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walked around the deck to a small, intimate, and much quieter bar. We were talking and laughing when the waitress came over to take our drink orders. I ordered water, knowing that I’d had enough wine for one night. Shelly was sitting on Scott’s lap—boy, that girl moved fast. Liza and Keith were lost in a very quiet conversation; she was smiling at him as he held herhand. Jesse was playing with my hair as we made plans to meet up tomorrow.
    “I really enjoyed myself tonight,” I said to Jesse.
    “Believe me, it was my pleasure, Bailey. I’m so glad you didn’t run when I approached you this afternoon. You looked a little apprehensive when I told you I’d been looking for you,” he chuckled.
    “How do you know that I wasn’t looking for you too?” I said. I slapped my hand over my mouth again.
Damn wine, there I go again. I need to learn to keep my mouth shut when I’ve been drinking
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    “Is that true?” he smiled.
    “Maybe or maybe I’m just trying to make you feel better for stalking me,” I smirked.
    “Touché,” he chuckled. “It doesn’t matter. The point is that I did find you and got to spend time with you, and tomorrow I’ll get to see you again,” he smiled as last call was announced. “Come, I’ll walk you to your room.”
    We waited for Scott and Shelly to catch up and leisurely strolled toward the stairs. I had the feeling that Shelly was going to have company in her room tonight. She and Scott were kissing and groping each other. I hoped the walls were thick so I didn’t have to hear them.
    Keith and Liza went their separate way, saying good night and strolling away hand in hand. The night air felt good on my heated skin, cooling me down. When I got a chill, Jesse must have noticed, because he took his jacket off and put it around my shoulders. It smelled of him as I pulled it around me. He followed me down the stairs to my floor, holding my hand as I led the way to my door. Shelly and Scott said good night and disappeared into her room.
    “Would you like to spend the afternoon at the pool tomorrow?”
    “That sounds great,” I said, smiling as I leaned against my door, anxious for him to kiss me again.
    “Good,” he said, putting his arm around my waist to pull me close to him. “Come here, Bailey; I want to kiss you.” He bent hishead down. I slid my arms around his neck and melted into his hard body. Loud giggling was coming from Shelly’s room, and immediately my face flushed. Jesse started chuckling. The giggling continued, making me squirm a little. He kissed me once more, released me, and stepped back. His eyes were gleaming as he looked at me.
    “I’ll pick you up around two o’clock; is that OK?”
    “Yes” was all I said, still embarrassed by the thrashing and moaning sounds that were coming from Shelly’s room.
    “I hope you get some sleep tonight,” Jesse said with raised eyebrows, nodding toward Shelly’s room.
    “I brought my iPod,” I chuckled.
    “I think you’re going to need it. Scott isn’t the quietest person in the world, in case you hadn’t noticed.”
    “Neither is Shelly. I think they may be a perfect match,” I said.
    “Are you going to be all right?”
    “Yeah, that’s one of the main reasons we got separate rooms. I knew she’d find someone; she always does,” I said, giving away too much information about my friend.
    I decided I’d better shut up and let him leave. This was too early for me to even think about getting naked in the sheets with this guy, even though I had a strong desire to give it a try. I wasn’t comfortable with my sexuality like Shelly was. I had to trust him before I gave that part of myself away.
    “Well, I’d better go while I still can,” he said, giving me one more very sweet kiss. The laughter next door was getting louder, and we heard a couple thumps. Jesse’s eyebrow lifted again, and I blushed.
    “Good night, Bailey,” he said, turning around as he headed toward the stairs.
    “Good night,