Too Hard To Choose

Chapter Thirty-The Night Got Away from Us.

Violet

I sneak into my room I am sharing with Alison at six o’clock in the morning. Arlo and I got a little carried away. We didn’t spend all our time having s*x, though. We spent some of it talking and laughing or walking around. It had been a good time. We got back half an hour ago, but I took a shower to clean up first. Arlo invited me to stay in his room, but I refused because I knew if I did, we wouldn’t get any sleep. I wanted some.

“And where have you been, Miss Violet?” Alison chuckles.

“I was just at the bathroom.” I lie.

“Liar. You are just getting back after leaving with Arlo. What were you two up to?” she asks.

“What do you think we were up to?” I snicker.

“Naughty. I thought you were staying away from the guys for a while?”

“That was the plan until this afternoon when Arlo and I shared a kiss. I can’t help myself when it comes to them. They have a way of making me lose all my senses.” I reply honestly and climb into bed next to her.

She rolls over to face me, “Are you sure it is them all and not more so Arlo?” she asks.

“Why would you ask that?” I say, confused.

I see a smirk rise on her lips, the light coming through the window enough for me to do so, “Because you seem to favour him.”

“I do not! He just seems to be the one who is more upfront and straight to the point with me. I enjoy my time with all the guys equally.”

“Yes, he does have a way of going for what he wants. You two have been away for hours; surely you haven’t been f*****g for all those hours.” She snickers.

“No, not them all. A lot of them, but we were also only hanging out and walking around.” I smile.

“I am going to say something, but please don’t get mad at me. I could be wrong.”

“I can never get mad at you, Ali, you know that. What is on your mind?”

“I think there may be a chance that Arlo is starting to like you, and I mean in more than a s****l way.” She whispers.

“No, I don’t think he does. I just think we click well and get along great.”

“Maybe, but call it a feeling,” she replies.

I truly don’t believe it, and I hope it isn’t true. I am not looking for anything more than what we are doing, and I don’t think he is either. Plus, I am not ready to give up on the arrangement we all have.

“If that were true, he would tell the other guys to back off. One of them told me the second feelings become involved, then they no longer share, which makes sense.”

“Yes, you have a point.” She smiles.

I nod, “Yes. Now, I really need some sleep. I swear no one better come in here and wake me up, or I will be cranky.” I chuckle.

“I will make sure no one disturbs you. Get some sleep.” She smiles.

“Thank you.”

I get myself comfortable. I am exhausted. It doesn’t take long for me to begin to drift off. I won’t sleep too late. As long as I get maybe four/five hours, I will be fine. I wanted to enjoy the lake tomorrow with everyone else.

****

I get woken up with the sound of someone saying my name shaking me gently.

I groan, “Go away. I am sleeping.”

“It is time to get up, beautiful. We are getting ready to go to the lake. I know you don’t want to miss out.”

I open my eyes to see Tyson sitting next to me, smiling.

“What time is it?”

“Ten. Alison told us to let you sleep since you and Arlo didn’t get home until late.” He chuckles.

I slowly sit up, stretching and running my fingers through my messy hair, “I am up. I will be through soon.”

“Okay, we will wait. Everything is ready to take with us.”

Tyson kisses my cheek and leaves me to get organised. I hesitantly pull my ass out of bed, washing up and brushing my teeth. I need to decide what to wear to swim in since I don’t have swimwear with me.

I look through my clothes and pick out a pair of shorts and a tank top. Those will do. It is better than only my underwear. I gather what I need and head through. Everyone is patiently waiting for me.

“Good morning, everyone.” I smile.

“Morning.” They chorus.

“Now, let’s go. I really want to swim.” Alison says, clapping her hands in excitement.

We grab everything we need and make our way towards the lake.

Arlo appears at my side, “How did you sleep, angel?”

“Not bad. When did you get up?”

“About eight.”

“You didn’t sleep long.” I laugh.

He shook his head, “No, but I feel good.” He smirks.

“Mmm, me too,” I reply and bite on my lower lip.

He groans at my action. I giggle, wink and walk away to catch up with Alison. When we arrived at the lake, the guys set everything up. They have come well prepared. Food, coffee, drinks, blankets and towels.

Alison strips down to her underwear without a care in the world. I watch all the guys check her out. I can’t blame them, though.

“Stare all you want, guys, but this will never be yours.” She teases and jumps into the lake.

The guys watch after her like a lost puppy. I laugh and shake my head. I guess even though they know they will never have a chance with her, they still like to look. Alison is used to it. It isn’t doing any harm. They are friends and trust one another.

One by one, the guys stripped down, too, diving into the water. I need some coffee first before I join.

“Gorgeous, are you coming in?” Parker calls out.

“I will be in soon. I need coffee first.” I snicker.

Parker chuckles, “I should have known.”

I smile, pour myself some from the flask and take a seat. I watch as the four of them swim and mess around. I chuckle as I did. They looked like they were having a lot of fun. I couldn’t wait to join them.

I finish my coffee quickly. I feel better after it. I strip down to my underwear, after all. They have all seen me in my underwear and naked anyway, so today is no different. All eyes were soon on me. I become a little self-conscious and try to hide myself with my arms.

“In you come, beautiful. Stop trying to hide. You have no reason to,” Arlo says sweetly.

I take a deep breath, remove my hands and dive in to join them. It will be a fun morning, messing around in the lake and enjoying our time outside. It is the perfect way to escape from the reality of everything else. I will be sad when we need to leave to go back to the city.