“That’s because you’ve never been before. Trust me, it’s awesome.” Jackie’s smile returned to her bronze face. Her bright blue eyes shone under her dark, almost black, bangs.

“Hmm, let’s see,” Heather said sarcastically as she put a finger on her lips, “I could be tanning on the pearly white beaches of Cancun, drinking margaritas and surrounded by beautiful men, OR, I could spend a week with no fresh water in a dirty, dingy forest while pooping in the woods.”

Heather crossed her arms and waited for a response.

“Dramatic much?” Jackie laughed, “Your poor ass can’t afford a ticket to Cancun. And neither could the rest of us, so make due, alright?”

Jackie squeezed Heather on the arm.

“Trust me, we’ll have a great time. I also have a surprise for you but you’ll never know what it is unless you come along.”

The corner of Jackie’s mouth curled up mischievously. Heather knew just enough about that smile to be wary; the last time she saw it Heather ended up hung over for three days, but damned if that wasn’t a great night.

Heather closed her eyes and let out a long, drawn out sigh. Suddenly, her face lit up and a smile spread across her cute, freckled skin.

“Alright, alright.” Heather said finally, “I guess I’m excited now.”

“That’s the girl I love!” Jackie wrapped her friend in her tone arms, giving her a big bear hug and nuzzling into her neck.

“Now, let’s go get some graham crackers.”

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