"We're in goddamn Mexico, why the heck is it so cold in here?" Rhoda grunted with her eyes halfway closed.
"Go to sleep Rhoda," said Mary practically asleep.
"But Mary-"
"Rhoda."
Mary rolled over and wrapped her arms and legs around Rhoda.
"I guess this will work," Rhoda whispered sarcastically.
It sure did, Rhoda was asleep in minutes. The two were fondled up in each other to preserve body heat. Mary kissed the back of Rhoda's neck before she passed out too.
"Goodnight Rhoda."
The next morning Mary woke up to her arm in a vegetative state.
"Rhoda!" She hit Rhoda with the pillow.
"Your head was on my arm the entire night and now it's the only part of me that's still asleep," said Mary while flailing her arm around.
"What was that for? I can't help where my head goes when I'm unconscious," said Rhoda as she yawned.
"Oh you're right I'm sorry. Hey... why don't you say we go for an early morning walk at the beach. I think it'll be warm enough to swim if we stay until 12:00!" Said Mary.
"I don't see why not, but you just wanna show off that body of yours don't you."
"Rhoda would you stop saying that? Anyways, I have a surprise for you, wanna open it?"
"Is that even a question? Yes Mary, I would like to open it."
Mary dug around in her suitcase.
"Here," said Mary as she handed Rhoda the pink box. Rhoda started to open it.
"Oh you did not! You got me a bikini??? Mary I can't wear this, I'll never look as good as you."
"That is a lie! First of all, they're in style, second of all, you'll rock it with that sexy body of yours, and third, I have the same exact one. I thought it would be cute if we matched. Here let me cut off the tags for you!"
"Fair game, but it's only because I can't say no to you and yes, it is nice we have matching ones now. I doubt this thing will fit my chub though. My hips you know..."
Mary gave Rhoda a look as she shuffled around the hotel drawer looking for scissors.
"Wait go put it on first..."
"See now you understand my doubt that it may not fit me."
"Rhoda."
"Okay fine."
Two minutes later Rhoda walked out bashfully in the blue and orange polka dot bikini.
"Does it fit?"
"I guess."
"Lift up your arms, I'll cut the tag off."
Mary slowly curled over the side of Rhoda's left cup to cut off the tags.
"Be careful kid, if you cut me there, it would be embarrassing to explain to the male doctor at the hospital."
Mary lifted a little more just to be safe. Mary steadily rested her hand on Rhoda's side as she cut off the tag. Rhoda felt a shiver down her spine.
"Got it!"
"Oh thank god."
"Well should we go after I put on my suit? We can get breakfast on the way?" Asked Mary.
Rhoda nodded as she slipped on her cover up. Moments later Mary walked out of the bathroom wearing the same orange - blue bikini.
"See, this is why I have low self esteem," said Rhoda pointing at Mary's stomach.
"Rhoda seriously you need to stop putting yourself down all the time. You look great, okay? You're a very attractive girl. Can't you trust me with that like you can with everything else?"
Rhoda scoffed, but agreed.
It was ten am by now. Mary and Rhoda began to walk down to the beach. One foot after another before they felt the sand in their toes. Rhoda walked behind Mary as she carefully watched Mary's long, thin legs lead her to the ocean.
"Rhoda did you bring sunblock?"
"Oh uhhh yeah!"
Mary stopped Rhoda right in the middle of her thought process.
"All those new reports about skin cancer are scaring me. We have to remember to put it on when we get there."
"Yeah yeah."
"Yay! We're here! The ocean breeze feels so nice!" Mary exclaimed.
Rhoda rolled out the towel and set up the umbrella as she watched Mary twirl around in the sand.
"Awh she's so cute," Rhoda thought. Mary leaped over and began to put on the sunblock.
"Hey Rhoda? Will you get my back for me?" Asked Mary.
"Sure thing kid."
Rhoda watched as Mary flung off her cover up to reveal her toned back. Rhoda layered sunblock on.
"Mary, why does your back have so many knots in it?" Asked Rhoda as she rubbed in the sunblock.
"Oh I don't know. Work causes stress."
"Tell me about it. Those naked bodies make me realize I'm only getting older."
Mary looked up going Rhoda a questionable glance. Rhoda began to massage Mary's back.
"This might help!"
"Ahhhh that feels so good Rhoda. You have magic hands"
"Wait until you see the rest of me."
Mary just looked up and smirked.
"Aren't you in a playful mood today? I bet it's your new bikini!"
"Sure you can think that.... There you go! Ready for the sun!" Said Rhoda enthusiastically as she lightly slapped Mary's back.
Mary laid back.
"Well don't you want me to do you?" Asked Mary.
"Oh yeah sure."
Rhoda went and sat in front of her. Mary began to lather the sunblock into Rhoda's spine. Rhoda felt funny, but happy as she looked into the sky at some seagulls flying over. Mary screwed on the cap of the sunblock as Rhoda rolled over to her towel.
"Let's get tan!" Said Mary.
