A/N: my first story, yay! Casey's POV for teh pool party :)I hope you like it, everyone. Comment on it, please, and I'll reply to every comment!

And since this is mah first ever story, I'll sort of tell you about me:

Alex + is a girl + Twihard + Harry Potter nerd + video game junkie + Beatles fan + music obsessed + plays in a basement band + Michael Jackson craaaazy MINUS Justin Bieber = ME! (Yes, I'm OBSESSED with the oldies, the 70's, 80's stuff and shizz) =) Now that you know some things about me, here's the story.

Its Da Pool Party from Casey's POV.

And guess what? I don't think I own anything. =) Nothin' at all.

Besides some words.

And yeah, it may seem like I totally copied Sammy's thoughts, but this story is supposed to be similar to the book because its kind of like a mirror-- or something, you know? It's supposed to sound similar.

Tides Are Crashing, Love is Drowning

Part 1

When I first walked out to the back, I noticed that the game had already pretty much began. Billy pulled on my arm. "C'mon, Casey! Let's GO! I wanna play!" and I followed him. When Brandon saw us, he said, "Hey! You're late.."

"Yeah, I couldn't find my suit." Billy said.

"Oh okay. You guys can be on my team."

So Billy and I put the caps and stuff on and after Brandon explained the rules to us we got in the water and played.

And for a while, I actually forgot about her.

But how could I forget her? She's basically the reason I came anyways. But my mind was set back to her when I bumped into someone in the water while I was trying to get the ball. I had only been here for ten minutes, and I was already bumping into people. It turned out to be Sammy, just my luck.

"Casey?" Sammy panted, giving me a chance to take the ball. "When'd you get here?"

"Just now." I said. I was sort of out of breath and took a deep breath before I said, "Billy couldn't find his suit.

Now usually when Billy does something stupid or funny, Sammy laughs. But this time Sammy didn't laugh. She didn't even seem like she was listening.

"Billy?" she asked, still out of it. I had to take a moment to look her over. Her wet hair was stuck against her bare shoulders, and her bare legs that were so tan and looked so smooth-- her eyes, shining from the water's reflection. I wanted to kiss her right now, really bad. I tried my hardest to not look at her (or her body) anymore, or else she's think I was some kind of pervert (but isn't every guy a pervert now and then?). She was silent, I was silent. And she didn't even know I was practically checking her out. I felt guilty and embarassed and had to get away. Luckily, Billy passed us right then, so I called, "Billy! Under, Under!" And I swam away before she realized what a pervert I was.

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I felt like everything was messed up. I almost didn't want to talk to Sammy because of the whole thing with out parents--but it was also because I felt self-concious. She was tan and fit and beautiful, and yeah, I know I'm a guy.. But what did she think of me? Did she think I was some loser pervert who was only her friend to bother Heather? How could someone so amazing even care about me?

I did talk to her a little, don't get me wrong. But when we spoke, I tried not to look her way (even though most of the time I couldn't help it). Which is why I silently thanked her in my brain when she wrapped a towel around herself.

Also, I noticed Danny talking to Marissa more. Which made me sort of happy for Marissa because it was obvious she liked him. Just then, the ball goes flying in the air and Sammy catches it. She turned and yelled to Billy and Billy caught it from her, and before I even had time to realize what was going on, Billy called, "Case!" and threw the ball to me.

I don't even remember if I even caught the damn ball, because six high schoolers from the other team dived right on top of me, which made me forget about the ball and think more about my life. One guy grabbed the ball and dunked it in theirhoop.

Andrew whooped, "Twenty-FOUR, twnety-six!" and then he yelled, "We are makin' a comeback!" but that part was directed mainly to Brandon.

I had to turn to Brandon trying to hide my obviously red and embarassed face. "Sorry, man."

"Like you had a chance?" Brandon laughed, and called out to another friend and swam away. So that made me feel idiotic. It's like everyone thought I was some little annoying kid ruining the team. Although I do recall getting them several points.

Sammy swam over me. "That's why I don't play the net." she smiled at me. "They're hard-core."

I nodded at her and smiled. Times like this made me really glad she was my friend. And then I all of a sudden felt really bad for not talking to her and for ignoring her. "I'm sorry things are weird." I said. What kind of jerk was I? She was being an actual friend to me and all I did was ignore her?

Then she did something different-- she actually leaned closer and touched my arm. I felt myself getting goose-bumps. But then I reminded myself I couldn't get too romantic or anything-- our parents were dating. I tried to avoid her eyes. "I've got to go redeem myself. We'll talk later, 'kay?" and I swam away.

I almost turned around to go back to her because I felt so guilty again.

But I didn't-- I held myself together and got back in the game.

I had to remind myelf-- my life didn't revolve around girls. Especially that amazing one.

So review, everyone. I told you I'd reply to every review. There is going to be a Part 2. Possibly a Part 3. The nest Part will be another Chapter of this story so check back later to see if I updated! If you liked it tell me! Thanks!

Xo Alex