War

Scott lets out a yell as he’s hit with a water balloon. His eyes wide, it takes him a moment to realize what on earth just happened, only in time to receive another wet projectile that hits him in the chest. “Katie Pent!!!”

“Whoa, what the…” Con whirls around, his back soaked and catches sight of Jamie. “You little…” Humor dances in his eyes as he forgets about the frisbee game and starts to run in her direction.

“Eek!” Kyle jumps, his sandled feet getting wet and he looks around quickly, spotting Sarah. “Ohhh, Sarah…” He grins and leans down, his hands on his hips. “Katie’s is teaching you bad manners…”

Bret sees a balloon hurled in his direction and holds up the frisbee as a shield. The balloon hits hard and bursts, sending water to those around him, keeping him dry. Bret raises his eyebrows in surprise, then straightens, quite proud of himself for that idea. Too late, another balloon hits him, soaking the front of his shirt.

The war had started, the frisbee game was over.

Somehow, some of the guys manage to steal some balloons and start fighting back. Scott gets as hold on one and searches for Katie a moment, then finding her, let’s loose. The balloon hits her in the back of the head, bursting to soak her hair.

A balloon out of nowhere hits Jamie’s leg. Another smacks Camryn, only to be met with shriek as she goes to find her own and fight back.

Laura sees a balloon flying in her direction, but grabs Nate to pull in front of her, letting him receive the wet weapon instead as her laughter can’t be contained.

Jason’s eyes fly open as the yelling starts and he stares at the water war. A slight grin plays with the corner of his mouth. He tries to figure out who’s winning, but it’s hard.

Con continues to hunt Jamie down and finally catches up to her, spinning her around and pulling her into him. Landing a big kiss on her lips, he pulls back with a grin. “I love you too.” Before he can be stopped, his one hand retreats, then returns firmly to Jamie’s back with a splat, bursting a balloon to soak the back of her shirt. “But that doesn’t mean I won’t get even.”

After running, yelling and getting wetter, Kyle flops onto the ground, panting heavily and grass-stained from slipping and falling several times. He’s joined by Scott who has given up the fight, too tired to keep on with the war.

Kyle turns his head to look at him and grins. “Half the kids are out of the pool now…what do you think?”

“I think…..” Scott takes a moment. “….that is one find idea.”

Kyle jumps to his feet and starts to run. “Last one to the pool is a rotten egg!”


Watching from the table, Jen laughs and shakes her head. “That bunch is having way too much fun.” Seeing Kyle race for the pool, she grins. “Now I could go for a nice dip. How about you, Misty?”