1 week had passed, and little did I know that this week in particular would be the most eventful week in my life. My bags were already packed as I was piling them into the back of Colton's car. I was wearing shorts and a long sleeve shirt, my hair was down in their regular curls. I was more than excited- pumped and eager for this trip to begin. I noticed Ben's car was out of the driveway, and I couldn't help but wonder - and hope - that maybe he was coming too. A part of me doubted it, wondering why Colton would've invited Ben to come along since they're enemies.

We drove for what seemed like an hour down back roads until we got to Carson's Beach house. It was absolutely breath taking, the salt from the ocean was fresh in the air. I couldn't even begin to explain the amount of relief that washed over me as the beach air surrounded me completely. The air was chilly, but either way I bathed in the sunlight.

The house was absolutely amazing. Every inch of it looked brand new, and I imagined the inside to look even nicer. It had to have cost a fortune. I sighed as Colton piled his things into his arms, and I gathered mine up as well. I hadn't even noticed the cars parked in the driveway until a very familiar mustang pulled in behind us. Colton glared but only rolled his eyes. It was almost like he knew Ben was coming all along.

Reagan was in the passenger side, her feet propped up on the dash. Her hair was perfectly straight and she was dressed in nothing but skimpy clothes that made me want to vomit. It seemed as if Ben enjoyed it however. I tried to push away the jealous feeling I felt in the pit of my stomach, but for some reason it wouldn't seem to go away. Colton wrapped his arm around me, his hand gripped my butt as we walked towards the house. I couldn't help but wonder if he did that on purpose. Regardless, I didn't say anything about the uncomfortable feeling I got.

"My man!" Carson yelled as we walked inside. Instantly my jaw dropped at the beauty of it all, the gorgeous ceiling and walls. They gave each other the bro hug, slapping each others on the back. The door behind us opened and Ben walked in with Reagan. Oh god he was perfect.

"The last bedroom on the right is for you and Elizabeth" Carson yelled towards us, while he greeted Ben in the same manner. Some of the other guys, like Brandon and Michael were sitting on the couch. Their girls were beside them, I recognized them as Rebekah and Jill. Both of them were hoes, aka friends of Reagan. I guess I was the only respectful girl here.

Colton lead me upstairs where he threw his bags on the King sized bed. The bedroom was just as gorgeous as the other rooms with a full view of the beach from the balcony. I was amazed at how beautiful it was my jaw dropped. Colton smiled.

"Do you like having a bed room all to ourselves?" He asked me, wrapping his hands in mine. I smiled, admiring the beauty of his cheek bones. He kissed my neck, pushing me slightly up against the wall. "I know I enjoy it" he said, while giving me a devilish smirk. I smiled, but was only distracted by the sound of Ben's footsteps coming up the stairs. To my luck, their room was the one right next to ours. A part of me wanted to jump with joy, but I knew I couldn't.

"Fuck my life" Colton said. He must've realized too as he threw his bag on the ground, partly angry. "I need a drink" He said before walking downstairs where the cooler was. I sighed, but stayed in the room by myself. I exited the room to stand on the balcony, just watching the waves as they washed on the beach. Little kids were running around downshore, their parents watching them while sipping margaritas. It was all so peaceful and beautiful that I was only wondering what this week was going to be like.

My thoughts were overcrowding my head that I didn't even realize Ben sneak up behind me. His hands gripped my waist.

"Hey" He said. I jumped, but mostly because I suddenly forgot how to breathe all at once. It was like every part of me was focused on his hands, how they slightly pulled away from my waist once he realized we weren't the same. I looked at him and smiled.

"Hey. I didn't think you would be here" I said, pointing out the obvious. Ben laughed in his beautiful laugh that made me smile.

"Carson invited me and Reagan. You know. But mostly I just wanted to come to make sure Colton wasn't going to be a asshole towards you" He said. He said it so plainly and bluntly that I couldn't help but chuckle alittle. But really - all together - his statement wasn't that funny.

"Colton's not a asshole" I said, looking at his face. Ben only shrugged and wrapped his arm around my shoulder as we both looked out at the ocean. I could feel every outline of his muscle and the fabric of his shirt was definitely tighter around his waist then it was a few seconds ago. I suddenly couldn't breathe.

"Yeah whatever. Anyways, I just wanted to say hi. We haven't spoken in a while and I miss our sleep overs" Ben said, a content but sad look on his face. His eyes were a darker blue then they usually are. My heart melted.

"I miss them too. I miss you. But - but I'm dating Colton and I - I just can't" I said. I was trying so hard to keep my tears from spilling, from rolling down my cheeks. I succeeded, but for some reason it feel like my insides were being torn to shreds.

"I know." He said painfully. "Well, I better get going before Colton catches us. By the way, You look beautiful today" He said before leaving me standing there by myself. I instantly frowned when he left, I wanted him back. I wanted him to be the best friend I had 2 months ago. It was too late for that now, and I had Colton. My heart still bounced up and down at the remembrance of what he said. He called me Beautiful, and today it felt so nice to hear him say that. I sighed and decided to join the rest of the group downstairs in the living room, where the beer was.

Colton was sitting with Brandon, talking happily about something. Ben was sitting by Carson while Reagan and the other girls were drinking, laughing about girly stuff. The whole situation seemed uncomfortable to me, so I choose the best spot. I sat next to Ben totally disregarding Colton who was in deep conversation with Brandon. He winked at me from across the room, but I ignored him.

"Oh hey Elizabeth. You excited for this lit week-long party" Carson said, laugher filling his voice. He took a sip of beer and set it down, laughing. I nodded and noticed that Ben's hands were empty, not a beer in his hands.

"Anyways, bro. There are some smoking hot chicks down by the beach. They -" Carson started up again. But I zoned out, watching Colton talk with Brandon while grabbing another beer from the cooler. Reagan's annoying laugh filled the room and the only sense I had was Ben's leg next to mine.

And then I heard the words I dreadfully hated.

"Let's go swimming!"

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The one reason I dreaded those words more than anything was because I was insecure. Mostly about my body then anything else. My swimsuit was smaller then I originally wanted. I thought it was pretty however. When I first got it I would've considered it a hoe bathing suit, but I realized that I felt confident and strengthened when I was in it. It was black, and it wrapped around my body perfectly that it showed off my curves. I was standing in front of the mirror in the bedroom, looking at myself with a frown.

Colton walked out of the bathroom in his swimming trunks, his jaw dropped.

"Holy shit you look hot as fuck" He said, while coming up behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist. He felt the need to move them around, trying to feel every inch of my body.  I blushed, feel complemented and warm all over.  He whispered in my ear "I could totally fuck you right now" he said. I stepped forward.

"Seriously Colton? Be more appropriate" I said, while grabbing my towel and walking out the bedroom. Colton followed close behind.

    "Hey! You know I'm joking. Besides, the guy wants what the guy wants" He said before slapping my butt. I laughed and made my way to the screen door that lead to the beautiful beach in front of us.  Ben was already out in the water with Reagan clinging to him as they swam, but I tried my best to ignore them. I wanted to focus on me.

The sand was burning at my feet as I walked, Colton not that far behind. The outline of his abs were breathtaking, but for some reason I wanted to see Ben also. I wanted to see his abs. I wanted to see him with water soaking every inch of his body.

I was disgusting.

I reached the shore and stripped my towel away, trying my best to ignore the judgmental stares. That was one of my worst qualities, I was always insecure. I noticed Ben's stare in particular, his jaw dropped. And for a moment, I would've  thought that this meant something. But it obviously didn't when he went back to swimming with Reagan, his hand on her back.

Brandon winked at me, but I only got in the water quicker then normal. It was chilly at first, but before I knew it the temperature was comfortable around my body. The sun was beating down hard and I enjoyed the heat, the warmth. The ocean spray was Amazing as I swam next to Colton. He wrapped his hands around my body.

          "You know... people can't see under water and well..." Colton trailed off biting his lip and smirking. I Shoke my head.

    "Get your mind out of the gutter Colton. Can't we just have fun?" I asked, while swimming further out. He laughed.

     "Yes yes, I know. But still" He said while following me.  I faced him again and looked into his brown eyes, the eyes I've grown to love. And then I kissed him, suddenly not caring about anybody looking. Colton kissed back harder, his hand sliding down my body. I pulled away, the taste of his lips still fresh.

         "I love it when you kiss me" Colton said happily. I laughed and started to swim some more, my eyes slowly drifting to where Ben was. Laying on the beach. 

Maybe it was wrong of me to look as he laid there peacefully. His arms arched behind his head, his swimming trunks and his sculpted abs. Oh Dear God, they had to have been chiseled by God himself because they made my mouth water, they made every part of me ache and for the first time I realized that maybe I didn't like Colton as much as I thought I did.  The kiss we had just a few minutes before didn't make me shiver nearly as much as the thoughts I was just now having...about Ben.

Every part of me was going wild, and my heart was beating so fast I swore it was going to burst.