Three feet of cock- 2

She took a moment to register that he had spoken to her. “Oh! Good…really good…I mean, things have been going well. We just bought our tickets to go visit Tristan’s parents for Labor Day Weekend, so that’ll be nice. It’s always good to see the family.”

“I bet. So where is everyone?”

“Right in the kitchen. You two were the last to arrive, so we should be good to go now. I think Tristan’s already started cooking, even.”

Perrie led them to the kitchen, only to find it empty. Everyone was outside in the yard, milling about and talking, while Tristan cooked. With everyone present, the barbecue could begin in earnest. Tristan manned the grill, wearing a short, black apron, while Perrie served as his waitress, bringing burgers and turkey dogs to everyone. Soon, everyone was served, and alcohol and conversation flowed equally freely in a positive feedback loop. Laughter echoed through the summer air, drowning out even the cicadas.

*****

“Oh, you two are thinking about a pool?” asked David.

“Yeah,” Perrie replied. “We’ve always wanted one, and we have the room in the yard, and it’s just such amazing exercise.”