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**A little ways down the road from their houses**
The four grabbed their stuff from Jades trunk and headed for the woods.
"So, what should we do to make our parents talk to Ebony's dad?" Eric asked.
"I'm not sure yet. We'll think of something." Jade stated. "That's the reason we're all staying in the fort. So we can form a plan to get them on civil terms."
Alex smiled at how clever his girlfriend was. He walked over to her and put his arm around her shoulder and kissed the top of her head.
Jade blushed. She was still getting used to all the attention and affection that Alex was giving her. She was used to him talking to her all the time, but that's because they are best friends. But the kisses, and hugs, and arms around her shoulders. It was something new to her. Well new in the aspect that it was Alex. Sure she had boyfriends before. But she never loved them; she always loved Alex.
They walked the rest of the way in silence. No one knowing what to say to the others. When they reached the fort the boys let the girls go in first. The fort was very large. It had a couple different rooms. Jade went into the largest room, threw her stuff on the floor, and unrolled her sleeping bag.
Alex came in and threw a pillow at her head, "Hey!" she cried out, catching the pillow before it hit her.
He grinned, "You left it in the car."
"Oh, thanks. Where's Eb and Eric?" She asked realized they hadn't come in yet.
Alex looked up from unrolling his sleeping bag; "They wanted to be alone for a few minutes…"
"Oh," Jade replied, she sat down on her sleeping bag, hugging her pillow. Alex finished setting up his sleeping space and plopped down next to Jade.
"Great plan you made," Alex grinned at her.
"Yeah, but we're here for a reason, Alex. To try and get our parents to get along with Eb's dad. Or at least be civil towards each other," Jade reminded him.
"Of course, of course," Alex said running his hand through her silky black hair. He leaned forward to close the gap between them. He put his arms around her waist and drew her as close to him as he could. He gazed into her green eyes for a minuet, admiring how strong and intelligent she was. Then drew her lips to his for a passionate kiss. It lasted for about five minuets. But was broken when they heard Eric clear his throat.
Alex looked up at his brother innocently. "Yes? May I help you?" Alex said sarcastically.
Eric laughed slightly. "Nothing."
Jade interrupted them, "Well boys, you're going to have to leave for a few minuets. Me and Eb need to get changed."
Eric and Alex sighed disappointedly, but left all the same. Ebony dropped her stuff on the floor and started looking for her pj's. When she found them she pulled on a pair of silky green boxers and matching tank top. Jade pulled on her red satin boxer shorts and matching tank top, also.
"You guys can come back in now." Ebony called when they were both dress.
The boys entered. Alex was wearing a pair of black silk boxers. And Eric had on a pair identical to Alex's but his were gold instead of black. They sat down on their sleeping bags. "So what should we do to get them to be civil?" Eric said looking at Jade expectantly.
"Why are you looking at me? I'm not the only one that can come up with a plan." She told him.
"Well you are the one that came up with this brilliant plan. And it is brilliant." Eric told her.
Jade blushed, she had to admit, she did come up with decent plans occasionally. "Well, now you three get to take over."
Alex smiled at her and put his hand on her cheek. He could see through the darkness that she was slightly blushing. It was hard to see, she had a pretty good tan, but he could see it.
The four discussed and reviewed their plan for three hours before they finally decided they needed sleep. Eric and Ebony gathered their stuff and went into a different room of the fort and left Alex and Jade alone.
Jade laid on her sleeping bag with Alex's arms around her waist. "Forever!" He whispered in her ear. Jade smiled as she replied. "Always!"
They feel asleep like that.
***Eric and Eb***
Eric threw his stuff on the floor and started to spread out his sleeping bag. He had just finished smoothing out the last corner when he felt something smack him on the back. He heard a tiny giggle and turned around to see, Ebony sitting on her makeshift bed, breaking down in laughter.
Eric picked up the pillow she had thrown at him, and threw it back at her. It hit her in the stomach and she only laughed harder. Eric grinned; he dashed over and started tickling her.
"Eric stop! Can't! Breathe!" She gasped. Eric let his hands fall away and smirked at her. Ebony laid back and tried to control her breathing. "Don't you ever do that again!"
"Or what?" Eric teased.
"Or you'll have to face the consequences!" Ebony said, trying to sound threatening, but failing.
"Oooh really? Such as?" Eric urged her to continue. Ebony just smiled at him, and gave him a peck on the lips. Then she laid down and pulled the covers over herself. Eric laid down behind her and started running his hands through her long, sleek hair.
"Mm, that feels good," Ebony smiled into her pillow.
"Good," Eric whispered. Ebony turned over and kissed him passionately. She broke the kiss after a minute and snuggled up into his shoulder, wrapping her arm around his waist. Eric kissed her head and resumed running his hand through her hair, until he fell asleep.
**The Next Morning**
Jade stretched her arms and rolled over to look upon a sleeping Alex. 'He looks so innocent when he's sleeping. But I know better. He is definitely NOT innocent.' Jade thought before shaking him to wake up.
"C'mon, we gotta get back to our houses before our parents get home from work." Jade told him.
Alex yawned. "What? Oh, yeah, I'm up." He told her, closing his eyes and rolling back over.
"Alex, GET UP!" Jade shouted at him, and hit him over the head with her pillow.
When Jade had finally gotten Alex up they went to wake up Ebony and Eric.
"Morning sleepy-heads rise and shine." Alex taunted. Eric groaned and flipped his brother off. "Well that's not very nice!"
"I don't care about being nice. I'm tired Alex. Go away!" Eric said rolling over so his back was to Alex.
By that time, Ebony was already awake and sitting up. She rubbed her eyes and yawned a "Morning" to Alex and Jade.
"Eric, Get up!" Jade yelled. "We all have to get home before our parents get out of work!"
Eric groaned, but sat up sleepily. "Alright, I'm up. Are you happy now?"
"Very." Jade said. "C'mon, we have to pack up, and get home."
They packed up their stuff and headed to their houses. When they put all their stuff away, they met back up at Jades.
"Come on in guys." She said as she was going through her jewelry box looking for the ring her mother gave her. "Found it." She muttered as she slipped it on her finger.
"So, what are we going to do until our parents get home?" Ebony asked them as she sat down on Jade's bed.
"Well, I want to work on my tan." Jade stated as she went to her dresser to get out her red bikini.
"Sounds like a good idea to me. I need some color." Ebony agreed.
The guys sighed. They kind of wanted to actually do something with their girlfriends. But realized that they would both be able to see them close to naked.
The girls shoved the boys out of Jades room so they could get changed. Ebony borrowed a bathing suit from Jade so she wouldn't have to go over to her house. Shortly after the girls emerged from the bedroom clad in only bikinis and towels around their waists.
"Whoa. You guys look….amazing." Eric managed to say.
Alex was to shocked to say anything, and just stood there with his jaw dropped. It had been a while sense he'd seen Jade in a bathing suit, and he never remembered her looking this good.
"Alex, close your mouth. It's not the first time you've seen me in a bikini." Jade told him.
Alex quickly snapped his mouth closed, but continued to stare. "When did you get so toned?"
"What?" Jade asked.
"When did you get so toned? Muscle wise?" Alex asked again.
"Oh, dad put a weight room in last year, and I got sick of having no muscle. I mean yeah, I was always skinny, but I didn't have much muscle." She told him. "So I started working out."
The four walked outside to Jade's pool. The girls spread out their towels to lie down on.
"Hey Jade, you wanna hand me the sun screen?" Ebony asked. The boys had just left to get on their swimming trunks, so they could go swimming in Jade's pool.
"Yeah. Here." Jade said handing it to her.
"Thanks." Ebony said.
There was suddenly an ear shattering scream emitting from the girls as the guys sprayed them with the hose.
Jade jumped up and shook it off. Ebony did the same, and then darted towards Eric.
"ERIC. COME BACK HERE." Ebony yelled as she chased him around the yard.
Jade and Alex stood there laughing. "Don't laugh. I should be chasing you right now too." Jade told him. "Plus it's not funny. That water is ice cold."
"I'm sorry, but we had to. It was to perfect." Alex said, still laughing.
"Heh," Jade huffed. "Maybe so, but just a warning. I'll get you back! When you least expect it…" She grinned at him.
"You wouldn't!" Alex said.
"Oh, I would!" Jade assured him.
Alex looked at her, he was shocked. He never knew Jade to ever get revenge.
After about three minuets of silence, Jade and Alex walked around the corner of the house to see where Eric and Ebony had gone. As soon as they turned the corner they regretted it, for Eric and Eb where in a heavy snogging session.
Jade stopped dead in her tracks. "Oops." She said blushing and turning to walk away.
"Not something I wanted to see." Alex said following her back to the pool.
Jade giggled. 'Merlin I love how she laughs. She's so beautiful.' Alex thought.
"Come here!" He said.
"And what may I ask am I coming here for?" She teased.
"Hmm. You mean you don't know?" He said, stepping closer to her.
"If I knew I wouldn't be asking. Now would I?" Jade said as she too stepped closer. Close enough to where she could wrap her arms around his neck.
Alex leaned down to kiss her, but didn't get far. Jade had started tickling him ruthlessly. "I told you I'd get my revenge." She told him as he dropped to his knees in laughter.
"Jade! Stop!" He said between fits of laughter. She still didn't let up.
"Nope. You made me cold." She said.
"Jade!" He squealed. "Can't! Breathe!"
"Really? That's odd. You seem to last a lot longer than that when we kiss!" Jade teased, still tickling him.
"ERIC! HELP!" Alex cried.
"Oh, you suck, so bad!" Jade exclaimed as Eric ran around the corner.
"What do you want!? THIS BETTER BE IMPORTANT!" Eric yelled.
Alex, rolling around trying to pry Jades hands off of him, looked at his brother in bewilderment. "HELP ME!" He yelled.
"Oh, right," Eric shook his head, then started trying to pull Jade away. Which, as he soon found out, was easier said, than done. Giving up on that, he started tickling her. Immediately her hands feel away from Alex and she tried defending herself against Eric.
Alex and Eric started tickling Jade ruthlessly. "NOT! FAIR!" She gasped. "EBONY! HELP!"
Ebony came around the corner to see her friend being tortured by the twins. "Hey, two on one is not fair." She said as she started tickling Eric.
"OKAY! JUST STOP!!" Jade screamed. "NO MORE TICKLING!"
Everybody froze, shocked at how loud she was.
Jade blushed when they all looked at her. "What?!"
"Jade, I've never known you to be THAT loud." Eric said.
"Oh." Jade squeaked as she turned a bright crimson. "Well…I can be, I guess!"
The three just kept looking at her in shock. And Jade just stood there blushing.
**A/N** Well on that note…I think we will make you wonder…TBC…And Leave a review, we want to know what you all think…