Cover attempt by me again haha

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Dedication: Jayscitylights for commenting on the last chapter!

Recap:

We demolish the pizza quickly, before Alec tosses the box onto the floor.

Samara and I go and brush our teeth. I change into one of Finn's shirts and by the time I get back to my room, Samara is passed out on the floor and Alec is face-first, on my bed.

With a soft chuckle, I crawl into bed, snuggling up to Alec, feeling the exhaustion tug at my body.

I fall asleep instantly.

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As last night's memories began to crash into my mind, one by one, I quickly retreat to the bathroom, where I throw up. I shower straight after, rinsing my body and shampooing my hair. The vanilla scent of my shampoo wafts around the bathroom and I inhale deeply, loving the smell.

As I run my brush through my hair, I stare at myself in the mirror.

Do I like the person I was last night? Even though I've been casually seeing Bentley, doesn't mean I had the right to let Alec kiss me? But he did the same thing...

I let out a sigh, my brush getting caught in a knot. I wince as I yank it through.

I don't enjoy lying to Finn or sneaking around his back. I am a bad liar, especially when I try to lie to Finn. He always knows. I don't plan to date Alec. We just had fun and honestly, it wouldn't even matter, if he wasn't so close with my brother. I don't want another Miles-Isobel-Finn situation to arise.

Miles...

He had been there for me last night and I didn't even thank him. Maybe he really is trying to make amends and all I do is push him away.

Bentley turned out to be an even bigger asshole. I'm glad I trusted my instincts and didn't give myself up to him at the first chance I got. I would severely be regretting it now, if I did.

Still feeling tired from last night, I drag my feet with me, the smell of bacon making my stomach grumble. Now that I had my post-party-vomit, I can handle some food. I walk in to see Jai cooking. I raise an eyebrow.

"He can cook, he can play football, what's next?" I tease.

"You forgot I'm sexy as fuck," he points out, flipping the bacon over, before pointing the spatula towards the bench. "That's for you."

I laugh at his words, before going over to the note.

Gone out for lunch kiddies, will be back later.

Love,

Mum.

I pull up a chair to the kitchen island bench, plopping heavily onto it.

"Big night?" he smirks.

"Like you can talk."

"I didn't take her home with me," he points out. "Unlike you and Alec, being here, all by yourself... Who knows what happened."

I glance to the kitchen entry. "Shut up, Jai!"

He grins, sending me a wink. "Your little secret is safe with Uncle Jai."

I roll my eyes, knowing that Jai is actually terrible with secrets. "Good to know."

Getting to my feet, I stretch, before getting us both a glass of orange juice and two plates. He piles food onto my plate and I give him a gracious smile, my mouth watering at the smell.

"So, did Finn score with what's-her-face?" I mumble as I chew on my bacon.

"He didn't come home until 5:30 this morning so if he didn't score, I will be concerned." he replies.

"Wow, 5:30am? That's a long night."

"Not for one of us," he winks but we both know, he isn't like Alec and my brother. He is very sweet and considerate, often dating a girl, rather than having a fling. "We have a reputation for a reason."

"Right."

My mind instantly thinks back to how fast and expertly Alec managed to have me on my back, moaning. I frown, placing down my half chewed bacon as I think about all the girls he's been with. I wouldn't have gone any further if we weren't interrupted, surely.

"Feeling sick?" he asks, noticing my uneasiness.

"It's coming in waves," I half-lie, resting a hand on my stomach.

"Samara isn't going to be all weird about our hook up, is she?" he asks me with a frown. "I don't usually go for my bro's, twin sister's, best friend but she's hot and it kinda just happened."

"Well, that was a mouthful," I comment with a laugh. "She is really unemotional when it comes to guys so you should be safe."

"Good, I didn't really think it through last night. I don't want to mess anything up with my family's best friend."

"Just try not to be a dick." I say, even though out of everyone, Jai is the nicest and most well-mannered one. He is a true gentleman, even though he does have his moments, like they all do.

"Well, I mean, I can try," he replies sarcastically.

We continue to eat our breakfast, my appetite having come back a little.

I walk back to my room, to see Samara and Alec in the same positions as before. I grab my swimmers, a book and my towel, before closing the door softly behind me.

The weather is often cold, but we do get some nice, sunny days occasionally. I try to take advantage of them, every chance I get.

After changing into my bikini, I grab my sunglasses, hat and a bottle of water, before venturing to the outdoor area, where the pool is. I stretch my bare legs out in front of me, feeling the warm sunshine kiss my skin. I inhale a deep, lungful of the fresh air, resting back onto the chair.

I get through three chapters of the book, before I find myself having a nap, despite having slept well last night. I'm not sure how much time passed but I woke sometime later, to a loud splash.

I reel upright, slapping my hand to my chest. Alec emerges from the water, shaking his head, sending a shower of water droplets onto the pavement.

"Coming in?"

I grin in response, scrambling to my feet, discarding my hat and glasses. I go to the steps and edge one foot in, before Alec grabs my hand, yanking me in. I fall onto him in a tangle of hair and legs. I cry out at the coldness of the water as it hits my body.

"Alec!" I squeal, shoving him away.

My face flares at his comment about how he likes me in my bikini.

"CANNONBALL!" a new voice yells, as Jai's heavy footsteps can be heard, right before a big splash, sending a wave straight into my face.

The boys continue to chase me around the pool, pulling me under the water and splashing me when I got away. My sides were aching due to laughing so much.

A few minutes later, Samara wanders out, wearing my black bikini. Her chest is a bit bigger than mine, meaning the top is a bit tight on her, but with the boys here, she wouldn't mind at all. I bet she wore my swimmers for that exact reason.

"If one of you idiots try to push me into the pool, I swear to God," she warns, jabbing her finger towards Jai and Alec.

They exchange a look with each other, before leaping out of the pool. She screams, running back to the safety of the house, but Jai reached her before she made it. He wraps his arms around her waist, throwing her into the pool. I throw my head back in laughter at her face.

After we all scream, laugh and fight with each other for a few minutes, Finn staggers out, still wearing his boxers, looking dishevelled.

"Can't a guy get some hangover sleep in his own house?" he yawns, rubbing his face.

"Not when you have girls like this at your house," Alec smirks, pointing to me and Samara, purposely trying to stir Finn up.

His eyes snap open as he glowers at Alec. "Funny."

"Someone's in a mood," he continues snippily.

"I am wrecked," he whines, collapsing onto the fold-out chair I was on before, burying his face into his hands. "I got in at-"

"5:30 this morning," Jai and I chorus at the same time.

He cracks a grin. "It was a good night, wasn't it?"

I felt Alec flicker his eyes to mine as we all agree, me keeping quiet about my fight with Bentley and secret activities with Alec.

"Come in, Finn," Samara says with a flirtatious smile.

"Don't be gross," I warn her, wrinkling my nose.

"Maybe later. Who's hungry?" Finn asks.

I had eaten breakfast but that was a while ago now. We all agree that hamburgers sound good. Finn went inside to order and we all exit the pool and toweling off, before going inside.

The boys went to the lounge room and set up the Xbox. I take that as my cue to swap my wet swimmers for a dress.

I had just pulled the dress over my head, when Samara barged into my room.

"What happened with you and Alec last night?" she asks me, folding her arms across her chest. "You were in here, alone, when I got back. Did I interrupt...?"

"We made out," I confess, tugging my dress down.

"Is that all?"

I felt my cheeks heat up. "I didn't sleep with him."

"Of course not, but there's so much in between," she smirks with unnecessary exaggeration, falling onto my bed. "I need details."

"It was just a quick make out and we kissed at the party as well." I explain. "But he might have also, umm..." I trail off, holding my fingers in the air and wiggling them around.

"Oh, that's hot."

I let out a sigh, shaking my head. "You're a dork."

"I'm really not." She lays her head back. "Jai's a good kisser."

"I'm sure he would be."

"Tell me about this fight thing that happened with Bentley."

I sit down on the bed as I fill her in. She listens without interrupting, pushing her legs up my wall, so that she is looking at me, upside down.

"Go Miles, that's hot."

"You think everything is hot."

"So, are Alec and Miles going to fight for you now? Oh my God, that would be so-" I frown at her. "Cool. I was going to say cool."

"That sounds like a drama-fest and have you forgotten about my over-protective and easily-angered twin brother?"

"You mean that sexy mother fucker down there, ordering us lunch?"

"Samara!"

"You guys are so easy to rile up. I love it." She performs a cat-like stretch and I hear something crack.

She gets to her feet, throwing her wet hair into a messy bun on the top of her head.

"Coming downstairs?"

I nod, as my phone begins to ring. Bentley's name flashes across the screen.

"Give me a minute," I say to her with a grimace, waving my phone at her face.

"Good luck with that."

With a sigh, I slide my thumb across the screen.

"Hi Bentley."

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What do you think Bentley has to say to her? ;)