The house…well, it was beautiful. Not to mention, it was right on the beach. It reminded me so much of home, I could feel the sting of tears as they threatened to fall from my eyes. Pull yourself together, Jane. You’re here to have fun, and that is exactly what you’re going to do.

“Ho-ly SHIT!” Brooke exclaimed and I laughed as her eyes widened and her jaw dropped. Everyone was looking around in awe, as Rian sheepishly rubbed the back of his head. Kara stayed by his side, seeming as though she was not so affected by the house as well. I figured she had been here with plenty of times with Rian before.

As everyone continued to saunter around the house, Rian and Alex bantered like they usually did. Something about Alex marrying his uncle? I couldn’t hold back the yawn that passed my lips. I hadn't realized how beat I was until I had walked through the door.

“Why the fuck is everyone so dead? GET THE FUCK UP, YOU LOSERS! I WANT TO GO TO THE BEACH!” Brooke pouted, stomping her foot like a child throwing a tantrum. Thankfully, everyone else was just as tired as I was, and it was decided that we were staying in for the time being.

Brooke bitterly agreed and suggested that we all pick our rooms. We figured we’d all be tired as fuck later, and instead of crashing God knows where, we would know where and with whom we would be sleeping. Picking out the rooms though became somewhat of a race as the guys clambered the staircase in hopes of getting the best room. Rian and Jack were in the lead and after their little cat fight they decided to share the master bedroom together. Well it was more like Jack demanded that he get it and threatened to pee on one of the beds if he didn’t. I'm not sure why I found half the things Jack said funny. He just had this way about him and it always made me laugh.

Zack and Alex got the first room on the right of the stairs, and Kara and Lisa got the room right across from them.

“I guess this means we’re roommates!” Brooke grinned, and I smiled back at her. Out of all the girls, Brooke was the one I felt the closest to. I mean, Lisa and Kara and I got along really well, but friendship just seemed much easier with Brooke. She was the first person I had met here and without her I probably would still be the new girl—the loner.

Our room was cute and simple, and it had a warm feeling to it. After throwing my bags to the side, I flopped down onto the bed furthest away from the door and by the window.

“JANE TIRED.” Okay, so I casually acquire the verbal skills of a caveman when I'm tired. You can’t really blame me, my brain just doesn’t work. Totally not my fault.

Brooke plopped down beside me, nudging my side. “C’mon Jane, come outside and play with meeeee! I want to go explore!”

I could feel the sleep tugging on my eyelids, and I looked up at her. “Jane need sleep!” my caveman got the best of me, and I grunted and laid my head back down. With a soft sigh, and a mumble, I heard Brooke walk out of the room, closing the door with a soft click.

***
Have you ever had those moments when you think you’re so tired, you’ll pass out instantly? But then, you lay on the bed for a while and suddenly you’re not so tired anymore? Well, that just happened.

I sighed, looking out the window. It seemed like everyone was out there. All you have to do, Jane, is grab a towel and go outside. They’re your friends now, they want you there.

Still, I couldn’t do it. I never was one who fit in, and I can't help but think that anyone who’s nice to me just feels bad for me. Even thought I KNOW Brooke and the rest of them actually like me. I’m just really paranoid.

This sucks. With another sigh, I grabbed one of the books I brought and flopped back down on the bed. I couldn’t really read, though. I was too focused on trying to go outside, and what was wrong with me. Maybe it’s an inferiority complex? I don’t even know what that means! I groaned.

“WHOA, OKAY, I WAS GOING TO COME INSIDE WITH A COOL ENTERANCE BUT YOU MIGHT BE MASTERBATING AND I DON’T WANT TO WALK IN ON THAT. Well okay maybe it could be like one of those porn movies but…”

I heard a voice from the other side of the door, and I laughed. Jack. But wait, why wasn’t he outside?

“You asshole, I’m not doing anything indecent. And what the fuck, don’t drag me into one of your disgusting fantasies! The door is open, Jack.” I laughed, and he sheepishly walked in, mumbling something about porn. He stood awkwardly by the door, so I decided to speak again.

“Why aren’t you outside?”

“I was too tired! But then, I laid down for a while and I wasn’t as tired anymore, so I was all ‘well this sucks!’ and I was about to go outside but I saw you weren’t there so I was like ‘oh my god was she kidnapped?!’ so I decided to check your room!”

He was rambling and he looked like an excited dog. I laughed again. God Dammit, I probably sound like one of those airheaded girls who do nothing but laugh. He didn’t seem to notice, and he sat down next to me.

“Why didn’t you go outside?”

“Well, the same as you really. I was really tired, but then I kind of got out of it. And by the time I thought I should go outside, everyone was out there having a good time and I didn’t want to bother them…”

“But they’re your friends!!!”

The way he said it made me realize how silly I was being. I chuckled and shrugged. “I know, but still…” I yawned.

The yawn seemed to be contagious, because Jack yawned as well. We unconsciously leaned back against the headboard.

“What are you reading?” His voice was a bit quieter now, and I turned the book over. Blue is for Nightmares was written in fancy letters, on a pretty blue cover.

“It’s pretty good.” I said softly, growing more tired by the minute. Jack nodded slowly, and I looked over at him. Honestly, what the fuck was happening to us? We unconsciously slipped down the headboard, onto the pillows.

“I always thought your hair was pretty.” He mumbled randomly, as I shivered. Sleepy and unaware, we crawled under the blankets. I honestly don’t know what was wrong with me, but I was so tired and nothing comprehended and I was warm. Nice and warm.

“Thanks…I like your nose.” I mumbled, and I saw him smile sleepily. I yawned again. We were both lying on our backs, and then suddenly, everything was dark and quiet.

***
Remember how we were lying on our backs? Yeah, well, that wasn’t the case when we woke up.

I blinked my eyes a few times, before fully opening them. A look of confusion swept my face for a few moments before I remembered where I was, and you know, wasn’t kidnapped or something. I must have fallen asleep…

I was about to stand, when I finally felt a slight weight on my waist. Turning over slowly, I saw the sleeping face of Jack. SHIT, FUCK, PENIS, WHAT THE FUCK? Okay, we both have clothes on…the fuck even happened?

I contained my freak out; I didn’t want to wake him up. I could just imagine how embarrassing that would be. My face was flaming already, I could feel it. I started remembering what happened; from him coming into the room to us getting so tired we crashed. Nonetheless, it was still really awkward.

How the fuck do I get up without waking him?

I bit my lip, and laid my head back down on the pillow once more. This was…well, weird, but…nice. His arm was securely around my waist, and I don’t know, I just felt safe. Sure, I wasn’t in danger or anything, and to be honest, I don’t think Jack is the person you really want around if you were in grave danger, but I felt safe. I can’t really put my finger on it, but I knew it was something I could get used to.

My cheeks warmed at the thought, as I tried to make my way out of his grip. It’s not like we did anything, obviously, but still. It was like a mini morning after moment that I just didn’t want to have.

My master plan was working, as I slipped myself out of his grasp and replaced it with a bunny plushy.SUCCESS!!!!!!!! I tiptoed out of the room, thinking about how cute he looked when he was sleeping.

As I made my way down the stairs, I heard Lisa call out to me. “FINALLY AWAKE, SLEEPY HEAD! We were beginning to worry about you!” I froze in my spot, wondering if they walked in when Jack and I were sleeping.

Brooke snapped her head in my direction quickly, and I figured she had. Why was she looking at me with such wide eyes? Jack and I didn’t do anything… Needless to say, I was quite confused.

“Is Jack still in your room, bro?” I heard Rian call out.

“Uh….yeah, man. He sleeps like a log.” Alex said back, and I was even more confused.

I’m guessing Brooke could tell, because she pulled me aside after everyone had their attention back to whatever they were doing before I came in. She dragged me outside, and sat me down on one of the beach chairs.

“Well? What the hell was that? Alex and I go inside because I needed to get something, and shit you and Jack are sleeping together? Under blankets? I mean if you guys like each other that’s cool, but, sex?!” Brooke was rambling now, a hand in her dark long hair.

I blinked a few times. Sex? My face flushed pink. “No, no, no, no, Brooke you have it all wrong! I barely know Jack! I mean…I would never…I mean…we didn’t…I didn’t have sex with him!” I could tell my face was now red, and Brooke looked over.

“Oh.” She started simply, “well then, you didn’t do anything, right?” I told her the whole story, of how we passed out, and how honestly that was all.

She let out a laugh, and looked over at me. “Well then, why the fuck are you so red? Calm down, it’s no big deal Jane. Honestly, with Jack, I expected you to be pregnant.” She laughed again, and I let out a chuckle.

“Sorry, yeah, I just, I guess I freak about little things. I mean, I’m not the most informed about things with boys…” I trailed off, and she nudged my arm.

“Stick around with these boys for a while, and believe me, you’ll be more informed then you ever wanted.”

We stayed outside and laughed for a bit longer, and I felt much better. She was right, nothing happened. When we finally decided to go back inside, Jack was sitting in the living room with everyone. He looked like a lost puppy, a look that he seemed to have mastered. Feeling more confident than before, I plopped down beside him.

“Hey there Jack!”

“You…you’re not angry?”

He looked so worried that I couldn’t help but laugh. “Why would I be angry?”

This was a side of Jack I haven’t seen before, and honestly, it was cute. He was quieter than usual, and worried. “Well I mean, we kind of fell asleep and when I woke up you were gone…and I mean it’s not like anything…happened or something but you know, some people don’t like waking up next to someone and I thought you might have been mad…and so I was like ‘no, Jane can’t be mad at Jack, Jane is friend…”

He was rambling again, and I nudged him to shut him up. “Don’t worry about it. Friends pass out next to each other all the time. I got a good sleep in!” I smiled, and I saw the tension and worry drain from him, as he pulled me into a bone-crushing hug.

“JANE IS MINE. MY BESTESTEST FRIEND.” Jack was back to his normal self.

“WHOA, WHAT THE FUCK BRO? HOP OFF HIS DICK, JACK IS MINE.” Alex called from the other side of the room.

“Guys, we should have a bonfire!” Lisa exclaimed, everyone ignoring Alex, Jack, and I, and nodded.

“Yeah, as a welcome to an awesome spring break.” Zack said, while everyone agreed.

“It’s getting late already, so we should start getting things together.” Rian got up, Kara by his side, and everyone busily began getting things together.

Blankets were gathered, and Alex and Lisa went to buy necessities for s'mores. Zack and I went to get the wood, and Jack and Brooke teased each other while getting mini hot dogs and such.

“So, you and Jack, huh?” Zack was grinning, as he carried most of the wood. I realized I wasn’t much of a help, but I wanted to be outside anyway, and he was nice enough to let me go with him.

“What? Me and Jack? There’s nothing going on, honest.” My ears were red, and I’m glad my hair was down.

He laughed, and I realized he had a nice laugh, when he wasn’t being so quiet. We made small talk, and it was nice. He was nicer than I thought.

We got back inside, and I got really excited. This bonfire was going to be a lot of fun.