Preparations

Amy shifted in her seat as Carson drove his SUV back towards the club. They’d chit chatted politely and made small talk about their days, but so far neither had addressed the elephant in the room. Their shifts had ended before Tiff and Clay so they had been tasked with picking up a case of beer to help take the edge off the evening. Or at least Carson had since he was 21. Amy was still 20 and was more along for moral support than anything else.

Carson slowly pulled through the gates of the club and instead of driving straight towards the well lit clubhouse turned right towards the employee parking lot. At this time of night only a few cars remained. As he parked they both looked at the time. They still had at least 30 minutes till the course closed.

“Want one while we wait?” Carson asked, reaching into the backseat.

“Oh yeah sure.” Amy responded and took the can that he passed to her. They locked eyes for a brief second. Amy felt a familiar knot form in her stomach. The same one she always got when looking at Carson.

He had a thick but well maintained crop of dark hair on his head and deep dark eyes. They’d been swimming in the pool enough this summer for her to know that while not ripped, he kept in great shape. It also didn’t hurt that he was close to 6’2” when not sitting in a car.

“You know I’m amazed you decided to go along with this.” He said breaking the silence as he popped the top on his beer.

“Yeah? Why’s that?” Amy asked curiously as she did the same.

“I mean… Tiff’s crazy. Not in a bad way but… ya know…”

“Crazy as in she’s totally the kind of girl to end up running around a golf course naked all night?” Amy laughed as she filled in what Carson was trying to say.

“Yeah exactly. And Clay’s the same way. I’ve seen him drunk and naked at more parties than I can count.” Amy laughed again. Both at the joke but also at the relief she felt at finally breaking the seal on the forbidden subject.

“And what? You don’t think I’m crazy and fun?” She said as she tossed her red hair back.

“Fun yes. But you’re so grounded. Definitely not the type I’d ever bet on running naked around a golf course.”

“That part remains to be seen. By the end of the night I plan on still being mostly dressed while you do the streaking pal.” She smiled as their flirty nature returned to the car.

“Oh yeah? Wanna bet? Friendly wager to see who ends up naked first?” Amy couldn’t tell if he was serious or just flirting back, and didn’t get to find out as they were both startled by a knock on the window. It was Tiff.

“I see you guys started the fun early.” She said with her trademark mischievous smirk. “Come on I got off early and Clay just texted and said no one’s been at the course for over an hour. It’s time to get this party started.”