"Wren, Wrenni!" Called Toni, who was already in her two piece as she came back with some Icecreams. Her bikini was crimson red, just her style. Wren was still setting up her homemade picnic that she put so much love into.

"That looks amazing, Wren!" Admired Toni laying out her towels and leaning back, picking at the fruit mix. Wren smiled her thanks stirring up the Caesar salad.

"Wren, don't be shy!" Complained Toni, her mouth full of strawberries. The girl glanced around tilting her head in confusion.

"Take off your sweater! You must be boiling. I mean, your waist is goals girl." She complemented, tugging at the white sleeves. Wren shrugged her shoulders, ignoring her friends cheeky grin as she pulled of her sweater. Just a (F/C) two piece.

"Someone's gawking." Giggled Toni, standing up. "Hey Boys! Who's jumping in first?" Called Toni, taking Wrens arm and leading them both to the edge.

"Let's all jump in together!" Shouted back Fangs, to the agreement of the group. Sweet pea tried to hide his gawking as the two jogged over to the girls in their swimming trunks.

"Fangs don't look so afraid." Winked Toni, Fangs earning a hearty punch in the arm from Sweet Pea only to be shoved back.

"You wish!" Whooped Fangs, taking a run and jump into the depths below. The three others peeked down and felt slightly reassured. Toni just gave her salute letting out 'Cya losers!' And plummeting into the water below.

"Let's go down, together!" Stated Sweet Pea, obviously not going to take a no for an answer. He held out his hand, Wren taking it.

"3, 2, 1.. GERONIMO!" He screamed, his hand intertwined with yours in the seconds before you were both submerged. You emerged to the grins of the three others, wiping your eyes and hair out of your face.

"CHICKEN FIGHT! TONI, YOU'RE ON MY SIDE!" Bellowed Fangs, everyone grinning excitedly. The girls mounted on top of the boys, and glared at each other playfully.

"Give em' hell, Bronnie!" Scowled Sweet Pea, Wren ruffling his hair. He tried to cover his slight blush as he realised how smooth Bronwens skin was. He caught Fangs grinning at him suggestively as mouthed 'Fuck you'. Toni attacked first, only to be overpowered since Sweet Pea was pretty tall giving his teammate a huge advantage. Toni elbowed and wrestled, Wren sending a few fore arm blocks slightly losing her balance. Toni saw a chance to over power Wren, only to be flung back and off Fangs back, the two squealing in defeat.

"BRONNIE, SP! BRONNIE, SP!" Howled Sweet Pea, as Wren descending off his shoulders he gave her a one armed hug. She hugged back already seeing Toni and Fangs having a splash fight. Wren nodded towards the two gesturing for her and SP to join, only to be splashed in the face repeatedly.

"Haha-!" He laughed, only to be interrupted by a retort of a splash from Bronwen making him splutter.

"You're in for it now, missy." He said deviously, charging towards her in a quick motion in the water. He lept ontop of Bronwen, pushing her under for seconds, tugging her back up again and splashing her repeatedly. He splashed him back, yet not as effectively. She suddenly spotted a evil looking Fangs sneaking up behind Sweet Pea as she opened her eyes. She ducked under water, seeing Toni's legs near by she went in to attack. She jumped out at the seemingly distracted Toni, splashing her already soaking Pink locks. Topaz jumped back, bear hugging Wren as they giggled at the boys splashing eachother like two year olds.

"Calm down boys, let's get back up to our picnic! Wren made an awesome meal." Shouted Tony, already heading towards the banks.

"Wren, please cook for me all the time." Mumbled Sweet Pea, digging into his favorite cold chicken wrap with lots of toppings. Wren looked up confused and blushing, only to glare at the two others for giggling. Suddenly, her eyes widened. Literally all the food was gone. She didn't know it was that good...

"Some of it is in our backpacks, we wanna save it for later. You really should cook for us more often." Grinned Fang, finishing his sentence with a burp. The girls crunched their noses and SP punched his friend in the arm playfully.

"-The hell?" Muttered Toni, staring towards the car park beside the Quarry. Pulling up was a midnight colored SUV, and out came nine other than Hiram and Hermione Lodge followed by Mayor McCoy. "Why would they be going to an afternoon dip?" Wondered Toni aloud earning shrugs from her friends.

"Maybe we should pack up. We can meet up with the rest of the gang at the Whyte Wyrm and play some pool." Stated Sweet Pea, pulling his shirt on. "C'mon Fangs, let's get changed."

"Speaking of which, let's get dressed too." Smiled Toni, finishing to gather up the picnic with the help of Wren. "Let's go towards the bushes, I don't want to flash Hiram Lodge while he's doing some illegal shit. So..." She grinned, picking up her serpent jacket. "In what state is your relationship with our dear Sweet Pea?" Interrogated Toni, pulling on her shirt as Bronwen did the same, rolling her eyes fishing around for her phone.

"Best friend state, I'm happy and he is too."

"We all know that's too cliche. And what I'm about to tell your oblivious mind is cliche too: you like him, he probably likes you." She Stated blandly, as you tugged on your shoes frowning. Inwardly you knew she was half right: the love was probably one sided. You were more of a little sister to him. "I ship it, to be honest. The shy, sweet and cute daddy's girl catches the eye of a cunning, feirce and somewhat hot gang member. The gang member is always gentle around her, but when someone hurts her he goes ballistic. You're not blind, Bronnie." She Grinned, winning the non-existent feud.

"I like being friends. I'm comfortable with where we are now. And what about you? Any cute girls?"

"Nah, none I know of." She sighed. "There aren't enough red-heads in this town."

"I'll try find some, don't you worry!"

"Hey girls! Wrens Dad is here!" Called Fangs, waving towards a navy pickup truck. Wren beamed seeing her dad and the all hopped in, Toni shotgun.

"Ya'll alright, kiddos? How was the water? And what was Hiram Lodge's SUV doing parked in the trees?"

"It was great, Atticus." Smiled Toni, followed by grunts of agreement from the boys and a smile in the rear view mirror from Wren. "Mr. Lodge was probably checking out some nearby land."

"That bastards probably tryin' to buy up serpent land... FP'll do his nut... How's Jones' boy settlin' in, huh? FP wanted to check." Hummed Atticus, turning a corner going further into the Southside.

"If it weren't for us he would've been beaten up by the Ghoulies." Stated Fangs. "He wanted to sit by himself, but we obliged him to stay with his pack so he wouldn't get hurt."

"He doesn't want to become a serpent, Mr. Calypso!" Butted in Sweet Pea, seeking advice from an upperclass serpent.

"That's his choice. He'll always be a serpent by blood though, and if he every does need anything we'll do our best to help. It was good of you kids protecting him. Hey, I'll drop you off here. I've gotta go to Andrews to check up on some stuff. Stay safe, kids. Love you Bronnie, be back at the trailer no later than 11:30. Get outta my truck!" He Grinned heartily, dropping the group off behind the bar. Entering through the back, fist bumps were directed at the four of them.

"Fangs, Wren, when are your serpent trials again?" Questioned Tallboy accompanied by some other serpents.

"Mine is in about a week or so."

"My Dad is tryna find a free date where there are not too many people. He just wants to get my trial over and done with..."

"I get that, we all do. Well, kids we gotta head to Centreville. Also, did you see Hiram Lodge at the quarry? FP's noticed he's been wandering around the Southside too much for a preppy rich bastard like him..."

TO BE CONTINUED... 'THE BOMB'

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