Chapter Eleven

Text from: Reece

Hey Vin, wanna meet @ the pool?

I texted back a one word reply before throwing the front door open and hailing a cab. I hadn't seen Reece in a few days so it would nice to catch up.

"Hey Vinnie." Reece said, racing over.

"Hey." I mumbled, he pulled me close for a hug. "I've missed you."

He took my hand in his and we walked over to the pool.

"So you talked with Lauri?" He asked. I bit my lip.

"Yeah and she supports it but uh..." Should I mention the whole 'murderous father' thing?

"But what? She's worried I'll drink your blood?" Reece snickered.

"No," But I would totally let you. My heart fluttered at the thought. "Oh it was nothing.

Reece let go of my hand and slid into the pool. I pulled off my sweatshirt and pants, feeling a bit revealed in my skimpy bikini.

I plopped down onto the edge of the pool.

"Swim with me." Reece said tugging at my foot like a little kid. I giggled and splashed some water onto his face.

He grinned mischieviously.

"Oh you're in for it now!" He took my hand and yanked me into the water.

He sunk to the bottom and I kicked after him. I exhaled, letting bubbles flow into his face. He swatted them away and pulled me to him, his mouth easily finding mine.

I'd never kissed anyone underwater before, it was surprisingly nice. His hands gripped the small of my back and his kicked slowly, keeping us submerged.

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 We relaxed on a floatie for a bit together, relishing in the empty pool.
"Vinnie?"
"Hm?"
"How do you feel about doing something this weekend with me and erm...a few other people?"
"What's the something?" I murmured, snuggling closer to him. He pulled my face up towards his.

"Like...going out to like...a bar. With the...um...gang." He said.
I raised my eyebrows. Since when did he say gang.
"Reece, two things.One, we're not twenty-one, we can't drink. And two, who's 'the gang'?"
"Oh you know, Axel, Kaya, Wallace, Anika, Maira-" I sat up and pushed his arms away.

"Oh geez. Vinnie I'm sorry."
"No. I'm not going." I crossed my arms. Not with that bitch there.
"We'll stay away from her. She'll hang with Anika." He pleaded.
"Well, if it means that much to you, then..." Don't give in! "I'll go."

He looped his arm around my shoulder and kissed me.
"Thanks. You won't regret it." He smiled. We hopped out of the pool and I put my near-dry hair into a ponytail and pulled my hoodie back on.

I plopped a quick kiss on him before leaving. Next time I see him will be at the bar.
Wait a minute...

Dammit. I gave in.