I crack my eyes open to the moonlit skies, feeling the cool night air on my bare skin. Lora's curled up against my side, her head resting on my chest, radiating warmth. I glance down at her and can't help but smirk.

It's a weird sensation, you know? Usually, when I'm with girls, sleep isn't the primary agenda.

I glance over to the sunbed next to us, where Cassie and Stephanie are still knocked out. I stretch my hand slowly, being careful not to disturb Lora as I grab a cigarette and light it up. The smoke dances from my lips as I settle back, relishing the mingling warmth of Lora's presence.

Beside me, Stephanie clicks a lighter, igniting her own cigarette.

"We crashed hard, huh?" she asks.

"Damn straight," I reply, looking up at the sky and grinning. Lora starts stirring awake.

"Good morning, beautiful."

"Whoa, did I pass out again?" Lora sits up, and Stephanie and I chuckle.

"I think this time it was a legit slumber party," I say, flashing Lora a smile, and she smiles back.

"So, we slept the entire day away?"

"When you party hard all night, that tends to happen," Cassie yawns, stretching her arms wide. She goes straight for a joint right after.

"We should probably get going. Lessons are waiting for us tomorrow morning," Stephanie suggests, and Cassie lets out a sleepy laugh.

"Yeah, damn it..." Lora rubs her eyes, still battling the remnants of sleep.

"Hey, am I not educating you ladies well enough?" Cassie smirks, surrounded by a cloud of smoke.

"The only way to get you into education is if spanking becomes legal again," I chime in, and the girls burst into laughter.

"So, what's the plan? Should I call you a cab now, or do you want to catch a ride with me tomorrow?" I ask, taking a drag from my cigarette.

"And where will we crash?" Lora wonders.

"We've got two guest rooms, and Stephanie here knows every bed in the house," I say with a smirk.

Lora tries to stifle her laughter, but Cassie doesn't bother.

"Nice one, bro."

"Don't worry, Cassie, I haven't tried John's bed yet," Stephanie smirks.

"Seriously? Aren't you a lesbian now?" I tease her.

"I'm a free spirit, Damien. I do whatever the hell I want."

"Don't you mean whoever you want?"

"Yeah, that too."

"Karma's a bitch, huh, Cassie?" I grin at Cassie, my smirk stretching from ear to ear.

"You don't need to remind me, bro. Karma and I are tight," she winks at me, and suddenly, a sense of unease washes over me.

"What's that supposed to mean?" I narrow my eyes, sensing there's something more beneath the surface.

"Can't a girl have her secrets?" Cassie tilts her head coyly.

"What did you do?" I press, my gaze locked on Stephanie's guilty face. "Stephanie and...?"

I stare them down, and though they keep their mouths shut, their eyes give away the answer. I turn to Lora, sitting beside me.

"Is this some kind of twisted prank you're playing on me?" I ask, even though I can already sense the truth.

"No... It's true," Lora admits, her eyes averting mine.

"Alright," I stand up, slipping on my

pants. "I'll leave you to it then."

"Damien, wait!" Lora calls out, and I pause before heading back into the house. I look at her for a long moment. She opens her mouth, but no words come out. I step inside, grab my shirt from the table, and head towards the door.

"Damien," Cassie follows me. "Damien, wait a second."

"What, Cassie?" I don't bother looking at her, just respond with a blank tone as I slip on my shoes.

"It was just a bit of fun. Lora clearly has feelings for you," she pleads.

"Yeah, well, maybe I'm not into another girl who ends up sleeping with you," I grab the car keys, slamming the door behind me.