Freddie sat on bleachers watching the men's swim team. They were showing off, she could tell. Her being there certainly didn't thrill the coach. It's hard enough to keep fifteen teenage boy in line with out pretty distractions. She was in her swimsuit no less. Her team practiced right after the guys team. She'd turned up early though. Tyler was bound to be at practice this was a sure way to get his attention. If she was going to go up against Garwin in a bet, she'd be damned if was going to lose. The agitated couch blew his whistle in surrender and the team hurried out of the pool and into the men's locker room.

Freddie got up off the bleachers and sauntered to the pool, sliding in. She lazily swam the length of the pool waiting for Tyler to emerge from the lockers. Unfortunately, Aaron Abbot appeared first. He had played a key role in her self-destruction, something he would never let her forget.

"Hey, ba-bay!" He hollered at her. She tried to ignore him. "Freddie! You're looking mighty fine, how about you swing by my place tonight and we can –"

She straightened up and pulled herself out of the pool, glaring at him angrily.

"Finish that sentence Abbot, I dare you." She threatened, standing up to her full height even though it wasn't an impressive sight. Aaron looked at her surprised, but stepped closer to her. He grabbed her arms and held her close to him firmly. He smirked at her evilly.

"I said, how about you swing by my place and we can –"

A hand gripped Aarons should.

"Get your hands off her, right now." Tyler growled. Aaron looked at Tyler for a minute, sizing him up. He seemed to think better of it. He released his grip on Freddie.

"Whatever." Aaron growled storming off.

Freddie looked awkwardly at Tyler.

"Thanks." She whispered, looking to the floor. Tyler shrugged.

"No big." He mumbled. Freddie smiled at him.

"It is, actually, big I mean. You didn't have to help me. Most people wouldn't have." Freddie told him. "Let me repay you."

Tyler blushed crimson.

"Really, it's not necessary." He insisted.

"Sure it is. Let me take you too Nicky's tonight for dinner." Freddie smiled; this was going to be easier than she thought. Tyler looked stunned, then after a moment, managed to nod. "Good, let's meet there at seven."

Tyler nodded again. Freddie lifted to her toes and placed a kiss on Tyler's cheek.

"See you at seven." She whispered in his ear.

The poor boy was grinning from ear to ear as he staggered off. Reid Garwin was in no such cheer. Having witnessed the scene between Freddie and Tyler, he realized he was in for a greater challenge than he thought. Something in his chest ached as he watched Freddie watch Tyler walk away. She looked happy, really happy. She hadn't been happy in a long time. He hadn't been either. Not since… well, not in a long time.

Freddie and Reid were sitting together on Reid's bed. His parents were out of town as usual. They were all alone. With fumbling fingers, Reid unbuttoned Freddie's blouse. She was shaking even more than he was, though it didn't seem possible. Reid leaned in to kiss her as she dropped her top to the ground to join his shirt and both of their jeans. Freddie raised a hand to stop him before his lips touched hers.

"I don't know what to do." Freddie admitted nervously, Reid smiled, taking her hand in his and using his other hand to brush her hair from her face, kissing the tip of her nose.

"It's okay, I don't either." He told her, "We'll learn together."


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