The Block Estate
Poolside
Sunday, April 1
1:54 PM
Massie set down the last bowl of chips on the poolside table of snacks. She made sure every last detail of the party was in place. Once all was in order she took off her jeans and halter to check that her purple and pink striped bikini was in place and not riding up or down. She took one of the nine towels that were stacked next to the cabana and rolled it out on the ground. She put on her oversize Gucci sunglasses and stretched out to tan.
Ten minutes later, Claire was the first one to arrive at the party. She was so excited about her new bikini that she had packed her clothing in her bag. Massie had to admit that it was way cute; pale blue with dark blue hearts on it.
"I'm so excited!" Claire giggled to Massie as she grabbed a towel, a handful of gummy feet, and put her bag down in the cabana. She rolled out her towel a little ways away from Massie and copied Massie's position.
No sooner had Claire lay down than the gate burst open and Kristen, Dylan and Josh all walked into the pool area.
"Hi you guys!" Massie and Claire chorused. Massie walked over to the radio and turned it on. "Pump It" by the Black Eyed Peas was playing.
"Pump it…LOUDER!" They all yelled the song at the top of their lungs while jumping beside the pool like maniacs. Josh was lost, being the only guy, but the girls incorporated him into their dance moves by making him the center of their circle. In the middle of the song, Massie hopped up onto the diving board, somersaulted down the middle and sprang up into a perfect pencil dive. She came up to the applause of DERRINGTON!
"Hey!" She yelled to him, hurrying to climb out of the pool. She grabbed a towel and dried herself quickly as he came toward her and gave her a hug. Suddenly the two of them felt themselves being pushed. Flying into the pool they went, towel, clothing and all.
When Massie surfaced, she could see Josh high-fiving Cam and Alicia, who had apparently been Massie and Derrington's attackers.
"What a cute couple you make." Alicia taunted.
"Ugg", Massie groaned, "Now my towel's all wet!" Everyone around the pool laughed as Derrington climbed out, his shirt clinging to his body and his shorts hanging almost to his ankles, revealing several inches of neon green boxers with orange polka dots. He offered his hand to Massie and pulled her out of the water.
"Alicia!" Kendra Block called from the house, "Somebody on the phone for you!"
"Okay", Alicia called back, "I'm coming. Alicia wrapped herself in a towel and ran towards the house.
"Wonder who it is." Massie thought out loud.