I was nervous to see him again. After six years we shared letters and he dated my best friend, but it always came down to family.
The day my parents brought him to my house I was laying out by the pool in my pink polka dot bikini. My skin had finally turned to a tan glow, and my body had toned into sculpted perfection.
Every boy in my home town and college wanted to get with me or my twin sister. Kat and I were both dancers and where my body was muscle, Kat's was flesh and lusty. I was 5'7'' with 36 d chest and curve that met into a flat stomach. Kat was 5'5'' with 34 b chest. Her stomach was ripped with a toned six pack and she was known for her luscious butt.
Kat was off to collage in New Jersey with her boyfriend Nick and wouldn't be home for a week. My older sister was on vacation with her husband on a honeymoon in Florida and would be gone for another month. So I had been alone for most of the summer.
I heard the door open and my parents call out. “Amber! Alex is here!” I got up off my towel and walked into the living room. I instantly shivered as the 60 degree house bounced off my warm skin. I ran into the living room, and immediately stopped in front of my cousin. My jaw dropped as I gazed at Alex. He was taller than when I last saw him, maybe around 6'3'' and tan. Almost Californian tan. His body wasn't as tall and gangly but actually firmed out. His hair and eyes were the same, but it was his body that got to me.
He smiled his usual cocky smile and brushed his hair out of his face. I saw him quickly glance at me and his smile grew. “Hey Amber. You've grown a bit.”
I smiled and shoved him, “Just cause you're a foot taller than me and I'm older doesn't give you teasing rights.” Alex was two months younger than me, but we were both 19.
Something changed in his eyes, “Oh, I think it does.”
I blushed slightly and looked at my parents, “Where is Alex going to be staying?”
“He can stay in our room when we leave for our trip or he can stay in Sierra's room in the garage.” My mom replied absentmindedly.
“Your trip?” Alex and I asked.
“Didn't I tell you Amber? Your father and I are going to Pismo Beach and are trusting you to watch over the house.”
“I had no idea.” I mumbled, “When will you be leaving?”
“Tomorrow.” she said as she walked into her room with Alex's bags in hand.
I rolled my eyes. Of course they would forget something so important. “Hey want to come swimming with me?” I asked Alex.
“Sure I'll be right back.” He said.
I walked out side and dove into the pool. The cool water shocked me into clarity. 'You have a boyfriend Amber. You CAN NOT do anything with him.'
I swam a few laps, and continued my mantra while I waited. I didn't notice Alex came out until I felt a pair of hands grab my sides when I was in the shallow end. I screamed and jumped up. When I saw it was him I splashed him until he was soaked.
He held up his hands, “Okay okay truce!” he yelled.
I stopped splashing him and caught my breath. And in an instant lost it again. Alex had a six pack! The abs weren't too defined but they where there and he had lean muscle as far as I could see. I swallowed and cursed him for being so cute.
I took in a deep breath and put on a fake smile. “How long have you been out here?”
He shrugged, “About five minutes. I was watching you swim laps.”
I dipped back in the water and floated on my back. He came and stood next to me. I smiled as he slid his hands under my back guiding me through the water. “So how have you been Amber? It's been awhile since we've talked.”
“I'm doing good. I have a job at a restaurant in Santa Barbara.”
“Is that why you didn't come get me from the airport?”
I nodded, “I had work then I had to drive over here. I've been here by myself for a couple of hours.”
He raised an eyebrow, “What no boyfriend keeping you company?”
I laughed and shook my head, “He couldn't get away from his job.”
His smile dropped, “Oh.”
I smiled and dove under the water and swam around his legs. I popped up right behind him and jumped on his back. “Don't let Justin get you down Alex. You're here to enjoy yourself remember?”
He smiled, “Yeah I know.”
I slid off his back, “How about this, there's a party at one of my friend's house tomorrow and since Justin can't come, why don't you come with me? I would like some company.”
His smile grew wider, “Of course I'll come with you.” The glint in his eyes told me he might have meant something totally different then I did.
THE PARTY
I dug through my closet first thing after work looking for something to wear to the party. I finally settled on a denim mini skirt with an off the shoulder t-shirt. The look was definitely sexy on me, but still was conservative enough to not give off the slut vibe. I changed into the outfit and walked down the stairs. I entered the kitchen and saw Alex wearing a tight white t-shirt and blue jeans. He smiled, before I grabbed my keys and we headed out.
We got into my car and I started it up. On the way to the party we chatted about absolutely nothing. I was feeling really nervous, but when I saw Alex continuously glancing at me, my nerves calmed themselves. By the time we reached my friend's house, the party was in full swing.