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Brian: the beach is pretty casual.

Matt: yeah it was the smart choice.

Brian: and we get to see them practically naked.

He said like nothing. Yet it reminded me of a teenage guy.

Brian: do you see them?

My eyes scanned all along the beach. The air smelled fresh and salty. I pushed my sunglasses on to my head.

Matt: no I don't see them.

He made a face. From the corner of my eye I saw Brian hunch a bit. A look of disbelief washing over his face. I looked over quickly. Jenn was laughing while Melly finished dumping a bottle of water on Brian.

Melly: hope that wasn't to cold.

Brian: I hate you.

Melly: feeling is mutual.

Brian: you are a bitch.

Melly: and you suck cock.

Brian: I'm all wet.

Melly: you were going to get wet when you go swimming.

Jenn came to my side.

Jenn: they are like two people who are related.

I nodded.

Matt: I know.

I smiled. Brian was peeling his wet shirt off bitching at Melly.

Brian: my hair.

Melly: once again when you go swimming that's going to get fucked.

He narrowed his eyes at her.

Jenn: now that's done with. Hey guys.

Brian smiled at Jenn. Her eyes widened a bit and her cheeks went light pink.

Brian: hello Jenn.

Jenn: hi.

Shy as she is. He sent Melly a glare. She returned it. Jenn gave me a light shove.

Matt: what?

She rolled her eyes.

Melly: hi Matt.

Her smile was warm.

Melly: come on Brian let's go find a good spot.

They walked off.

Jenn: let's go. How was your day yesterday?

Matt: boring. I went to Brians. Zack was there.

I shrugged.

Jenn: how is Zacky?

Matt: good.

She nodded.

Jenn: don't you fucking dare kick sand on our blanket!

Brian stomped his foot angrily as Melly turned to look at him.

Melly: I thought we had a deal. I wouldn't sand you if you didn't sand me asshole.

Brian: well I didn't get too.

Melly: did you guys bring a blanket?

Brian: we're men.

Jenn: what's that shit for an answer?

Melly: that means no in dumbass man talk. Good thing I packed an extra.

She laid it down for us.

Jenn: I'm going to go take some pictures.

Melly: KAY! Have fun. Don't fall in with your camera!

Jenn smiled and walked off.

Melly: hey BH.

Brian: what?

Melly: maybe you should casually follow her.

Brian: right...

He walked off slowly.

Melly: he's so funny.

I looked her over. She wore an over sized shirt and some shorts.

Matt: yeah.

Melly: how are you?

Matt: I'm alright.

Melly: that's good.

Matt: you?

Melly: good. How goes the...

She pulled the shirt over her head.

Melly: the divorce if you don't mind me asking.

There was a cautious tone in her voice.

Matt: its going.

Melly: I shouldn't have asked. Its not my business.

She stood up and started taking off the shorts.

Matt: its....its...its.

I couldn't help but look.

Melly: huh?

Matt: what?

Melly: I don't know you were starting to say something then you just babbled out.

Matt: oh umm...yeah its fine. We're friends.

Melly: well I'm glad to hear that.

Matt: what?

Melly: that we're friends.

She folded her clothes.

Matt: did you think we weren't?

Melly: no.

Matt: ok then.

Melly: do you think they'll hit it off?

My eyes never left her.

Matt: Brian and Jenn?

Melly: who else?

Matt: I do. I think it will be different.

Melly: me too. It just makes sense though.

Matt: what about you? You heartbroken over Brian?

She laughed. Her head going back and her hand going to her chest.

Melly: heartbroken and teary eyed can't you tell Matthew.

I smiled widely.

Matt: hey you never know.

Melly: I don't think I could ever be sexually attracted to him. And I think everyone is fuckin' hot.

She shook her head.

Matt: why not?

Melly: I don't know. Cause he's not all that tragic looking.

I chuckled.

Melly: just not my type. And like I said I think most guys are hot. Or that's what Jenn says I say.

Matt: so what's your type?

Jenn: anything that pretty much has a pulse and a dick.

Melly made a face. And scooted to make room for Jenn. Brian sat next to me.

Jenn: like you Matt. You're the perfect candidate.

Melly showed no sign of shame or embarrassment like Jenn might have. Instead she laughed and nodded.

Melly: man I have no limits.

Jenn: no you don't you slut.

Melly shrugged and laughed some more.

Brian: where does that put me?

Melly: no where.

Brian: whatever.

Melly: whatever.

She mimicked Brian.

Jenn: its hot I'm getting in the water.

Brian: me too.

Melly watched our friends with a smile. My eyes still did not stray to far from her.

Matt: Jenn said you've been asking about me.

Melly: hmmm?

She gave me her attention.

Matt: Jenn said you've been asking about me.

Melly: mmmm...

She nodded and removed her sunglasses.

Melly: I have.

Matt: I'm here now.

She took a deep breath and smiled.

Melly: you are.

She crawled on to the blanket with me. Sitting cross legged.

Matt: what have you been wondering?

Melly: just how you've been.

I nodded.

Melly: but we already did that whole thing.

Matt: we did.

Melly: just shit like that.

Matt: ah.

She laid back. Uncrossing her legs and letting them rest beside me.

Matt: Jenn made it sound like more.

Melly: she always does. Tries to play match maker that one does.

Matt: I noticed.

Melly: did she bring out the whole she feels it bullshit yet?

Matt: yes.

A small laugh left her lips.

Melly: she used to use that shit in high school. I can feel it Melly. The man of your dreams is coming down the hall.

Matt: and?

Melly: a boy I used to have a crush on would come down the hall. But I'm sure she just figured out he had a class close by.

Matt: that's so Jenn.

Melly: yup. Crazy ass bitch.

Matt: so then it wasn't anything more than asking how I was.

She looked at me for a moment.

Matt: the other day she started to say something about you.

Melly: I hope it wasn't bad.

Matt: she only started never finished but it was about you and-

Melly: then it was involving sex.

Matt: me...

We both went quiet. She slipped her sunglasses back on. My mouth twisted into an awkward smirk.

Melly: it was definitely about sex.

Matt: well well you don't know that for sure.

Melly: if it was about me and you and she didn't finish then yeah. It was about sex.

Matt: she did say she didn't feel comfortable.

Melly nodded.

Melly: oh yeah. Sex.

Matt: sex like just sex. Other people having sex. Or like me and you...having...

She sat up and removed her sunglasses again. We had gotten closer.

Melly: sex is not an awkward topic for you.

I felt like a fish out of water. My mouth opened and closed a few times. The fact she stated it instead of asked.

Matt: no.

Melly: then stop acting like it is. You're not talking to Jenn you're talking to me.

I perked a brow. A smile tugged at her lips. Another moment of silence. But it was intense. Her brow mirrored mine and perked up. She sat on her knees bringing her closer. A smile stretched across my face. My eyes sweeping over her.

Melly: I am...going swimming now.

She said slowly. I watched her stand up.

Melly: aren't you coming?

I took a second to take this moment in. That smile still tugged at her lips. I felt something change. Everything inside me seemed to do a one eighty. I jumped up and smiled down at this girl. She tossed her glasses on to the blanket. I grabbed her hand and ran. She laughed out in surprise. Together we crashed into the water. Splashing wildly as we fought against the small waves of the ocean. I didn't let go of her hand. She didn't seem to mind. She only held tighter when it felt like we were being pulled apart. I think I liked that.