Shadae's POV
I get to Swazz's house and park behind the other cars.
"She's home!" A voice says from the backyard as I go to the kitchen. I open the door to the back and see the boys in the pool.
"Aye get your swimsuit on and join us!" My brother tells me.
"Okay I will be back in five," I reply going inside. I go up to my room and find my black floral bikini with the strapless top. I grab my red towel and put my indie shawl on.
I ope the backdoor and all their eyes dart towards to me. John splashes the water to get their attention back. I smile and slide off my shawl, and stretch before I walk towards the deeper end.
"Are you going to get in Ma?" Derek asks me.
I nod and keep walking towards the diving board. I get on and dive straight in. I pop up out of the water and smirk at the boys. The end of the pool I was in was a bit cooler than it was when it was just me.
"So Shadae, got a boyfriend?" Jack J asks me.
"Well I was dating this guy Nik but that was about 9 months ago, and I am talking to this guy named Alex but it is nothing really serious, so basically no," I answer.
"Damn sis always got to over explain yourself, a simple no would have sufficed," John teases. I stick up my middle finger at him and turn my attention back to Jack.
"So Ma how old are you?" Derek asks.
"Nineteen, I turn twenty the day after Gilinsky," I reply.
"You are such a baby," Derek smiles getting closer to me.
"My sister," Swazz groans coming between us.
"Swazz, you know damn well that he is going to have to try harder to get in my pants, by the standards I have set," I tease.
"Damn, you are a tough cookie, that looks so delicious," Derek flirts.
I back stroke away from Derek and float on my back. I listen to the muffled voices, of the boys knowing I am most likely their topic. I go under to swim as I get up, I hug Derek's waist from behind and he smiles down at me.
"Can we talk for a minute?" He whispers. I nod and let him go so I could get out of the pool.
As I get out I grab my shawl, we head to the other side of the house where the driveway is.
"Let's start as friends, you know? Then we can see where this leads," Derek explains.
"Sure, I would love that idea," I reply, and then I see a car pull up.
Derek huffs and rolls his eyes as a girl a little younger gets out, all beautified.
"Um who is that, and why did she pull up like she owned the place?" I ask Derek quietly, while she walks pass us and waves at us.
"Jack's MINOR girlfriend," He groans putting his arm around my shoulders.
"Ah and they are back!" Swazz smiles as we walk to the pool.
I place my shawl on a chair and walk into the pool. Madison waves at me again, she was taller, and skinnier than me. I put on some meat or muscle rather. Jack says something to her, and she rolls her eyes and gets in wearing a white bikini.
I jump on Swazz's back and ruffle his wet hair. He pinches my thighs, like the annoying brother he is, and it is just the reason why I wanted to move in with him. I slide off his back and splash him. He splashes me back, I feel him grab my hands and wrists, and then he twists them. I laugh and try to fight back. He pulls me in and gives me a wet and kinda warm hug that was long needed.
"So um Shudae," Madison begins, "who are you?"
"It is pronounced Sh AH Day, not Sh oo Day. I am John's little sister, and the baby out of the group," I answer her.
"And are you dating anyone?" Madison questions.
"Well damn why does everyone want to know about my love life? And no I am not dating anyone of them either, never have, and I am currently single," I answer.
"Why are you in LA?" She asks.
"School," I tell her.
"Are you sophomore in college?" She asks prying.
"Nope a junior. I went in as a sophomore in college. I am just that smart," I sass.
"Okay, welp I'm gonna get some drinks, boys?" Derek asks.
"Yeah can we all get a beer, but Madison and I. I really want a PeaceTea Sno-Berry, and Madison well have a Capri-Sun," I tell Derek.
The boys but Jack and Madison laugh, Derek nods, and goes into the house to get our drinks.
"You're a bitch," Madison insults me.
"I know, and you are a minor," I shoot right back.
"Okay that's enough Shadae," Swazz demands.
"But, I was only getting started. Don't ruin my fun," I reply whining.
Derek comes out and hands the guys their beers, me my PeaceTea, and says to Madison "Sorry there were no Capri-Suns left. So I got you a bottle of water."
We thank him and pop open our drinks. I put the tab in my drink, I gulp down about 1/4 of it.
"Damn, you can actually hallow out your cheeks pretty well," Nate compliments.
"Well when you drink about ten cans of these a day in the dorm rooms, it is quite easy," I reply.
I finish my can in less than seven minutes, and go get another. I clear my throat and put both cans on the edge of the pool. I burp a bit and sniffle. I go to the deeper end of the pool and float on my back. I lightly paddle my arms to keep afloat.
I've practiced swimming my whole life, I really want to be in the Olympics. I close my eyes and listen to the sloshes, splashes, and voices. I begin to sink, I don't mind and just go back up again.
I sink and flip under the water. I pop up and take a deep breath, and go back under. I do a handstand in the water. I go up and doggy paddle keeping myself floating. I feel Swazz's watchful eyes on me.
I remember when I was going through puberty, I so badly wanted to fit in. But I had swimming and my drug deals. Then I got skinny, and grew boobs, then I got into cheerleading. I was happy to finally fit in and I became team captain for swim and cheer. Swazz and Supernatural were my saviors. gnash was also there but I only really began listening to him last year.
I lay on my back as my arms and legs get tired. I breathe in and out slowly taking in my surroundings. I see a figure appear above me. It was Mr. Derek Luh.
"Hey we are heading in. Are you coming in with us?" Derek questions.
"Sure help me out?" I smile. Derek nods and reaches his hand out. I latch on and he pulls me up and out.
