When In Cancun

“EMMA GET UP!” I heard Jen scream while shaking me. “It’s 5:40 you bum were leaving for the airport at 6!”

“Ughh Fuck.” I groaned.Why did I always have to over sleep? My four best friends and I were going to Cancun for spring break this year. It’s probably one of the craziest and most amazing places I’ve been too. I went two years ago with my family and we obviously brought Jen. Out of all my friends she’s practically my sister. We had the most amazing time, going to nightclubs, senor frogs, day drinking, causing trouble at the hotel, at only 17. This time we were going without parents, with 3 of our best friends It was going to be one big drunk fun mess and I could not wait.

My full name is Emma Sarrentina. Yes I’m Italian and a great cook. I go to school at the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York. My friends and I are all from a small town on Long Island. High School was amazing, but now I have grown up and want to experience something more with my life. I hope to one day leave America, or at least New York. I would love to study in Europe. I’m one of those crazy people with huge dreams and will be crushed if they don’t come true. For example I am a hopeless romantic waiting for Prince Charming. I’ve had sex with one guy in my life. He was my high school boyfriend, his name was Jack. We started dating my junior year when he was a senior. He swept me off my feet. We took each other’s virginities the summer before he left for college. I thought he was the one. It turns out the long distance thing didn’t work out with us. I found out he had a “Friend with Benefits” away at school. After his first time he just couldn’t keep it in his pants. We broke up and I spent my senior year heart broken.

I began to wake up as Jen threw the clothes that I had laid out the night before at me.
“Get dressed the cab’s coming soon!” She yelled one last time and left to go downstairs. I made a face at her behind her back.

I got up quickly changed and looked in the mirror. I looked like shit. Waking up early did not suit me well. I’m very self-conscious of how I look. I have a very petite figure with a flat stomach and toned legs. The problem is my DD cup breasts that the guys in high school used to make a huge deal over. I hated the attention and would do anything for a reduction if my mom would let me. I feel like they make me look fat and I have such a hard time finding nice fitting tops. I’ve learned to embrace them over the years but I will always be self-aware. Everyone tells me I'm beautiful, boys have told me I'm hot I just can't bring myself to believe it.

I ran downstairs with my carry on backpack and purse. I found Jen, Tara, Andie, and Kalie waiting outside as my dad and Andie’s dad loaded our luggage. I quickly ran out to help them.
When they were finished I gave my dad a big hug.

“Bye Dad,” I said through tears. I’m very emotional when it comes to my family.
“Bye baby, please be safe don’t do anything stupid. I’m all the way in a different country if there’s trouble.” His tone was very serious and pleading.
“I know I promise, will you tell Mom and Bella I say bye?” Bella was my younger sister of 16. Her and my mother were sleeping and I wasn’t going to wake them we had said good bye last night.
“Of course, listen, here’s 1000 dollars for extra spending, and my credit card for emergencies only.” He said smiling slightly, probably at the look on my face.
I hugged him tight one last time. “Thank you so much daddy, I love you!” And with that we all got in the cab and we were off.

Jen was in the front seat clearly annoying the cab driver by blasting the music so early in the morning. She was a character my best friend. We all danced along.
We got to the airport checked our bags, went through security, got something to eat, and before we knew it the plane took off. I sat in between Jen and Andie taking the middle seat because sadly I am a push over. I fell asleep on Andie’s shoulder and stayed sleeping the whole flight until I heard them screaming with excitement.
“Were landing!” Andie screamed in my ear.
“Wake up sleeping beauty its time for some tequila shots!” Jen screamed, always the alcoholic.

We landed got our bags and the first thing we did was run to the airport bar. We took 2 rounds of tequila shots with salt and lime, such a Mexican tradition. I was so excited as we drove to the hotel. The driver could not go fast enough. I had so much fun trying to communicate with him after my 5 years of Spanish in high school. I held up my end of the conversation pretty well. We listened to loud Spanish music and attempted to sing along. Singing was one of my favorite things; although I wasn’t the best I did not let that stop me.

We got to the Villa del Palmar hotel filled with college students, as it was spring break. I could not contain my excitement. I just wanted to get drunk right away. It was around 12:00 pm here so the pool and beach areas were packed. We checked in quickly. We had two joining rooms. I shared one with Jen. Kalie Andie and Tara had the other. We figured we would end up just passing out anywhere at night, but this gave us somewhere to unpack our clothes. We quickly unpacked. Jenna made sure our clothes were organized because I can get pretty messy. We all put on bathing suits, I wore my black and white bandeau with the strap to support my boobs and I put on my favorite loose fitting see through white cover up. My hair was down and wavy, I looked in the mirror and was somewhat satisfied.

Kalie whistled when she saw me, “The boys are gonna drool over your tits! Its so not fair” she whined, looking down at her A cups.
“I’ll trade you any day.” I said. My friends knew how much I disliked my boobs. They always got so pissed because theirs were so flat. And I didn't appreciate "my gift" as they would say.

“Shut up, you have the hottest body and the most beautiful face, every guy says so.” I always found it hard to believe. The guys did always try to hook up with me at parties, but I would never go farther than making out and I got the reputation of a 'prude'.
“Whatever Kal, lets just go get shit faced in Mexico!” I said pronouncing the “H” the way a native would.

We ran down and made our way to one of the many bars in the hotel. All of my friends ordered fruity drinks except for Jen and I who decided on 2 more tequila shots. I just wanted to feel drunk already.

I held up my shot glass and said, “ To this crazy week and a half we have ahead of us ladies.”
“And to finding a hot group of guys to hangout with!” Tara added. She was kind of the slut of our friends. “We are so getting Em laid this trip!” She said grabbing my left boob. I swatted her hand away.
“No thank you!” I glared. I wouldn’t mind meeting a nice guy or hooking up with guys while dancing, I always had fun doing that, but sex after such a short time was not happening.

“Whatever you say, I’m still using your tits to attract guys though!” I just rolled my eyes at her, used to it.
“Me you and Kal will go man hunting soon don’t worry.” She assured me, because I was so worried.
“What about me?” Jen asked offended that Tara left her out.

Andie had the same boyfriend since high school. I was still jealous that she was able to make it work through college and I wasn’t. Jen just started seeing some one at college, but they weren’t exactly official yet. I knew she would still hook up with guys if she was drunk and on vacation.
“Fine! But we get first dibs.” Said Tara.

Just then two hot guys invited us to play pool volleyball. The Brunette was eyeing my, making me uncomfortable. He wasn’t exactly my type; I’m more into blondes. I knew Tara would have killed me if I didn’t go so we all followed, and it was actually very fun since I was feeling tipsy.

I heard a microphone screech and a Mexican activities worker announced that he was picking a guy and a girl to have a beer chugging contest. All my friends immediately pointed to me and screamed at him to pick me. I was the best girl chugger in my highschool, I even beat a lot of guys when playing beer games. I was always praised for my expert drinking skills.

“Senorita in the black and white bikini and the sexy rack! Please make your way to the Table!” I felt my face turn bright red. I was always so embarrassed when guys pointed out my chest. Luckily I had a few drinks and the vacation vibe was kicking in, calming my nerves. I walked over to him and gave him a high five. I was feeling wild and ready to beat the poor boy that he would pick.

He called up a guy who I didn’t look at right away I was looking at my friends laughing. Then I noticed all of their faces turn to shock. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion turning to see what they were starring at.

I looked up when he made his way over to stand next to me. He was the most beautiful guy I had ever seen. He had blonde messy hair, just how I liked, and the most amazing blue eyes that out shown the water on the beach behind him. He was about a head taller than me. I immediately blushed again and looked away when he noticed me staring.

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