SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER (2013)

In order to understand the dynamics of the group we must go back in time. 2013, was the year of the sophomores about to be juniors in high school. Let's rewind and vibe, remember this is 2013.

Lauren laughed walking up to the cabin in the woods. It was filled with people. Some Drake song was playing in the background. The pool was at max capacity. Red solo cups were in everyone's hands.

Rebecca was busy looking for Mehki. Lauren tugged on her shirt, "He's coming just be patient."

Lauren went straight to the drink table. Her eyes sparkled at the bottle of vodka. Rebecca stood beside her still searching. Lauren lifted her cup to her lips savoring the taste. The house was loud as they passed by the sweaty bodies.

"Hey, Lauren!" A young boy with acne and braces waved at her eagerly.

Lauren gave him a tight-lipped smile to the light skin boy before walking off. Rebecca whispered to her friend, "Who is that?"

"Girl, I don't even know, some dweeb."

The girls wandered to the living room. There was a pool table and another table where beer pong ensued. Whitney saw them first jumping up from the back of the room, "Over here!"

Bodies parted ways like the red sea to allow them through. If not they would hear it from Queen B Whitney. Becks flung herself at Mehki. She was sending him heart eyes instantly. Mehki blushed wrapping an arm around her.

They're so cute.

Lauren found herself between Oakley and Joey. She hugged Joey already smelling the alcohol on him, "If you don't stop you're gonna get cirrhosis of the liver by the time we're thirty."

Joey shook his head to the music, "I'll be fine ma."

Oakley pulled his finger through her belt loops wanting her attention, "Hey Lo."

Lauren felt herself brighten seeing his face, "Hi."

Before he could respond Whitney pulled them apart standing next to Oakley. Rebecca eyed Whitney before rolling her eyes. Whitney held hands with Oakley making Lauren take a step back toward Joey.

"I know she saw y'all having a moment," Joey whispered causing Lauren to shake her head.

"How about a game to start our first day of summer?" Whitney proposed.

The group laughed voicing their thoughts, "Truth or dare?"

Whitney was already drunk, "Of course!"

Joey wrapped an arm around Lauren's shoulder. She leaned into his embrace. You'd think they were a couple. Oakley felt himself getting jealous. How could Joey touch her like that but he couldn't?

Whitney was the first to go, "Becks truth or dare?"

"Dare."

"I dare you to admit something real for once?" Whitney muttered earning a glare from Lauren.

Rebecca felt her stomach muscles tense, "Umm...Kai and I are together?"

Was that a statement or a question? Kai made a face gasping, "We are?"

"Yes!" Rebecca nodded in agreement.

Before Kai could speak she kissed his cheek, "I'm next! Joey truth or dare?"

The boy took a swig from his cup, "Dare."

Rebecca looked through the crowd seeing another friend group do body shots, "Do a body shot."

"I'm already drinking. Ask me something else." Joey waved his hand ignoring the dare.

Rebecca's eyes scanned the exterior of the house. The backyard pool made her smirk, "Jump in the pool."

"That's it?"

"From the roof."

And that's how the rest of the group ended up outside watching nervously as Joey eased his way onto the roof. They cheered when he reached the edge.

The pool was clear of bodies when he jumped. Lauren covered her eyes until she heard the splash of water. Joey resurfaced making everyone jump up and down.

"Lolo, truth or dare?" Joey questioned wiping his body off with a white towel.

Lauren leaned back onto the fancy outdoor lounging chairs, "Dare."

So nobody wants to tell the truth? Okay. Joey flashed her a smile taking a swig from his cup, "Seven minutes in heaven with Oak."

WHAT? Lauren almost threw up on the pavement. Whitney pushed Joey, "Why would you ask that?"

"What? It's just a dare. It's not like y'all are dating...right?" Joey looked to the group for backup.

I don't think Oakley has a problem with it. Mekhi was the first to back him up, "Yeah he's single and so is she."

Rebecca could only drunkenly laugh. Lauren still didn't move though. Oakley nodded his head over to the house. She stood up allowing herself to hold his outstretched hand.

The sparks that flew up her arm was undeniable. Their friends followed closely trying to hear them.

They reached a supply closet in the midst of the wild party. It was surprisingly empty. They have the best luck ever.

Oakley pulled her inside shutting the door and twisting the lock. They could hear Joey screaming, "Seven minutes starts now!"

He leaned against the wooden shelves feeling comfortable. Lauren was a nervous wreck. "I don't know what to do."

"Well we got seven minutes so let's not waste it."

Lauren felt her heart flutter when he pulled her close, hands on her waist, chest to chest. Oakley was going through a growth spurt so every time she saw him he was taller than last time.

His hair was long falling in loose curls. It brushed her face when he leaned in pecking her lips, "Was that okay?"

There's something in this liquor. Lauren felt it kick in instantly. She gripped his shirt pulling him closer kissing him completely.

Damn they really going at it. Oakley pushed her up against the opposite wall feeling on her body. She moaned lowly tugging at his hair. She wanted to be in his skin and vice versa.

They kissed the whole seven minutes. And somehow Whitney was even more drunk as she banged on the door.

Lauren jumped away from Oakley wiping her swollen lips, "Sorry."

Oakley pushed back her hair fixing her coils before smiling, "It's cool don't apologize."

"I'm gonna break the door down!" Whitney screamed earning a sigh from Oakley.

"What do you see in her?" Lauren was getting bold.

Oakley shrugged feeling his neck get red with embarrassment. Without a word he unlocked the door and exited.

Rebecca held onto Kai's arm trying to get a sense of what happened. Joey sipped his drink winking at Lauren. But Lauren just felt more confused.

Whitney was angry, "How could you do that? Especially with her!"

Lauren flinched at her tone. She looked to Oakley, for some hope that he'd defend her. But he didn't.

"I'm so much better than her! I've got everything that she doesn't. So what is it that she has that I don't have? Tell me!" Whitney shoved him.

"Whoa, calm down Whit." Kai spoke breaking the tension.

Whitney pointed a finger in Oakley's face, "You embarrassed me by going in there with...that thing."

Woahhhh language! That's fighting words. The music was turned down as people watched the interaction.

Lauren felt her eyes well with tears. Joey was her rock and he pulled her from the tension immediately. He drug her to the edge of the lake before she broke down.

"Shh, it's okay. Don't cry mama." Joey was sober as fuck now. His best friend was just humiliated by the richest girl in town.

Lauren wiped her tears feeling the warmth from Joey's body, "How could she say that?"

He shrugged not knowing how to respond, "Everybody knows Whitney is jealous of you."

Her shoulder shook eager to leave the party. With one look Joey knew, "You ready?"

That's how the two walked up on Whitney snorting cocaine on the hood of her car. Lauren held onto Joey's arm stopping him, "What's she doing?"

"Aye Whit! Don't you get in that drivers seat." Joey's voice sounded more like a command.

Whitney held up her middle finger and stumbled to the drivers side door.

Wow what a night! We'll check on the crew in current time in the next entry. Sheesh I was not prepared for that. Until next time besties!

Authors Note:

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