Mackenzie wants to prove herself

Mackenzie went back and forth with herself as she paced in the bathroom. She couldn't believe it, but knowing Nicole's past with Matthew made her more nervous than being locked outside naked. Every argument she made against herself made her more frustrated.

It made sense, she guessed, why Matthew never brought her up. Her probably didn't like being reminded of being almost arrested when they streaked into Stonehenge. Even though he was pretty bold about his nudity, Matthew had a small semblance of shame; including the time they had first met and got locked outside nude.

But Nicole just seemed so flirty. Mackenzie was used to women being touchy with their friends, but Nicole seemed to like pressing her bare body against Matthew. Hell, Machenzie was almost positive she had been showing off for Matthew while she looked for that photo.

The whole photoshoot story made Mackenzie wonder what Matthew saw in her. He had a fun, sexy, nudist goth friend who was cultural, worldly, and bold. A friend who was willing to strip in public and encourage him not to be embarrassed by society's standards. Mackenzie still had goosebumps taking her clothes off in Matthew's house, and he was her boyfriend! How much farther could Nicole go with her nudity? Come to think of it, how did Matthew even meet someone like her in the first place?!

Something inside her snapped. She didn't know how the idea came forward or why she thought it was a good idea, but she realized it had to be done. Quickly, she washed her hands and stomped back to the living room. Nicole and Matthew were still looking at pictures on the couch. Nicole had moved closer to Matthew, letting their bare shoulders touch.

"I think this one was supposed to be the Caribbean? Or Hawaii?" Nicole asked. "I still can't believe they let us rent out that swimming pool to take these!"

"I still can't believe you lost our swimsuits and we had to drive home naked," Matthew said with exasperation.

"Oh, come on! What's the point of being a nudist if you can't enjoy it?" Nicole asked. "Besides, you can't say it wasn't fun!"

"I guess it was fun to dry off with the windows down while driving," Matthew admitted with a smile. Nicole playfully knocked her shoulder into him with a giggle.

That was enough. Mackenzie strode in front of the two and stood in front of the couch with her hands on her hips. Both to show that she was serious, and that she had no problem showing off her bare body. "Hey, Matthew, I've been thinking: where's is somewhere you've always wanted to go naked?"

Matthew looked up at Mackenzie in surprise. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, if you could go anywhere completely naked without getting in trouble or arrested, where would you do it?"

Matthew shared a glance with Nicole, who's eyes widened in glee. "Oh! I know! I have some spots I've always wanted to go!"

Nicole leapt off the couch and raced to her room, brushing past Mackenzie on the way. Matthew stood up and held Mackenzie's hands in her own. "Uh, Mackenzie, are you sure you'd be up for something like that? You don't have to be naked all the time wherever we go."

"I know," Mackenzie said. "But you guys have been all around the world! I want to go somewhere with you, and I want to make it special!"

So special, that there was no chance of Nicole upstaging her and proving to Matthew how bold she could be.

Mackenzie sealed the deal by leaning forward and kissing Matthew's lips. He returned the kiss and gazed into her eyes. "You know what? I would love to go on a naked vacation with you."

Nicole suddenly burst between the two holding up a large atlas in her hands. "Okay, lovebirds, here we are! My dream book of trips!"

She flipped open the book and started pointing at different locales and landmarks around the world. "What are we thinking? Skinny dipping in Greece? Streaking the Coliseum? Or maybe finding a private cruise somewhere?"