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"So...What are we all waiting for? Let's get this party on the road!" I said and began to strut in a random direction.

"We're parked over here Becca!" Josie yelled and I did a 180 spin which earned laughs from the group.

Laughs from everyone but Ashton, who looked deep in thought.

I wonder what he is thinking about?

I thought that the car ride would consist of agonisingly awkward silences, but was pleasantly surprised when it was the exact opposite. Ashton was in the driving seat, Ethan as passenger, and both Josie and I were in the back seats. The boys talked amongst themselves and Josie and I caught up.

It was less than an hour drive to reach their house and it flew by in no time.

Before I knew it, the car came to a stop outside an extremely large house.

"This cannot possibly be your house." Ethan exclaimed as we all stepped out from the car.I mean, he practically voiced my thoughts.

My gaze flicked up at the huge building and back at Ashton and Josie.

Damn they sure as hell weren't lying when they said this house was bigger than their old one.

"Time for your own personal tour m'lady" Josie fake bowed and I let out a chuckle.

Stepping into the house, I appreciated the genius architecture that had gone into designing the house... As it was built on the edge of a cliff which overlooked a beach, A large marble staircase was placed in the center of the open room. It descended to a kitchen, lounge, dining room and even a balcony housing a large hot tub. The ground floor contained the bedrooms and a movie room which was decorated extremely simply, but gave the whole house a feeling of elegance.

"Jo, I swear to god I am never leaving this house!" I joked, spinning around the balcony with my arms out.

"Wait until you see the beach" She exclaimed and I felt myself become more refreshed just by the thought of being surrounded by cool water.

Obviously noticing my unsuitable clothing choice, she led me to a bathroom and handed me the bikini that I packed yesterday evening.

I took the swimsuit and thanked her before turning to get changed, Not even noticing the door opposite me swing open to reveal a shirtless Ashton.

I was so distracted by his impressively chiseled abs that I completely forgot that I was standing Infront of him dressed only in my plain black underwear.

I wasn't the insecure type, Infact,over the last few years I found my body maturing at a pace that suited me. I didn't have huge boobs or a giant bum but my taller figure didn't need all of that.

However, under the intense stare of Ashton Miles, I became very, very insecure.

"Maybe once you are done checking me out, you could hurry up as the rest of us are waiting." he looked bored out of his guts which only made me irritated as it brought back unwanted memories of our interactions as children.

After he said this, I had expected him to walk out and leave me alone to get changed, but he stayed stationed, leaning against the doorframe.

"If you want me to hurry up, I suggest that you leave." I said, with the calmest tone that I could master.

He looked taken back by my tone, probably expecting me to get annoyed at him. And I would have, less than 2 years ago.

I guess people change, and he didn't know the new me...yet.

"Becca, this is my bathroom." He chuckled deeply.

I fake pondered for a while before taking small steps towards him until our bodies were almost touching... It took all of my willpower not to wipe that seductive smirk from his lips with my own. I had to tiptoe to reach his ear at his looming 6'3 height and whispered as softly as i could master;

"Maybe once you have finished checking me out, I could hurry up as I have heard that everyone is waiting." I could visibly see his jaw clenching... good.

"But i'm so sorry, I was in here first." And with that, I pulled back from him and reached for the door handle.

After shutting the door in his face, due to his only movement being his eyes lingering over my half naked body, I got dressed into a cute mustard yellow bikini and headed down to meet the others.