𝐔𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝙎𝙊𝙎𝙎 𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙨

Drowning In Love

In a split second, Lexi seized Juju's hand and swiftly pulled her behind the protective cover of the house's corner wall. Lexi promptly initiated the task of unfastening her jean shorts, and Juju promptly mirrored the action with her own.

"So why are we really here?" Juju inquired, her fingers deftly operating the zipper on her fly.

"So Griffin can see me-"

"Us-"

"ME, in a bikini," Lexi exclaimed, as she slipped out of her shorts. The vibrant yellow swimsuit she wore beautifully enhanced the color of her mesmerizing green eyes. Juju couldn't help but pout slightly in response, and Lexi couldn't help but be captivated by the adorable sight.

"I was just kidding, Juju-bug," Lexi said, her smile beaming as her finger playfully tapped her chin. Juju tried to suppress a smile before playfully giving Lexi a gentle shove, which only made her burst into laughter.

The two individuals stood tall as they strolled away from the corner, wearing black shades that caught the glistening rays of the sun, while their tanned skin shimmered gracefully. Lexi's skin tone transformed dramatically during the warm seasons, unlike Juju. This delightful change filled her with pure joy, as Griffin, her ex boyfriend, absolutely adored it when they were dating.

"Hi Bailey, Happy birthday"

"Lexi!" Bailey's excitement was palpable as she opened her arms wide. The tight embrace between the two seventeen-year-olds left Griffin and Harper puzzled, trying to decipher the situation.

Though, A voice broke the embrace, calling out for Lexi. Reluctantly, She and Bailey released each other from their heartwarming hug.

"I'll be right back," proclaimed the redhead, receiving an affirming nod from the blonde. Before Lexi and Juju made their exit, Lexi bestowed Griffin with a smile, and he reciprocated, though with a subtle shift in significance. Harper, ever observant, caught this exchange and her eyebrows narrowed slightly.

In a split second, Harper seized Bailey's arm, prompting a bewildered expression on Bailey's face. "Since when did you become bestie boo-boo friends with Lexi?" she inquired, puzzled.

Bailey swiftly clarified, "I'm not. I'm just trying to stay on her good side and not end up in a bucket of crap like Griffin." Bailey slyly darted a glance at him, emphasizing the latter part of her statement.

Griffin's eyebrow arched in surprise. "Didn't you say that your boyfriend was cheating on you with three other girls-"

"Three other girls?" Harper chimed in.

"Griffin, you're such a cap," Bailey muttered before shoving him, and he smiled.

"It's like five girls" Bailey whispered before walking away.

"Wait, Bai, five girls?" Harper questioned, intrigued, as she trailed after her through the backyard door, heading inside her house.

Tristan, wearing a smirk on his face, opted to initiate a casual conversation. "I saw that smile you gave Lexi"

Griffin swiftly came to his defense, denying his claim, "I didn't smile."

"Yes, you did."

"I didn't."

"You definitely did, Griffin," interrupted Jordyn as she unexpectedly emerged from the pool, her long, curly brown hair drenched and clinging to her back.

"Jordyn, bro, you weren't even there" Tristan's smile grew, and she burst into laughter.

Griffin responded by rolling his eyes, "I didn't smile, and even if I did, it didn't mean anything," he retorted.