The ocean waves were crashing against the house as Ariel awoke from her slumber; stretching she gave a yawn and exited out of the bed to look at her boyfriend/best friend a sleep on her other side. A smile appeared on her lips as she run her hands through his hair and walked over to the closet to pull out some clothing. Walking to the bathroom she took a hot shower and threw on a tight, blood red corset shirt, a black skirt with ribbons that hung on either side and some boots to add to her five foot height.

Walking into the mirror she brushed her long red hair and placed a black bow on the side. Her makeup consisted of black eyeliner to frame her dark, green eyes and mascara. Seeing that Michel was not up yet she walked out of the bedroom and into the kitchen for search of food. This summer she had come thinking that she was going to get alone time with her boyfriend but instead found she was sharing it with other couples.

Now her cell phone was filled with new numbers and she feared she would have to keep an eye on everyone. The house was so big though and the outside wide enough that she thought maybe, just maybe, everyone would do their own thing and leave Michel and her alone. If not clubbing always sounded fun to her and she would love to go and dance. With that thought in mind she grabbed her I-pod and placed it on the hem of her skirt; letting the music take over her body she began to swing her hips and move.

Lin woke up due to the fact that his side of the bed was in the sun's light. "Tonight you sleep on this side!" Lin whispered to Ariana. Getting out of bed in only a wife beater and boxers, he went to their personal bathroom and only brushed his teeth since he had bad mourning breath. He figured he would do the rest later, heading out the bedroom door but he soon returned, since he was only in his boxers and he didn't want to make the men jealous and women hot N bothered. Laughing at his thoughts he grabbed a pair of basketball shorts and made way for the kitchen.

Lin wanted to stop and see his brother, but he didn't walk in on anything or see anything he wasn't supposed so he stayed away. He thought it would be good to go out and do brotherly bonding or maybe a couple thing, but hen they wouldn't be able to discuss thing thoroughly.... like girls.

Approaching the kitchen Lin could hear the sound of clunking boots. As he saw his brother's girl, whose name he couldn't recall, he couldn't help but smile and laugh. She had some moves to her, but they distracted b the music less room. Even though it was music via her iPod it still made it hilarious. Finally Lin was done being a spectator and moved to the refrigerator to make him and maybe if he was feeling good he would make everyone some breakfast, but it wasn't likely.

The bubbles of the hot-tub brushed her skin, tickling her as she sat against the jets. With her right pointer finger, she gently traced lines accross Richard's bare chest. She had her head laid on it's left side, on his shoulder, as she stared up at him; boring her sea-blue eyes into his. He was wearing a pair of red trunks, and she was wearing a very revealing bikini. Slowly she closed her eyes- and moved her head up to place her lips on his.

--- Natalie smiled as the sun seeped into the room, stopping to rest on her cheek, warming her up. Her eyelashes fluttered, and then her lids finally, and gracefully, slid open. Smiling even wider as she stared at the window, she sat up and looked over her shoulder, at where Rich lay. "Morning Richie" She whispered softly to him, as she traced her finger along his cheek. It had all been a dream, the hot-tub, that night, it had been a dream. But this wasn't. The whole summer- just for her and Richard. Or so she had hoped. As it turned out, though, she had to spend this time with others as well. Still, this news didn't bother her much. She would make them leave her and Rich alone when and if she wanted to be alone, for she was very good at convincing people to leave. Not in a bad way either, just, pursuasive.

Stretching her arms out, in full contentment, Natalie groaned and shook Richard's shoulders. "Wake up!" She told him in mock irritation. But all she got in reply was a half-snore, before he turned over on his side, facing his back to her. Natalie frowned, but decided to let him sleep.

Stretching one more time, she slid her feet over the edge of the bed, dreading the cold floor. Getting up she stretched one more time, she was wearing a super-short and semi-see-through deep purple nightgown or slip. Heading over to the bathroom she pulled off her gown and replaced it with a pair of faded-blue jeans and a white tank-top. Her feet made no noise as she walked, for she weighed so little that her presence was as un-noticible as a feather. Yet she wasn't anorexic- oh no. So she danced back over to Rich and pulled the sheets up to cover him more, then she grabbed her cell phone and headed out to the living room and plopped down on the couch, situating herself so her legs hung off the head-rest, and her head hung off the seat of the couch. She flipped her cell phone open and dialed her best friend, then placed the phone to her ear. Her hair tumbled down to the floor, in a glossy, blonde, mess. She ignored all others in the room. She was a bit rude in that way, but she didn't feel comfortable around them, so tuning them out was the only way to go, she figured.

Abigial fluttered her eyes open, and took a few moments to adjust to the daylight. She rolled over onto her back, staring at Robert. He was beautiful when he slept, his emotionless face looked the most peaceful.

Abi had the most genuine hope for this vacation. She was looking forward to her break from all the society dinners, tutors, and most of all, her parents. Even though they weren't around that much, their precense was always known. Whether it was a text message from her mother, or a an email from her father. They never seemed to want to be around... but at the same time never leave her alone.

Abigail shoved her parents from her mind. 'They'll never leave me alone if I don't stop thinking about them constantly!' She felt the urge to get up and shop. Shopping solved everything that needed solving. 'Today will be a day for shoes I think.'

Abi leaned over to Robert, pressed her breasts against his chest, and stroked his face. "I need shoes." was all she whispered. Robert often complained about her lack of romance, but the way she saw it, a person couldn't get anymore romantic then shoes and a new dress! Robert only moaned in response, so she left him alone. The sun was leaking through the curtains, so Abi drew them back and let it pour in. Robert's eyes squinted in response. "Rise and shine." The sun outlined Abigail with a bright glow, her baby pink silk cami and red boy shorts made for a beautiful image to wake up to in the morning. Abi knew it, but she was growing impatient with the man.

Finally she yanked the comforter down, exposing him to the morning breeze flowing through the balcony door she opened. "You need to make face with everyone here while I go shopping." Her tone was no longer angelic, but had more of a sarcastic tone, not leaving Robert any room to argue with her.

Not long after Natalie's departure did Richard wake up with a huge yawn to which he tried to stifle by burying his head in the pillow. Two minutes past, and finally he arose from the mess of duvet, standing tall and half naked. Richard's yawn soon moved to his mouth booming his barritone voice in song; the sun shining on his slightly toned body causing him to just feel the glory of the warm speckled light.

Ar lan y môr mae rhosys chochion
Ar lan y môr mae lilis gwynion
Ar lan y môr mae 'nghariad inne
Yn cysgu'r nos a choddi'r bore.
The Tune

His volume wasn't enoug to wake everyone, but enough for those already awake to tell he was up.

Grabbing a pair of knee-length shorts, he slid them on before withdrawing to the bathroom for a quick wash, and with that complete he strolled from the room toward the kitchen, his feet's warmth leaving prints on the cool tiles. Humming with outbursts of the song, he smiled as he past Natalie, just leaning down and planting a firm kiss on her neck enshroud by the blonde hair, whispering gently, " Good morning cariad .."

Wrapping his arms around her from behind, he stayed put for awhile, although his stomach growling was a true intention of where he was heading.

Natalie giggled as Richard came in and kissed her, then she whispered with great hurry. "I gotta go" Into the cell phone, before she slammed it shut. Sitting up she smiled as Rich held her. As his stomach growled she turned her torso to face him and kissed him. Pulling away she gave a new smile of knowing, and pointed at the kitchen. "Go, eat." She told him, she didn't want him to starve himself just to sit there. As if to emphasize her words, she stood up and walked to the kitchen, giving Lin a nod of recognition as she passed him. "You sure are taking a lot of time inspecting the fridge," she pointed out. "Is there any good food in there?" Looking back at Rich she smiled and waved.

Smiling while gently pacing his way to the mass in the kitchen, he entered and nodding at everyone in there, " Bore everyone.. It's Lin right? " He focused on the charismatic young man with a nod, rubbing his eyes and leaning on the counter.

" Could you pass me something from there, please, I'm not feeling up for much, just some juice will do. " Richard didn't fire this at anyone in particular, just whoever's head was scouting the fridge. He was cut short by another yawn which didn't last to long, and to try break what little silence there was he started drumming his torso.

Richard was quite excited for this holiday, a chance to make a few new friends before having to set off again. He quietly thought about what he could do to better know the lads, not that he wanted to ditch his love on the 11th hour of his stay in the States, he just thought there was quite alot to gain in the long run.

Lin was surprised to see that the couple had remembered his name especially since he hadn't theirs. Lin was just about a mourning person as everyone else, but these two seem a little bit cheery for him. "Uh...Yea there is something good in here, but I haven't found it yet...Oh and here you go." He handed the man his drink behind his back, keeping his head in the fridge the whole time.

Finally his eyes laid rest on some sausage and eggs with his name on it, but taking a glance on the ever increasing population of people he wasn't sure if he should cook without fixing enough for everyone. Coming to a conclusion, he decided to cook only enough for him and Ariana it would make him look romantic and a perfect excuse for not cooking for everyone else, besides it would earn him brownie points with her.

Turning on the stove Lin began his work. To save time he cooked the eggs in the same skillet as the sausage. He then took out another skillet for pancakes, that he decide to cook too........After preparation and minutes of flipping and scrambling the meal was finished and presented nicely on two plates. He threw all the dishes in the sink running some dishwater over them "I will get these in a sec." There was a large serving tray in the cabinet, that he used to carry everything on; The tray contained: two plates of food, two glasses of OJ, some butter, and a bottle of syrup.

Without an explanation since the visual should have been enough, Lin left the kitchen. Using his foot he opened the bedroom door and carried in the food. Lin sat everything on a nearby nightstand before crawling on the bed. Ariana was still fast asleep, so Lin strummed his hand against her side "Wake up baby, I have something for you." he said as he softly kissed her neck.

Taking one glass for the cabinet beside him, he poured the apple carton's contents into half of it, closing the top and placing it back in the fridge. With Lin gone from the kitchen, and the room now quiet again, he drank lightly from his beverage and sighed gently, " So, what are you planning to do today Nat? " was all his accent enveloped voice uttered as the rest of his body moved to look out at the view of the beach, not after waving at the musicaly possessed Ariel; a girl whose origins were not far from his own.

The scent of the fry up clung in the air, and it was making Richard seem a little queasy, however it would be rude to just walk out similar to Mr Stone. In truth he was a little disappointed the morning conversation was just formalities, hoping that not everyone would be like this It was true many hoped for the house to themselves, but with it being out of the question, was everyone to simply act ignorant to the rest? If that was the case---

Shaking his head, Richard just smiled, he was reading way too much into this, it was going to be a great time with memories to hold onto dear forever, " I'm still not used to the whole early morning, no animals routine. I wonder how the horses are getting on back home..." Placing his still half full glass on the window sill, he ran the tap and sloshed some liquid over the utensils, gazing out at the sea while scrubbing them absent mindley. The reflections caught his eye, and instead of day dreaming over the image of the vast ocean, his deep brown eyes focused on the reflecion of the beautiful Natalie in her simplistic outfit.

Michael woke up to the thick smell of salt in the air. His eye lids, still heavy with sleep, opened and fell upon where Ariel had rested the night before. She was not there, already awake. Michael rose and looked towards the far corner of the room, seeing the closet door still open and her bed clothes abandoned on the floor.

"Time to get up," He told himself as he let out a soft yawn, his bare feet finding themselves on the floor. He followed Ariel's lead and changed into a pair of swim trunks and a dark cotton t-shirt that did little to hide his physique, and after running his fingers through his hair and ruffling it to get rid of the case of bed-head that persistently plagued him in the mornings, he decided to go find his girlfriend.

Dressed and ready, he walked out the door of the bed room and went to go find her in the kitchen, where she was likely preparing breakfast. He saw her there, her red hair flowing past her shoulders, her body swaying slightly under her red corset and black skirt.

"Morning Ariel," Michael said loudly so she would hear his, leaning against the entrance to the doorway as he waited for her to reply, noticing that several of their house-mates had already made it to the kitchen for breakfast.

Ariana squirmed away from something touching her side and burrowed deeper into the covers. She adressed a mew sleepy mumbles to the center of her pillow, intent upon enjoying this wonderful bed. "Wake up, baby, I've got something for you." Soft lips that Ariana would know anywhere brushed against the side of her neck, making her reconsider her plan of sleeping in. Lin was routinely more fun than sleeping... With a sigh, she turned her head quickly to catch him with a peck on the lips. Then she caught sight of the food and a wide smile split her face even as she rubbed her eyes.

"Morning, babe. You've been productive," she yawned. "Any specific occaision, or did you just wake up in a sweet mood?"

Robert quickly flung his arms up to shield his eyes from the light as Abi threw the covers off of him. With a short groan he rolled onto his side, coming close to the edge of the bed. "You know, you're a very demanding girl in the mornings." He spoke in a low voice, half yawning as he rubbed sleep from his eyes and turned to face her, unable to prevent himself from smiling. "And besides, who says we have to get to know these people, hm? I'd rather, though as awul as it can be, go shoe shopping with you." Faking a wince at the idea of shoe shopping with Abi he rose to his feet and stumbled to her waking up more, his loose blue sleep shorts swishing quietly as the sun light hit his shirtless body. Inching behind her he wrapped his arms around her waist and smiled, lightly pressing his lips to her neck and pulling her backwards against his body. Whispering in her ear, his warm breathe gently hitting her skin he said with a small smile, "How'd you sleep hun?"

Abi leaned back against Roberts chest, covering his arms with hers, and entangling their fingers. The scent of her Redkin shampoo teasing his nose on the breeze, and she turns to gingerly press her lips to his. "Mmm. I slept great thanks. I love the smell of the ocean, it's so much easier to breath!" She was chest to chest with Robert now, one hand on his left shoulder, and the other tracing his ear. "There's something sexy about a man willing to go shoe shopping!"

A small gust of wind bellowed through the room carrying the smell of sausage from the kitchen below. Abi's forehead and nose scrubnched togther, "Smells like Slaughter-Sausage. Yuck. I hope there's bagels. There better be some variety of greens and fruits. I specifically requested them for myself." Abi turned her head to the left, and settled it underneath his chin. "How can people eat that stuff, Robby? The smell makes my stomach turn."

"Naw, just thought I do something special for you." Placing another kiss on Ariana forehead Lin went to get the food setting it on the bed. He had just noticed he had forgot the silverware, how could I have forgotten the most important part, were supposed to eat it with our hands Lin!?

"Sorry babe, looks like I forgot to get the silverware. You want anything else while I'm in the kitchen?"

Robert blinked for a moment, holding his eyes closed as she kissed him, then grinned at her coment, taking in the smell of the sea salt and her many scents of perfumes and hair products. "Sexy huh? What's so 'sexy' about wanting to spend time with you? Besides, I need new clothes and I'd hate to get anything you don't help me pick out."
He smiled, sliding his arms around her waist while pressing his chin gently down against her head; happy to feel her warmth against him in the sunlight.

Abi let go of Robert, then picked the blanket up and laid it back on the bed. "Speaking of clothes, it's time to get dressed." She made the bed, quickly, leaving many wrinkles due to her inexperience of making her own bed. She opened the door to their walk in closet, and selected a bright red sun dress, and black heels. She closed the closet door behind her, and started for the bathroom. "I'm going to freshen up."

Thirty minutes later, she reappeared in her red dress and black shoes, with her hair straight down her back, and her light makeup freshly applied. "I'm going down to grab a bite. Would you like me to wait for you, or shall I make an appearance for the both of us, and bring some food back up?"

A blush formed on Ariel's face as she noticed that she had an audience, a smile formed on her lips as she took out her I-pod and replaced it in her pocket. Pulling a couple of bowls down she poured in some Cheerios and then walked over to where the bananas lay; grabbing a knife she cut the banana into the cereal and then poured milk over top of it. It was not much but breakfast was not supposed to be anything fancy, not like how Lin was making it seem. Wrinkling her nose to the smell of horrid food she walked over to the table only to be greeted by Michel and what seemed to be another foreign student. She took comfort to know she was not the only one that seemed to be from somewhere else. "Morning love." Ariel greeted him in a soft voice.

"I was wondering, if you were up to it, would you like to go clubbing later. I really want to dance and perhaps sing as well." A seductive look appeared on her lips as she met his eyes. She had moves for sure and she knew it, when she danced she became someone else; someone more seductive and fun then her calm appearance. "Please, it would prove to be a lot of fun! I promise you that."

Ariana smiled. "No, this is wonderful," she said and plucked a strip of bacon from her plate. "Is everyone else already up too?" she asked. She already was starting to feel like such a sloth... But there wasn't time for that at the moment. This trip was all about her and Lin and them being closer. She was going to kick this silly idea that was always dogging her, the idea that he was going to drop her any day now. She was going to sit back and absorb the love that was in his eyes when he looked at her. This trip was going to fix it all, she was sure of it.

Spinning around after washign all the untensils Lin had made use of previously, and placing them on the dry board. Richard's hand grabbed the glass of juice from the window sill, his bum leaning him on the side, back to the window, he sipped and smiled.

Ariel's actualy mental appearance in the room was slightly humerous, seeing as her body had danced it's way around earlier. Drumming his own naked torso with one hand again, in no particular rthym, he eyed over the kettle; a look of thought portrayed on his face, " Would any of you three fancy a cuppa'? Coffee prehaps, I don't want to boil it if I'm the only one to use it. "

Rich's washing up seemed to prevent any further smell from eminating off the trays, yet it was still lingering in the air. Having just noticed the lad at the door, he smiled, " Mikey right..? And you are Ariel of course, the Irish lass. " Had Michael's voice boomed loud enough for Ariel to hear, it fell upon deaf ears as Richard day dreamed upon the reflection of Natalie.

Robert nodded and watched as Abi went to the closet and pulled out clothing then headed into the bathroom. He waited until he heard the shower turn on then walked over to the dresser and pulled out a pair of hollister cargo shorts that were a light gold color and a dark green hollister shirt with olive colored letters in the faded and worn out form sewed on the front to spell "Hollister". While he waited for her to finish getting ready he walked out to the balcony andsat on a lawn chair, absoribing the sun with his eyes shut tiredly.

Hearing the bathroom door open and Abi's voice he awoke from his dozing state of mind and looked at her with a small smirk, observing her beauty. "I'll uh, I'll meet you down there soon, I've just got to wash my hair and get changed. With that he stood and walked to her carrying his clothes in his hand and held them up, "Is this ok? I was gonig to wear my leather Dolche and Cabana sandals (adidas style) with this, is that ok hun?" He smiled and kissed her cheek quickly stepping closer to the bathroom and turning the shower on. Knoing full well she would approve he closed the door and pulling off his boxers, stepping into the shower and ducking his head under the water, immidately pouring shampoo into his hand and lathering his hair to wash out the gel ang anything else in it. He picked up the soap bar and began to wash himself scrubbing from his shoulders to his chest...

Fifteen minutes later Robert stepped out of the shower and dried off with a towel, then slid into his clothes and blowdried his hair, then used a small amount of gel to spike it neatly. He quickly grabbed his Drakar cologne, rubbing a small amount under his chin and placing two sqirts on his chest. He glanced in the mirror and made a kiss at him with a grin, then stepped out and slipped into his sandals, heading downstairs where he met eyes with Abi in the kitchen.