Zack and Ashley head out

Victoria returned to the living area to find that Zack had finished his shower and was dressed. He was wearing a shirt, trousers and a smart pair of shoes. Victoria had to admit that he looked quite handsome, all dressed up. Lisa was looking him over too, though she had seen him like this before. But seeing him looking presentable made her reminisce about their dates.

Brandon and Chloe were not happy to see Zack. Chloe stewed in her chair, simply angry that she had to have Zack and Ashley parading their enjoyment right in front of her. Even if she knew in her heart that Zack wasn't probably wasn't trying to make her mad, it didn't make having to see him dressed up any less upsetting.

For Brandon it was a simple case of thinking that Zack was overdressed. A shirt and trousers? He looked like he was going for an job interview.

"Why are you wearing those clothes to take Ashley into town?" Brandon asked with an accusing tone.

Zack shrugged.

"I just didn't think I'd get another chance to wear them on this trip."

Zack didn't like lying to Brandon, despite the fact that he was getting very good at it. Nevertheless, Brandon was his friend and any good friend would have been upfront and told their friend that they were fucking that friend's girlfriend. But Zack knew that he wasn't a good friend. Or maybe it was just that he was more loyal to Ashley than Brandon at this point.

Zack remembered his conversations with Ashley, how she hadn't wanted to tell either Brandon or Chloe until the trip was over. Let them have their fun, Zack scoffed in his mind. Only problem was that Zack and Ashley had been unable to control themselves and subsequently, Chloe had found out and now Ashley would have to talk to Brandon sooner rather than later. But it was her place to have that discussion, not his.

Just as Zack's thoughts lingered on Ashley, she appeared as if almost by magic. Zack gasped audibly, as did Brandon, when they saw her. Ashley was wearing a tight, little, black dress that seemed to be moulded to her body. Every inch and curve was accentuated, so that she looked voluptuous. The dress ended just below her ass, allowing for a clear view of her long, bare legs down to her ankles where she wore open toe strapy heels.

The top of the dress ran right up to her neck, curving around her arms so that her shoulders were completely visible too. In the middle of the dress, where her boobs sat, was a little diamond shaped window through which was a perfect image of her cleavage. The bra she was wearing squeezed her boobs together , allowing for the maximum squish of her tits together to be shown.

Her hair was curled and swept to one side, making her ear and the small silvery earring that dangled from it visible. Her make up was subtle but alluring. She was the hottest thing that Zack had ever seen.

Victoria smiled at Ashley. She knew her friend was dressing to impress, but she couldn't believe that she was allowing even Kurt to see her dressed up like this. This was something that would be imprinted on their minds for a while.

Lisa looked on with envy, cursing herself for never putting on anything so sexy while she was dating Zack. She had to admit, as far as getting Zack back, she hadn't made much progress, and Ashley was easily outstripping her without even trying. But this only made Lisa more determined to up her game.

Chloe just rolled her eyes and left, making an excuse that she was going to get dinner started.

Brandon leapt up from his seat, eyes wide and mouth gaping. He'd seen this dress before, though only once, but he had thought it was a dress that she would only ever wear for him. That she was wearing it into town with his friend was inexplicable.

"Ash, isn't that a bit over the top?" Brandon asked, without thinking.

"Geez, first I can't go where I like," Ashley shot back. "And now I can't wear what I want?"

"O-of course you can, I just..." Brandon stammered. "I just mean, it's a fairly conservative town. I don't think they'll be able to handle that dress."

"Well, I just wanted to look nice, and I didn't bring a lot of dresses," Ashley softened her tone slightly. It wasn't fair to get upset when he had every right to be suspicious. But after tonight she would definitely know one way or another whether Zack was the man for her. So, she consoled herself by thinking that she only had to lie for a few more hours.

"Well, we'll be off then," Zack said, opening the cabin door for Ashley.

"You aren't going to eat before you go?" Brandon asked.

"Nah, we'll grab a bite there," Zack paused, and then, with a weak smile, he said to Brandon. "Don't worry, I'll take care of her."

Brandon nodded and watched them leave. Inside the cabin was quiet as they listened to Zack's car rev on and then drive off. No one seemed to know what to say, and Brandon felt that they were all watching him.

"You know...I'm feeling kinda tired after today..." Brandon announced. "I think I'll just go to bed."

"Do you want us to get you when dinner's ready?" Heather asked.

Shaking his head, Brandon slumped off and disappeared into his bedroom. He entered and went straight to his suitcase, pulling his headphones from the front pocket. Plugging them into his phone, he lay down on the bed he shared with Ashley and used the app on his phone to hijack the mic on Ashley's phone.

It worked. He could hear them talking. Just some light banter about looking forward to their night. Getting comfortable, Brandon settled in for a long evening.