Hi all, this is my first shot at FF. I've written a bunch of random stories and have only shared them with my best friend. I expect criticism, but only constructive. This story has been on my mind for a while, so I hope you enjoy.

-babycakesbriauna

Chapter 1: Show Me a Good Time

I live for the nights I can't remember, with the people that I won't forget – Drake

Bella finished putting the last twist in her hair as she prepped it for a swim. She hated dealing with all the tangles after swimming and had learned twists avoided that. Glancing at her phone she saw she had about five more minutes until it was time to leave. Doing a double check to make sure she had everything, she grabbed her bags and headed towards the front of the house.

She did a once over in the mirror and smiled. Her usually flat stomach was now toned from yoga and Pilates. Her shorts made her legs apart long on her short frame. Her boobs were full and perky on her small which in her eyes made up for having a small ass. Her acne scars were slowly but surely fading away, and she hadn't had a eczema outbreak in months. Her brown skin had a lovely glow to it, something she could only get during the warm summer months. Overall she was pleased with her self-image for the day.

This was going to be the first big party she attended since the school year ended. One of her friends was having a pool party which Bella thought was a great idea since the high of the day was supposed to be 105 F with a heat index of 115. She truly missed Orlando. Sure they had hot summers but it was nothing like the heat of Raleigh. She'd spent a about a month of her summer down in Orlando with her dad and stepmom Sue. She had gone to the beach, spent time with family, and partied with old friends. As much as she loved her friends in North Carolina, there's nothing like going back home to Orlando. Her thoughts were interrupted by the ringing of her phone.

"Hey girlie, we just pulled up," Alice said.

"Okay I'm heading out now," Bella responded, slipping her phone in the back pocket of her shorts.

"Ma, Alice is here. I'll see you Sunday afternoon."

"Okay, Button.. Have fun and be safe," Renee said as Bella kissed her on the cheek.

"I will," she promised before heading.

"Hey Alice. Hi Mrs. Brandon," Bella greeted as she slide into their LandRover.

"Hi Bella," Alice responded.

"Allie, I'm missed you like crazy," Bella greeted.

"I have so much to tell you when we get to Angela's" Alice said gleeful with a look that told Bella is was something juicy but she didn't want Mrs. Brandon to know.

"Good? Bad? Indifferent?" Bella asked curiously.

"Little bit of all three," she answered.

"Oh, now I'm curious. Can you believe how hot it is," she said changing the subject.

"I walked outside and thought I was going to pass out," Alice said as she played with her Evo.

"That's what I'm saying; makes me miss Florida summers," Bella said truthfully; North Carolina summers were brutal.

"Even with all the tropical storms and hurricanes and all that other crap," Alice asked her friend knowing she personal take this form of Mother Nature's bitchiness.

"Yes, Allie," Bella rolled her eyes win laughter. Alice babbled on with gossip about people they attended middle school with. Apparently two girls were pregnant and another just had her second child.

"Ladies, we're here!" Mrs. Brandon announced as she pulled into the Weber yard.

"Thanks, Mrs. Brandon," Bella said with a smile.

"You're welcome. It's always good to see you honey," Mrs Brandon smiled back.

Bella, Alice , and Mrs. Brandon all made their way towards the back of the Weber house. Before they could even approach Mrs. Weber, Angela pounced on them.

"I'm so glad the two of you are here," Angela greeted cheerily. She wore a pair of purple plaid shorts which matched her bikini top. Her caramel colored skin glowed in the sun, giving her the ultimate sun kissed look.

"I missed you," Bella smiled. As much fun as she's had down in Florida with her Mom and all her family, she truly did miss her best friends.

"So what's the plan," Alice asked as they began to walk toward the pool.

"Well tonight we're going to do our usual street walking, then well watch a couple movies, pig out, the usual," Angela said as she ran through their tentative plan.

"Sounds like a plan to me," Bella exclaimed, excited about their plans.

"Hey who's the blonde? Damn he's cute," Alice questioned.

"Oh that's Jasper. He's an army brat. He'll be going to Garner in the fall. He was cute and single so invited him," Angela explained.

"Keep him away from Alice, that little nasty thing," Bella joked.

"Hey, I'm not that bad," Alice said defending herself.

"Yeah you are, you dirty ho!" Bella teased.

"Oh hush. I'm just going to go say hi. You know be friendly," smiled Alice as she began to over to Jasper.

"Oh so that's what we're calling it now," Angela called as she and Bella watched Alice approach Jasper.

As the day progressed more people came and went. Jasper and Alice flirted for the remainder of the party. He'd even playfully thrown her into the pool after she threw ice cream at him. Angela thought they would make a cute couple. After everyone had left, one by one, the girls took turns showering. They each slipped on a pair of shorts, a tank, and cute pair of sandals. They promised Mrs. Weber they'd be back before midnight before heading out to the party. Sure it was the summer and they had plenty if parties they could attend but they'd rather have girl time. Simply lounging around in the den, pigging out, gossiping and watching movies. That's what is all was really about.