Onodera never resented boats. Their ability was actually quite remarkable, but there was one problem with them. Of course it didn't have anything to do with their design but the fact that they were actually able to float on the ocean, a gigantic pit of blue, horrified him.
As a child, Onodera had fallen in the deep end of the ocean and nearly drowned. Never getting over the shock, Onodera imagination got the better of him and replaced the memory with malicious creatures that prey for human flesh.
Onodera, now a teenager, of course knew better than to believe the creatures that a boy's imagination could create. He now knew that they lived further out in the ocean, not near the shore. Onodera had never been on a boat, smart enough to know what lived out there. The fact that the Onodera family had won cruise ship tickets caught him by surprise. Not only were they going on a ship, but they were going to be on it for 3 weeks and his parents decided to drag Onodera from England to Japan again just so they could all go as a family. The fear of going on the ship was so chilling, that the constant thoughts of Saga-Senpai stopped. All day the boy had hid in his room, tunneling as deep as possible in the many dusty books. Around eight, Onodera's jubilant mother peeked in.
"Ritsu-Chan? Are you packed?" she asked, making her way to the untidy bed. Receiving a nod, she sat down on the bed.
"Hon, we're not going to be able to spend all that much time with you. Your father's work and mine is piling up, but we still wanted to go on this vacation because it would be a shame to waste the tickets we won. We're still going to hang out, so don't worry."
"Knew it." Onodera thought. Nodding, the rude boy turned a page.
"Ritsu, how about you put that book away," she asked as Onodera put the book down. "Ritsu, you've grown to be such a pretty boy, you know that? I'm sure you'll make plenty of friends on this trip. Maybe you'll meet a girl?"
"I thought you wanted me to marry An-Chan?" Onodera questioned, his eyebrows knitted in confusion.
"Of course we do. But why not have a little fun? I mean, you haven't been all too keen on the idea of marrying An-Chan and you have dated other girls, so why not? Just don't be doing any funny business, got it? You're still marrying her, so keep it for marriage."
"Got it mom. Good night." he rolled his eyes.
"What happened? You used to be so different." she asked, eyes sheeted in worry.
"I don't know what you're talking about." Onodera yawned, the blanket covering a cold body.
"Never mind Ritsu-Chan. Goodnight. Love you and sleep well. Tomorrow's a big day." she smiled, flipping a light off and walking out the door.
"Well, guess I can't keep the promise of saving it for marriage," he smirked.
Alrighty, re-did the first chapter. Hope you guys like it better than the last one. Review's please and LOVE YA!