A/N: I figured I would add this chapter even though i really don't want to cause no one reads my story on this site. Anyways enought of my drunken ramblings.

California Girls

"You must be Olivia," cried a middle aged woman, her arms taking Olivia into a motherly embrace. "Leticia's told us all about you. Did you have a nice trip? Well of course you did. It was only a few seconds long. Oh, it's great to have you here!"

"Yes, yes, mother," Leticia cried out. "That's all fine and dandy. But give her some room, will you?" Olivia's enthusiastic best friend grabbed her by the hand and led her through the house's living room. "Come on Olivia. Let's put your things away."

"Well alright girls, I'll be right up with some refreshments," cried Mrs. Bradley her voice following them up the stairs.

"I can't believe you're actually here!" Leticia squealed as they made their way to the farthest door at the top of the staircase. Pushing the door open Olivia walked into a room that had just been hit by a pack of threstal's, or at least that's what it looked like.

"I like your…room?" she said slowly as she picked up a pair of shorts that had been thrown haphazardly onto the floor.

"Thanks," Leticia said in a clueless manner. "I cleaned it up cause I knew you were coming." She threw herself onto a pile of clothes, under which Olivia could make out the outline of a bed frame. "So, I like totally have our day planned out. We're gonna go to Paradise Cove for an early dinner. It's a restaurant by the beach that's arranged so that every table has a great view of the shoreline and then off to the local dance club, Deviate, to get our groove on."

"I hate to ruin your dance dreams," Olivia interrupted before her friend was deprived of all the air in her lungs. Once she began, it was hard to stop Leticia. "We're only sixteen. How are we supposed to get into a club?"

"Oh, you worry too much." Her hand swiped the air as if trying to rid the room of Olivia's negative thoughts. "It's an underage joint and it just so happens that 'we' are underage. Oh come on, you haven't been to one and Hollywood has some of the best clubs in the world. You aren't going to pass up a chance like this, are you?"

Olivia didn't have to think twice about it. She accepted Leticia's invitation to the States for the sole purpose of trying new things and a club was definitely novel to her. "Okay," she finally said. "I may be a worry wart, but I haven't gone daft. Sounds brill!"

"Let's get ready then!" Leticia hopped out of bed and began clamoring around the room like a chicken with its head chopped off.

Two hours, a light denim skirt, white puffy jacket paired with slouchy boots, and a straightening charm, later, Olivia was set to go. Anticipating the day's events Olivia had been prepared. Packing only the things she was willing to wear. Leticia, on the other hand, was as indecisive as a kid in a toy shop. Her pile of clothing was growing higher as she rejected piece after piece. Finally, with the insistence of Olivia that she looked fine (plus, a little help from the mirror which cried out 'fabulous!') Leticia was ready with a corduroy mini and a pair of laced up boots. In a nod to the great California weather, the girls were layered in clothing and ready to hit the city.

Malibu was unlike any Muggle city Olivia had ever been in and Paradise Cove was unlike any Muggle restaurant she had ever visited. The quaint, but posh, eatery was located at the end of a pier in the middle of the Malibu Beach coast line. And aside from the tasty menu, the girls and Mrs. Bradley enjoyed the beautiful sunset the horizon was presenting them. It was at this time that Olivia realized how different life was for Leticia, being Muggle born. Unlike life at Hogwarts where all conversations centered on magic, Leticia and her mother talked about ordinary things, things that Magic folk sometimes took for granted.

"Promise me girls," Mrs. Bradley insisted looking at both of them with a serious twinkle in her eye. "Promise me that you'll be careful at the club tonight."

"We will Mrs. Bradley," Olivia offered.

"Mom, you know it isn't that big a deal. Security is tight at Deviate and we're pretty mature for our age. Aren't we Olivia?"

Olivia nodded in assurance but Mrs. Bradley continued, "It isn't you two I'm worried about. Hollywood is just filled with weirdo's."

"Oh mother! You aren't still going on about that guy, are you?"

"What guy?" Olivia asked feeling out of the loop.

"Well, you see. A while back we took a shopping trip to Hollywood and Mum was harassed by a guy with a bright blue mohawk. He kept asking her if she had given any thought to life on other planets and if she would be willing to give up her earthly possessions for a life of true happiness, on Saturn. It was hilarious!"

"I don't think it was that funny!" Mrs. Bradley said with a sour look on her face. "Besides he was covered in tattoos and he had too many piercing's on his face!"

"Your daughter can turn a frog into a rabbit and you think jewelry is weird?" Leticia asked a look of obvious shock on her face. "That makes no sense."

Olivia sighed the topic of magic had finally come up and as she was beginning to realize, the Bradley family was quite comfortable with it.

Dinner was followed by a short and rushed walk down the pier. Olivia was mesmerized by the beauty of the darkening water, complimented by the equally dark sky. The pale sand was almost as bright as the twinkling stars. With each breath of sea air she took in, Olivia made a silent promise to come back and visit. But as she took in the ocean's vastness, Leticia complained about being late, so the group finally headed back.

"What!"

"What's your name!"

"I'm sorry, I can't hear you!" Olivia glanced around for Leticia and found her cutting through the crowd towards the bar. Shrugging her shoulders at the frustrated young man, she followed her.

"Don't ever leave me alone again," she called to Leticia's back. Exhausted from their long round of dancing she sat down on one of the wooden stools. "That guy back there kept asking me where I was from. He thought my accent was 'hot'

"Which one was it? The guy who kept accidentally bumping into us? Or the one who stopped and stared when we walked by?"

"Not funny," Olivia said, but laughed anyway. "Is it always like this?"

"I'm afraid so," she answered, and then quickly added, "but that's what happens when you get a bunch of good looking girls together. The guys go crazy. Just do what I do, ignore them. They won't flirt with you if they think your mean." She handed her an electric blue liquid. "Here, drink this."

Olivia grabbed the tall cool glass and sniffed it curiously. "What is this?" she asked. Leticia was already halfway done with hers.

"It's Redbull and blueberry soda. It's yummy and loaded with caffeine."

Leticia wasn't lying. When Olivia was done with her drink, which was rather fast, they headed back to the dance floor. With the caffeine running through her system she was ready for another round of dancing. The place was packed and everyone kept bumping into each other, but Olivia didn't mind. The music was loud and she was having an awesome time. When at last, Leticia pointed at her muggle wristwatch and nodded, Olivia didn't want to go, but fearing Mrs. Bradley's lecture on staying out to late, they left the club.

Outside, the club crowd was gathered and the bright lights of Hollywood lit up their faces as they walked. She didn't want the night to end, considering she was having such a wonderful time. In fact, if James had been there it would have been the perfect day. In order to avoid feeling sad, Olivia decided the she would owl him in the morning. When the girls arrived back at the Bradley house, Mrs. Bradley welcomed them as if they had just survived a war. And in order to celebrate their safe return from 'that wretched city', she made the girls cocoa and sent them up to bed.

"Tomorrow, Leticia began as they started getting ready for bed, "we'll owl the boys to let them know we're still alive. I'm sure Rod is going to give me a hard time for not writing him. He's such a cute jealous boyfriend sometimes."

"You really like him, don't you?" Olivia asked as she turned down the comforter.

Leticia stopped and tilted her head in thought. "You know what? I think I do. Nobody has ever got me like he has, you know? It might have something to do with the fact that we both know magic, but who knows."

They both laughed and jumped into bed. Although it was the middle of the night neither girl was the least bit tired. So in the stillness of the room and with only the dim light of the moon entering through the window, the girls continued talking about the most important thing currently on their minds, boys.

"I understand," Olivia added turning to face her best friend. "It's like with me and James. Even though we only just met, I feel like I've known him all my life. I know it sounds cliché, but it's true. It's like he's another part of me."

Leticia sighed beside her best friend. She was staring up at the ceiling lost in thought. "I don't think it's cliché at all. I think it's beautiful."

"I just hope it last's forever."

"It will, Olivia. Just have faith."

"Wake up, Olivia. Wake up!" Leticia was shaking her best friend who was wrapped tightly in the comforter. Her face buried deep beneath the white sheets.

"What time is it?" Olivia asked opening a tired eye and staring curiously at her best friend.

"It's six forty five. Quick get up and put this on! I want you to see something."

Olivia looked around the bed for the rag Leticia had just thrown her. Looking down she noticed it wasn't a rag, but the top of a two piece bathing suit. "Swimming, at this time? It's the middle of winter! Are you crazy?"

"Yes!" Leticia said hurriedly. "And if you don't hurry we'll miss the sunrise! Come on!"

Slowly, Olivia got out of the warm bed and changed into the swimsuit. She followed Leticia quietly down the stairs and into the living room.

"Oh don't look so horrified," Leticia said, noticing the grim expression on Olivia's face. "The pool is heated." The switch to the back patio was turned on and the black bottom pool was lit up. Just like Leticia had said, the pool was heated. Olivia could see the steam rising in swirls into the morning air.

"Come on, I promise that once we're in you'll thank me."

On the pool deck the girls dropped their towels and with the count of three jumped in. Once again the feeling of being submerged into a bathtub full of warm water came over Olivia. But this time, she hadn't needed the Warming Drought. When her head broke the surface she found Leticia floating lazily nearby. Taking a cue, Olivia turned over and looked up at the dark sky. After a few minutes of peaceful silence, Leticia turned over and started swimming towards the pools edge.

The swimming pool, and Leticia's house, was located on the edge of a cliff. And the cliff gave anyone standing in the backyard an amazing view of the ocean. As the sky began to brighten, Olivia finally saw what had made Leticia drag her out of bed. Slowly, the sun began to peak over the horizon and with each passing second, the sky along with the water changed into a variety of colors. There were soft shades of pink and orange followed by glowing reds. It was amazing.

"It's gorgeous isn't it?" Leticia whispered. "This is why my mother wanted this house, for this view."

"I'm glad you got me out of bed for this.'

Feeling a lot more energized, the girls decided to swim laps. They were having such a good time that they hadn't realized how long they'd been in the water. When Mrs. Bradley came out to check on them it was almost nine.

"Come on girls, breakfast," she called out to them.

Deciding to continue swimming after they had finished eating and waiting the sufficient amount of time, the girls stayed in their swimming gear. Mrs. Bradley displayed her excellent culinary skills by making all of Leticia's favorites. There were pancakes, fresh fruit, and even a little bit of bacon. It was a pleasant enough meal but the girls were eager to get back in the water.

"Come on Olivia," Leticia said finishing the last bit of her fruit. "Let's wait in the other room for our food to go down. We'll go in the Jacuzzi next."

"Okay. I've got to go to the loo first."

Olivia went to the restroom while Leticia excused herself for the living room. In front of the mirror Olivia admired her reflection. Leticia's silver swimsuit made her eyes stand out. She considered asking her father for one, but wondered what he would think about her wearing it. She was about to run her hand over her semi dry hair when she heard a scream. Running into the room, she was hit by a peculiar scene. Leticia was standing with a small sofa pillow, trying desperately to cover up her exposed body. In the fire place, Rodrick's head was staring in shock.

"Rodrick!" Leticia screamed.

"Leticia?" Rodrick cried.

"Rodrick?" Olivia asked.

"Olivia?"

"Leticia!"

"Olivia!"

"James!" Rodrick called to someone on his side of the fireplace.

"James?"

"Leti-I mean what are you two wearing?" Rodrick asked turning towards Leticia's fireplace once again.

"They're swim suits," Olivia answered, aware that Leticia's struggle with the tiny pillow was preventing her from responding.

"You go swimming in that? You're hardly covered and it's the middle of winter."

"The pool is heated and this is L.A., remember?" Leticia had finally given up her futile attempt at covering herself and was now staring at her boyfriend with her hands on her hips. "And what are you thinking sneaking up on me like that! You scared me half to death!"

"I'm sorry! I wanted it to be a surprise. I didn't know you were going to be roaming your house in your unmentionables!"

"It's a bikini, and I don't like being surprised thank you very much!"

"I can see that now, but don't you think I'm the one who had more of the surprise here? I mean, look at the state of you two!" He was smiling and a second later the whole group broke out into laughter.

"…mate, what's all the racket?..."

"James," Rodrick's head spun out of the fireplace and was replaced by James. "Take a look at that."

"Hey girls!" His smile quickly faded as he looked up at the girls. "What are those!"

"Oh! Don't you start," Leticia said exasperated. "Now will you please tell me why my sweet boyfriend scared the wits out of me? What's going on?"

"Yeah, I'm kind of curious about that myself," added Olivia. She was fully aware of James' eyes on her so she leaned in closer so he could get a better look.

"Huh?" he said distractedly. "Oh, right! I think Rod wants to invite you two over for the party tonight. His mum and dad always throw a killer New Years bash. It'll be fun!"

"Party eh? I don't know, Olivia. What do you think?"

"I wouldn't pass up a party."

"Okay," Leticia decided. "We're in."

"Great! I'll just tell-Hey don't push!"

James head quickly disappeared and Rodrick's suddenly spun into view.

"Sorry mate," he called out to his side of the network. "I just wanted to get another good look. So what's it called again, a Tahiti?"

"Bikini!" she called out laughing.

"Does every body in L.A. dress like that?"

"Oh yes Rod. We all love to walk around half naked in the middle of winter. It takes the edge off of life. Now quit drooling and tell us what time you want us there. Are your parents alright with it?"

"There will be so many people around, they won't know the difference. But don't worry. I might have mentioned something about inviting some friends over. It won't be a problem. Get here around eight and please, don't change your clothes."

Leticia picked up the pillow from the floor and was about to hurl it at Rodrick when he spun out of view. Left standing in the middle of the room in their bathing suits, the girls' heads began to spin in anticipation.

Several hours later…

"Ready?" Leticia asked as Olivia nodded her head in response. "I'll go first and meet you there. This is going to be so much fun!" She grabbed a handful of the green powder and yelled, "Avenida de Noche!" The fireplace burst into flames and Leticia spun out of view.