*Lara*

"It was my dad. He wanted to make sure I was okay," I lied as I walked back to the kitchen where Lynn and I had been eating pizza until Brian had paged me.

"Um, okay. So, what are we going to do tonight?" Lynn asked, grabbing the last slice of cheese pizza.

"Hmm, wanna go swimming? I wanna test out my new bathing suit before I see Brian. Ya know, make sure it looks right when it’s actually in a pool, not on a mannequin," I laughed.

"Sure, I was thinking the same. I really love this new bathing suit that I bought," Lynn replied, pulling out a dark purple bikini.

"It’s cute, but I like mine better. It’s blue so I have to love it," I grinned and then drank the rest of my Pepsi.

"Well, lets watch your BSB All Access Video, then we can swim. Okay?" Lynn asked, placing her plate in the garbage.

"Okay, come on," I took Lynn into the den.

I popped in the video and we began to watch it. My heart skipped a beat every time I saw Brian’s face or heard his voice.

"Whoa, what is going on? Brian’s like a brother, why in the world am I swooning over him?" I asked myself silently.

"You okay? You’re pretty pale," Lynn asked with an arched eyebrow.

"Yeah, I’m fine, whatta ya say we go swimming now?" I suggested, getting up to shut off the tape.

"Okay. I’m going to change in your bathroom. Go get changed and I’ll meet you outside," Lynn said, pushing me towards my bedroom. I apparently was in some sort of daze. I nodded and walked into my room to put on my new bikini. It was a triangle bikini, baby blue, as usual.

I changed quickly then grabbed the portable phone and went outside.

"It’s cute. I like it," Lynn complimented as I walked outside.

"Thanks, yours is too," I told Lynn and then placed the phone on a lounge chair. I dove into the deep end and then came up two seconds later.

"Get in!" I called to Lynn.

"Okay…" Lynn snickered then did a cannonball right next to me. I got soaked.

"You lil’ _____!" I shrieked and then pushed Lynn under. She came up gasping for air.

"Okay, enough. Lets swim laps. I’m really out of shape," Lynn complained.

"Fine," I obliged then made my way over to the wall in 6ft.

"Do ten then meet me back here," Lynn instructed.

"Okay," I replied then Lynn and I dove under the water. I swam 10 laps and then stopped at the wall. I pushed my wet curls out of my face and then sat on the edge of the pool. Lynn joined me on the wall two minutes later.

"Ten more then we’ll stop for tonight," Lynn said, then ducked back under the water and swam off. I did the same. After ten more laps, I was tired and thrilled to reach the wall. Lynn joined me shortly. We both pulled ourselves out of the pool and onto the lounge chairs.

"That was fun. I haven’t swam in a while," I said, laying against the smooth fabric of the chair.

"Me too," Lynn responded, grabbing 2 Scooby Doo beach towels. She handed me one and I quickly dried of my body then wrapped my hair in the towel. Lynn did the same.

"Well, lets go inside. It’s getting kind of cool out here and I’m tired," I implied. Lynn nodded. We then got up and went inside.

We changed into our pajamas. A pair of sweat pants and a softball jersey for Lynn. Pink, blue, and white pajama pants and a pink tank top for me. Lynn and I got into the bunk beds in the guest room. After a long bout, I finally won top bunk. We both fell asleep around midnight.