Everything I Don't Deserve/Post Malone

•thirty four•

"How do you two do it? You both go weeks at a time without seeing your man." I sighed leaning back against the seat as Rin giggled at me and Marine elbowed her. Edie was still neck deep in her father's yearly boating school lecture, I didn't envy her.

"Oh don't pick at her Rin, she misses him, this is the first time you have been apart isn't it? It sucks so bad at first. I don't think I have ever cried as much that first year Jay and I were together. But now, it's not as bad. I still miss him like hell when we can't be together but it's just life now. We have our routine when one of us is out of town, it helps. Although, I really highly doubt Austin will be without you very often Jordan... it's easier because you work for him, but that man is not letting you out of his sight for long." She said grinning at me and leaning her shoulder against mine.

"I get it to Jordy, it's different for me because Lou and I have such a different relationship anyway, but that doesn't mean I don't miss him. We at least text every day, Marine is right though, it gets easier. And she's also right about you two not being away from each other long. I don't think guys trips are going to be a thing much longer." Rin took a sip of her iced coffee and gave me a knowing look.

"I wouldn't make him stop, he has his own life with his own friends..." I started.

"Friends that he was willing to ditch up until you climbed in this truck this morning!" Rin interrupted, laughing. "He told Louis last night before he left to come to your place that if you even hinted about staying home, they would be headed to Vegas without him today. I don't really think he wanted to spend his birthday with his boys this year Jordan."

"Well that makes me feel guilty." I sighed. "I didn't think he was really being serious when he brought it up... but I would have felt even more guilty if he didn't go because of me."

"If you guys make her sad you have to deal with her all week. I came out here to get trashed and show my ass.. responsibly.." Edie said cutting her eye at her dad as he started to open his mouth to yell at her. "And have fun. No mopey depressed Jordan allowed! Plus we are already 2 hours from your house, we are not turning around... Dad it's a joke. Please don't start again!"

"I'll be fine Edie, Im not going to be depressed. I swear I'll be in a better mood, I just miss him. I'm ready to blow off some steam of my own." I said laughing at her begging her dad to not start quizzing her again.

By the time we had gotten to the lake and got ourselves on the boat and everything passed Edie's dad's inspection I was in a better mood. Austin had texted me already and I had sent him photos of the tiny sleeping quarters I had pulled straws for. I had gotten the only space that wasn't big enough to share. It wasn't much bigger than the bunks on the bus.

I had changed into my swimsuit, a cute little blue Prada bikini that I have had for years, grabbed my sunglasses, tossed my phone in my bag and threw on Austin's shirt before I slid open the door to my tiny cabin and went out to find the rest of the girls. I could already hear the music before I even opened my door. I grinned to myself as I came up the steps and saw Edie and Marine laughing together as they made themselves drinks behind the bar. I had been worried when I realized the relationship between Edie and Ben, but now I'm super glad it's all worked out the way it has. Edie has fit right in like she has always been around.

Rin was spreading a towel out onto a spot on the deck while Gabby and Hannah argued over the playlist options, which was what had Marine and Edie giggling.

"Want me to make you a drink Jordy?" Edie said as she poured her margarita mix into a large Stanley cup. "Let me guess screwdriver? You seemed to be hooked on those these days."

I rolled my eyes at her and laughed. "Actually, that margarita looks really good. I think I'll join you with those smart ass."

I started unpacking my bag and tossed my towel over a lounge chair close to where Rin was already flat on her back soaking up the early afternoon sun.