You Can't Hurt Me

Disclaimer: Don't own Summerland or its characters.

A/N: Thanks to Caitlin for reviewing! I figured since it's a weekend and I don't really feel like studying even though I should be, I could work on updating or at least writing more. Anyway, part of my Spanish final was yesterday- my oral and I was so nervous, but at least now its over! Okay, now, about the story- the parts with everyone else are shorter, but the part about Bradin and Sara and all that is a lot longer 'cause the story is mainly about them. I may even drop the other couples at some point and just write about them.

Chapter Four:Relationships

Ava and Susannah were walking into a store. This was their favorite pastime- shopping! Of course, at the moment, they were already each carrying several bags and knew that by the time they finished in this store they would be loaded down with a few more. As they were walking, they had been discussing Johnny and Ava's relationship.

"But it's so obvious that you still love him," Susannah was telling Ava. "Even the kids have noticed. Have you realized that Derek is always trying to get you to together?"

"Derek? No. You're imagining things. I mean, I'm not still in love with Johnny. I have feelings for him, and yeah, they're strong feelings, but that doesn't mean I'm in love with him. They're more like good friends feelings. I mean I have the same kind of feelings about Jay, and I'm not in love with him. Well sure, my feelings for Johnny are stronger, well yeah, a lot stronger, but that still doesn't mean I- Oh my God, I'm still in love with Johnny!"

"It took you that much rambling to figure it out?"

"What am I going to do?"

"Why don't you just talk to him?"

"I can't jump back into a relationship with him! We've tried this before, and it has never worked out. Besides, we've got the kids now, what kind of effect would it have on them?"

"Relax, Ava. It's really not as complicated as you're making it."

"It's not? How is it not?"

"Look, seriously, just talk to the guy. End of conversation. Now let's shop!"

OOO

Nikki woke up around eight the next morning. It was Saturday, so eight was pretty early for her, but she had too much energy to waste the morning in bed. Since it was the weekend, she didn't have to go to camp and she was planning on hanging around home or going to the beach.

She opted for the beach, and a few hours later, clad in a jean skirt and yellow tank top, Nikki hurried down to the ocean. As she was lying by herself on a towel, she felt someone walk up behind her.

"Morning Nikki," a familiar voice said.

She turned to see Cameron behind her, dressed in shorts and a t-shirt. "Morning," she replied cheerily as he moved to stand in front of her.

"Race you."

"Where to?"

"The waves," he replied, before taking off.

"No fair, you got a head start," Nikki cried as she stood up, and brushing herself off, walked towards him, as he was already in the ocean.

They pulled off their clothes so they were in just their bathing suits, and ran straight for the salty water.

About half an hour later, completely drenched, they retreated from the cool water and went to lay on the towels they each had with them. "Hey, have you talked to Amber yet?" Nikki asked.

"No, why?"

"Just wondering."

"She probably didn't mean it anyway. She knows we're just friends."

Nikki shrugged but accepted his explanation. Then she looked up to see none other than Amber approaching. "Speak of the devil," she muttered.

"Hey Cam. Nikki."

They smiled and nodded at her, one more sincere than the other. "Hi Amber," Cameron replied.

"So, Amber, Nikki told me you said we were going out. You didn't mean that, did you?"

"Of course I did. Don't you remember last summer?"

"Amber, that was a year ago. We're not still together. And it was only three dates."

Amber frowned. "Whatever," she said as she walked away."

"Sorry about her. We dated last summer, but it was nothing special. Besides, this summer I want to get to know you."

Nikki smiled. It was the most sincere smile she had given since she had moved here. Then she and Cameron leaned forward, their lips only inches apart…

OOO

Jay was sitting outside at the wooden table by himself when Erica walked up and sat down next to him. "Hey," she said.

"Hey," he replied. "How are the lessons with Bradin going?"

"Pretty good, he's actually not that bad for a beginner."

"That's great."

"Yeah. So, how's it going with the kids?"

Jay shrugged. "Ava's a little more stressed than usual, but I guess we're not doing a bad job. Plus, the kids are great."

Erica nodded. Then she titled her head to the side and looked at her on and off boyfriend. "So what are you doing out here?"

"Thinking."

"Yeah? About what?"

"Just stuff."

"Like?"

"Us."

"Oh. And what have your thoughts led to?"

"Absolutely nothing," he said, leaning in to kiss her.

She kissed him back, and they headed into Jay's room where they collapsed together on the bed, their lips practically glued together.

Slowly she began to undo the buttons of his shirt, and he managed to pull her shirt over her head.

OOO

Bradin walked to the beach, thinking. He liked Amanda, but there was something about Sara that drew him to her. She hadn't even said a word to him yesterday, but he still liked her. Plus, she was pretty, with her wavy blond hair, blue eyes and tanned skin.

He checked his watch, noticing it was almost seven, and looked around for Amanda. He finally spotted her walking towards him, smiling.

"Hey Bradin," she said when she reached him.

He smiled. "Hi Amanda."

"So, what did you have in mind for tonight?"

"Oh, I don't know. We could go for dinner and a movie or something."

"Sounds great. I know a great place for Italian."

A few hours later they had finished eating and had gone for a movie which wasn't that great, and they ended up leaving halfway through. They were now walking down the promenade which was brightly lit up.

Amanda had had a great time so far, and she really liked Bradin. She had gone out with lots of guys, and somehow she knew he was different. Amanda was definitely not a virgin, and she knew what she wanted. At the moment, she wanted Bradin.

He, on the other hand, hadn't been thinking about Amanda, but about Sara. He figured it didn't matter though, because Sara obviously didn't like him, and Amanda clearly did. Besides, Amanda was pretty and she was nice too, so Bradin didn't mind her company.

When they reached her house, Amanda invited Bradin in. "My parents aren't home, but I don't think they'd mind if you came over. So, you want to come in?" she asked.

Bradin shrugged. "Yeah, sure," he said.

Once they were inside, Amanda led him to her room. She invited him to sit on her bed, and when he sat she sat on his lap, kissing him.

He kissed her back and slid his tongue into her open mouth. In a matter of minutes they were both undressed and lying back on Amanda's bed, Bradin underneath her.

An hour later the two fell asleep, exhausted.

The next morning, Bradin woke up to find Amanda already awake, her head resting on his chest. "Morning," he said, smiling at her.

"Morning," she replied.

Just then someone walked into the room, as they had left the door open that night. "Oh my God, I'm so sorry!" the person said, noticing that there were two people under the covers, instead of the one she had expected.