With friends like these…

The mother of Soraya and the mother of Violet had been friends since high school and did everything together. So when they got children they wanted them to hang out in the hopes of them becoming best friends.

It didn’t work out.

The two had nothing in common. Violet grew up to be a extroverted valley girl, while Soraya became a shy, introverted goth. They could barely hold a conversation that lasted more than three sentences, and Violet resented her for it. So she played pranks on Soraya countless times, making her her punching bag.

And when Violet was asked to invite Soraya to the beach trip with her other friends, she had something cooking again.

“God, does she have to be here again?” Moaned a girl to Violet as she put sunscreen on.

“Don’t worry, we won’t be here for long, just be ready for a quick getaway.” Violet looked over to Soraya. “Hey, Soraya! Mind coming over here?”

The girl looked started at Violet, and timidly walked over. “…Y-yes, Violet?”

“So, the others and me were talking just now, and we wanted to do something a little crazy.”

“…L-like what?”

“We want to skinny dip.”

“S-SKINNY D-DIP?!” Yelled Soraya. “This i-isn’t a n-nude beach! We c-could get in t-trouble for this?!”

“C’mon, Soraya, don’t be such a buzz kill.” Comforted Violet, resting her arm on Soraya’s shoulders. “It’s a quick dip, and then we put our bathing suits back on. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try, especially with my _best friend.” _Violet could barely contain her laughter at those last two words.

“…Fine. B-but only a q-quick dip, o-okay?”

“Of course, of course. Now, get out of that one piece.”

As Violet and her friends quickly undressed themselves, Soraya looked herself over.

She hated how she looked. How skinny her arms were, the size and shape of her breasts, how pale her skin was. It was that she wasn’t the only nude one, otherwise she’d never would’ve done this.

“Okay, on the count of three, and then we run. One, two… three!” Counted Violet.

Soraya dashed towards the water, her eyes closed so she didn’t had to face this, while Violet and the others collected the clothes and sprinted towards the car.

“You are such an evil bitch.” Laughed Violet’s friend.

“Please, I’m not that bad. I left a note saying that we’ll be two miles further down the beach.”

“Did you say which direction?”

“Whoopsie, guess I forgot.” As the girl drove away laughing, Soraya just noticed the disappearance of the others.

"Uh, guys? Where'd you go?"