get the pics developed and send ya your share.�
�Same here. I took this really good one of Aaron the other day at that club thingy. I think
you were in the bathroom.�
�Oh really?�
�Yeah. He was sitting there with this look of sadness and sweetness all in one. He was so cute so I had to take a pic.�
�That boy�s hot.�
�Yeah, well Nicky�s fuckalicious.� She smiled and MyKenna shook her head.
�Would you do him right now if he wanted you to?�
�I don�t know. Probably after he gets tested.�
�For what?�
�Diseases. He was with the ho for like three years and whatever other girl he�s been with.�
�True.�
�Yeah.� She sighed. �I ain�t ready though. The thought of it�s great, but the actual doing is
the tough part.�
�I know what ya mean.�
�I�d probably chicken out the first couple times, but then when the moment is just right and perfect I�d probably do it.�
�I want it to be romantic.�
�So do I.� They smiled. �I think it�d be really romantic if it was on the beach under the moon with a full starry sky. Then the sound of the ocean along with it.�
�It�d be a very intimate moment.�
�Yes it would. That�s just my fantasy though. It probably won�t happen that way.�
�You don�t share fantasies.�
�Well you don�t look like Nick to me.� She smiled. �Besides I trust that you won�t say anything to anyone including Nick and Aaron.
�Of course not.�
�What about you?�
�I don�t know. I never really thought about it. I think just being with the person that you love and the one that loves you and sharing that experience with each other is romantic enough.� Dakota nodded in agreement. �Maybe in a room filled with those romance candles, as they�re called, and playing some romantic music would be romantic.�
�Yeah or even on a rainy night in front of the burning fireplace with candles here and there.� MyKenna nodded in agreement. �Just something romantic.�
�Excuse me?� a young girl interrupted. �Do you have the time?�
�Um�3:15,� MyKenna replied looking at her watch.
�Thank you so much,� the girl said.
�You�re welcome,� MyKenna said.
�I didn�t mean to bother you,� the girl said.
�That�s alright,� Dakota said and the girl walked away.
�People are so friendly,� MyKenna stated.
�Yes they are,� Dakota said. �Nothing like back home.�
�Nope.� A phone rang.
�Some people have no respect.�
�You�re telling me.� It continued ringing and they looked around. �I, uh�I actually think it�s the
one Aaron gave you. Didn�t you turn it off?� Dakota just looked at her then got out the phone.
She hit a button and said, �Hello?�
�You do have it turned on,� came a male�s voice.
�Nick?� Dakota said and MyKenna looked at her.
�The one and only. What are you doing using my phone?�
�I just wanted to see if it actually worked. I guess I forgot to turn it off. What are you doing calling?�
�I missed you. I called the hotel, but didn�t get an answer. AC then said that he gave you my old phone the other night. He wasn�t sure if you had it on or not so I decided to check. Of course you do.�
�I didn�t use it at all. I didn�t want to rack up your phone bill.�
�It�s alright. Use it if ya want to.�
�Right.�
�Where are you?�
�On the beach soaking up the sun.�
�I see.� Dakota heard Aaron in the background. �Aaron wants to know what Ken�s doing.�
�Um�she�s making out with this really hot Italian with a nice tan and great bod.� She laughed and heard Nickolas relay the message to Aaron.
�Bitch, shut up,� MyKenna said. �Don�t tell. I didn�t want to get caught.�
�Sorry,� Dakota said and they laughed.
�Aaron said its ok,� Nickolas started, �because he�s making out with a Cindy Crawford look-a-like.�
�Alright,� Dakota said relaying the massage to MyKenna.
�Alrighty,� MyKenna said and they laughed again.
�I was going to curl up and watch a movie,� Dakota replied. �We heard it�s supposed to rain so Ken and I were going to watch �Coyote Ugly.� Why do you ask?�
�Well I owe ya dinner.�
�For what?�
�Our little bet we made.�
�But you won.�
�So, it doesn�t mean I still can�t make ya dinner.�
�You�re going to make dinner for me?� MyKenna looked at her.
�Yeah, is that a problem?�
�I guess not, but it better not be fish.�
�You�ll learn to love it.�
�I highly doubt it. I use to eat it then it started making me sick and I can�t eat it no more.�
�I see. So what do ya say? Care to join me for dinner tonight?� She didn�t say anything. �We�re going to have the whole house to ourselves. It�ll just be me and you.� Dakota pondered the thought and looked at MyKenna.
�Well me and Kenna made plans for tonight.�
�Go,� MyKenna said. �I actually have plans with AC tonight anyway.�
�What?� Dakota questioned. �Yet you made plans with me.�
�Well I was going to cancel, but if Nick wants to make ya dinner tonight you better join.�
�Why?�
�Because it might be the only time.� She laughed.
�You�re real funny. I can�t believe you.�
�Sorry.�
�It�s just going to be us, Kota,� Nickolas said. �No parents or annoying siblings.�
�Alright,� Dakota said into the phone.
�Any suggestions for what you want for dinner?�
�Um�surprise me. No fish though.�
�Alright. I�ll see what I can come up with.�
�Okie dokie.� She looked at MyKenna. �He�s going to make me dinner.�
�That�s great,� MyKenna said.
�Yes it is,� Dakota said.
�Hey,� Nickolas said. �Aaron wants to talk to MyKenna.�
�Alright,� Dakota said and handing the phone to MyKenna. �Your honey wants to talk.�
�K,� MyKenna said taking the phone. �Hello?�
�Hello,� Aaron said. �How ya doing?�
�Alright. I miss you.�
�I miss you more.�
�I�m sure you do.�
�So when Nick picks up DJ I�ll come along and we can chill.�
�Sounds good to me. �Coyote Ugly� is on tonight.�
�Cool. I love that movie.�
�You just like the girls.�
�Like Piper Perabo and Maria Bello and Tyra Banks,� Dakota said chuckling.
�Whatever,� MyKenna said.
�Excuse me?� Aaron said.
�DJ�s just going on. She ain�t making any sense at all.�
�Of course not. That�s why her and my brother make such a great couple.�
�Yeppers.� They laughed.
�Nick wants to talk to DJ again.�
�Alright.�
�I�ll see ya tonight then.�
�Yes you will.�
�K.�
�K.� She handed the phone to Dakota again. �Nickolas wants to talk.� Dakota smiled and took the phone.
�Yeah?� Dakota said into the phone.
�What time should I pick you up?� Nickolas asked.
�Whenever you get here. It doesn�t matter, because I�ll be ready.�
�Alright. It�ll probably be about six.�
�That�s good.�
�Ok. I�ll see ya then.�
�Yep.�
�I love you, bye.�
�Bye.� She heard a click and turned off the phone. She sat there not knowing what to think about the whole �I love you� thing.
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