Connor's POV

Lucy had told me she didn't know how to swim on the way to the airport. I'll admit I was shocked, because I practically live in the water. I was going to change her mind about the beach. I'd teach her to swim. Whether she'd like it or not. We had sat waiting for Liam to get off his flight. A bunch of fans came running up to me most likely asking for a picture or autograph. I could tell Lucy felt awkward.

"Oh. My. God. Lucy! Hi, my name is Abigail! Oh my gosh, you're Lucy!" one of the girls said.

"I knew you guys were dating! Everyone else said you were just friends, but I suspected there was something more."

"Anyways, we love you guys, can we get a picture?" another gushed.

"Um... yeah, do you want me to take it?" Lucy asked.

"Take it? I want you to be in it," Abigail laughed.

Lucy's face showed disbelief.

"Alright," I said wrapping my arm around Lucy, causing her then to smile. Once the picture was done we sat back down, and the girls ran off.

"I knew I couldn't trick my fans for long," I said holding her hand and rubbing my thumb across the top. She smiled and leaned her head on me, but stopped when she spotted Liam's renowned lime-yellow sneakers. She jumped out of the seat and ran up to him. Right when he spotted her he dropped all of his bags and accepted her hug.

"Hey, so you and Connor, huh?" he played. I pretended I didn't hear him. I saw Lucy hit him in the stomach for saying that.

"Hey, Liam," I smiled.

"Hey, Connor." We hugged. Lucy smiled at her two best friends.

"Okay, so today we are going to the beach," Lucy said to Liam.

"The beach?" he laughed, "and you're coming?"

"I don't have to go in the water," she defended.

"Just learn to swim! It's not difficult," Liam teased.

"Let's just go to your hotel," Lucy said annoyed.

"Oh, you're staying in a hotel?" I asked.

"Yeah..."

"You could stay at our place, I'm sure the boys wouldn't mind."

"Really? Okay!"

We all piled into my car and drove back to the O2L house. I had a surprise for Lucy. I had gotten Sam and Trevor to visit. She had grown close with all of the O2L members. I unlocked the door and walked in. Lucy and Liam followed behind. Immediately, Lucy was tackled by Sam and Trevor, who were excited to see her.

"Get off of me," she laughed. The boys did as they were told, and Lucy got up off the ground. She hugged them both.

"I haven't seen you guys in forever!" she said.

"I know, Connor had us fly out," Sam said.

She turned to me and gave me a hug.

"So, what time are we going to the beach?" Trevor asked.

"One?" Ricky offered.

I looked at the clock, it was 11:34.

"Sounds good, we should probably go get ready."

Lucy's POV

That morning I had picked out the perfect bathing suit and I had left it in Connor's bedroom. I knocked on his door.

"Come in!" he sang.

I opened the door to a Connor in boxers. I immediately burst out laughing.

"I thought you were one of the guys..." he said looking down, embarrassed.

"I just need my bikini," I said grabbing it from the dresser I had put it on.

"Do you want to change in my bathroom?" he said pointing to the door.

"Actually, yes," I smiled. It had taken me two hours to figure out which one I would wear, and I finally picked the perfect bathing suit. (A/N: it's the bikini in the picture to the right) I was so happy with my choice, because I actually looked really good.  

"Are you decent?" I heard a knock on the door.

"Yeah, finished changing," I called through the door.

The door opened and Connor stepped in hiding something behind his back.

"What cha got?" I said trying to see what he was hiding. He kept turning and making it impossible for me to see. I leaned in trying to peak, and he did to. He pecked me on the lips, and then handed me flowers.

"Aww!" I said over-dramatically. He messed up my hair in response to my sarcasm. I loved our relationship. We could joke around, but at the same be romantic. I hugged him, and then smelled the flowers.

"I think I'm going to leave my clothes here," I said folding them up and placing them on his bed.

"What are you wearing to the beach?"

I looked down. I put on the denim shorts I had just folded. I then walked over to Connor's closet, grabbed a shirt that said all of the boys names, and slipped it on.

"That's better," he laughed. He grabbed my hand and we walked down the stairs.

"Ready?" Kian asked.

We split up into two cars: Me, Connor, Kian, Andrea, and Ricky in one car. Trevor, Sam, Jc, Liam and Jenn in another. In our car, which was Ricky's, Ricky was in the driver's seat, Kian was in the passenger's seat, and Andrea, me, and Connor sat in the back. Connor and I held hands and snuggled all the way to the beach.

Jc's POV

When we got to the beach we immediately set up our spot. All of the girls seemed to be getting along well, and both loved Lucy. I tried to convince myself I didn't have feelings for Connor's girlfriend,  but after seeing her in a bikini, I knew I did. I  knew it was wrong, but she was hot. And she had this sort of mysterious side to her. I sat down in a chair. I had view of Lucy out of the corner of my eye. I tried not to stare, but it was almost impossible.

"Hey, Jc, do you want to come in the water?" Kian, Sam, Trevor, and Liam called.

"Sure!" Maybe it'd get my mind off of Lucy...

Connor's POV

Jc liked Lucy. It was so obvious. Stare, much? Ugh! Why does he like her. She's mine. I couldn't have him taking her away from me. I knew I needed to make Lucy internet official. Yes, she was officially my girlfriend, but the fans didn't know. I knew what comes with being the girlfriend of a YouTuber. They expect her to be in all my videos, they get jealous, they call her rude names. I didn't want bad things happening to Lucy. But I also  knew that if the O2L fans knew, Jc couldn't go after her, because they would hate him for that. I sighed.

"What's wrong?"  Ricky asked, as we were setting up the umbrella. The girls were tanning, and the boys were in the water, I knew it was safe to tell him what was on my mind.

"Jc." I simply said.

"What about, Jc?" he said confused.

"He likes Lucy. He didn't tell me, but I can see the way he looks at her, and I don't want to risk losing her."

"Well even if he likes her, she doesn't like him. It takes two people's mutual feelings to make a relationship. Anyways, you should trust Lucy. She's obviously really into you."

"Really?"

"You don't see it? She'd do anything for you."

"Even go swimming with me?"

"I've already told you, just take her in. Make her feel safe though."

"Now?"

"I'd give it until they stop tanning."

"Good call... So what about your girl?"

"My girl?"

"Yeah, you know, the girl getting everyone into the house. The girl you gave keys to our apartment."

"Liz?"

"Look who's catching on..."

"I gave her keys because she is organizing the surprise party." he rolled his eyes.

"Oh come on! You look at her the same way I look at Lucy. You're in love," I sang.

"Wa-wa-wa-wa-wait. Love? Aww! You love Lucy!" he grinned.

"And so what if I do?"

"Have you told her?"

"No, I don't want to freak her out."

"You won't freak her out! She most definitely loves you!"

"Did she tell you that when you found her in the park?" I laughed.

Ricky's face cringed.

"Wait, she did?"

"I'm not suppose to talk about that night," he said slowly.

 "Come on, I'm desperate!" I pleaded. I looked over at her. She was laughing. She always seemed to be laughing. I couldn't imagine her being depressed. But, what worried me is that Ricky seemed to know something. I guess something I didn't know. But. I know everything about her. There isn't anything I don't know. 

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Both Ricky and Connor know the exact same information about Lucy's past except Connor doesn't know Ricky knows the same info and Ricky doesn't know Connor knows any info at all. Just thought I'd clear that up, beause it kind of got confusing.

Pictured: Lucy's bikini