. I guess not," he managed to spit out.Miranda smiled and played into his attempt at casualness."Yea, I mean, it's just a body right? In fact," she co...tinued while looking around, "it's kind of weird that we're the only ones actually wearing bathing suits right?" Uh yeah totally, heh," Derek chuckled nervously.A sudden sound caught his attention. He heard a zipping noise coming from behind them. He turned his head back and saw that the tent door was curled down halfway, leaving the mesh screen. You just moved to Southern California and had no idea that it was going to be this hot during the summer. The temperature was already in the triple digits. And as if the weather wasn't irritating enough, more problem were ahead. All of which brought on by a lack of funds. Though it was the banks fault that you were short changed on your paycheck, you're the one paying the price. So far, the end of the month is coming fast and not only do you have to pay for the rent, in full, on your apartment,. Visions of Mom, however, would not allow total abstinence. About ten, I sauntered downstairs and put the kettle on to make tea. I didn’t know what Mom meant by getting home ‘late’ because she didn’t go out very often without Dad. I just knew I wanted to be there when she got home with a pot of hot tea ready and waiting for her.Dad was alternating between watching the news, reading a book, and nodding off. He was dozing when the tea was ready so I didn’t bother asking him if he wanted any. I sat. ”Sandra gave him a quick peck on the cheek. “Thank you.”“Don’t mention it. Really. Don’t mention it.”“Thanks,” I told him. “And can you keep our secret as well please? For now anyway.”He nodded and turned away, a pleased little smile on his face: he knew something no one else did. We composed ourselves and walked back into the canteen. Glancing at the clock I realised we’d been ‘away’ for only just over five minutes. I checked my watch and confirmed it. I estimated from that that we may have.