Chapter 2: To the Beach

Tawni POV

I woke up this morning feeling like I always do: tired but willing to move on. Sometimes the depression from the divorce comes back but only lasts for a few hours. I'm supposed to get a ride from Nico and Grady in a few hours to head to the beach. Sonny and Chad would be riding together, like always. It doesn't help that they are neighbors. I mean, they're always hanging out together. You'd think they'd get tired of each other, but NOOOO. It seems like they're going out, but they claim they are friends. YEA RIGHT!!!! Have they seen the way they act around each other? I think not.

I showered and pulled on my bathing suit—the bikini that shows everything off, duh!—and pulled on my strapless slip over it along with my flip flops. I pulled together my beach bag full of necessities: sun screen, change of clothes, sun glasses, lip gloss, and various magazines. The guys always buy the food. Now its time to wait for a ride

HONK! HONK!

Never mind, no waiting. Time to go.

Nico POV

Grady stayed at my place, like he does most nights. He got no siblings and needs someone to chill with. We always chill and hang out. We got up 'round 9am and got ready quickly. I mean, we're guys. How long does it take to pull on swim trunks and grab wallets and car keys? In no time at all Grady and I were headed toward Tawni's place.

Sonny POV

I got up, like any other morning, and grabbed a quick shower. Knowing I had time to spare, I ran to the kitchen and made some breakfast before heading upstairs to get ready for the beach.

I got back upstairs only to find out I had a text from Chad. (BOLD = SONNY) "Good morning Sunshine! See ya soon." I replied: "Good morning CDC! Can't wait."

As I pulled on my brand new show off all the curves bikini, I kept thinking about Tawni. I couldn't help but wonder if she is okay. I'll try to get it out of her later while the guys play their usual game of beach tackle football.

I pulled on my halter slip over my bikini and put on some flip flops. My beach bag was already ready and full of everything I'll need later. My phone rang with the text alert tone "Santeria" by Sublime. I checked my phone and it was another text from Chad: "On my way over." "Be right down," I replied.

I just couldn't wait for the day planned to unfold its many surprises.

Chad POV

As I drove over to Sonny's house, right next door, I kept thinking about her; imagining her in a sexy bathing suit. WAIT!!!! WHAT AM I THINKING???!!!! I never think of Sonny that way!!! I mean, she's like a sister to me. The bestest friend ever. I really need to shape up.

"Get it together Cooper," I mumbled under my breath as Sonny got into the car.

"Morning CDC!!" She said as she leaned over to hug me. I returned the hug without hesitating. "You okay?"

"Yeah. Just tired," I replied as I pulled out of her driveway and headed toward the beach.