Mind Reading 101- Part 8

Back in her room, Princess showered and primped in front of her mirror. She had to look really good tonight. She chose a red minidress and some cute red sandals she had purchased for the trip. She overheard Keyop and Tiny complaining about their fishing trip.

I can't believe we didn't catch a thing all day…Tiny grumbled.

Keyop replied, I caught a sunburn…do you think we'll have better luck tomorrow?

Yeah, anything's better than today…and we'll be on a charter boat tomorrow. Tiny answered.

Be sure to wear your sunscreen! Princess chided from her bedroom. Sorry to hear you had such bad luck today. Are you guys coming with us to the bonfire tonight? There'll be lots of food!

Food? Yeah, I'm real hungry. But I'll probably have to eat and run. I'm bushed, and we have to get up early tomorrow to catch the boat. Tiny yawned and plopped down on the couch.

Me, too. Tomorrow, I'm gonna catch the biggest fish…I want to catch a barracuda, and a marlin, and tuna, and snapper, and… Keyop rambled on.

I think I've made a fisherman out of him…Tiny grinned.

Well, you two better get cleaned up before you eat, I can smell you from in here! Princess wrinkled her nose.

Are Mark and Jason here?

I haven't talked to them; last I saw they were playing "Cassanova" at the pool. She tried to pretend she didn't care.

There they are…they're in their rooms napping. Must've been exhausting talking to girls! Keyop sneered.

Well, I call first shower, I'll be out in a few minutes! Tiny got up and scrambled to the bathroom.

Later, after everyone had showered and dressed to go out, they walked out toward the bonfire. There was an awkward silence. Mark sensed that Princess was angry. He tried to talk to her privately.

Prin? Are you angry with me? His eyebrows rose as he examined her body language.

No. Whatever gave you that idea? She tossed her head, flicking her hair over her shoulder.

Well, Jase and I kinda deserted you this afternoon. I felt bad leaving you all alone…He placed his hand on her shoulder. She shook it off.

It's ok; I made a new friend this afternoon. I had a really nice time. She glanced back at him to gage his reaction.

Really? What was her name?

HIS name is Brian…and I'm meeting him here tonight…Her lips curled into a cocky smirk.

Oh, I see…CLICK! After turning off her line, Mark fell back and walked beside Jason for a minute. He wanted to talk to him privately.

Do you know what Princess did this afternoon? Mark hissed.

What? She read a book on the beach? So what? Jason adopted a defensive posture.

No. She met some guy. If it wasn't for your "wing man" shit, that wouldn't have happened! She's gonna meet him tonight…in THAT dress! The Eagle was getting irritated.

Yeah, that is a nice dress…shows off that nice ass of hers, huh? And the cleavage…Jason made a gesture like he was wiping the sweat off of his forehead. But you've got Melanie, remember?

Mark stared at the back of Princess. Her quick pace gave away her ill-temper. She is awfully cute when she's angry…

Whoa, there Commander, she's the only girl you've gotten to know well enough to have feelings for… she's great, but broaden your horizons a little…she needs to meet other people, too. It'll be good for her, you'll see. Jason pointed to the group of girls sitting around the bonfire and giggling. Our fans await…