𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 ~ | 𝘔𝘢𝘹 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯

Silver Lining

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"So, how far are we going, Captain?" I sat down on a bench next to Charles. He glanced at me but quickly returned to driving.

"Not too far. I know a really nice spot for swimming. We should be there in about ten." He told me. I smiled.

"Okay, awesome. I'll go get changed." I got up again and gave his shoulder a pat. I trotted down the stairs to tell Layla we would be there soon, but she looked very busy talking to Carlos. I shrugged to myself and turned away to head into the cabin, where I had left my bag.

I found it lying on the table and took it into an empty room. I rummaged through it to find the bikini and pulled off my clothes. I felt very aware of the window behind me. It had no curtains, so anyone would be able to see inside. I slipped into the bikini and felt a sense of relief.

Then the boat began to slow. We must have arrived. I quickly wound my towel around my waist and headed back outside. Layla was leaning over the railing, looking down at the water. Charles was right; this was a beautiful spot. The water was clear, and there wasn't a cloud in the sky.

"Wow! Fancy seeing you here!" Lando's voice made me look up. The other boat had just stopped alongside us. Lando was standing at the edge, grinning. I waved.

"Are you following us?" I put my hands on my hips.

"Pshhh, pish posh." He snorted.

"Alright, we get it. I want to go swimming now!" Daniel appeared. He was already in a pair of swimming trunks. Lando shrugged and also pulled off his shirt. I looked away. Layla, on the other hand, was staring at them, biting her lip a little. I shook her arm.

"Hey! Snap out of it!" I put myself between her and the view of the guys. Her eyes were focused, and she smiled.

"Oh, hey, Bri. When did you get here?" She blinked. I sighed and rolled my eyes.

"Just go get changed." I shoved her away below deck. She hurried out of sight. I turned back to see Charles walking calmly across the main deck towards me. He was also shirtless. I mean, I'm wasn't complaining.

"You coming?" He asked. I blinked.

"Oh, yeah, sure. Wait, no..." I stammered, trying to find a good excuse, but nothing was coming into my brain.

Stupid abs.

Woah, let's not be hasty.

"Why not? Come on!" He took my hand and began to lead me to the back of the boat, where there was a platform close to the water for swimming. I managed to slip my hand out of his before we reached the edge.

"Actually, I think I'll just enjoy the sun." I said it nervously, taking a step back. He frowned. Suddenly, there was a loud series of splashes. A few seconds later, Lando, Max, and Daniel's heads appeared laughing and shaking water from their hair.

"What? You scared of a little water, Hawke?" Max taunted, swimming up to the platform. I scowled at him.

"No. I'm not scared. I just don't feel like swimming right now." I crossed my arms.

"Uh huh." He rolled his eyes.

To my relief, just then Layla appeared, and the attention shifted to her. She hopped down onto the platform with a huge grin on her face. Half of the guys' jaws were open as they looked at her. I felt a strange sense of pride. That's my best friend.

"Whoo!" She yelled, leaping off the edge and plunging into the water below. 

Charles glanced at Carlos, who just shrugged. They smiled and jumped in after her. I laughed, watching them splash around like children in a pool.