I’m tempted. But I’m still in work clothes, white singlet and my cargo shorts—my work shirt didn’t survive the heat today.
As I’m about to turn around to head inside to get changed, I’m being pushed in by Tyler who’s snuck up behind me, the cheeky shit.
I break the surface laughing and run my hands through my wet hair. The girls are giggling like school girls, and Tyler is pissing himself laughing at the edge of the water.
I peel off my singlet that’s clinging to me.
The girls go quiet and eyes wide, watching me. I know I’m in good shape, I train really hard, mostly for myself but I still get nervous when people stare.
Except right now, I love the way Camille’s looking at me, biting her lip like she wants a taste.
Tyler cannonballs in and breaks the moment, splashing us all.
I take off my heavy shorts too. They’re no good for swimming. So now I’m just in my underwear, I remind myself not to stare at Camille too long. I’m only human, and I’m not sure I could hide just how much I want her if I do.
“Let’s do wrestling!” Tyler suggests. “Danielle, hop on my shoulders.” He hauls her up, she laughs and goes with it.
“Guess that means you’re on mine.” I look to Camille. She seems a little nervous, but she climbs on my shoulders.
I’m so glad my lower body is under water right now, because all I can think about is her thighs on me. How I could easily flip her around and have my face between those thighs.
The girls start “wrestling,” though it’s more giggles than anything else.
“We can’t do this,” Camille laughs. “I feel silly. I don’t want to wrestle you.”
“Yeah, I’ll give you a hug fight instead,” Danielle grins and wraps her in a big hug. Tyler winks at me. Pervert. But then again, so am I right now.
We eventually give up the game and just float around, chatting.
“So, you work for Lucas?” Danielle asks Tyler.
“Sure do, my big bad boss.” He splashes me.
“How long have you guys worked together?” Camille looks at us both.
I let Tyler explain. “Just over a year. I started contracting for Lucas not long after moving to Coevey Bay. I’d been bouncing around Queensland, trying to find my feet. Lucas has been awesome. He’s taught me a lot, the old man.”
“Old man?” I laugh and splash him. “I’m only a few years older than you!”
Tyler wipes his face, turning to the girls. “How long have you worked together?”
“I moved here eight months ago,” Danielle answers. “Started working at the bar right away. Met Camille on my first shift and knew we were destined to be best friends.” She hugs Camille, and the love between them is obvious.
“Aw love you girl.” Camille says to her.
“It’s nice you guys have each other—” I’m interrupted by Tyler pulling me into a hug.
“I just knew we were destined to be best friends too,” he plants a wet kiss on my cheek.
I shove him away, laughing. “You’re such a pest.”
The girls giggle.
“I better go check on the bolognese.” Camille hoists herself out of the pool.
“I’ll give you a hand.” I follow her out. Leaving Danielle and Tyler alone in the pool.
I grab the towels and pass one to Camille. I wrap mine around my waist as we head into the kitchen.
