Chapter 11

"So, where are our rooms then?" Jessica asked; the whole group had found a place to sit near the bar and ordered a round of drinks at least the boys did but the girls were quite happy to decline.

"See that pathway just near the BBQ area?" Kian pointed.

"Yeah."

"Follow that path around the bend then you'll cross a courtyard with a wooden gate; it's where all of the rooms are located." He explained.

"We'll go and get settled then and leave you boys to your drinking for now." Tania added rising to her feet and reaching for her handbag.

"Wait, wait you can't leave yet." Shane interrupted.

"Oh and why not?" Nicole shot him a bemused look.

"We've got to sort out our room allocations properly this time. It was all just a hurried rush back at the front reception," Nicky answered whilst Shane displayed the four keys on the table and Kian then produced a blank sheet of paper and pen. Jessica wondered just what else these boys have planned out in their heads.

"Please sit." Mark added.

"We aren't dogs you know," Vic added crossing her arms but nevertheless she and the others took their seats.

"Like I had said at the start about each couple needing their space although I gather you girls might not be too thrilled about it. So here's what I'm going to do, I'm going to write down each couple in order and like it or not this is how it's going to stay over the weekend," Kian remarked.

"Why don't we get a say in this?" Jess quizzed.

"Because we were the ones organizing this trip." Ki smirked.

"And we'll make sure they pay for it too." Nicole whispered making Jess smile brightly; and when Kian had caught sight of this a slight frown crossed his face.

"Anyway here's how I see this will work. Firstly in room 382 will be Shane & Nicole. Room 936 is Nicky and Tania, room 473 is Mark and Vickie and lastly in room 549 will be Jessica & I." He added triumphantly. The girls didn't make too much of a fuss over the decision; but nevertheless they rose from the table and gathered up their belongings.

"Now boys, don't you think of going anywhere." Nicole said slyly. She led the way as Jess, Vick and Tan followed dragging the bags with them as they went.

"What you lads think Nicole meant?" asked Nicky.

"I don't know mate; but whatever it is I'm quite sure we'll like it," Shane said grinning. Kian playfully slapped his friend behind the head.

"Oi! That hurt!" Shane retorted.

"Of course it hurt that was my aim deutz." Ki rolled his eyes.

"Anyway lads lets do a recount for the bets." Said Nicky sitting forwards.

"That reminds me. I think you and Shane should be included on this and not just Mark and I," Kian added.

"No way, I wouldn't want to place any bet with you lot about Tan. Nothing is going to really happen between us anyway," Nix shock his head.

"Ok how about you Filan?" Mark and Kian looked to Shane, he grinned at them evilly as he thought back to earlier in the morning.

"You know what I think I'm up for this and I'm going to beat the both of you all ends up." He answered.

"You wish Filan you wish. Alright so let's make the wagers then," Mark added.

"$200"

"$190"

"$190"

"Man don't I feel rich by at least ten folds." Nix grinned as he gathered up the stack of money bills and tucked it safely away into a box where the rest of the betting money had previously gone.

"Keep 'em safe Byrne because I'll be collecting all of it within a matter of time." Remarked Shane cheekily.

"Ha! Don't you even start gloating yet Shane because Mark and I are already a few steps ahead of you." Kian said.

"So I gave you guys a little bit of a head start; it sure as heck doesn't mean I won't over take you." Shane added.

"We'll see about that." Mark smirked.

"I don't need to see I just know," Shane added smirking too; Nicky rolled his eyes and quietly thanking his lucky stars he didn't need to be part of this.

"As fun as it is listening to you guys baiting one another I think you should really be focusing most of your energy in getting your girls," he answered.

"Oh don't worry we will." Kian nodded wisely. They kicked back and relaxed with their drinks; while on the other hand the girls had arrived at their rooms and dumped their bags in. They'd all congregated over in the room Tania is sharing with Nicky each of them sitting on the king size bed.

"So you are all seriously going through this plan to get the guys back?" Tania asked with intrigue.

"Absolutely; it's about time some one else had a chance to dish out the same with them. Besides it could prove very handy one day…in the near future." Nicole said.

"Dare I say this was all Nicole's idea alone and Jess and I are merely going along for the thrill of the ride." Vickie remarked.

"Yeah but I wasn't the one whose butt was saved the other night at Shadows." Nicole smirked and that earned a pillow in the face from Vic.

"Your just jealous Nic," she grinned.

"Ha as if!" Nicole answered.

"Yeah you would be feeling the same if you had been in my position and Shane had come flying to the rescue." Jess nodded, this time it was her turn to earn a smack with the pillow but unlike Nicole, Jessica had ducked away and instead Tania got hit.

"Hey!" she protested but with a good natured smile.

"Oh god I'm sorry." Nicole apologized.

"Don't worry." Tan smiled back; Nicole shot an evil glance over to Jessica to find her grinning triumphantly.

"Next time Jess. Next time." Nic stuck her tongue out.

"Alright then Nic what's our next step?" Vickie interrupted.

"Well I think it's time we get those boys going. If you know what I mean." She wiggled her eyebrows suggestively; Jessica and Vickie laughed they knew exactly her train of thought.

"Man this is going to provide good viewing for me." Tania remarked.

"Trust me it sure will; and who knows maybe you can pick up some added essentials to teach Nicky too." Nicole said.

"I don't know…we had our chance." Tania said uncertainly.

"If you still care about him as you've already shown by coming on this trip then I'm positive that in itself says a lot about your honest feelings," Jess added.

"Right come on lets get ready." Vickie interrupted as she rose from the bed.

"Oh eager aren't you." Nicole taunted, Vick merely rolled her eyes at her friend then headed out of the room.

"If you think Vic's keen then I'd have to say you are just as keen to get it all on with Shane," Jessica patted her friend jokingly on the shoulder. This comment brought blushing red cheeks out of Nicole and she just mumbled incoherently under her breath. A short time later Tania went to rejoin the lads at their table; Nicky smiled happily as she took a seat next to him.

"So where are the other three?" Kian inquired.

"You'll find out soon enough." Tania assured him. Kian sat back in his chair and casually craned his head around towards the barbeque and kept a close watch. He wouldn't want to miss seeing the girls arrive. Nicky, Mark, Shane and Tania soon lost themselves in an entertaining conversation and not really caring about much else. Jessica, Nicole & Vickie met up once again though this time in the courtyard.

"Alright so we're ready to start stirring up trouble?" Nic raised her brows.

"Ready as we'll ever be." Vickie answered and Jess nodded her head. She could already feel the nerves of sweat rushing through her veins.

"Let's get to it." Nicole led the way back to the main area.