“How are you so good?! You’re a pageant girl!” Riker stresses as he catches along with Ryland his breath.
It had been about an hour and I had talked to Rydel, Ryland and Riker a bit while we played our game.
“Never judge a book by it cover,” I smirk and wink.
“Yeah! GO GIRL POWER!” Rydel cheers and hi-fives’s me.
“Well it was great meeting you guys and I’ll probably see you guys later this week but I’ve got some training to do,” I smile at them.
“Yeah, I’m going to need to rest for the rest of the day, I’ve had enough of football,” Ryland says.
“Well are you guys heading back to the hotel? I am too, probably have a shower first,” I say.
“Can I join?” Ryland winks.
“No can do player,” I laugh.
“I am not a player,” He fake gasps.
“Well that’s your new nickname now,” I shrug as we all head towards the hotel.
“So Cassie…. Where ya from?” Riker asks.
“California baby!” I cheer.
“So are we!” Rydel squeals.
“Well now we can hang out when we get back home,” I smile.
“Well you should give me your number so we can contact you,” Ryland smirks.
“You’re right…. Rydel could I have your phone?” I ask and smirk at Ryland.
Ryland glares at me and I smile brightly, causing a smile to form on his lips. Rydel passes me her phone and I add myself into her contacts list. The elevator opens and we step in.
“What floor?” I ask them.
“12th,” Riker says.
“Same,” I smile.
“We have one suite to 8 of us, were all sharing beds. What about you?” Rydel explains.
“Well I’m here alone, my dad just got the highest room for me, if you guys want some space, there are 4 double beds per room, 3 of you guys can crash in my room. No big deal, it’d be nice to have company since I’m alone,” I shrug.
“Wow thanks! But we don’t want to be a burden,” Riker says.
“It’s fine! The beds are no use to me anyway; it would make you guys a lot more comfortable anyway. It really is okay with me,” I say.
“Well are you sure?” Rydel asks.
“100%! I’d honestly love for some company,” I smile.
“Well I guess we can talk about it tonight,” Rydel shrugs.
The elevator door opened and we headed to our rooms. They were 3 rooms down for me. I open my doors and took a cold shower, hey I was hot! I looked through my bag to find I had brought 2 bikinis and a one piece. I brought 3 so I would have choices for the swimwear modeling part of the competition. But the one piece revealed more than the ones I train in because obviously this was made more for show. I groan and put it on anyway. It’s better than training with a bikini. I put on a pair of shorts and a shirt before grabbing my cap, goggles, towel and key. I walked out of my room and as soon as I pasted the Lynch room the door opened to reveal Ryland leaned up against the door.
“So you wanna hang?” He says trying to seduce me.
“Sorry, I’ve got to train down at the pool,” I shrug.
“Ross, Ell and Rocky are there! I’ll come with you!” Ryland yells and runs back to his room to get changed I assume.
He looked like he was panicking? Why would he panic if I went down to the pool? It’s not like someone will flirt wi- ohhhhh! I don’t’ know why his panicking though, not like were dating. Ryland came running out of his room wearing board shorts and shirt and carrying a towel.
“Let’s go!” Ryland says and hits the elevator button.
We get into the elevator and it goes down to the ground floor. Ryland puts his arm around my waist and guides me the way. I give him a “WTF?” look.
“Just being friendly,” he smiles and winks.
"Eh let the kid have his fun."
