Next, Paul joined in.
Laughter consumed her, and after several minutes passed, they both collapsed to the bed.
“Now that was a fun way to wake up,” Leo said.
“You have completely soaked my bed,” Skylar said. “How am I going to sleep here tonight?”
“That’s easy. My bed is just as big as this one, if not bigger. I say we all party in my room tonight.”
Skylar turned to Leo. “You want to have a sleepover?”
“Have you ever been to one before?”
She shook her head. “No, I never have. I was never invited over.”
“Then you are in for a right treat because I can say that I throw the best sleepovers. What do you say, Paul? My bedroom, sleepover. I’ll go and rent some movies. Actually, no movies, and I think we could play some games.”
“I like playing games. I’ve never been good at watching movies. I would love to have a sleepover,” she said, smiling. It was a Sunday, and she’d intended to spend the day with Teri. “I’m going with Teri to the diner this morning. I better get ready.”
“No worries,” Paul said, leaning back against the bed. “I don’t mind the show. Get changed in that red shirt I’ve seen you wear.”
His gaze traveled down her body. Leo slapped him. “Let’s go and give the lady some space.”
She laughed, watching them both leave her room reluctantly.
For the first time in her life, she had woken up with a smile, actually looking forward to nighttime again.
She had never been to a sleepover, and she was curious what Leo had planned. It could be fun, or a nightmare. Either way, she needed to air her mattress now that it was soaked through. Even if it was dry, she wanted to experience one sleepover, even if it is in adulthood.
Thirty minutes later, she met Teri at the door, and they both left the clubhouse, making their way toward the diner.
“You’re very chipper today,” Teri said.
“I know this is going to sound crazy, but I have a feeling I could become very good friends with Leo and Paul.”
“That’s not crazy sounding at all. I know for a fact that they are both amazing. So what has brought on this change of heart, if you don’t mind me asking?” Teri asked.
“I had a nightmare last night, and they were both so sweet, they stayed with me.”
“Nightmares?” Teri paused. “This is the first one, right?”
“Yeah. I think it was caused by the fighting last night, and that thing with Stacey. Do you think she loves them?”
Teri shook her head. “No. She just wants to rub it in their faces that she’s moving on, but if you ask me, I think she’s pissed that they don’t seem to care. I never liked her anyway. She’s a fucking bitch.”
“You think most people are fucking bitches,” Skylar said.
“Don’t worry about Stacey. Women like her—she will get what is coming to her. She lost Cora as a friend.” Teri shrugged.
They made their way into the diner, and Chloe had just pulled up. “Hey,” she said, smiling at them.
Skylar liked Chloe. The other woman was so sweet and kind. She was also dating some lawyer.
“Hey, honey. How’s Fluffy?”
“Fine. He’s a little monster. He chewed up Kitty’s brand new shoes.”
“Oh, no.”