A Summer to Remember

it out and saw Lily’s name on the screen.
    “That’s weird. She usually doesn’t call me on the weekends when she knows you’re home.” I sat up and slid off the bed.
    “Maybe she just wants to know the plan for tomorrow.”
    “Maybe.” I slid my thumb across the bottom of the screen to answer. “Hello?”
    “Steven and I are done!” she yelled on the other side of the line.
    “What? Why?” Lily and Steven had always had their arguments, but they weren’t the type to break up and get back together. Actually, I don’t think they’d ever broken up. Not even for a day.
    “I just couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t even stand the thought of having to live with him for the next few months without you being there. He just annoys the hell out of me sometimes and I just can’t do it anymore.”
    “Wait.” I walked out of the bedroom. “You broke up with him?”
    “Yes. Don’t sound so surprised. You act like I’ve never broken up with anyone before,” she said, sounding offended.
    “No, it’s just, I don’t know. I guess I’m just kind of shocked by the whole thing. I never expected you guys to break up.”
    “The truth is, the last few weeks we haven’t been able to stand being around each other. But I’m actually not too bummed. New school, new life, new guy, sounds good to me.”
    “Well if you’re happy, I’m happy. Are you still planning on coming with us to the cabin tomorrow?”
    “Hell, yeah! You better tell Adrian to invite all his hottest single guy friends because I am ready for a good time!”
    I laughed. “All right, I’ll talk to you tomorrow. Bye.” I walked back into the bedroom where Adrian was still lying on the bed.
    “That took awhile.” I grabbed my PJs off the dresser and pulled them on.
    “Yeah. Sorry. Lily and Steven broke up.” I flipped my head forward and pulled my hair into a ponytail.
    “Seriously?” He sat up. “How’s she doing?”
    “Great, actually.” I laughed, remembering how excited she was.
    “Well…that’s good.”
    “Yes.” I crawled onto the bed beside him and snuggled up under the blanket. “Now are you ready to enjoy the rest of our night together?”
    “You know I am.” He pulled back the blanket joined me.
     

 
     
    CHAPTER 28

    W e were woken up the next morning by a loud knock on the door. I turned over and looked at the clock. Lily was right on time, as usual. I crawled out of bed and pulled on my PJs that were on the floor. When I got to the door, I was greeted by Lily’s smiling face. She was prepared, coffee in hand. She hadn’t been kidding. She really was happy about the break up.
    “Good morning, Sunshine! You ready to hit the road? You look like you’ve been up all night.” She came in the door. “Oh wait, you probably were.” She laughed.
    “Shut up!” I laughed and grabbed one of the cups of coffee she brought. “I’m going to wake up Adrian and change and then we should be ready to go. The remote to the TV is on the coffee table.” I pointed her in the direction.
    “Okay, but hurry. I’m ready to meet some new guys!” She plopped down on the couch.
    “Believe me, I doubt any of them are even up at this hour.” I walked into the bedroom and closed the door behind me.

    It didn’t take long for us to hit the road. The drive seemed like it took longer than usual, but it wasn’t too bad since I had Adrian and Lily to keep me company. I was never really a big fan of the ride up there. I would rather be the driver than the rider. When we finally reached the road to the cabin, I was hungry and ready for a nap.
    “Okay, Adrian.” Lily leaned forward between us. “Give me the low down on some of the guys that are going to be here. Who has girlfriends and who doesn’t? And are their girlfriends going to be here? I don’t want to end up in some kind of drama because someone didn’t bother to tell me he has a girlfriend.”
    I listened to their conversation, happy I wasn’t the one trying to remember the names and background information of the guys Adrian was talking about. I’d never been good with names. It could take me up to a month to remember everyone’s names in my classes, if I was lucky.
    When we got to the cabin, Adrian took Lily and I around and introduced us to a few of the people around the house we hadn’t met before. After all the introductions, and when Lily was done flirting, we grabbed our things and headed upstairs to claim a room. I automatically headed for the room I