"Finally! We're here!" Cal cheers from the back seat as we pull up to a parking space.

The lot wasn't very busy. In fact there were only five more cars parked in the huge space.

Gathering our belongings, we step outside to the mild climate.

It was mid January but it is only 78 degrees out. It was perfect weather.

I strap my backpack on my back and tighten my pony tail.

Cal leads us to the check-in front desk. A middle aged woman wearing a floppy white hat and a green polo smiles.

"Hi, kids. Welcome to Yosemite Vacation Park! How can I help you guys?"

"There should be a booking for the Luxury Package under the name, Brody Spencer." Brody replies, with his arm around Kaia's shoulders.

The lady nods and types away on her computer. The computer keyboard's keys crunch as she types.

"Awesome blossom!" She squeals making all five of us jump.

"You good, lady?" Cal asks, warily.

"I'm great! You kids got the best house in the park! I'm so excited for you guys!" She lets out another squeal while rummaging through her desk.

She pulls out a set of keys and hands them to Brody. "Your house is number 150 and you'll pay $300 a night. You don't have to pay until your done with your stay though."

She pulls out a slip and makes Brody sign with a red pen.

"Enjoy your stay. And be safe, kiddos."

We walk out and Kaia immediately starts giggling. "She was a happy old lady."

"Yes she was." I agree with a nod. At least her glee rubbed on my mood. I feel more cheerful and relaxed than I've been feeling the last couple of weeks.

After walking through a forest path for a good ten minutes we finally reach the house.

I gasp at the beauty the house holds. It was spacious and bold.

A pool with little lights around the perimeter was in the back on the house.

"Heck yeah!" Cal pumps his fist in the air with a winning smile. "Who's up for a late swim?"

"I'm down but I'm going to eat first." Kaia skips inside the house and immediately goes to the kitchen cabinets.

Canned food like green beans, corn, pineapple chunks and ramen noodles were in there. I started unpacking water bottles and put then in a fridge.

I grab a can of pineapples and a silver fork. I walk to a room that no one has claimed yet. Thankfully I was blessed with a room that has a view of the pool.

Cal, Brody and Kaia were splashing and laughing. I quickly unpack my bathing suit and put it on.

I loved this suit even though I've had it for years. I slide on a matching pair of baby blue flip flops, on my feet.

Looking out the window, Kaia is on top of Brody's shoulders as Calix tries knocking her off.

Stabbing my last pineapple chunk with a fork, I throw the can away, skipping downstairs to the the pool.

Everyone was there except for Ace. I couldn't help but frown at his absence.

God, what am I thinking? I shouldn't feel bummed out because he's not near me. I've grown too attached to Ace.

Oh please, you know you've grown more than attached his fine ass.

Shut up, me!

Plastering a fake grin on my face, I jump in the pool. Immediately I let out a squeal.

The water is ice cold!

I float to the top of the water and immediately shiver.

"Cold?" Cal asks as he wraps an arm around my shoulders.

"V-Very." I stutter as goosebumps form on my arms. Kaia leaves Brody's shoulders to swim over to us.

"Up for a chicken fight?"

"Hell yassss!" Cal cheers before grabbing me by the waist, and putting me on his shoulders.

"Bet. Let's do this babe!" Kaia hops on Brody and squeals with excitement.

Before we start, I look over at the estate, seeing if Ace was coming. He was no where to be seen.

Great I'm acting like a clingy hoe.

The dude probably doesn't even feel the same.....

Kaia snaps me out of my sullen thoughts by pushing my arm.

"Hey!" I exclaim, as I push her back. Cal hold on to me tightly as Kaia goes full on a sumo wrestler mode.

I swear that girl is on some stunning steroids.

I might need some......

I push Kaia and she wobble back, but sadly Brody catches her before she can hit the water.

Damnit, Brody!

Out of the corner of my eye, I spot Ace getting in the pool. He's shirtless and let me tell you, if I wasn't in the water, I would say I'm wet.....

Those abs were sculpted like a statue. The way the moonlight shined down on his olive skin so perfectly-!

"Damnit, Love bug." Cal interrupts my admiration for Ace King. "I know Ace is fucking hot but damn, your practically drooling, babe."

I gasp and hit Cal in the back of the head. I hear Ace snicker, confirming he heard what Calix said.

My cheeks turn all types of red.

Paybacks a bitch, Calix!

Kaia almost successfully pushes me off. I mean this isn't really a fair fight. The girl is a tall ass Amazon.

She's 5'9 while I'm stuck at 5'0.

Lucky me.

All of a sudden, Ace goes behind Brody and winks at me.

I look at him in confusion but he does nothing. Just as Kaia is about to take another shot at me, Ace pushes Brody, causing Kaia and him to go down.

With a big splash and a scream from both of them, I laugh with Cal.

"Thanks, man." Cal cheers and helps me off his shoulders.

"Not fair!" Kaia pouts as she wrings the pool water out her hair.

I just point at her and laugh childishly. Soon everyone is in a splash fight.

I groan as water enters my eyes. Just as I'm done rubbing my eyes, Ace grabs my waist and dunks my body in the water.

I hear a sexy chuckle out of him as I pout.

"Wow."

"What?" I ask as he smirks.

"You look hot wet."

I give him a dry look while trying my hardest not to blush.

My hands push on the water, splashing him in the face. "So do you...." I trail off as his wet hair that rests on his forehead, is pushed aside by his hand.

I'm floating on my back as Kaia and Brody leave the pool. Cal leaves shortly, mumbling about his pruney fingers.

That leaves Ace and I.

He swims over to me with a poker face. I get off my back and start treading the water. My feet didn't touch the flooring of the pool.

My eyes go to his face. His hair was a hot mess. The good kind. His green eyes were shining like the stars.

He smirks making me look down immediately.

The moonbeams kiss the water and the stars add a glow in the sky.

"You look good in blue." Ace says. He eyes roll up and down my body.

He's right.

I rock the color blue, but that compliment coming from him can make my knees weak.

Which sucks because I'm treading water. I rest my hand on his warm shoulder to balance.

Sparks enter my body at the little contact. I shiver and he frowns. His lower lip juts out and his head cocks to the side.

He's like a cute puppy.

A little cinnamon roll.

A adorable penguin.

"Are you cold, Princess?" He asks. And before I can answer, He wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me towards his front side.

I gently wrap my arms around his neck.

He so sweet.

And only I see this side of him.

His famous bad boy charade was long gone.

He licks his lips making me internally shiver once again.

I let out a little breath as he traces imaginary patterns my bare back.

"So beautiful......" Ace trails off in a whisper.

Who me?

Yes you, dummy. Who else!?

Shut up, self!

I argue with my mind. Did he just call me beautiful? He can make a gal swoon.

"Right back at ya....Uhh....I-I mean not beautiful, but handsome and hot.....Like really h-!"

My embarrassing stuttering is cut off by Ace smashing his lips on mine.

My eyes widen at his actions. I tighten my grip on him and kiss him back with just as much force.

His lips are so soft.

Time stopped completely as we kissed. The flutters in my stomach from butterflies were going non-stop. The warmth radiating off his body and lips was like a welcoming blanket.

My heart pounding in my chest was like a hammer on a nail.

I could only focus on how soft his lips are. How warm he is.

My fingers curled in his damp hair as I allowed his tongue entrance. Our lips moved in a perfect sync. Like we are meant for each other.

A full on orchestra of happiness and bliss was soaring through my body.

His fingers digging into my skin making me moan against his lips.

I can feel him smile against my lips. Damn I am one lucky ass girl!

Finally he pulls away, leaving me in a panting mess.

I take a deep breath, letting my body take in all that just happened. I look up to his green orbs to see them sparkle like a jewel.

Ace's hand caresses my flushed cheeks. His gentle strokes had me leaning in for more kisses.

He smirks, his lips joining my lips for more.

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