he arrived late
it was a small get together
usually he refused his invites Bennie was the kind of kidder that one couldnt
tell if he was being serious or notdidnt tip his hand constantly met eyes with
deadpan expressions
angiven that on more
than one occasion he became the butt of a joke not that softhumiliation
is the worst thing one can suffer
it
certainly isnt something one pursues
BUT
theres
always a BUT
Bennie invited Cari she was a
screwy chick hed taken a serious liking to
screwy may not be right
goofy? nah he
preferred screwy to goofy goofy seems dumb and Cari wasnt that
invite was for One a bright shinyblue day
the infinity pool he
did like that the water the color of the sky anif Cari wore the lemonyellow bikini she talked
up the prior weekend when they met for a beer he couldnt imagine one not fantastically
complimenting the other
he ran late because he was
helping his cousin with a junior college paper she was cousin couple times removed he would remind himself she was to offsetdefray the sexual tension which
always arose when they got together and they got together because she was always
choosing the most difficult most intriguing English projects assigned
he was a sensational researcher
cats had nothing on him when it
came to curiosity
her projects were curious
she was too
he arrived quarter to Two
was dazzled
Caris bikini was
canaryyellow crushed lemonyellow it scantily fit her fitbody like plumage if she thought it was a sunning suit he
intended to persuaded her otherwise
get her wet
she pranced up to him poolside and
gave him a huge hug
So what do you
think? she asked as she turned roundanround on tippytoes then back the other
way as if that could unwind him not
a chance
You look fuckin amazing
I do don’t I? she giggled I do.
Ya do screwball
coming down off her toes she
took a step back coquettishly put
fingertips to her lips and whispered I like that you call me screwball.
he smiled he really liked her attention Cuz you are baby You think your thoughts are like no other
You’re sweet . . though you’ll
say you’re not. I think you are.
Then Ill take tha from you You alone Dig
she giggledgurgled deep in her
throat I dig.
then laughed loudly mouth open no hand covering it piercing dimples completing her cacophony she whispered Who
says dig?
We do me an you
Anyou think I’m a screwball.
Ya are
she backpedaled awayurging him to
follow moving her fingers handsCOME beside a pair of chaise loungers was a small
round ceramictopped table a frothy drink
sat on it a tall red straw stood up in the
glass the glass was beginning to sweat inside looked like a multicoloured lava lamp psychedelic
Whastha
A freshfruit drink Bennie
blended. He says boozy.
Kindalike a pina colada
I think so. He also said it has a
shot of protein in it.
A shot of protein
Yeah.
You see him make it
No.
Have you tried it
No, I only just got here too. He asked
if I’d like a specialty drink. I said sure. Then I changed into my suit. He
brought it out to me and setting it down he said he thought he heard you pull up. I was excited for you to see my swimsuit. I had bragged it up sometrhing fierce last weekend.
Its worth braggingup looks sensational on you
Gimme a second to change I also
brought Lizards Mouth
No.
Yah
No.
Yah
Damn. I haven’t had that in a long while I really
like it.
Why I brought it
Wanna put the foufou
drink on hold itll keep in the frig
Yes. Please.
Sit tight Ill bring it out before
I change
I’m so excited.
I thought ya might be
Ill be right back
Bennie
Hey Joe.
You being funny with Cari
Funny? but not before he smirked
Howdaya mean?
I remember you losing your job
for shaping cocks in latte foam
Works of art, man.
I hearya I saw Got no complaint from me You made tasty lattes despite the garish garnish
I did, I did.
Yadid
I appreciate you inviting Cari
Had to, you’ve been talking her
up anya rarely talk chicks up.
No Not often
No.
Shot of protein
Yeah. What of it?
Have a sip
Excuse me?
I brought Lizards Mouth Which has preempted Caris freshfruity frothy
drink for the meanwhile I brought the
beer expressly for her Though everyones
welcome
Take a sip
I made it especially for Cari.
I know you did
Take a sip We can put a fresh straw in it later
I made it for her.
I know ya did yave said
Take
A Sip
I’d rather not.
he
dumped the drink in the sink
You know yare always
welcome to fuck with me Not funny
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