They made it to the Petrified Forest National Park just before sunset. Because there was no campground in the park itself, they had to drive to Holbrook to find a place for their tents. Greg had to cancel his idea of a fireplace, so they bought some food at a take away and ate it in front of their tents.

"All we now need is a beer." Sofia sighed.

"There's a pub a mile down the street." Ben answered.

"Really? Why aren't you on your way to get me a beer?" She grinned.

"Why don't we go there, have a few beers and come back here?"

"Because I won't let the tents alone and I don't want to build them up again. As a true gentleman, you could just go there and get me a beer."

"You want to get me on my honor?"

"Yes!"

"Alright. I'll get you a beer. Or two. Greg, wanna join me? Or do you send your woman to get you a beer – the way it's supposed to be."

"No, I promised her a beer and dessert. I hope they've got a muffin there otherwise I need a very good replacement. Anything else I can get you, Sara?"

"No, thanks."

"I'd order something really embarrassing." Sofia chuckled. "Like, Honey can you get me a box of tampons?"

"You can buy that stuff yourself!" Ben denied.

"Guys are strange when it comes to them."

"We look ridiculous, strange, weird and stupid when we buy something like that. You'll get your beer, your women's stuff you have to buy yourself. Come on Greg, let's leave before they've got more sick ideas."

"Coward." Sofia smirked. "I bet, they'll team up again."

"You just gave them a reason."

"I was testing how big the love is. Can't be too big when my boyfriends denies this little wish."

"I'm sure you want the beer more."

"I do."

"Maybe Ben will get you some sweets."

"He better does. And I'm sure Greg will get you whatever makes you happy. You looked like ...really close today when we were at the Grand Canyon."

"We are really close. He's my best friend and I'm glad I can spend two weeks with him. Every minute I spend with him is pure happiness."

Sofia's smile turned into a grin.

"What?"

"Nothing."

"Stop that!"

"What?"

"Stop these weird ideas. One couple is enough, this trip doesn't need more sloppy kisses and happy lovebird talks. Somebody has to pay attention to the landscape and the history."

"Jealous?"

"Yes, I wish I was in Ben's shoes."

"What?" Sofia looked confused. She hadn't meant it that way. What did Sara want to tell her with this sentence? Could she…was the reason why…no, that was not possible. Was it? No, she had been flirting with Greg…her best friend…damn it…that was just…crazy…there had to be another explanation. A good one. A better one. One that won't scare her. One that made everything alright. Something like…Sofia had no idea, she couldn't think anymore. Her brain was out of order. At least it felt like that. Why did Sara want to be in Ben's shoes? Because of all his bikes?

"He's a lucky man."

"Tell me what you mean when you say that."

"Isn't that obvious?"

"Well…depends."

"On what?"

"How somebody understands your comment about being in Ben's shoes."

"He has a really hot bike."

"Bike? Oh…good! Yes." Sofia relaxed. That was exactly what she wanted to hear.

"And you thought of what?" Sara cocked her head.

"Uhm nothing."

"Liar, liar, pants on fire."

"Some things are not your business."

"You thought I was talking about you."

"You've got no evidence for that."

"It was written all over your face, Sofia. You were scared to death."

"I was not!"

"Yes you were. Are you homophobic?"

"No I'm not."

"So you felt uncomfortable because?"

"I didn't want to break your heart."

"How sweet. You could give in, send the guys are away, we'll have a few minutes to ourselves."

"Stop talking like that! Now!"

"Why?" Sara got closer to Sofia and put her hand on the blonde's leg. Immediately Sofia got rigid.

"Sofia, relax, I'm here, close to you."

"Sara…"

"Yes Honey?"

"You…"

"I'm here." Sara got her other arm around Sofia's shoulder.

"Let go or I've to hurt you and believe me, I don't want to hurt you. But I will."

"You won't."

"Don't dare me."

"You can't hurt me, you like me."

"Don't dare me."

"Sofia." Sara had big problems to stay serious, this was hilarious. She knew she was mean but she enjoyed this game too much. "I'm kidding you."

"What?"

"I'm kidding you."

"Thanks God." Sofia exhaled.

"You are homophobic."

"No, I'm not. But if you had a crush on me, it would complicate our trip. So far this is a really nice trip and I don't want have it ruined by anything."

"You would break my heart?"

"I'm sorry to tell you but yes I would. I love Ben."

"Lucky me I'm not interested in smug blondes."

"No need to insult me, Miss Sidle."

"Bite me."

Sofia grinned, bent over and bit Sara in her throat.

"Ouch! What the…" Sara pulled back, rubbing her throat.

"You told me to bite you."

"Payback is a bitch, huh?"

"Yes."

"Bitch!"

"Ladies, please, behave yourselves." Ben said with a smile. "Can't we leave you alone for a few seconds?"

"Yeah, do you always have to fight? I thought you were over that." Greg supported him.

"We are. We love each other." Sara grinned.

"Bitch isn't another word for love, Sara."

"In our world it is, Greg." Sofia pulled Sara in her arms.

"Exactly. I love this sm…art bitch." Sara kissed Sofia's cheek. "And when Ben sleeps this night, I'll steal his girlfriend and ride away with her on his bike."

"If you have to take my girlfriend away, can't you at least leave me my bike and take the one I gave you?"

"You prefer to lose your girlfriend instead of your bike?" Sofia narrowed her eyes and shot some evil looks at Ben. "You won't sleep next to me tonight!"

"Well, if you leave me for Sara, I'll sleep next to Greg."

"She wants to take me away from you, didn't you listen?"

"You didn't sound like you wanted to fight back."

"There! That's the reason why men and women will always have fights, men never listen!"

"Honey, calm down, kiss me, have a beer and relax."

"You should never tell a woman what to do." Greg advised Ben carefully. "They'll get very angry, especially when they're already pissed."

"See, he knows women!" Sofia pointed on Greg. "He understands us."

"I understand you too. Stop bitching around, you love me, I love you, no reason for this scene. And Sara won't take you away, she wants to end the trip with all of us. Plus she'd never leave Greg behind. Do you want some chocolate with your beer?"

"Yes, please." She took her beer and the bar of chocolate.

"Now we're talking the same language." Ben sat next to her.

"Yes we do." Sofia kissed him briefly. "And there we had our monthly fight. We can be a happy couple again."

"You have monthly fights?" Greg furrowed his brows.

"Sure, a good thunderstorm clears the air. Thunderstorm is over, sun shines again, everybody is happy."

"If that was enough to be count as a fight, you've got a very happy relationship."

"We do." Sofia snuggled into Ben's arms. She was more than happy with him and she knew whenever they had their little "fights", it was only a game, they were never serious. It was a strange kind of humor, but they liked it.

"They are really in love." Greg switched off the flashlight, closed the zip of his sleeping back and turned to Sara. It was dark in the tent because they were away from any light.

"Mhm?"

"Sofia and Ben."

"Yes. And they like to tease each other."

"Yes. But he was willing to let you take his girlfriend away."

"I'm sure, as soon as she had been half an inch away, he would have given me a very hard time."

"Probably. Same with the bike."

"More than with Sofia."

"No, I don't think so."

"Neither do I."

"You really like her."

"Huh? Sofia? Yes, sure."

"Not that sure after your rough start. I'm glad it changed and you're friends. I think Sofia likes you too and so does Ben. He told me that he was suspicious about you first, but it became clear, we're a group of people, who will have some fun and won't give each other a hard time."

Sara got her arm around Greg. "It was a good idea to join them. Thanks Greg."

"I've to thank you. You give me a ride."

"You know, every cool biker needs a cute little thing on the bike."

"I'm your cute little thing?" He laughed.

"Yes. My bunny."

"Most guys would be mad now."

"You're not most guys, that's why you're here."

"I'm special. A special cute little thing." He chuckled.

"Yes."

"You surely know how to make a compliment, Sara."

"Thanks. Make sure you know how to wake me up tomorrow morning."

"With a kiss." He kissed her cheek. "Sleep tight."

"Ditto." She took his hand and closed her eyes. Maybe she could get used to have Greg next to her during the night. Or was she already used to have him around all the time? Right now, it felt like that.