Chapter 22

“Here.” Callie handed me a chair as she set up hers. They were the old school folding lawn chairs that required you to fold completely before laying it completely flat and then raise it to your desired height. If you went too far, you started over. Laying a towel on it, I was about to sit down when Callie yelled. “No! You need to get wet first. Take a quick dip so when they come, you are more attractive.” We heard the sounds of the other carts. “Hurry up!”

Rolling my eyes. I took my slip off and did as she asked. My nerves were high, as I only went in far enough and then sat down. The water felt amazing, but I was done being in it. Walking out, I was able to lay down and adjust myself as more people arrived.

Lifting one leg up, I raised one hand above my head. My chair was raised just enough that I wasn’t flat.

“You girls got out here fast.” Travis said as he laid out his towel.

“I wanted to soak up all the sun.” I said, without looking at him.

“I’ll get the drinks in the shade, bu