POOL PARTY!
A pair of rich twin girls throw a huge eighth-grade graduation party at their family's pool, and when Jacob gets there, the first thing he says to Bella is, "You don't look bad."
Bella goes a little pink, glancing down at her red two-piece. "Thanks." She grimaces slightly. "It's really not my type, but it was Mom's old one, and she said it was a waste of money to get a brand-new one…"
"It's fine, Bella," Jacob says with a wave of his hand. "You look great."
Bella looks embarrassed but pleased. "Aw, thanks." She turns her head and frowns. "I can think of a few people who would agree with you."
Jacob looks where Bella is looking, and scowls at the sight of Mike Newton and Tyler Crowley staring at Bella with ill-disguised awe.
"Jerks," he grumbles. "If you want me to beat them up for you, Bella, just say the word."
Bella laughs. "Thanks, but I don't think that'll be necessary. I just wish my mom had worn a one-piece when she was my age."
"I'll bet they're not complaining," Jacob comments unhappily.
"Yeah." Bella sighs. "Hey, I think they've got watermelon over there at the food table. Want some?"
"You not much of a swimmer?"
"Not really," Bella admits as she and Jacob walk toward the food table. "I mean, I know how, I'm just not all that great at it. I only came to this thing because my friends were here."
"Ah."
"And for the watermelon, of course."
"Of course."
In case you haven't already noticed…the title doesn't really relate to much other than Jacob and Bella's shared love for watermelon. It doesn't have much significance, I guess. Maybe I'll come up with something later.
RRE.
