Original Sinner's

Moving Forward

   Over the next few days the girls brainstorm new songs and music out at Gran's. They practice for hours and everyday. Sofia, Sam's Gran let them know they had a booking at a beach resort. Not too far away, but it was a start. It was for three nights Starting this Friday night.

   It actually worked out good because Mark's buddies were returning to school and summer jobs. So they all decided to throw a bonfire one last time before it got to hectic to get together again.

   The girls were responsible for food, and the guys the drinks. Jessie and Lee went to the grocery store and got chips, dips, and a huge watermelon. They grabbed paper plates and plastic utensils. Bread and sandwich meats and packages of dried jerky. Also ice. lots of ice.

   As they pulled up to parking at the beach Jess spotted Mark and Joe putting up the volley ball net. Tony ran over to her car to help her and Lee unload. They carried the stuff to the tables and umbrella area that Sam and Vic were setting up.  Harry was helping the other guys tap the keg and get the ice in the tub to keep the keg cold. 

   After it was all set up Jess grabbed a beach lounger and set it up in the sand not far from the volleyball game between Vic and Joe, between Mark and Harry. She slipped her sunglasses in place, tied her long blond hair into a messy bun and started applying suntan lotion to the areas of her skin that the bikini she was wearing didn't cover. She had just finished her legs when Gareth plopped down into the sand next to her chair. "Want me to do your back?" He asked with a flirtatious grin.

   "Yeah...I don't think so." She scowled at him.

   "What?' His brows rose. "I haven't seen you all week, now I'm getting the cold shoulder. What gives?'

   She started laughing. "You can't help it can you?" He looked up at her as though she were speaking a different language. She leaned in closer. "I'm a quick study Gareth, and insults aside? I'm to much woman for a man like you to ever understand. I may lack the experience that guys like you want, but I know for a fact that I'll come across a man out there that will appreciate that, and teach me. " She smiled. "No loss." She sighed. "Could have been fun though, you know?" She shrugged.

   "I have no idea what your talking about!" He truly was perplexed.

   "Oh just a little thing about me being such a child, and you needing a real woman." She grinned as dawning came over his expression. "Yes! Now he knows what I'm saying. I sure hope you've enjoyed you time with Bonnie. Cause she sure is your type. You know. A w***e in the bedroom." She giggled.

   The volley ball came flying at her and she caught it. "i get next game!" She hallared out. 

   Mark threw a thumbs up. Then he scowled at Gareth. Jess threw the ball back and they continued their game.

   "Hey Jessie," Tony spoke to her from the other side of the chair. "Can I be your partner in the game?" 

   She smiled up into his face."Absolutely!"

   Tony handed her a bottle of water. She unscrewed the cap and took a deep swallow.

   "What are your plans for the rest of the summer Tony? Don't think I've heard you talk about them." Gareth asked him.

   Tony was dressed in a white t-shirt and yellow board shorts. he sat down in the sand beside her chair. "I have a few symposiums to attend and thought I'd catch up with the girls a couple time while they're on the road." Tony grinned up at Jess. "Can't meet with you guys for about a month, but I'll keep in touch with Mark to figure a good time."

   "He'll know better that us. He'll be in close contact with Sofia and be going ahead of us most of the time to set up the gigs at location." She explained.

   "He and I have discussed it. I'm looking forward to it. I mean," He suddenly looked shy. "I know my major is English lit, but I really do enjoy music. We have a great music program at the college, Jess. Mark mentioned that you guys still want to attend."

   She was shaking her head. "We do, but we wanted to try this first. You know just have some fun." 

   Gareth was listening to their conversation, but sitting quietly.

   "Hello baby!" A female voice gushed. All three turned to see Bonnie standing there with a barely there bikini in nude. "Hello Jessica." She smiled tightly. Then tried to gracefully lower herself in the sand next to Gareth. She pouted at him. "I waited for you to come pick me up." She leaned into him. "I guess you forgot asking me to join you?'

   His green eyes flashed at Jessie then at Bonnie. "I did't ask you. I haven't seen you since the party."

   "Well honey! I just thought it was an over site, after the couple nights we had." She giggled and linked her arm through his. She looked over at Jessie. "Heard you guys have a booking already. How exciting for you!" She squeeled. 

   "Yes it's this weekend. Three days then farther afield. Mark and Sofia are doing the leg work for us." Jess offered politely. She didn't care for Bonnie, but she wasn't an out right b***h. She could still be polite to the woman.

   Tony stood up and dusted the sand off his bottom. "Looks like it's our turn Jess." He held his hand out to help her up. She took it and they headed to play volley ball.