"This is the life." sighed Sophie, raising her arms and folding them above her head as she closed her eyes.
It was the day after her last run in with Sian and Sophie had decided a much needed afternoon of relaxation was in order and so was now sprawled out on a towel that was laid across the golden sand of the beach, catching some rays with Katy and Sam.
"I could happily stay here for the rest of my life." muttered Katy, her hands lay out straight beside her as she too lay back and enjoyed the heat of the sun.
"Glad you could join us today Webster." stated Sam, tilting her head slightly to face the brunette on her right and grinning.
Sophie raised her hand, shielding her eyes from the sun so she could see the red-head. Despite having her sunglasses on, the sun was so bright and so high in the sky it was still impossible to see things that were right in front of your face.
"I'm glad too ... had a shit day yesterday." said Sophie, lowering her hand and placing it back behind her head before closing her eyes again.
A good half an hour passed by and no one spoke, all three girls enjoying the heat and the peacefulness that accompanied sun bathing.
Eventually however, the heat got too much for Sophie and she sat up on her towel, scanning the beach quickly and noticing a small hut that was set up not too far away from their position.
"I need fluids or I'm gonna pass out." stated Sophie, standing up and brushing her hand over her black bikini bottoms to make sure there was no sand on her. "Does anyone want anything?"
Both girls mumbled for water, neither bothering to open their eyes or raise their heads so Sophie merely rolled her eyes and headed off towards the hut for a few refreshments.
The brunette had just received the three bottles of water, eagerly opening one and taking several large gulps before letting out a satisfied 'ahh' when a voice startled her slightly.
"The ground didn't swallow you up then."
Sophie turned and her mouth fell slightly open before transforming in to a shy smile as she set eyes on the attractive blonde from the club a few nights ago.
"Hey …. I'm really sorry. I was just ... with someone who was a bit upset." explained Sophie. "I feel like a prize arsehole for just taking off."
Rose nodded, accepting Sophie's explanation, "I guess there's time for you to make it up to me."
"Bottle of water?" Sophie held the bottle out, smirking.
Rose laughed, "You know how to spoil a girl don't you."
"I try." chuckled Sophie, turning back to the hut and scanning the numerous items on offer before looking back at Rose, "How about a real drink and a walk on the beach?"
Rose pondered Sophie's offer for a while before breaking in to a smile, "You're not gonna disappear on me this time are you?"
"I'll try my best not to." chuckled Sophie, "What can I get you to drink?"
"Surprise me." Rose flashed Sophie a quick wink as the brunette laughed before turning back to the bar and ordering them both a drink.
The girls had been walking along the beach together for almost an hour and they had both enjoyed one another's company more than expected. Rose had been a touch hesitant to spend time with Sophie, unsure whether the brunette was a little flaky for her liking but so far things seemed to be going well. They'd walked back along in the direction of Sam and Katy, Sophie pausing to give them the bottles of water she'd purchased and explaining she was going for a walk with Rose. Sam and Katy both gave their friend a wink and a knowing smirk as Sophie introduced Rose, both girls recognising the blonde from the club a few nights ago before the brunette hurried Rose away for fear her friends would tease or embarrass her.
Sophie couldn't fault Rose and there was no denying she was attractive, her cheeky grin and the way her blonde hair shone in the sunlight were just a few things Sophie had come to enjoy about her and they were both getting on like two people who'd been friends for years. Sophie welcomed the distraction, her head having been full of complex thoughts and confusion about Sian and it was nice to spend time with someone she didn't have to constantly second guess. She had noticed Sian around the beach and knew she was here with her friends but unlike the day before when they were more than happy to exchange a smile or a cheeky smirk, they now acted like strangers. It became a stark contrast to anything they'd ever shared before, even before the holiday neither girl would miss the opportunity to shoot the other a scowl or a glare but as things stood, it was easier just to pretend they didn't even notice the other. Sophie couldn't even begin to put together an explanation for what had happened between her and Sian and she didn't attempt to understand what was going on inside the blonde's head so instead opted to believe her own words and act like the moments they had shared together were nothing but a mistake.
"You seem distracted."
Rose's voice snapped Sophie out of her own thoughts, the brunette turning her head to face the other girl and shooting her a reassuring smile.
"It's nothing ... just thinking." stated Sophie.
"Wanna talk about it?" offered Rose. The blonde reached down, taking Sophie's hand in her own and entwining their fingers as they continued their walk along the beach.
Sophie smiled at the gesture, squeezing Rose's hand gently, "It's not important, I just get lost in a daydream sometimes."
"Anything to do with the reason you vanished the other night?" asked Rose.
Sophie felt a small blush creeping up her neck and laughed somewhat uncomfortably, "Am I that easy to read?"
"It's fine." chuckled Rose, "You don't have to tell me ... You just don't have to lie to me either."
"I'm sorry." said Sophie as she looked down at the ground sheepishly. She felt a tug on her hand and looked up to see Rose stood just in front of her smiling.
"You don't have to be sorry for not telling me everything about you, I just met you." chuckled Rose, "I've enjoyed today and I've enjoyed spending time with you."
Sophie beamed back at the blonde, "I've enjoyed it too ... it's been nice ... easy."
Rose cocked an eyebrow, "Easy am I?"
"God ... no ... I didn't mean it like that I-"
Sophie was cut off as Rose started to laugh, "Sophie chill out I'm joking."
"Oh ..." Sophie felt herself starting to blush again. She didn't know what it was about the girl in front of her but she made her lose her cool almost instantly and the brunette wanted nothing more than to impress her. "I just mean ... lets just say I've been around a girl that's more than a little complex recently."
"The girl you've been thinking about?" asked Rose earning her a shy nod from Sophie, "Do you like her."
Sophie laughed, "No she's a fucking scorpion woman."
"A scorpion women?" repeated Rose in between laughter.
"She's just ... an arch nemesis of mine who's started acting a little out of character." said Sophie, explaining the situation as vaguely as possible.
Rose nodded, expressing she understood, "Well hopefully this 'scorpion woman' will stop messing with your head soon so I can have your full, undivided attention."
"I'm sure I could give you it if you wanted." Sophie smirked, swinging her and Rose's hands between them.
"So you think maybe we could do this again and you could manage not to daydream?" asked Rose, biting down on her lower lip and smiling.
Sophie pursed her lips, looking up and contemplating Rose's words for a second, "Hmmm ... dunno about that."
Rose grinned, tugging Sophie a little closer to her, "Why's that?"
"Dunno if I like you enough to spend another day with you." shrugged Sophie playfully.
"Oh really?" Rose stepped a little closer to Sophie, reaching her spare hand up to cup the brunette's face before leaning in and pressing their lips together.
Sophie smiled in to the kiss, immediately reciprocating and resting her hand on Rose's hip, allowing their lips to move in sync with one another. The kiss was pleasant enough and there was no denying that Sophie enjoyed it but there was no fireworks and she didn't get completely lost in the moment. She was more than aware of the sound of the waves lapping at their feet and she heard a wolf whistle sound from behind them, undoubtedly one of the boys from her college taking great pleasure in the sight.
Rose giggled in to the kiss, eventually breaking her lips away from Sophie's and leaning back, both girls locking eyes and grinning.
"I'm sorry, that'll be one of the douche bags from my college." Sophie looked behind her, confirming her suspicions as she noticed a few lads all stood together, grinning from ear to ear and pointing back at the brunette and Rose. What she didn't expect to see was the three girls sat beside them on the sand, Kerry and Tina lay down enjoying the sun but a certain blonde she'd referred to as a 'scorpion woman' just moments ago was sat up, staring back at her with what could only be described as a look of death.
"So ..." started Rose, Sophie instantly snapping her head back to face her, "You think maybe you might wanna see me again now?"
Sophie smiled, "Of course."
Rose reached in to her bag, pulling out a slip of paper and a pen, quickly scrawling down a few digits and holding it out to Sophie, "You should give me a call."
Sophie looked down at herself, scanning over her bikini clad body and then back up to the paper in Rose's hand with a smirk, "I don't exactly have anywhere to put it."
Rose laughed, grabbing Sophie's arm and holding it out as she wrote her number across the skin of her lower arm, "You might wanna jot that down somewhere soon." Rose looked up at the sky and frowned before looking back at Sophie, "It's gonna rain and we don't want that washing off."
"Rain?" Sophie frowned, "But we're in Mallorca, it's sunny."
Rose laughed, shaking her head, "Never heard of a summer shower?"
"Oh ... not really." muttered Sophie, her eyebrows still knitted together in confusion.
Rose leant forward, pecking Sophie on the cheek, "You're lucky you're cute ... I've got to get going, hopefully I'll hear from you soon." Rose released Sophie's hand, giving her a final cheeky grin before turning to leave.
Sophie said her goodbyes and waved, watching as the blonde walked off in to the distance before peering up at the sky and frowning at it, "How dare it rain when I'm on holiday."
Around half an hour later and Sophie was walking up to the hotel, now covered in her shorts and a tank top as she followed Katy and Sam up the road towards the building she'd been calling home for the past two weeks.
"I'll see you guys at the room, just gonna have a cigarette." stated Sophie, both Katy and Sam nodding in response before heading in to the hotel.
As Sophie lit her cigarette she felt the first water droplet fall from the sky, everywhere a little darker than it had been as the clouds descended ready for a downpour. Sophie found it bizarre that it could be so hot and so sunny yet a rainstorm could hit and soak the ground in minutes.
She looked up at the sky, taking a drag of her cigarette as a few more raindrops started to fall and a low rumble of thunder sounded.
"Where's your girlfriend gone Webster?"
The male voice startled Sophie and she withdrew her attention from the dark rain clouds to look down and see a small group of people stood staring at her.
"My what now?" asked Sophie, already bored and irritated by presence of the people in front of her, especially given who was part of the group.
"The lass you were necking on with on the beach … was quite a show that Webster." continued the dark haired boy.
Sophie's eyes shot to the girls behind him, one of which was Sian, her arms folded across her chest and a scowl on her face. The brunette looked a little harder at Sian's face and could see past her arrogant, slightly threatening exterior to notice the feeling of discomfort in her eyes.
Sophie's eyes darted back to the boy who was wearing a smug grin that she would love to wipe from his face, "Not that it's any of your business but she's not my girlfriend."
"Well you should let us know when you're seeing her again." piped up another guy, his smirk equally annoying as his friend's, "We'd love to see you two going at it again."
Sophie rolled her eyes, "Are you two that desperate for a thrill you need to watch me kissing a girl to get off?"
"Don't flatter yourself Webster."
Sophie's eyes darted back to Sian, a little taken aback that the blonde had dared to speak up.
"Do you really wanna start on me blondie?" asked Sophie, stepping a little closer to the group and smirking knowingly at Sian, "Because we can get in to this if you want."
Sophie's smirk grew in size as she noticed the panic in Sian's eyes before the blonde unfolded her arms, gesturing to her friends.
"Come on guys, she's not worth it." muttered Sian, walking off in to the hotel away from Sophie, giving the brunette a final scowl as she passed.
"Always a pleasure guys!" shouted back Sophie, her words dripping with sarcasm.
Another loud rumble of thunder sounded causing Sophie to jump, quickly finishing off her cigarette and throwing it to the ground as she dashed back in to the hotel away from the rain that was beginning to fall thick and fast on the ground.
Sophie shook her head as she entered the foyer, reminding herself that she should have known better to think Sian was capable of being a nice person. However, she couldn't help a small smile tracing over her lips at the fact that for once, she actually had the upper hand.