With each driver heading for the same ultimate destination, Alexa had time to reflect on how her semester was going so far. Student-teaching was the dream she always thought it would be. There wasn't a problem she'd run into thus far that she didn't figure out to solve on her own. So far, the hardest thing she had to deal with, was an infuriated mother storming into the classroom and demanding an explanation as to why her son had failed a math test. Alexa, keeping a calm exterior despite wanting to backhand the woman across the room, politely explained that her son wasn't keen on paying attention during math lessons. The older woman scolded Alexa and demanded to Ms. Tessmacher that she'd get her fired; Ms. Tessmacher denied the request, then talked with the irate mother while Alexa snuck out of the classroom. Parent's weekend for her and fiance Dean was more or less the same as last year - except, of course, with no surprise pregnancy this time. And of course, there were the weekly couples therapy sessions with Dr. Maddox. Dean stopped fighting going sometime after his football season ended, which Alexa chalked up as a bitter-sweet compromise to make each Wednesday go a lot smoother.
"Could always be worse, I suppose," Alexa thought, thinking back on where she was, both mentally and relationship-wise with Dean, just a few months prior. The Summer started with Alexa cringing at the thought of being intimate with Dean. That wasn't entirely Dean's fault; Alexa knew she had a lot to work on with herself before she wanted to have sex again. But things were on the up again and things seemed to be staying that way so far.
Alexa checked on her fiance, quickly taking her eyes off the road before pointing them back on target. Dean was wide awake, staring out the windshield. Alexa had a terrible feeling that she was moments away from an accident that would ruin Dean's chances of rehabbing his knee. But the thoughts of a few care-free days made her think on the brighter side and know that she was a good enough driver to arrive safely at the cabin.
Then there was Seth and Toni. Alexa could see them through the rearview mirror. So far, nothing was happening between them, which was fine, but also a little strange. If they were as intimate as they appeared to be the night that Alexa and Dean caught them, it looked like they were awkward middle schoolers on their first date chaperoned by one of their moms.
"How are you guys doing?" Alexa spoke up, glancing back for a moment at the two in the back.
"I'm fine," Seth said with a shrug. Toni nodded her response.
"I'm surprised I haven't had to turn the hose on you two," Alexa chuckled.
"I was thinking the same thing actually," Dean spoke up, turning in his seat to face his best friend and his teammate. "No girly flirty bullshit? Just pretending like you two aren't secretly banging each other's brains out?"
Seth shot Toni a side look, then smirked. "Just been texting her the last half hour." He snickered.
Dean turned back in his seat, shaking his head. "Goddamn it. I should know better than to ask." He mumbled.
Alexa caught Seth reach over and squeeze Toni's thigh. Alexa chose to ignore, instead choosing to slide her hand over Dean's.
"How are you driving?" Dean asked his beloved.
Alexa said, "I'm so used to you driving everywhere that I almost forget how to do simple stuff. Literally. I almost cut Zack off because I forgot how to turn on my signal."
"You could let me drive," Dean suggested with a shrug.
Alexa rolled her eyes. "No, Dean. You can't risk hurting yourself."
"I won't hurt myself," Dean said defensively.
"Oh really? How are you going to use the gas if you're not allowed to move your right foot?" Alexa asked.
"The Force, duh," Dean shot back, baiting a laugh from his fiance.
"Nice try, honey," said Alexa, who slid her hand to Dean's shoulder and gave it a loving squeeze. "How about you get some sleep so you're not tired later?"
Dean shook his head. "I'm too paranoid. I keep picturing the airbag going off and knocking you into another dimension."
Alexa looked around her immediate position. She needed the car seat moved all the way forward to properly control the car. Though it was necessary, she oftentimes wondered too if the airbag would severely injure her if it deployed. Alexa had never been in an accident, though she wasn't looking to be in one any time soon either.
"You think an airbag can take me out after all the shit I've put up with?" Alexa quipped with a smile.
Dean shrugged. "Al Capone finally got caught when the IRS caught him on tax evasion."
Alexa tutted her tongue sarcastically. "So now I'm a gangster from post-Depression era America?" She asked.
"You're bad-ass like one of 'em," Dean said.
Alexa scratched her right hand through Dean's scraggly hair. "Thanks, baby. Now keep your mouth shut or you'll be sleeping with the fishes."
Dean cackled once, quickly settling down when his knee started to ache. "No problem, darlin'." He said, bringing Alexa's hand to his lips, then settling it down and holding on tightly.
"I swear to God if that little brunette midget swerves in her lane one more goddamn time..."
Charlotte, to no real surprise, was slowly losing her mind driving behind Alexa. Every time Charlotte attempted to pass and take the lead, Dean's highlander sped up and took the front once again. Charlotte knew Alexa wasn't behind the frustration, and that was proven greatly when Dean told Charlotte who he thought "number one" was when they passed the last time. It was all in good fun, but Charlotte was close to running the Highlander off the road.
One row back, Liv was growing a little annoyed with Charlotte's road-rage outbursts. The year before, she might've found it funny because of the angry rants contrasting the sweet nothings and light touching Finn was doing, but the blonde's fiance was dead asleep the moment they settled into the car. Finn had a rough time keeping up-to-date on his schoolwork while practicing for the few exhibition games the baseball team had the last few weeks. Liv was supportive, of course, but it was clear Finn needed this break as much as anyone.
The last row of course occupied Roman and Tessa. Things weren't nearly as awkward as they probably could've been between Roman and Charlotte when the journey began that morning. Becky didn't really get to talk to Roman that often, but the young Samoan never had a problem with her. He was still trying to wrap his head around his ex liking and dating a girl, but he was still going to be happy for her regardless of who she ended up with. Things were still a little tender, but nothing was ever going to come of those leftover feelings. Roman liked being with Tessa and he liked being Charlotte's friend, plus Becky was a great person to be around too.
"Lassie, hush..." Becky soothed in a hushed tone. "Finn is tryna sleep and you screamin' isn' 'elpin'."
"It's fine, Bex," Finn grumbled from the middle row, keeping his eyes closed to try and fall asleep again.
"I'm sorry, ok? I'm sorry," Charlotte shook her head and sighed.
Becky cracked open a diet soda and handed it over to her girlfriend. Charlotte shot her girl a side glance with a smirk, but happily took the beverage and sipped lightly.
"We're taking a long, long nap when we get there," Charlotte told Becky.
"I call 'big spoon'," Becky chirped.
"Well, obviously," said Charlotte with a chuckle.
Roman watched the exchange between his ex and her new flame. Roman never recalled being able to simmer Charlotte's temper with just his words without resorting to talking about sex or distracting her with kisses and sensual touches.
"She's better at it than I was," Roman thought with a snicker.
Tessa was playing some game Roman didn't recognize on her phone. There were a few times when Roman was convinced that Charlotte could see the back row from her position that he wished Tessa wasn't so "hands-on" with him. Roman wasn't ever going to complain, but he wasn't one to enjoy being on the receiving end of an over-the-pants-handjob in front of others. Roman thought a quick kiss to Tessa's cheek or a cheeky ass grab was enough to satiate her apparent insatiable hunger for "happy time", but it only made things more intense.
"I'm really happy to be spending the weekend with your friends, Rome," Tessa told her boyfriend, nuzzling in his chest. "It makes me feel really special. Really. Means a lot to me."
"Of course, Tess. You're my girl," Roman said. "Plus, my mom gave you the 'seal of approval' so you definitely earned it."
Tessa sounded one laugh, but then quickly hushed herself after remembering Finn was trying to sleep. "Your mom was really sweet. I loved talking to her all about you and all the shit you used to get into when you were little."
Roman slowly shook his head. "I can't believe she remembered half the stuff she told you. It's..."
"Super sweet that she loves you enough to remember you wet the bed until you were ten?" Tessa quipped.
"No, I don't think 'sweet' is the right word," Roman muttered.
Tessa snickered. "It's alright, babe. I thought it was funny. Besides, I know what your 'big dog' is capable of now that you're all grown up."
Roman exhaled sharply when Tessa's hand slid under the afghan they were sharing, over the waistband of his shorts, and firmly gripping his spaghetti canon. Roman kissed his girlfriend on the lips, but that only made Tessa stroke him a few loose times before pulling her hand away when he twitched to life.
"Easy, baby," Roman whispered, giving Tessa another kiss on the cheek. "Wait until we're at the cabin at least."
Tessa smirked. "If you insist."
Roman quickly changed topics to hopefully keep the sex to a minimum. "How come your mom didn't visit? I know you don't talk a lot about your dad..."
Tessa seemed to tense up at the mention of her parents. When she spoke, her voice was still soft and unproblematic. "Well, my mom and step-dad are working a lot. I actually haven't seen my dad since I was younger. So, your guess is as good as mine."
Roman nodded. "Yeah, I get that. Sometimes Sika missed a football game if he needed to run one of the stores. I just hope I get to meet your parents one day."
"Your mom said I'm invited over for Christmas this year," Tessa cooed. "If you guys don't make the playoffs, of course. But I know you will because Roman freaking Reigns is a stud."
Roman chuckled. "Thanks, babe. You're amazing too."
Tessa cuddled closer to her Samoan boyfriend but thankfully kept her hands to herself. In the front, Charlotte was finally starting to accept defeat and let Alexa lead the pack... until Zack started to pull ahead and AJ Lee flipped Charlotte the bird from the middle row and nearly caused the youngest Flair daughter to blow a gasket. At that moment, Finn realized he wasn't sleeping anymore during the drive and opened his eyes.
The small gas station that served as a halfway marker between Stamford and Lake Wallenpaupack came as a relief to most of the group. Several needed to stretch or use the restroom, while others were just happy to grab a few refreshments before hitting the road again.
Alexa swiped Dean's debit card in the gas pump, deciding "Betty" could use a quick fill-up just in case of an emergency. Seth helped Dean safely slide out of his trusty SUV, then walked beside him to make sure he didn't slip or fall on his way to the restroom.
Zack followed behind his pregnant wife as the bubbly hugger selected multiple types of chips, chocolate, and anything else she could fit into her arms. Everyone else was wandering around the area as well to just get a quick stretch in or use the bathroom.
Toni stayed back with Alexa. The shorter of the two girls watched the numbers increase on the gas pump, trying to time it perfectly to stop at an even $40. Storm was looking at her phone, giggling inwardly to herself at the latest risque text from the boy she'd unintentionally fell into a physical relationship with.
"So, you and Seth, huh?" Alexa asked, replacing the nozzle in its proper slot.
Toni smirked. "I know. Surprised me too."
"Are you guys, like, dating now?" Alexa questioned. "Or are you kinda figuring things out?"
"Both, I think," Toni thought aloud. "I like Seth. He's good to me and is the right kind of stupid. But..."
"The stuff with AJ and Dana kinda throws you off a little?" Alexa asked.
Toni paused, thinking her response over for a minute, then nodded. "Seth's great. I really do like him. I just don't get how he's still friends with Dana and AJ. If everything's true, I mean."
"What has he told you?" Alexa asked.
Toni recalled all she knew about the Seth situation. "That he was with Dana when he hooked up with AJ, then he tried getting with Dana again when this other girl, Zelina I think, was with him. Then AJ came around again during Spring Break? Is he telling me everything?"
Alexa blinked. "Wow. Yeah, that's pretty much everything. I didn't think he would've told you all about it."
"At least he's honest with me," Toni said. "I like him. He's great. Just a little bit worried is all."
"I got your back in case he screws up again," Alexa promised. "Plus, I'm sure I can talk AJ into sticking a butterfly knife in his spine if he tries any more bullshit."
Toni chuckled. "Thanks, mate. 'Preciate it."
Speaking of which, the other five-foot cheerleader was skipping across the parking lot alongside her ex-girlfriend. AJ finger-waved at her best friend then flashed a bright smile and a frantic wave at Toni. Dana watched on, smiling slightly at the dearly-missed erratic behavior of one of her closest friends.
"Have you taken your meds today?" Dana asked, but quietly enough to not draw attention to the conversation.
AJ frowned. "Is it obvious?" She asked, reaching to make sure her prescription bottles were still in her fanny pack.
"No, I'm just wondering," Dana said, opening the door to the shop for AJ. "I'm still getting used to non-hyper you."
AJ shrugged. "I think it's for the best that I'm not a danger to society anymore."
Dana chuckled. "I agree. Though I kinda miss you trying to break down my door to see my boobs."
"Oh, I'm sure you are, Miss Brooke..." AJ opened one of the cooler doors and grabbed a bottle of water. She cracked it open, readied her meds, then popped it into her mouth and chased them down with a sip of water. "There," she announced, sticking her tongue out to prove she'd taken them. "All better and less likely to set fire to an elementary school."
Dana chuckled again, this time with a playful eye roll. "So... sex is totally off the table this weekend?"
AJ's eyes widened. "Oh, you were serious?"
Dana shrugged. "Maybe. Maybe I wasn't. Maybe I really missed you and I know how much you missed me."
AJ followed Dana with her eyes as she sauntered away towards the check-out counter. Dana checked over her shoulder to see if AJ was watching her. When the two locked eyes, Dana fluttered one eye shut and smiled. AJ, her heart fluttering like a million butterflies, grinned brightly and hurried to join Dana at the counter.
Seth, who was one aisle over, popped his head up after hearing AJ walk away. He didn't mean to eavesdrop on AJ and Dana, but the thought of two of the hottest women he knew getting together intimately again made him smile and warm in certain places. Seth glanced at the front door when the bell above it dinged; His current love interest entered the store, making his core heat up further.
"What'd you get me?" Toni asked, looking at the snacks in Seth's hands.
Seth chuckled. "Whipped cream and 'extra-ribbed'," he quipped.
Toni's brow raised. She had an equally flirty response teed up but stopped herself when Dean hobbled by on his crutches.
"Save room for Jesus," Dean muttered as he passed by.
Seth rolled his eyes, but Toni did laugh and fist bump the former defensive captain.
"Don't encourage him," Seth told Toni. "The laughter makes him think he's funny."
"Suppose I should stop with the texts too then," Toni said, taking a bag of Doritoes and dropping them in Seth's arms. "Don't want you to think yer gettin' lucky later."
Seth watched Toni walk away. She did glance back and grin, showing Seth she was only joking about what she said.
"Must be a full moon tonight," Seth thought, shaking his head with a chuckle.
The more things change, the more they stay the same. The group that pulled up in front of the lakehouse may have altered slightly, but the place they'd be calling home for the next few days more or less was the same as the year before. Six bedrooms. three full baths and a half, full kitchen, wraparound porch complete with jacuzzi and fire pit, loft, and too many other minor amenities to count, never looked so appealing as it did that Wednesday morning.
"Home, sweet, home," Zack told himself, looking up at the cabin his family so gracefully rented out for the weekend for him and his friends.
Arriving in the front room was like returning home after a long time away. The furniture had been rearranged some, but everything looked exactly as it had last Fall.
"Wait, I think I know where this is going," Liv joked with a laugh.
"Glad you remembered, Livie," Dean said, taking point near the front of the group. Leaning against his crutches, Dean lifted a closed fist to his lips and cleared his throat. "Once again, I have taken the liberty of creating the room assignments for the following weekend. Any and all decisions are final and cannot be changed unless agreed upon via a unanimous vote by the entire party. All who agree, say 'aye'."
A few 'ayes' came in return, but most of it was chuckles or playful booing. Dean shrugged his shoulders and continued talking.
"Zack and Bay get the master for obvious reasons, right?" Dean said to the group. After no argument from the others, Mr. and Mrs. Ryder brought their things to the second floor. "Basement master to Roman and Tessa. The other basement bedroom can be for Sarah and Braun. I'd put y'all upstairs with everyone else, but they got 'kings' down there and I know Braun will destroy any bed smaller than that."
Braun nodded. "Actually, you're not wrong. The queen in my apartment needs a new boxspring."
"For various reasons," Sarah chimed in, making her colossal boyfriend chuckle and blush.
"Me and Lex get one of the bedrooms upstairs," Dean continued. "Dana and AJ, I think y'all said you'd be cool with the bunk beds again? Charlotte and Becky, are you cool with sharing with them? There's a full in the room with the bunk beds."
"Uh, sure, I can make that work," Charlotte said, looking at Becky before nodding.
"Cool, but I still get the top bunk," AJ said, taking off for the stairs. Dana rolled her eyes and followed her friend.
"Do I get the fucking futon again?" Seth hissed.
Dean shrugged. "Sorry, man. That's how shit played out. I need a bed for my leg and I don't need Finn threatening me with the wrath of ten-thousand potatoes."
Finn chuckled. "Fuck off. I said we'd be fine with t'e loft," he told Seth after lightly chastising Dean. "I'll win t'e room back later anyway. Beerpong?"
"You're on, St. Patrick," Seth shot back.
With everything situated regarding rooms, Alexa dragged her bag up the stairs to her and Dean's room. Dean, carrying his bag over his back, took each step one at a time with a steady, well-placed hop. Alexa offered to help, but Dean insisted he was fine. Still, Alexa watched from the upstairs landing to make sure Dean made it ok.
Dean eased himself onto the king-sized bed, then sighed heavily and stretched out his legs.
"I missed this bed so fuckin' much," Dean said, feeling himself sink into the ultra-soft pillows and memory foam mattress.
Alexa crawled next to her fiance. She curled under his arm, then pecked his chin and rested her head on his shoulder.
"Where did the time go?" Dean wondered, at so much ease that he closed his eyes. "Last year, at this exact time, we were still only dating, expecting, and I had function in both knees."
"I was also blonde," Alexa recalled.
"Was that you? I could've sworn it was a different little hottie that loved touching my- OW!" Dean yelled out when Alexa pinched his arm. She relented, and Dean chuckled. "Kidding, darlin'. You do look great with darker hair."
"I kinda miss my blonde hair," Alexa said.
"Whatever you think is best, babe," Dean said. "You're still the same beautiful, sexy, future best teacher ever no matter what color your hair is."
Alexa sat up on her knees, then began typing on her phone. Dean peeked one eye open, then closed it and smiled to himself.
"Whatcha doing?" Dean asked.
"Ordering pizza and a bunch of other stuff," the tiny brunette revealed, holding the phone to her ear. "I'm starving and those Bugles aren't going to hold me over much longer."
"Get stuffed crust," Dean said. "I'm in the mood to act like a juvenile sixth grader. Ask them for choccy milk too."
Alexa began cackling but silenced herself when the pizza place picked up the phone to take her order.
Becky dragged her suitcase into her assigned room. Charlotte and Dana were somewhere downstairs; AJ once again got herself trapped on the top bunk, so she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Becky dropped her bag with a huff, sitting on the edge of her and Charlotte's assigned bed. She wiped a thin sheen of sweat from her forehead with the heel of her hand and sighed.
"Where're big and bigger tits?" AJ asked from atop her bunk.
"Downstairs gettin' beer," Becky said. She was hoping to get a little more privacy with Charlotte during this week, but she was still excited to be spending an entire weekend away with her new lover. That being said, Becky also wanted to discuss the relationship a bit. Becky knew Charlotte wasn't good with labels, but it was a conversation they should have.
"How are you and moneybags?" AJ asked, dangling her feet over the edge of her bed.
"We're good," Becky said, truly meaning that. "My psycho ex is off-campus, as far as I know. So, it's jus' been me an' 'er."
"Ah, I know what you mean," AJ giggled, wiggling her eyebrows. "The good ol' first few weeks of a relationship where all you wanna do is tear each other's clothes off and fuck until one of you drops dead from exhaustion. Only the lucky ones keep that going though, so keep it up as long as you can."
Becky chuckled. "Yeah, I know what you mean."
AJ hopped down from her bunk, startling Becky slightly. AJ sat back cross-legged on Dana's bunk, folding her hands in her lap.
"So, be honest," AJ said, giggling to herself. "Who's pitching and who's catching?"
Becky rolled her eyes but did snicker a bit. "Erm, I do most of the work... well, I do all of t'e work."
"Really? Balloon titties seemed like the 'power-top' type. Hmmm, guess life's full of surprises," AJ shrugged and tried to get her thoughts back on track. "I'm guessing she's a little new at the stuff? First time being with another woman is weird for some people."
Becky scratched the back of her head. "Erm... well, it's mostly me doin' t'e work, like I said."
"Well, sure, but Charlotte still gives you head or something in return, right?" AJ asked. When Becky didn't respond, AJ spoke again. "Right? Or...?"
Becky just shrugged and looked away.
AJ's jaw dropped. "Oh, honey. You poor thing."
Becky tutted her tongue. "Tell me about it. I get that she's not used to it, but..."
"She doesn't do anything?" AJ asked, completely in disbelief.
Becky shook her head. "Maybe some touching, but..."
AJ thought for a moment, then nodded. "I get it. Sometimes first-time girl-on-girl is weird for some. She'll warm up to it eventually, trust me..." A sudden lightbulb appeared over AJ's head. "Actually, I have an idea on how we can ease 'yer lovely little lass' into liking pussy."
AJ pulled Dana's suitcase out from under the bed, unzipped the flap, then started looking through its contents. Becky tried to see what AJ was doing over her shoulder, but she couldn't see anything in detail. Finally, AJ stood up and faced Becky but kept her hands behind her back.
"Becky, I'd like you to meet my good friend Mr. Wazowski," AJ turned her hands over to show Becky an eight-inch, dark green sex toy attached to a special harness.
Becky chuckled, then burst into laughter. "Oh, lass. What in the name of Christ is that?"
"God's gift to us lesbos," AJ handed the toy over to Becky. "This thing has gotten me and Dana through some of the toughest patches in our relationship. It's disinfected, so you won't have to worry about getting syphilis... I think."
Becky scanned over the toy and its intricate shape and design. She'd only seen and interacted with one penis in her life, so she wasn't sure if this was anatomically correct, but it was impressive nevertheless. The color took her off-guard, but she supposed that it didn't make a difference as long as it served its purpose.
"A strap-on?" Becky asked, biting her lip to hold in her laughter. "I have one at home, but it's skin-color and not... stiff."
"Well, this one is different," AJ pointed to a little nub on the inside of the harness. "This little bad boy vibrates along with the friction on the shaft. So, technically, Charlotte could jerk you off and you'd feel it..." To demonstrate, AJ stroked the toy a few times, making the little piece on the inside shake and vibrate. "See? Isn't it great?" AJ asked.
Becky looked the toy over, then shook her head and smiled. "This is insane, you know?"
AJ shrugged. "Better to try and know than never try and never know. I say wear it all night and wait for the perfect time to whip it out. Just take Charlotte into the bathroom and make her kneel before you like a dirty little peasant beggar that's been a bad, bad girl who really needs a spanking... you get the idea."
"Why is it green?" Becky questioned.
"Dana said either green or yellow and I'd rather be pegged by Shrek than a minion," AJ said. "Besides, I bought one too last Fall that didn't show up until a few weeks ago. It's just like this one but skin-colored like yours..."
Becky saw the conflicted look in AJ's eyes. She sighed. "You wanna switch?"
"If you insist," AJ withdrew her toy from her bag and handed it to Becky. "I always come prepared, before you ask. Never know when I random townie or my sexy ex wants a good dicking. Besides, I could never part with my beloved Mr. Wazowski. Oh, by the by, be a little aggressive. Tig bittie blondies like it when they're told what to do. Trust me."
Becky hid the skin-colored toy next to her things. "Thanks, AJ. I appreciate it."
AJ stared lovingly at the green phallic-shaped toy in her arms, then snapped from her trance to look at Becky. "What'd you say, Bex?" She asked.
Becky shook her head. "Nothin', AJ."
Becky glanced at the toy again. She wasn't sure if AJ's plan was going to work, but she was going to give it a shot.
"Is it weird that I'm not into giving?" Charlotte asked Dana, the two of them in a hushed discussion in the kitchen. Things started off light with talks about their respective sports teams, then transitioned over into their love lives and the ins and outs of becoming comfortable with their sexuality.
"Well, everyone loves receiving more than giving, Char," Dana told the taller blonde. "But you need to return the favor to keep your girl satisfied. How often do you go down on Becky?"
Charlotte half-shrugged. "Uh... I haven't... like, ever."
Dana's jaw dropped. "Are you serious? Haven't you guys been together for a few weeks now?"
"Yeah, but I can't get myself to do it," Charlotte explained. "Like I'll kiss her and feel her up, but I freeze when she wants me to do it back. I dunno. Is it weird?"
"A little, I'm not gonna lie," Dana admitted. "I've only been with a few girls, but they always want head after they give. What part of it freaks you out?"
"The whole thing," Charlotte said. "What if I use too much tongue? What if I accidentally bite? How do I know if I'm doing ok? It's just a nightmare to think about."
Dana chuckled out of sympathy for the older woman. She laid a hand on Charlotte's shoulder. "First of all, no you can't use too much tongue. It's like sucking dick - the more tongue, the better. Secondly, relax. The worst thing that can happen is Becky tells you to re-adjust or slow down."
Charlotte exhaled sharply. "Ok. I guess that makes sense. How did you talk yourself into doing it the first time?"
"Just thought, 'ok, I've come this far and I like this girl so I want to make her feel good'," Dana explained. "I just went with my gut. She had a good time, I had a great time. Just picture it the way you like it, then do that to Becky. If she tells you to do something different, don't take it personally."
"I never have to tell Becky to do something different," Charlotte said with a chuckle. "She's a pro. Maybe I'm just nervous about screwing up when she's so experienced."
Dana waved a hand dismissively. "Don't overthink yourself. Just have fun with it."
At that moment, Bayley wandered into the kitchen. She noticed the two others and gave them a bright smile.
"Hello, friends," Bayley said, fetching herself a bottle of water. "What are you guys talking about?"
Charlotte and Dana exchanged a look, then chuckled at each other. Bayley furrowed her brow, looking between the two women.
"Do you remember the blowjob lessons I gave you, Bayley?" Dana asked. Bayley, blushing, nodded her head. Dana continued. "Well, I'm doing the same with Charlotte but with Becky."
Bayley raised her brow in innocent wonder. "Oh, right. What's that like anyway? Zack does it to me, but I can't imagine doing it to another girl. Not that I'm saying I don't absolutely love you and Becky together, Charlie."
Charlotte nodded with a grin. "I know, Bay. It's just all new to me."
"Who would've thought that teaching you how to give head would lead to that?" Dana asked, pointing at Bayley's outstretched baby bump.
Bayley giggled. "Oh, this was all Zack. You taught me about blowjobs, but he taught me all kinds of things about sex. Oh, by the way, what kind of toppings do you guys want on your pizza? Alexa is ordering supper."
Charlotte turned away to stifle a laugh when her beer went down the wrong tube. Dana chuckled, then requested pepperoni. Charlotte requested the same after recovering. Bayley bid farewell to her friends before leaving the room.
"Is it safe to say Bayley gets laid more than us and is it fair to be jealous of that?" Charlotte asked Dana.
"Yes and fuckin' yes," Dana chuckled.
Once the pizza arrived, the festivities of night one began. AJ answered the door when the delivery guy came. She offered to flash herself as a tip but jotted down a random generous number to be charged to the account before the guy could respond to AJ's question. Dean, despite being on one leg, held his own in "flip cup" and beer pong. His slight handicap didn't slow down his night of having fun with his friends, even when he had to sit down for a few minutes every once in a while to rest his one strong leg. Alexa brought along a Bluetooth speaker to blast music but forgot to charge it before she left so it was currently collecting juice while everyone played drinking games. Braun revealed he brought along some of his infamous moonshines, but most people stuck with beer - except for AJ, Dana, Seth, and Toni who opted to try the alcohol strong enough to make a Russian soldier weep.
"How's it coming along?" Dean asked his fiance, who was fiddling with the portable speaker.
"Got it connected," Alexa told, scrolling through her phone. "Just gonna pick a random playlist and hope it's some good stuff."
Alexa hit shuffle on her "Party" playlist. Dean started to grin ear to ear when VV BROWN's "Shark in the Water" started to play.
"Great taste, baby doll," Dean told his girl, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
Tessa returned to the party after stepping outside to grab her charger from the car. Roman greeted his girlfriend with a kiss on the lips. Finn and Liv were struggling to keep up drinking-wise with Braun and Sarah, which was both unsurprising and surprising at the same time. Seth and Toni were chatting with Dana and AJ, keeping things good and civil, while they sipped at their drinks and swayed to the music.
Alexa bit into a slice of cheese pizza, dancing alongside her fiance. Dean was playing a round of "flip cup" but quickly tired himself out from hopping on one leg and needed to sit down. Alexa kissed her boyfriend on the lips and fed him some of her pizza.
"You look handsome tonight," Alexa cooed, giggling a little from her intake of alcohol.
Dean rolled his eyes but kept a grin on his face. "Thanks, babe. You look pretty great yourself."
Alexa set her pizza down. "Can I ask you something real quick? It'll take a minute."
Dean sipped his beer, then followed Alexa up to their room. Dean hobbled up the steps, then guided himself down the hall with his crutches. Alexa let her future husband into the room, then closed the door behind her. Dean lowered himself onto the bed to keep his leg propped up.
"What's up, baby?" Dean asked, catching parts of the song from downstairs through the floor.
Alexa peeled off her top, balled it up, then threw it at Dean. Ambrose chuckled and pulled the garment off his face. Alexa crawled over the bed, untied Dean's belt, then tugged his cargo shorts low enough to expose his stiffening cock.
"What's this for?" Dean asked, watching his beautiful girlfriend unclasp her bra and toss that to the side with her shirt.
"You seemed a little bummed out about your knee, so I thought you could use a little 'special treatment' from your nurse." With that, Alexa bowed her head into Dean's lap and took him in her mouth.
Dean exhaled sharply and eased back into the headboard of the bed frame. He rested a hand on the back of Alexa's dark hair, watching her head gently bob up and down in his lap.
"God, you're fucking amazing," Dean praised under his breath, feeling himself grow hotter for his beloved.
Nearing midnight, the part was starting to slow down. Neither of the college students wanted to stop, but they all knew there was plenty of fun to be had in the forthcoming days before they had to return to Stamford. Dean sat in the dining room with his two life-long best friends, shooting the shit about anything that came to mind. Becky, Charlotte, Alexa, Sarah, Liv, AJ, Toni, Dana, and Tessa sat around the living passing around a weed cigarette from a stash that AJ brought along. Braun and Zack were competing to see who could finish off most of the leftover pizza and wings; Braun was winning by a landslide but let Zack think he was catching up. Finn, the soberest out of all the people drinking, chatted a bit with Bayley about their mutual engagements. Bayley was trying to get her husband to come to bed, but she also enjoyed watching him stuff hot wings and cheese bread into his mouth.
Becky blew a puff of smoke from her lips. "I t'ink I'm headed ta bed." She announced, standing up from the couch.
Charlotte took that as her cue to go to bed also. "Yeah, I think it's best to get some shut-eye. We got a whole weekend left for this."
"Just keep the noise down, eh?" Seth told the two ladies, baiting a few laughs from his friends.
AJ watched Becky and Charlotte head upstairs. When the two disappeared behind the banister, AJ turned to Dana and leaned close to whisper in her ear.
"Wanna take a walk by the lake? I told Charlotte and Becky they could have some privacy for a bit." AJ told her friend.
Dana passed the joint to Sarah, exhaled her hit, then nodded at AJ.
The cool, mid-Autumn air felt refreshing after the interior temperature of the cabin raised with the intake of alcohol, dancing, and warm food. Dana exhaled slowly, her intoxicated mind swimming against the chill in the air. Still, she walked in-stride with her pint-sized ex near the lakeshore.
"So how was rehab?" Dana asked, looking out onto the water. "We haven't gotten the chance to really talk since you got back."
"It was alright," AJ said, glancing up at the star-filled night sky. "Lots of crazies like me. We mostly spent the day talking about our feelings and why we were there. Turns out I don't have it as bad as some other people."
"Maybe, but you're still allowed to take care of yourself," Dana said. "Someone might have it worse, but you're still allowed to get help for what you're going through."
AJ snickered. "That's what they told me the first day I was there."
Dana and AJ made it some distance from the cabin. AJ kicked her lucky Chucks off and stood ankle-deep in the icy water. Dana did the same, taking a spot next to her best friend while the tiny cheerleader started skipping stones across the water.
"How's that CM Punk guy?" Dana asked, watching the stones skip across the water's surface.
"Tour got re-scheduled for later in the year," AJ told, tossing stone after stone. "He still wants me to tag along. I know that's just code for 'come with so I can bury my dick in you whenever I get bored', but I'm not entirely against letting him do that. He's really sweet and he happens to be the frontman of my favorite rock and roll band."
"How long is the tour?" Dana asked.
AJ shrugged. "Few months. I won't miss much here. Except you. And Alexa. And, sometimes, Seth and Dean. Other than that, not a whole heck of a lot."
"I know that I'll miss you," Dana said matter of factly.
AJ giggled. "You're just saying that so I'll sit on your face next to the lake."
"Is it working?" Dana asked.
AJ shot her ex a sultry grin, then shook her head and continued skipping stones.
"What did you and Seth do while I was gone?" AJ asked.
Dana shrugged. "I didn't really see Seth that much since you left. Maybe a few times on campus and at BPO parties, but not a lot since the wedding. Why?"
AJ felt her chest tighten in anger. She had one request before she took off and, to no real surprise because history showed Seth was a no-good selfish douchebag, Rollins apparently didn't keep his one promise to AJ.
"Just wondering if you guys hung out at all," AJ said, launching the rest of her rocks into the water. "Just kinda hoped someone watched after you while I was gone. I know how lonely you get sometimes and... I kinda hated that I couldn't be there when you needed me to."
Dana wrapped her arms around AJ's waist. "I know you were gone, but it was for your own good. Don't think for a second that I blame you for anything. I still love you, AJ. No matter what."
AJ faced Dana, her eye level lining up perfectly with Dana's chest. The buxom blonde rolled her eyes when AJ grabbed her chest, but she laughed it off and, for the first time in months, kissed AJ's lips. The two young women stayed locked by the lips, exchanging wet pecks and wrestling their tongues together. AJ pulled back, but only to step out of the water and strip her top off.
"Guess I can participate in your lakeside face-sitting if you want, I suppose," said AJ as she dropped her jean shorts around her ankles.
Dana giggled gleefully. She found a comfortable patch of grass and laid down. AJ checked to make sure the coast was clear, then stood over her ex and knelt above her face. AJ was still furious about finding out about what Seth didn't do, but she decided to keep that animosity for later when Dana's tongue dragged over her slit.
One of the pitfalls of being stuck with sleeping in the loft was fearing someone may walk in the room during the worst time. At this moment, with Seth trying to blindly apply protection while his lover lay impatiently underneath him, would've been a terrible time to interrupt.
"You got it, mate?" Toni whispered into the darkness.
Seth fiddled with the wrapper, trying to get it to tear without losing track of the condom. Toni took the condom from Seth, tore it open with her teeth, then reached under the covers and applied it to Seth's member herself.
"Is it weird if I find that hot?" Seth whispered.
Toni burst out laughing, then covered her mouth with her hands to muffle the sound. Seth lowered his mouth to Toni's, prompting her to move her hands, then kissed her as he pushed inside her.
"So much for leavin' room fer Jesus, eh?" Toni quipped.
Seth chuckled, rolling his hips with Toni's. "He's watching, right? Let 'em."
Toni chuckled silently, biting her lip to stifle her moans. Seth checked around the area to make sure he wasn't about to be walked in on, then pulled the quilt over his head and directed all attention to his girlfriend... speaking of which, one more thing was on Seth's mind.
"Hey..." Seth said into Toni's ear. "The other day, when you said you'd be my girlfriend..."
"Yeah?" Toni asked with a light moan.
"You meant that, right? Like-"
"Seth, so help me God, if you don't shut up..." Toni warned.
Seth chuckled. "Good. Just checkin'."
Seth threw his hips roughly forward, threatening a loud outburst from his lover. Toni covered her face with a pillow to keep herself quiet. Seth was just happy to be content and unafraid with the girl he was with for once.
Becky waited for Charlotte to return from the guest bathroom. Charlotte took a moment to step away to brush her teeth and change into her pajamas. Becky, feeling her nerves get the best of her, sat on the edge of the bed in a pair of SU sweatpants and a loose-fitting tee that hopefully gave off the hint that she was hoping to get something tonight. Following AJ's evil plan was probably going to backfire... or succeed greatly.
"Or maybe both," Becky muttered to herself, tracing her fingertips over the outline of the toy secured around her waist.
Finally, the girl of Becky's desires returned to the room. Charlotte wore a fluffy white bathrobe with her initials embroidered on the left chest above her heart. Becky flashed a smile at her girl. Charlotte, seeing that Becky was looking, untied the sash on her robe and let it fall behind her. In that moment, when she realized Charlotte was naked as the day she was born, Becky felt a little more confident in what she wanted to do.
"Hey," Charlotte cooed with a seductive smirk.
Becky licked her lips and stood. "On yer knees..." She ordered, trying her best to seem intimidating.
Charlotte snickered. "What?" She asked, confused by the request.
"Knees. Now. Not askin' again," Becky instructed, staring hard into Charlotte's eyes.
Charlotte bit her lip and did as she was told. She knelt in the soft carpet and looked to Becky for further instruction. Becky's heart felt like it stopped. So far, AJ's advice was working and Charlotte was going along with the "aggressive" front, though it wasn't really all that intimidating.
"Should I call you 'master'?" Charlotte asked with a chuckle.
"What do you think?" Becky shot back.
Charlotte licked her lips. "Mmmkay... master. What should I do while I'm down here?"
Forcing herself to act without overthinking and making herself hesitate, Becky untied her sweatpants, making them crumple to her ankles. Becky didn't look at her girlfriend's reaction right away. Part of her was afraid that Charlotte would laugh, while the other part would assume that Charlotte would be into it.
"Whoa..." Charlotte muttered, her jaw partially agape.