Katy walked to the pool with a t-shirt and shorts on over her bikini, and flip flops. "Hey," she said, when she get there, stripping down to just her bikini. She walked to the edge of the pool and dove in, swimming back to the surface. She swam over to the others, waiting to be acknowledged. Today had been a long day for Katy, since she'd almost waken up late for her first class. She hated high school, and didn't totally beleive that it's supposed to be the best years of your life. Pshht, whatever.

((Sorry, sucky post.))

After finishing his talk with Matthew and Bridget, as he learned from the two, he continued to wander around the school, and being thorough, he visited the pool. There were teenagers there, three not in suits, just stripped down to their undergarments, one in the appropriate attire for going into the pool, and the rest were in everyday clothes. As they swam around and talked to themselves, Dimitri noticed a near empty bottle of Vodka. Well, that explains it, he thought, rolling his eyes.

He saw a two groups, a larger group, undoubtedly apart of the entire tumult, as motions and gestures were being exchanged between the two groups. The other group, comprised of two people, being rather flirty. There also was one person apart from the two groups, but still somewhat communicated with all of them, despite being away from the main posse. He took off his socks and shoes, rolled up his pants, and dipped his feet into the pool, revelling in the feeling of water surrounding them.

((Also, since the people I was talking to never responded, or at least I never saw it, I went ahead and with it. Hope that's okay.))

"Nope" she said shyly "I'm not allowed to drink" she just shrugged and was now feeling more comfortable now that more people are talking to her. She was surprise that Dan was smiling at her, since she thought that guys usually ignored her. She smiled at Tyson "I think Dan likes Izzi" she spoke to a whisper so that others won't hear what she just said. She then decided to sit beside Tyson trying to make a conversation.

"Dan is so drunk, he probably has a crush on me right now," Tyson teased. In the back of his mind he knew he should probably head back to his room for a good nights rest. But maybe it was the fact he was surrounded by half naked girls that kept him in place. He silenced his father's voice, the one telling him to think logically, and instead remained where he was.

"It's about time Dan got himself a girl that would make him lighten up. He takes on too many burdens for such a fun loving guy. He needs to loosen up. Enjoy life more. Izzi will be good for him. You know...once they're both sober."

Maxine laugh and she smile at Tyson. "yOU really are good friends" she accidentally touched Tysons face while she was trying to pat his back instead. "Sorry" Maxine blushed since she has no experienced talking to boys like this situation. Maxine was now playing the pool water as she tried to splash some water on Tyson.

She was now laughing a lot. "You know, it's been a while since i laugh this hard" she looked at him with her dazzling smile.

"You should get out more," Tyson said splashing her back. He knew the girl was flirting with him, and he shouldn't lead her on. She was young and impressionable and the last thing she needed was someone toying with her. He stretched his arms over his head, his earlier work out making his mucles ache.

"It's getting late," he commented to no one in particular. "I missed dinner too, now that I think about it. I might drive up to my lake house tonight and get everything ready for the party tomorrow. You're coming right?" he asked looking from Maxine to Maeryn.

"Are you inviting me?" she looked at Tyson. "Sure, i guess just text me the place and i'll be there" she smiled. "Am i flirting with this guy?" she thought to herself and then for a while she stay silent as she was thinking about what juast happen awhile ago. She just realize that being this innocent to guys she just hopes that she 's not sending flirtatious signals to Tyson. "I better get home too. she just smiled at them.

Maeryn noticed two new people had joined the group, a girl in a bikini and a boy in regular clothes. "Hello there, and welcome to our impromptu pool party!" She said as she burst into laughter. Dan and Izzi seemed to be flirting up a storm. Overhearing Tyson's little chat with the violin girl, Maeryn agreed with him... Dan does need to loosen up, Izzi's always good with that.

Maeryn was a little desperate to do some laps, but considering her attire, she'd end up completely nude if she tried. Better not, she thought, laughing to herself at the thought of her butt-naked in the middle of the pool in front of everyone. Quite a scene that would make!

When Tyson mentioned the party tomorrow, Maeryn called back over to him, "Of course I'm coming, doll! But am I allowed to come wearing this?" She asked playfully as she pointed at herself, pulling her fingers in a sweeping motion from her head down.

Katy was actually glad that someone had acknowledged her. "Hey," she said back, and heard her phone ring. She got out of the pool, glad for an excuse to leave, and got dressed, going back to her dorm room. The kids had not been very friendly, but whatever, most of them were drunk. She got back to her dorm and took a shower, then went to bed.

"You won't hear me complaining," Tyson teased as he called to Maeryn. He stood and stretched his arms. "Think I'm out for now. I'm going to drive up to my beach house tonight and make sure it's ready for tomorrow. You know, gatta restock the kitchen," he said with a small grin. He walked into the locker room and changed back into his clothes before heading back to the pool area. "Dan you ganna crash here tonight and head up tomorrow? You're all welcome to come with. Seems kinda pointless to head up seperately if we can all just go together. You know, if you don't mind spending the night at my place," he offered.

Dan wasn't sure if he should accept Tyson's offer to head up to his lake house tonight. It had its pros and cons. Going up as one big group was a good thing because then there wasn't any chance that they could get lost with Tyson leading them, since he knew the way by heart. They also wouldn't have to make their way up there tomorrow all alone for the party. Besides, Dan had slept over at Tyson's place quite a few times before, and it had been pretty comfortable. Heading up the lake house as one big group sounded like a brilliant plan at the moment.

On the other hand, there was also a downside to this plan. Dan had been hoping to spend a bit more time with Izzi and just hang out here. He also had grown accustomed to his bed in his and Tyson's dorm room. It was much more comfortable here, and they wouldn't all have to pack in one car and head up to the lake house. The decision was stumping Dan, and he had no idea what to do.

"I don't know. It's all up to you, man. If you think it's best that we split up, then I'm down." Dan looked his best friend in the eye, trying to communicate what he really wanted. It was another one of those times where he wished that Tyson could read his mind. He wanted to be alone with the girl he liked, but he was mighty nervous. Tyson would know what to do, for sure. Dan trusted his best friend's judgment.

Maxine stood up as she watched Tyson walk towards the locker room, she decided then to fix her things up and head to her car which was park far from the school pool. She sighed as she realized that she had to walk a bit to get to her car and then drive to her dorm. She then picked her keys on her bag "Hey i have to go, i'll just see you guys around at the lake house i guess" She walk slowly passing Izzi and Dan, she smiled at them and then towards Tyson. "I'll see you tomorrow then, just text me tonight about the details on the place ok" she smiled at him as she stumbled a bit having difficulty in carrying her violin.

Maeryn looked to Izzi for an answer, "You wanna head up with Tyson tonight? Or wait until the morning and I'll drive? You're call love, either way is fine with me." The party was sure to be a hit, which was usual for the ones Tyson puts on. He was a great guy, smart and easy going, and Maeryn had every intention of getting to know him. If they were to go up tonight, in one way, she wanted Dan to go so he wouldn't be alone for the hangover tomorrow, but in another way, she didn't want him around so she could chat with Izzi about the day. Whatever Tyson's choice was, Maeryn would deal. She could always take those pills in the bottom of her bag, if things got too lame or lonely.

It didn't take Tyson long to gage what Dan was after: alone time with Izzi. He smiled and shook his head. Dan was in for an interesting night that would probably end with him puking until he passed out. "Or..."Tyson said trying toplay the best friend role. "Why don't Mae, Tess and I head up there tonight and that way Dan can bring his car with Izzi tomorrow?" he hoped that it sounded like a convincing plan. All those theatre classes must have done something for his inability to lie. He definately didn't want to sound conspicuous and blow Dan's chances of spending more time with Izzi. For some reason he was starting to feel the pressure of them developing a relationship. He wondered why Dan didn't just ask Izzi.

"It's been fun hanging out with this group, but i think it's still to early to be liked by this people" she have this weird thought as she was fixing her stuff and at the same time looking at the group. "They really know each other that much". she uttered in a low voice. She was now walking slowly to the group "Thanks for letting me hang out with you guys, it was fun" she smiled at then as she tried to straighten up and pick her violin case. "I had fun talking with you Tyson" she said casually and tried to walk slowly towards the exit hoping that someone would come to escort her towards the parking lot since it will be a long walk but this was an absurd idea. she shook her head while smiling thinking bout this idea.

Izzi had been underwater for most of the conversation, looking at everyone else talking while holding her breath. Eventually she popped up, just in time for Tyson's suggestion that everyone but she and Dan head up to Tyson's place, and she and Dan head on up tomorrow. Izzi saw everyone's eyes on her, waiting for her acceptance of the plan. Now, Izzi may be a little dense when it came to flirting and such with boys, but she wasn't a complete dunce about it, and knew by now that Dan wanted something with her..though what, she wasn't exactly sure. Another moments hesitation, and the girl shrugged. Why not?

"Well, that sounds like a dandy plan. I don't think Dan here is up for sitting in a cramped car for very long tonight anyway." Izzi hoped the excuse that Dan was too drunk to handle the trip tonight would fly. She cast a meaningful glance at Mae, her eyes sliding to Tyson, knowing her best friend would catch the hint to .. ahem .. get on that.

Dan tried to suppress a laugh. He and Tyson couldn't have been any more obvious. He hoped that he wasn't turning beet red out of embarrassment. Izzi had probably caught on to his and Tyson's little plan. The violin girl had left, and Tyson, Maeryn, and Tess were all going to leave in a bit. He was a bit excited at first but quickly started to panic. 'What the hell am I going to do with Izzi all night long? Are we just going to talk? Is it going to be awkward?' Question after question hit Dan, and he tried to shake those unwanted thoughts out of his head. He was going to stay positive and remain optimistic. He and Izzi are just going to hang out. She didn't seem like the type of girl to rush into things that she would regret, and Dan wasn't that type of guy either. Or was he?

Dan smiled as Izzi gave her answer and agreed with Izzi. "Yeah. I don't think you guys would like it too much if you were covered in my vomit." He chuckled before giving Tyson another look, his eyes bearing into his best friend's. He nodded his head in the direction of the exit, hoping that Tyson would get the clue and clear out. Perhaps Maeryn could help him out as well. She did say that he was a keeper. It seems as if his and Izzi's best friends were trying to play the matchmakers.

"Well, I guess the retarded party's over, but yet another seems to be beginning tomorrow" Dimitri mumbled to himself, quiet enough so that only himself heard the biting remark. He pulled his feet out of the chlorinated water and unrolled his pants, letting the cloth dry them. He put his shoes back on and began his trek back to his room. I wonder if I'll see any of them again. Probably not. Not my type of crowd, well, maybe not the shy one or the... now that I think of it, I can't tell if it was a boy or a girl. Well, whichever one, they seemed calm enough, he laughed at the thought and continued walking.

On his semi-long journey of little importance, he stopped by the library and picked up a book and checked out a laptop for the year. Dimitri ended it with himself jumping onto his bed and sitting there, downloading an SNES emulator and Earthbound onto it and played it for the 3rd time. He had beaten it a few times when he was at home, but the feeling of nostalgia came over him and he decided he had to play it again.

The computer made "bling" noise, signaling that his downloads were complete. He booted up the program and began to play his game. Since no one was there, he turned the volume to its maximum and enjoyed the music of his game completely. "The War Against Gigyas!" began to fade into view through red static and ominous music played, while a picture of a town being ravaged by U.F.O.s was in the background. It was interrupted by a flash then contemporary music began to play and the title of the game appeared. A smile appeared across Dimitri's face as music played, memories him of the game itself filling his head.

Maeryn loved the way Izzi gave her "the look." The girls had been such good friends for quite some time and they often found themselves completing each other's sentences and thinking along the same lines. Maybe they'll just chat tonight? Maeryn thought about Dan and Izzi. Or maybe they'll just make out? Regardless, they're adorable. She was happy for her friend.

Maeryn wasn't sure how she felt about riding with Tyson. She'd seen him around, but, in all reality, knew little about him, although she decided to trust Dan's character judgment. This will definitely be turning into an interesting night! "Tyson, I just need to pack up a few things from my dorm room. Should I just meet you at your car? Which lot is it parked in? And take my number, in case I can't find you." She smiled as she climbed out of the pool and towards her bag, her lacey undergarments clinging to her tiny body. Yet, again.. no shame.

Looking over to Tess, Maeryn asked, "You're heading up with us tonight right, hun? Pleassseee?" Having someone else around would keep things from getting awkward, right? Tess may not be one to down shots with me, but he's great to have around!

Well things certain were awkward to say the least, but this was the only social group Tess was in contact with. Maybe it was some kind of mental flaw to just cling onto them and not explore other options... but damn it Izzi and Mae were the nicest people in this school from what he'd seen. Besides someone had to remain sober and keep them safe, they were his friends after all so it seemed like a total requirement. " Oh course, I wasn't even thinking about leaving... But uh won't I need a alternative outfit if we are leaving for so long?"... Who knows what else the gender bender might of needed, so far he'd been ill prepared on the roof by not having food and ill prepared for the pool by not having swimming attire. Tess had no idea where this course of action was leading, but Izzi was going to be there so there really was nothing to be afraid of. Giving a determined clenched of his fist to beat back some of the anxiety as Tess pulled his legs back up from the water. "Or any other supplies?"

Don't look at her body, don't look at her body... Mae has a face right now, and it was the best way to focus. Peripheral vision be damned, Tess was at least female in appearance so being able to do this should be quite easy. That may of been a easy enough thought, but every so often in the middle of their exchange Tess's eyes couldn't help but wander downward. Though they were brief and after realizing what his eyes were up to his cheeks would heat up reminding the cross-dresser where his sights should of been set.