Ok, I know this is kinda late to start writing my own version of Suspicion. But whatever. Today's my first day of summer! So now I'm going to start writing stories again. I usually only write Clique fics, (you can go to my page and read them), but I also love the Private series, so I decided to write one. Haha. So yeah. Please read and review!!

-xoxo-

The freezing water hit me the instant I touched the ocean. I tried to yell out for help, but the water consumed me. I couldn't feel anything and I was using all my energy trying to stay afloat. My dress was weighing me down. I decided to take it off. I struggled with my zipper but I finally managed to pull it all the way down and I got out of my dress. But as soon as I did, I was ten times colder. I started to panic. This time, I really was going to die. I frantically paddled closer to the yacht, but the waves kept pushing me back. I tried to yell for help again.

"Help!" I shouted. Water instantly filled my mouth. I coughed and sputtered. I was getting so tires. Suddenly I heard voices out on the deck.

"Are you ready for the next round?" I recognized the voice as Taylor's.

"Of course. Just watch, I'm going to win." That was Kiran.

"Help!" I yelled with all the energy I had left.

"Did you just hear someone?" Taylor asked.

"Yeah, but where did it come from?" Kiran wondered.

"Guys, down here!" I yelled as loud as I could over the crashing waves. My legs were completely numb now. I didn't even know if my legs were still moving. I was feeling really light-headed. I looked up again and saw Kiran Taylor's heads appear over the railing.

"Reed!" Taylor shrieked. Kiran's mouth opened in horror. She ran off to get some help. I could tell that Taylor was freaking out now.

"Reed, here!" She threw me a lifesaver and I reached out to grab a hold of it. I clung onto to for dear life. Kiran came back with Dash, Noelle, Upton, and Daniel. Noelle's face immediately turned pale. She looked ready to faint.

Upton quickly dove into the ocean. He quickly reached me and grabbed me, swimming toward the yacht. Daniel and Dash bent over the railing and held out their arms. Upton lifted me up and they took a hold of me and lifted me out of the freezing water and back onto the yacht. I collapsed and was immediately laid on a nearby lounge chair.

By now, I was shivering uncontrollably. Noelle reached me and immediately gave me her coat. But I was still shivering.

"Reed, what the hell happened?" Noelle asked, "Why are you only in your bra and underwear?"

I blanched. I had totally forgotten about my dress. "I-I-I-had to-to take it off," I chattered.

"Reed!" Upton cried out, pushing Noelle to the side. Noelle shot Upton a glare but didn't say anything. He took me into his arms and I immediately started feeling warmer and started to relax. But then I remembered what had just happened a few minutes before I went overboard. I pushed Upton away.

"I'm fine," I mumbled and stood up. I tried to walk away, but I guess I was wobbling around and too weak to walk, because the next thing I knew, I was in Daniel's arms. I smiled weakly at him. "Daniel, can you please take me to a room where I can change?"

Daniel looked surprised but said, "Sure,"

"Noelle, can you please come with me?" Noelle came to my side in a flash and put my arm over her shoulder while Daniel did the same with my other arm. But I still couldn't walk. I was on the deck, wearing nothing but my bra and underwear and Noelle's coat, too weak to even stand and walk. Daniel seemed to read my mind and he picked me up and carried me through the game room. I was vaguely aware of people stopping their game and starting at me. I heard Poppy's annoying laughter as she came up to us.

"What's wrong with her?" Poppy snickered, "Had a little too much to drink and fell into the pool?"

"Shut up, Poppy," Noelle snapped, pushing Poppy roughly away.

Poppy glared at her brother, as if she was waiting for him to do something in return. But all Daniel did was ignore her. Poppy put her hands on her hip and called after him. "Daniel, what the hell are you doing with Reed?"

Again, Daniel ignored her and kept on walking. He carried me to a room far away from all the people and noise and gently laid me down on the bed.

"There's got to be some extra clothes around here," Noelle said, flinging the closet open. She turned to Daniel. 'Thanks, I can take it from here."

Daniel nodded and gave me one last look of concern before leaving.

Noelle handed me a bathrobe. "Sorry, that's all I could find in the damn closet." She helped me up and gave me the bathrobe. "Why don't' you take a bath first?" She suggested.

I nodded and started heading towards the bathroom when someone knocked on the door.

"Reed, you in there?" Upton's voice traveled through the door.

Noelle looked at me and I shook my head.

"Go away, Upton. She doesn't want to be bothered right now," she said.

"Please, I just want to make sure she's okay," Upton begged.

Noelle looked at me once again and I still shook my head.

"She's fine," Noelle sighed. "She's taking a bath right now. She'll be back soon."

"Okay, tell her I stopped by."

"Yeah, sure," Noelle said and as soon as Upton left, she asked, "What's up with you and Upton? I thought you would have gladly let him in."

"Can we not talk about it right now?" I exhaled and turned the water on, letting it slowly fill the tub. "I'll tell you later, okay?"

"Fine," Noelle replied, "I'm going to go ask around to see if anyone brought an extra set of clothes, ok?"

"Ok, sure," I replied, stepping into the tub. The hot water immediately relaxed my muscles. I closed my eyes and laid my head back against the marble wall. I shuddered as I thought of what had just happened fifteen minuets ago. I had nearly died. Again. Someone wanted me dead. Was it Poppy who pushed me? It would make perfect sense if she was the one who did that since she's probably furious that Upton had chosen me over her. But I couldn't jump to conclusions just yet. I wasn't sure whether it was her or not. I certainly didn't know that Sabine was crazy Ariana's sister, as she was just as crazy as her sister. What if I was wrong again?

Suddenly, a door slam brought me out of my thoughts. I tensed. Was Noelle back so soon?

"Hello?" I called out tentatively. There was no answer. "Noelle, is that you?" I heard footsteps approach and the doorknob jiggled as the person tried to open the door to the bathroom. I bit my lip to stop a shriek from coming out. I was go glad I locked the door. The doorknob stopped jiggling and the footsteps faded. I heard the door open and close and then it was completely silent. Oh my god. Who was that? Was it the same person who pushed me overboard? Was she trying to kill me again after she found out that her first time failed?

"I'm back!" Noelle said, tapping on the door to let me know. I jumped. "Luckily, Taylor had an extra and you guys are sort of the same size. Sorry, it was the best I could do. No one else had anything."

I smiled. "That's fine, thanks."

"Ok, so I put the dress on the bed," Noelle said, "Are you hungry? I could go and bring you some food."

Now that she mentioned it, my stomach was growling. Food sounded very good right now. "Yeah, I'm starving."

"Ok, then I'll be right back." And with that, Noelle left once again.

When she left, I got out of the tub and dried myself off. I looked at the mirror and saw a blood-shot pale looking girl staring back at me. I was such a mess. I didn't want to go back outside. I opened the door to get the dress Noelle had gotten me. As I grabbed the dress, I saw a piece of paper out of the corner of my eye, lying on the night stand. I picked it up.

Looks like my plan didn't work as well as I wanted it to. It's ok, though. There's always more chances later. I'll be seeing you around, Reed!

-xoxo-

Yup. So there's the 1st chapter. What did you think? Review, please!! :]