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The weather in Los Angeles is hot, but this summer has been exceptionally hotter than others. Angela has decided to host a pool party for her Mid-Wilshire family. Everyone’s arrived and she is excited to spend the day with her family.
Angela rolls her eyes seeing Ashley walk in with Tim and her father. I hope she is only here with her dad. She knows Tim has feelings for Lucy but he’s so damn stubborn. Lucy is afraid and worried after everything she has been through.
Lucy walks in with the biggest smile on her face. She hopes that maybe today will be the day she can talk to Tim. She wore an emerald green one piece, with cutouts on the side and a low neckline. She has been self conscious since the whole thing with Caleb and honestly seeing who Tim has dated in the past. Her body is much different and she’s definitely not blonde.
Lucy sees Tim and then Ashley McGrady laughing next to him. She feels uneasy immediately and walks the opposite way. Angela sees her scurry off and meets her with a glass of wine.
“Hey Lucy! I’m so glad you’re here.” Angela pulls her into a big hug.
“Thanks for inviting me Ange. You look fantastic .” She did. She was wearing a hot two piece that showed off her beautiful figure.
“So do you! Are you going to go swimming?” Angela can see the hesitation on Lucy’s face. Lucy was currently wearing a yellow sundress and her bathing suit underneath.
Lucy has a flash of panic across her face briefly before responding. “Oh yeah. Not yet. I’m going to say hi to everyone.” She goes to mingle with others.
Since it’s so hot, mostly everyone gets into the pool right away. Aaron, Nyla, Grey, their respective spouses, Tim, Ashley, Angela, Wes, and even Jerry are in the pool.. Lucy slips into the bathroom.
Lucy has always worried about her figure because of the way people can be. She hasn’t been this insecure in a while, but it’s bubbling to the surface. With a deep breath she takes her dress off and wraps a towel around her.
She walks outside and, thankfully, everyone is enjoying themselves. Lucy doesn’t look up, but feels Tim’s eyes on her. She puts her sunscreen on and lets the towel down before slowly getting in. Aaron comes up to her right away.
“Hey finally joined us! My partner in crime.” He gives her a fist bump. The water is refreshing. Tim’s still staring and she blushes seeing his eyes on her. As she finishes a conversation with Nyla, she feels someone near her. She turns and sees Ashley. What the hell does she want?
“Hi Lucy. Nice of you to join us.” She says it quite snarky.
“Well seeing as I work with everyone and they’re basically my family, of course I’m here.” Lucy retorts not understanding why Ashley feels the need to be so rude.
“You’re brave for wearing that bathing suit. Your body really isn’t fit for it. At least the dreadful tattoo is covered up.” Lucy’s breath hitches. She gets close to Lucy’s ear. “You’ll never get anyone, especially Tim.” She swims away an evil smile on her face.
Lucy immediately gets out of the pool, tears filling her eyes. She grabs her towel and runs into the house. Angela and Nyla see her run. They go after her.
“Lucy, hey, what happened?” Nyla asks concerned for her friend.
“Umm nothing. I think I should go.” Lucy says quietly.
“No.” Angela says. “What did Ashley say? You were fine before she harassed you.”
“She said I was brave for wearing this and that she’s glad my tattoo is covered.” Her hand instantly reaches for the one tattooed on her side. The one she thought made her a survivor.
Angela is ready to lose it. “Excuse me? She said what?”
“It’s fine Ange. Tim’s clearly infatuated by her and she’s just his type.” Lucy goes to the bathroom and locks the door.
Thankfully Tim had gotten out of the pool. The two women grab his arms and bring him further away. “Ashley needs to go.” Nyla spits out.
“What?” Tim’s confused. “What are you talking about?”
“That stupid Barbie doll told Lucy some awful things. She’s already feeling insecure being in a bathing suit and Ashley went and was awful. Telling her she’s brave for wearing that.”
The look on Tim’s face is one of disgust. “She said what?” He roars. Everyone’s heads turn to look at him. “We aren’t even together. She has tried Angela, but I have zero interest. I just got here when Jerry did and she was with him. Where’s Lucy now?” He is concerned.
“Bathroom.” Angela says and he’s off. Ashley tries to get his attention and he ignores her every word. She’s deflated, wondering why he’s leaving.
Tim knocks on the door quietly. “Luce. Please open up. It’s just me.” After a minute he hears the lock turn and slowly opens it. The sight before him breaks his heart. Lucy’s been crying and she covered herself up.
“Lucy, look at me.” She can’t catch his eye right now.
“Go back to the party. To Ashley.” The venom is not even being hidden from her voice.
“I’m not here with Ashley. I don’t have any interest.”
Lucy scoffs. “Why? She’s your type. Skinny, blonde, Barbie doll.” A few tears fall and she’s pissed it’s affecting her this much.
“I heard what Ashley said to you.” He says it quietly. Lucy turns away.
“She told me that at least my tattoo was covered.” Lucy loses it. “I get I’m not the prettiest, but it hurts Tim. I shouldn’t have come. I haven’t worn a bathing suit since it happened.”
Tim goes over to Lucy and stands so close she can feel his heart bearing. His fingers lightly graze her skin causing goosebumps to pop up on her arms.
“Look at me Lucy.” He says it in his TO voice, but in a gentle way. She picks her head up and stares at him, holding the towel tighter. Tim’s hands cover hers and he pushes the towel away. She lets him.
Lucy’s standing there in just her bathing suit, with Tim staring at her. “You are the most beautiful person Lucy. Your honey colored soft skin, your gorgeous curves, and the way this bathing suit shows off every piece of you.” He puts his mouth next to her ear as his hands roam her back, moving dangerously close to her ass. “You are so damn sexy. The most beautiful woman I’ve laid eyes on Lucy.”
Lucy looks at Tim, With confusion and despair in her eyes. “Really?” She says it quietly because she is worried this could all be fake.
“God, yes Lucy. We have danced around our feelings long enough.” He pushes a strand of hair out of her face. “I really want to kiss you right now.” He says huskily.
“Please Tim.” She is looking at him with so much desire in her eyes. He cups her chin and pulls their lips together. Electricity flying through their veins. He rests his forehead on hers.
“God that was even better than I thought.” His hands are still roaming her body, the need to touch her is greater than ever. “You’re gorgeous Lucy. I’ll tell you every day. I just hope one day, I’ll see you without anything covering that amazing body of yours.” Lucy blushes. “Ashley was so wrong and I’m sorry Lucy.”
“It’s okay. I didn’t know you felt this way Tim and I let my insecurities get to me.” She admits truthfully.
“Well you don’t need to hide from me. You’re all I want. No one else. You’re my type Lucy. Brown hair, brown eyes, and luscious curves that make me go wild.” They share another kiss before Tim grabs her towel and places his arm around her.
They walk outside and here a ‘FINALLY’ yelled across the pool. It seems Ashley is gone as is Jerry. Thank god for Angela. That night, Tim showed Lucy just how much her loved her body.