Fatal Summer 1987

Sunny had been sound asleep in her bed that morning when the phone started to ring.Sunny woke up and took the call. It was her best friend, Layla Bailey.Layla and Sunny have been friends for a long time. They attended Raven High and were pretty much inseparable. They had been through so much together, from the rough patches of their teenage years to the highs and lows of adulthood.Layla was a tomboy with chin-length brunette hair and hazel eyes. A lot of people believed that she was gay, but it was never really confirmed, and sometimes Sunny got a stigma hanging around her.Layla had called Sunny to make plans for a small Ocean City trip for the first weekend of August. The two friends had always loved spending time together, especially at the beach. They would spend hours lounging in the sun, playing in the waves, and exploring the boardwalk. After taking a deep bong hit, Sunny replied to Layla on the phone, "Yes!" I can't wait to be at the beach with you. " Sunny loved her morn

It was a beautiful Friday on July thirty-first. This was the morning that Sunny and Layla headed down to Ocean City. Sunny's favorite place to be was Ocean City, a resort town about three hours away from Ashville. It was Sunny’s favorite place to be, so she was super excited.Ocean City is a great place to unwind because it has miles of beachfront and a wooden boardwalk lined with restaurants, shops, and hotels.__The two best friends arrived in Ocean City on 9th Street at their hotel. It was a white and aqua-colored building called Starfish Royal.Sunny and Layla went into the room, where there were two colorful beds, a small table for eating, and a balcony that overlooked the beach. They were in awe of the beauty and immediately ran out onto the balcony, taking in a deep breath of the salty ocean air. They were transfixed by the beach view as they stood there and watched families playing in the sand, kids creating sandcastles, and surfers riding the waves. The sound of seagulls fil

Sunny's point of viewI'm lying here in bed with my very best friend, and she means so much to me. Did I make a mistake? These thoughts keep swirling in my mind, but deep down, I know that what we have is special. Our bond goes beyond romance. My nose is stuffy. I hate this feeling, but I’m with Layla, and that makes me happy. She's always been there for me, through thick and thin. I do, however, despise her at times. After the car accident, I was left with scars, and she doesn't have a scratch on her. It's not fair, and I can't help but feel a pang of resentment toward her. But then, I remember the countless nights she spent by my side in the hospital, holding my hand and reassuring me that everything would be okay. She is my rock, my pillar of strength, and my biggest cheerleader. I just love her.Sunny squeezes Layla tight:She smells so good, like coconut sunblock. Mmmm!_______Sunny then starts thinking about her father and how she

It was Tuesday morning, and Sunny had to return to work after an interesting Ocean City trip. Sunny had a lot on her mind, and she was queasy about what she had done with Layla on vacation, but she knew in her heart that they would always be best friends no matter the circumstances. Sunny decided not to let her thoughts get the best of her and went about her day.As she walked into the door of Buttons Furniture Store, there was her friend Beth, who ran up to Sunny and said, "Hey girl, where have you been? "Sunny came in for a hug as she said, "I went to Ocean City with my friend Layla. ““You'll have to meet her sometime!”Beth replied, "That explains the sunburn on your cheeks—that darn porcelain skin!"Sunny laughed: "I rarely ever tan! "__Sunny and Beth worked until four p.m., and before they knew it, closing time came. During closing, Beth asked Sunny, "Tomorrow after work, would you like to get together? We could go to Verona. "Sunny replied, "I would love to!"Just then, Mr

After a 5-minute walk, they arrived at the Prettyboy Dam.Beth looked over at Sunny and said, "Do you see a white horse? “Sunny replied, "Nope, maybe that darn horse will stop bothering me now. “Sunny gazed into the water as Toby asked her, "You want to swim in the water again, don’t you?""Sunny replied, "I do! “Toby yelled, "Quick swim, everyone! "Finn looked at Toby like he was crazy as he said, "I’m not getting in that water. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that there is a strong current! "Beth pinched Finn's cheek and said, " Don’t be a baby! There’s a current, but it's safe. " Finn rolled his eyes at Beth's comment and replied, "I'd rather not take any chances." James then said, "I'll get in for a bit! “Finn looked at James and said, "It's your funeral. " He then continued, "You thought jumping off a rope into the quarry was scary, but you will do this?" Finn's sarcasm was evident in his tone as he questioned James' decision. He couldn't help but shake his