DAKODA The following morning arrives quickly, and before I realize it, the guys and I are at the beach for the surfing games. My stomach is filled with nerves, and Korey leans in, planting a kiss on my cheek."Relax, D, you're going to do great," he reassures me.I playfully slap his shoulder. "Don't jinx me, Korey."He chuckles. "Sorry, didn't know you were superstitious.""I'm not about most things, but I really want this and I'm nervous."As we wait in line to register, I hear her annoying voice."What is she doing here?" she asks Korey."What does it look like?" he responds to Harlan."She'll never beat me, so she might as well give up now," she taunts."You're talking a lot of smack for someone who only scored a 5," I retort, then turn to get my number and write my name on the paper. I watch the other girls surf, and they are incredibly skilled. I start to feel anxious, considering taking Harlan's advice and leaving."Stop fidgeting," Gage says. "You'll be fine. Don't let Harlan
DAKODA "Dakoda Savage!" I hear the announcer's voice boom through the microphone. My palms are drenched in sweat. This is the moment that will determine if I have a chance at making it big."Don't be so nervous, babe. You're going to rock it out there. You did amazing in your first round. Look, you have the highest score on the leaderboard right now, so just take a deep breath and kick ass," Korey reassures me."Hey babe, no need to worry," Kasey and Gage chime in, planting kisses on my cheeks."Give the girl some space to breathe," Mac interjects, joining us from behind. "You've got this, kick ass, bitch," she says, embracing me."Dakoda Savage," the announcer calls my name again, and I snap into action, heading towards the water.On my way, I pass Jojó and the other two girls, and they give me fist bumps. "Knock 'em dead, girl," Claire says.I pump my fist in the air, giving myself a pep talk as I walk towards the water. Once I spot my wave, I hop onto my board and ride it with all
DAKODA Stella and I are preparing to go to the beach to watch the guys surf when I hear a knock on the window. “Koda Bear, there's a good-looking guy smiling at me through your window. Should I let him in or make him wait?" “Make him wait, I say." “Hey now," Korey says, propping himself up on the windowsill. I laugh and walk over to the window, opening it. “What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be getting ready for your tournament?" “Yeah, but I wanted to come over and do this first." Korey says, grabbing me by the waist and pulling me close, then kissing me passionately. “Well, that's a noble reason," I tell him. “God, you two look so much alike it's scary. I thought she was you at first, but she carries herself differently," Korey remarks. “Anyway, we'll see you out there. You'll be late if you don't go." “Yes, ma'am," he drawls. An hour later, we're trying to find spots to sit and watch the guys surf. I spot Mac sitting with her boyfriend, so we make our way
GAGE "So, did she explain why they didn't come?" My memory is a bit fuzzy, but I believe I asked Korey. I'm really messed up right now. I'm completely disoriented. “No, man. That's why I'm so pissed. She ditched me." “She didn't ditch your dick," Kasey remarks. “What would you call it then, dick?" Korey retorts. “Her sister just came home." “Defending her won't get you laid." Korey slurs, clearly intoxicated. “Damn it, Korey." Kasey grumbles. “Alright, guys, are you ready to party?" Harlan says. “Let me explain how Harlan ended up at our small gathering. This happened after Dakoda ignored our boys' texts. He got really angry, the kind of anger only Korey can reach, and he texted everyone we know, inviting them to party at our place. And that brings us to now." “Hell yeah!" Korey and Kasey yell, seemingly unaware of who it is. They're also intoxicated, so I just sit back and enjoy my beer. There's no reasoning with them right now, anyway. I must have passed out because when
KASEY “Dakoda! Hold on," I call out, emerging from our biology class on Monday morning, but she continues walking. This needs to end right now. I understand her anger towards us, but refusing to hear our side of the story is unfair. I catch up to her, grabbing her arm and turning her to face me. “Dakoda, can you please stop and talk to me for a minute?" “I don't have time to talk right now. I'm late for my next class, Kasey, so please leave me alone," she replies. “No, damnit, I'm tired of leaving you alone. Besides, you talked to Gage." “Are you two years old or something?" “I talked to Gage for a couple of minutes before kicking him out of my house." Frustrated, I growl as she walks away from me again. I'm tempted to drag her into an empty classroom like we did before and confront her right now. As I consider this, I spot Stella, Dakoda's sister, who looks just like her, but more timid. “Hello Stella, how are you doing? Are you settling in here?" I ask as she passes by. My h
KOREY I enter Dakoda's house and my gaze immediately falls upon her. Damn, she is stunning. I miss her so much. Is it wrong that I feel insanely jealous of my friends right now? They have her with them, and I don't. “Beer, man?" Kasey asks, approaching me. “Yeah, I could use one." “So, how's our girl?" I inquire, pointing at Dakoda with the hand holding my beer. My other hand remains in my pocket, so I don't make a fool of myself by touching Dakoda. I'll wait until we're alone to do that. “She's good. Heads up, she's going to play hard to get, but it won't take much to win her over," Kasey informs me. “Thanks for the heads up, bro." We walk over to where everyone is sitting, and I shake hands with Kai and Stella, then give Mac a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I approach Dakoda. Without thinking, I take action. I grab her face on either side and passionately kiss her. She's stunned for a moment, then she becomes my fiery little spark. “Don't touch me without my permission again,"
DAKODA Curious about Stella's evening with Kai, I ask her, "So, how was your time spent with Kai last night?" Hoping for a positive response, I silently wish for her to reveal that they are dating, as she truly deserves someone special in her life. “It was good," Stella replies with a smile. "We went to a movie, then we got a slice of pizza from the food court in the mall. After that, we took a leisurely stroll down to the beach, where we ate and talked about everything and nothing at all." As she continues, her voice takes on a hint of vulnerability. "Koda, bear, I have never had a guy who just wanted to spend time with me for me, without any ulterior motives. It's a new experience for me, and I'm not quite sure how to act." A thought crosses her mind, and she wonders aloud, "I wonder if he is gay." “What's so funny, sister?" Stella asks, curious about my laughter. “Well, care bear, it's funny you say that because the guys are saying he's good at telling girls he's gay just to
DAKODA "Stella, are you home?" I call out as I arrive at the front door after a surfing session with the guys. However, there is no response, leading me to assume that she is out with either Kai or David. As I make my way upstairs to take a shower, I suddenly hear Stella running. Concerned, I enter the bathroom to find her curled up on the floor of her shower, sobbing uncontrollably. “What's going on, Stella? Are you alright?" I inquire, joining her in the shower and turning off the now cold water. I help her sit up against the wall, urging her to look at me. “Listen to me, Stella," I say, gently lifting her head so that our eyes meet. "What happened? Did someone hurt you again?" She lets out a laugh. "No, he just tried to kiss me, and I completely freaked out." “Who is this Kai?" I inquire further. “No, it's not Kai, it's David. Kai doesn't see me in that way," she explains. For now, I decide to let that comment slide. "How did you react, Stella?" "I started trembling
Dakoda "Do you feel prepared for today?" I inquire of my 3-year-old. Today marks his debut as a competitive surfer. "Yes, mommy, I was born to do this," Derek confidently responds. He resembles his fathers so much, it's uncanny. Despite only sharing DNA with Korey, he acts just like the other two in numerous ways. "Alright, little man, grab your board and make your way towards your dads in the water. Aunt Stella and I will be right behind you," I instruct Derek, and he obediently follows suit. "Wow, he's growing up so fast," Stella remarks, joining me with the baby stroller in hand. "There's my adorable niece," I exclaim. My sister recently had her first baby. We approach the spot where the guys are waiting with Derek for his turn. Of course, I am holding baby Mia, and Derek gives me a hesitant look. "Someone still isn't entirely sure about his new cousin," Mackenzie teases from behind us. Derek immediately races towards his favorite person. "Hey, bud man," Mackenzie warmly greets
Dakoda Today is Derek's first birthday, so Kasey, Korey, Gage, and I are preparing for his birthday party. Derek loves watching Paw Patrol, so we decided to have a Paw Patrol theme for his party, even though his daddies wanted a surfing theme.We started by decorating the living room with Paw Patrol banners, balloons, and streamers. We even found a Paw Patrol tablecloth and plates to match. The room looked vibrant and exciting, just like Derek's favorite show.Next, we planned some Paw Patrol-themed games and activities. We set up a mini obstacle course in the backyard, inspired by the show's rescue missions. The kids could crawl through tunnels, jump over hurdles, and balance on a beam with their parents' help of course. We also prepared a Pin the Badge on Chase game, where the kids would be blindfolded and try to stick a Paw Patrol badge on a poster of Chase.For the food, we decided to incorporate both themes. We made
Korey D and baby Derek have spent the past two days in the hospital, which gave the guys and me the opportunity to complete the nursery before bringing them home. Kasey, Gage, and I are on our way to pick up our wife and baby from the hospital. As we get closer, I'm feeling nervous. I hope I can be a good dad to this little guy who is coming home with us today. As we pull into the hospital parking lot, my heart starts racing. I can't believe that in just a few minutes, I'll be holding my son for the first time. Kasey and Gage try to reassure me, telling me that I'll be a great dad, but the nerves are still there. We make our way to the maternity ward and find D's room. She's sitting up in bed, looking tired but radiant. Baby Derek is swaddled in a blanket, sleeping peacefully in her arms. My heart swells with love and pride as I see them together. D smiles at us as we enter the room, and I can't help but feel a wave of relief wash over me. She looks exhausted but happy, and I know
It has been a few months since we moved into the house across from my parents. Baby Derek has grown so much, and I am now in my last month of pregnancy. We had a blood test done to determine the father, and it turns out he is Korey's. The doctor found it amusing that I had been with all three guys, but we just wanted to be sure of the paternity. We didn't really care who the father was, but we wanted to know for any potential genetic issues. I hope we never have to go through that, but you never know. Right now, I am sitting on the beach watching the guys surf. I really miss surfing with them, and I can't wait to get our little guy on his first surfboard. He will be surfing before he can even walk. Korey comes and sits down beside me on his towel. "Are you going to sit and stare at us all day, D?" Korey teases me. "No, I actually plan on opening my book and reading it, and then I want my husband’s to take me out to eat," I tell him. "Are you hungry, D?" Korey asks,
DakodaThe guys are busy moving heavy items into the house, and I can't wait to share the news I just found out with them. However, I'm also nervous about their reaction. I hope they won't be as excited as I am, as it might disrupt our plans. Stella giggles and exclaims, "This is so exciting!" We all laugh, but I quickly hush the girls, realizing that Gage overheard something. I inform him that he'll have to wait until tonight to find out.After everything is settled in the house and the girls leave, I cook a meal for the guys to show my appreciation for their hard work. Once they're seated at the table, I stand up and gather their attention. "I have something important to tell you," I say, clearing my throat.Korey looks concerned and urges me to share. Taking a deep breath, I reveal, "I haven't been feeling well for the past few weeks, so I went to the doctor. Today, I received some results." My nervousness resurfaces."Go on, D," Korey encourages me."The doctor called and informed
Dakota, “We shouldn’t be doing this on the day of the wedding.” I whisper to the guys. “We are just getting the honeymoon started early, is all.” Korey whispers back and I giggle at him. “Our parents are going to be mad at us if we are late for our own wedding.” I tell them then try to get out of the water. But the boys are not having any of it and pull me back in. “Just one more wave, Dakoda, then we will go.” Kasey says. “No, you will get your asses out of that water this instant.” Mackenzie yells at us. “Told you y’all were going to get me in trouble.” I tell them then swat each one of them on the arm. I paddle my board out of the water and wave bye to the guys as Mac and Stella are dragging me away from my boys. “Hey wait, at least let us give her a kiss before we don’t see her again for a couple hours.” Gage yells. “Nope.” Mac shakes her head and off to the car we go. I love marrying Korey, but I’m sad I can’t legally marry all three of my partners. We got them rings too,
Kasey It has been several months since the guys and I reported the individuals responsible for capturing and killing dolphins to the police. We have been through a lot during this time. First, Stella was kidnapped but eventually returned to us. However, she and Kai were kidnapped again and shot before the police were able to apprehend and kill the perpetrator. Now that we have graduated from high school and are heading off to college, we are spending tonight hanging out with our girlfriend. We plan to cook some tacos and watch movies together. As I am in the kitchen preparing the meat, Dakoda walks in and offers to help. I playfully grab her waist and pull her closer to me, suggesting that she can assist with the meat. I give her a kiss on the neck, but she reminds me that she can't concentrate with me distracting her. We exchange some banter, and she playfully elbows me in the ribs. I laugh at her response. I instruct Dakoda to go sit with the other guys while I finish cooking th
Korey "Why can't that bitch just leave us alone?" I yell at my friends. Harlan is now suggesting that we go and talk to her and she will stop bothering Dakoda. I can't believe they are allowing this bitch to harass us like this. The place she is staying at isn't doing anything to stop her. In fact, they are even letting her use their phone to call us. "So, are we actually going to go see them?" Gage asks me. "No way, we're not. Dakoda would be furious," I tell him. "True," Kasey says. "So, we just ignore them and hope they go away!" Gage says sarcastically. "Yes, that's what we're going to do. I'm not letting them control my life anymore. Are you?" I ask them. "You're right, this needs to stop," Kasey agrees. "Besides, Dakoda would rather handle this person on her own." "Now that we have that sorted, let's talk about Dakoda's practice schedule," I tell the guys. "What about my practice schedule?" Dakoda asks, walking through the door. "How long have you been standing there?" I as
Dakoda It has been a challenging couple of weeks for me with court, school, and spending time with the guys. I am currently training for an upcoming meet that I am really excited about. These tournaments mean a lot to me, especially considering the injury I had and everything that happened with Harlan. I am relieved that it is all over now. Harlan only received a minor punishment for what she put us through. She claimed that Whitney planned to harm me because she was upset that I was getting attention from the three guys who mattered in town and their territory. I have to call bullshit on this. I am just one girl and I cannot control how the guys feel about me. I also cannot help that I am apparently better at surfing than them. But I refuse to let them take away my accomplishments and my pride. "Yo, Dakoda baby, are you going to surf or just sit in the water all day? Your waves are coming up, girl," Korey shouts at me. He always acts like the dominant asshole, but after what happen