I found Lucian, Arianna, and everyone else at the swimming pool. All the windows of the pool room were flung open to embrace the warm night air. I planted myself beside them and stayed there.
The two lovebirds finally made their way back and were surprised to find me sitting with my friends, and enjoying actual conversation.
“Here you are!” Blake said. “We were waiting for you to get back.”
“Waiting?” I rolled my eyes. “That tree house got too small all of a sudden.” I laughed, light and unconcerned.
Blake blushed and Tabitha flared her nostrils. Everyone laughed.
Lucian gave me a surprised look and took out a bottle of booze. “Are you insane?” I yelled at him. “Put it away, my mom will skin me alive.”
“Oh c’mon, Elena. It hasn’t stopped you before,” Blake teased.
I stuck out my ton
