Best Friends and More

Chapter 10

 Joseph's p.o.v. 

I was just going to the kitchen for some water when I heard Chloe talking with Emma and Nha.  “I… don’t know what to tell you. I do like Joseph but I just know that we can’t work together or in better terms he could find someone way better than me.” Chloe sighs out.

“Bullshit. Y’all are perfect for each other but you just don’t see it. Have no fear we will help you out.” Nha gushed out. “I regret saying anything.” she says, “I don’t need any help. I’m fine with just looking from afar.” Before I could hear the girls anymore, the guys decided to come up at the worst time. Why did she think I could find someone better? I don’t think I could find anyone better than Chloe and I just have to tell her that but I don’t know how. I might have to ask Nha and Emma.  “We have a plan for dinner on the beach tonight. Are y’all in?” asks Emma. “Hell yes!” Nolan shouts, “Let’s have some fun at the beach first and then prepare for it.” he says but my attention is on Chloe and trying to figure out when to tell her. As we start to make our way to our rooms, I stop Emma before she can make her way to her room. “Emma, can I talk to you for a minute?” she turns to me and nods, “Umm… f**k I don’t know why I’m so nervous. I heard y’all in the dining room and I want to ask Chloe out but I don’t know how. She thinks she is not good enough but that is not true. What do you think I should do?” I start to scratch the back of my head as I wait for her answer. “I have just the plan. All we have to do is get everyone else on board.” she said with a sly smile. 

Chloe’s p.o.v.

We spent the rest of the day back on the beach and this time everyone got in the water. As we were in the water I would see either Nha or Emma whispering to everyone but me and every time they talked they would look at me and nod. Here I am being suspicious of everything that they do like when one person leaves the water my eyes follow to where they go. Now I'm just being paranoid but I will find out what they're planning. “Hey, let’s go get ready for dinner.” yelled out Emma and we make our way back to the boat. “We need to figure out who is doing what. I think there should be 2 main dishes, maybe 4 sides, and 2 desserts.” Nha suggests, “Unless y’all want to do something different. But if y’all are fine with the plan then the girls will shower first and the guys can start cooking first.” With a plan in motion we split up and I take Joseph's room to shower while the boys start on the cooking. We decided that Emma and Joseph are going to cook the desserts. Nolan, and I are going to make a main dish. Nha, Jonas, Aaron, and Keaton are going to make sides. I grab my clothes from my room and head to Joseph’s room to take a well needed shower. 

Joseph’s p.o.v.

“Does everyone know the plan?” said Emma with a chorus of yes following after, “Now down to business. When she comes down, anyone done with their food will help set up. Joseph, do you know what dessert you’re making?” 

“I’m going to make a strawberry cheesecake.” I’ve been thinking about the dessert and I picked one of Chloe's favorites, so all I have to do is make it good. 

Chloe’s p.o.v.

After my shower I head up to the kitchen and see no one there. This is strange, but on a side note it smell so f*****g good. I wonder what everyone made? Which makes me wonder what the hell I’m going to make? I might do some steaks to keep it simple and easy for everyone. I get 8 steaks for the fridge and begin the process of cooking.

After the steaks are done I leave them to rest in a container to take them with me while I go find someone. I check outside on the hot tub deck area only to find Aaron standing with a blindfold in his hand. “Chloe, I need you to put this on. Please trust me. This is for your own good.” He said to me. “Where are we going? I’m not putting that on until you tell me.” I replied with a look. “Emma and Nha have taken it upon themselves to give you a good night, so if you could just put this on that would be great. I do know that was not a place but I have no clue what to call it other than a clearing.” He raises the blindfold towards me and I give in. He takes the steaks from my hands and takes my hand to guide me.