Mind Reading 101- Part 9
Keyop and Tiny made their way to the banquet table and loaded up their plates. Jason pulled Mark over to visit with the girls. Princess found herself alone again. Thanks guys, thanks a lot... She sat down at in front of the bonfire and watched the crowd around her. It felt odd to be in the middle of so many people...yet so alone.
Mark glanced over at her sitting alone by the fire, and felt a twinge of guilt for leaving her. Then, he was mobbed by an over zealous, if not a little intoxicated, Melanie. She pawed all over him, smothering him with kisses. He looked to Jason for some help, but again, Jason was involved with the blonde bombshell, Heidi.
Keyop and Tiny saw Princess, and walked over to sit with her as they ate. "What's the matter, Princess? You look like you lost your best friend or something..."Tiny looked concerned as he took a bite of food.
Princess sighed and rested her head in her hand. "I kinda did..."She motioned over to the show Mark and Jason were putting on with the girls.
Keyop patted her leg. "Want some?" He held up his plate, thinking food might make her feel better.
"Thanks, Key, but I'm not very hungry..." Princess stared into the fire. It was a gorgeous night. A full moon, waves crashing in the distance, a light breeze brushing against her face, making the fire pop and dance.
Keyop and Tiny sat with her as they finished eating. Tiny yawned. Princess took the hint. You guys go on ahead. You have a big day tomorrow. I'll be fine. I'm just going to take a walk on the beach and go to bed.
You sure, Prin? We don't want you to feel down. You're a beautiful girl. You should be having the time of your life right now...Tiny put his arm over her shoulder and gave her a half hug. Keyop followed suit with his own hug.
Good night guys, and thanks for being there for me. Princess blew them both a kiss as she stood up to take her walk on the beach.
As they left, she heard a huge commotion as a bunch of football players entered the party.
"The party starts now!" They chanted as they ate tons of food, drank and crushed the cans on their heads, and danced wildly in front of the steel drum band. One guy even brought a skateboard with him. He climbed to the top of the cement stairway on a nearby hill. The other guys stacked up plastic cups in a pyramid shape at the bottom, and he slid down the stairs and crashed into the cups. This entertainment induced wild cheers from the audience.
It even took Mark and Jason's lips away from the girls for a few moments.
Princess suddenly felt two hands cup over her eyes. Without thinking, she flipped the unsuspecting victim over her shoulder and onto the sand.
Brian looked up at her wearily, spitting sand out of his mouth. "I suppose your brothers taught you that, too?"
"Brian, I'm so sorry!" Princess rushed over to help him up and brush the sand off of him. "I had given up on you. I was just going for a walk on the beach..."
"Sorry I was late Princess...remind me not to get on your bad side..." He chuckled.
Princess suddenly got a devious thought. She smirked and clicked on the communication line to Mark. Now he could hear everything she was thinking...
He's cute...much more handsome than Mark... and look at those muscles...
Hearing princess' voice, Mark scanned the crowd for her. He bristled at the sight of her brushing sand off of the football player.
"Can I join you on your walk? "Brian reached for her hand. Sure, Brian I'd love to take a romantic walk on the beach with you...
"Ah, Sure..." She coyly glanced back in Mark's direction. Then she walked hand-in-hand with Brian, down to the waves.
Mark stood up, blue eyes riveted on the couple. They were rapidly disappearing down the coast line.
"Excuse me; I have something to take care of..." Mark left Melanie behind. She scowled as she stood up and walked a few paces after him. "But what about me?"
"Sorry!" Mark waved to her as he jogged down to the beach. He had to see what was going on.
Princess and Brian climbed up into an empty lifeguard's chair.
She sat in his lap and watched the waves. "What a great spot! I wish I could live here. I'd love to see this view all the time."
Mark caught up to the couple and hid behind some nearby brush. He could hear their conversation.
"I'd love to see this view all the time, too..." Brian stared at Princess, intent on kissing her.
Mark plunked his palm against his forehead...he couldn't believe what was about to happen. I'm so stupid...How could I let this happen?
Oh well, she seems happy...I guess I should leave well enough alone...
At that moment, Brian leaned in and kissed her for what seemed like an eternity.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm... that was nice...Princess purred.
Hearing that she enjoyed him kissing her just rubbed salt in the wound. Mark slowly got up and slipped back to the bonfire with his hands in his pockets.
He walked past Jason and the girls.
"Aren't you going to join us?" Melanie pleaded.
"I'm just not in the mood for a party... I'm going to bed." He waved a hand to them as he passed.
Oh, that's one lovesick Eagle...Jason thought to himself.
