" Stand Beside Me " Pt 4 - In The Sun
Peyton slowed the mustang as she turned onto Nautical Drive. Looming at the end of the street was a very large and lavish condo. It's pale walls reflecting the ocean behind it. The yard had several lights that lined a walk way. She noticed as they neared the house that there were no lights on and it was more likely that they would have the place to themselves.
" Casa de Davis. " Brooke mused. She reached into her purse and pulled out a keychain with several keys on it. She sorted through them until she found the right one. Peyton pulled the car up into the driveway and turned the engine off.
She looked up at the condo, noticing it's southwestern style and several windows that were on the second floor. She didn't remember there being alot of windows there before and figured the current owners had done some work to the place.
Both girls grabbed their belongings and exited the vehicle, quickly walking down the driveway and slipping in through the black gate that led around to the back of the house and the private beach. Brooke found the right door not far from the gate and inserted her key. She moved it around a little and finally the lock clicked.
" Bingo! " Brooke mumbled and opened the door. She reached along the wall and flicked a light switch.
" Wow they've done alot of work, last time I was here, the basement was a game room, now it looks like something out of Ceasar's palace. " Peyton commented as they walked into the brightly decorated room. The walls which used to be a light brown were now a bright red and there were tons of golden wall mounts and picture frames.
" Well the guy's wife used to be a dancer in Vegas, or so Daddy told me. It all makes sense I suppose. " Brooke said with a laugh. Peyton walked along the far wall, looking at the pictures of the owner and his much younger wife. She was decent looking, but definatly fake in alot of parts, most of all her chest.
" This place is still amazing though. I mean look at the view! " Peyton said as she pointed down to the beach. She watched as the moonlight shimmer along the waves.
" Come on. " Brooke said. She dropped her bag and grabbed Peyton's hand, dragging her out the door and down towards the dark beach. Peyton dropped her own bags and was pulled along.
" Brooke this is crazy! " She yelled as they rushed along the sand. Brooke let go of her friend's hand and kicked her shoes off. She slowly slid her shorts down and smiled devilishly.
" No peeking Sawyer! " She said as she made a hand motion for Peyton to turn around. Peyton giggled and turned, beginning to slide her jeans down and take them off. She suddenly wished that she had brought a bathing suit with her, but who would have really thought that they would have ended up in Florida.
Her thoughts were interupted as Brooke's tank top landed near her feet on the sand and then her panties. Peyton felt herself blush and she tried to push away the thoughts that were invading her head.
" Hurry up Peyton! " She heard Brooke yelled from behind her. She spun around and saw nothing but darkness and heard the roar of the waves. She squinted trying to figure out where Brooke was and couldn't find her.
What the hell, she thought and pulled her shirt off and slide down her panties. She started running towards the water and quickly dove underneath the waves. The water was a tad chilly, but nothing unusual for Fall. She swam out a bit to where the water covered her body and again she looked around for her friend.
" Brooke? " She yelled into the night. Silence. She began to worry just a little, she was familiar with rip tides and how fast they could pull someone under if they were not expecting it.
" Brooke where are you? " She yelled again, this time louder. Still nothing replied. Fear gripped her body and she began to panic thinking how on earth she would be able to find her in the dark.
Suddenly something brushed against her left leg and Peyton screamed. Water splashed up onto her face as Brooke emerged from the water, laughing her ass off.
" That was not funny! " Peyton yelled trying to steady herself again.
" You should have see the look on your face. " Brooke giggled.
" Not fun to play on my fear of Jaws and people drowning! " Peyton scolded.
" Oh you big baby! " Brooke teased. She playfully splashed at Peyton and thus ensued a splashing fight between the two girls.
After minutes of splashing around and so forth, things calmed and the girls swam around each other slowly, enjoying the water and the time together. An almost awkward moment of silence fell between them until finally Brooke spoke.
" I was such a bitch about how I reacted. " She said softly.
" I'm over it Brooke, you know that. Honestly I didn't expect you to just smile and be okay with it. " Peyton replied. She made small circles around Brooke who was standing still in the waves.
" You've always been there for me and I can't think why on earth I was so awful to you. " She said, looking down at the water.
" Seriously Brooke, it's over with and done now. No more discussions of it. You're more than made up for it. " Peyton said. She smiled at her friend and gave her hand a squeeze under the water.
" Okay well just one more question then. " Brooke said.
" Shoot. " Peyton replied.
" Is there someone in the picture that made you realize you might be into girls? " Brooke asked.
Peyton froze. If only things were different between them, she might have not lied.
" Not really. " She answered.
" Honestly? " Brooke asked. She gave Peyton a look that meant she knew she was lying.
" Well there might have been someone, but things arn't ideal and it just would never work. " Peyton explained. This time she realized she wasn't lying, not really anyway.
" You shouldn't be alone though, just because you've chosen to explore something different doesn't mean you have to do it all by yourself. " Brooke said. She stopped swimming around Peyton and was instead in front of her. Their faces were only mere seconds away from each other and for a brief moment, Peyton thought that Brooke might just lean in and kiss her.
It lasted forever and also was quick at the same time. Peyton felt her breath catch in her throat and then she relaxed when finally a smile came over Brooke's face and she resumed her swimming circles.
God what is happening to me, Peyton asked herself.