6/19/12

Okay so, this is my new story. Officially my first multi-chap! I hope y'all like it.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Epcot. I do not own any of the Kingdom Keepers. Unrelatedly, I also don't own a water park. But wouldn't that be cool!

Finn's P.O.V

It was a breathtaking view, watching the fireworks from an island off the coast of China. No, not the real China, but Epcot's China. As some kind of reward for keeping the parks safe, we were taken out to one of the islands in the middle of the lake in Epcot to watch the show.

The cerulean sky illuminated by the full moon was every so often irradiated with the sudden burst of the multicolored sparks. The light phenomenally enlivened the sky; the flares of such explosions leaving a kaleidoscope of colors on the brightened faced beaming up at them. It made the slight glow of our DHI's seem like nothing.

"Oh my gosh, this is amazing!" Amanda squealed in excitement next to me. Her eyes shone, overflowing with elation at the sight. Similar expressions spread across the faces of the girls who gaped, caught in between awe and recrementitious wonder.

Hours later, long after the show had ended, long after the park had closed, we remained on the island. Somewhere behind us, Philby and Willa waded in the shallow water along the shore of the small island, talking. Jess had challenged Maybeck to an arm-wrestling contest that quickly grew into an argument about who cheated and who wasn't ready and so on. Charlene, who had been the appointed referee, was standing by, watching them fight, laughing every once in a while at their idiocy.

Amanda caught me glancing around nervously and asked what was wrong. "Nothing," I responded, "It's just kind of weird. We've been here a long time and the O.T.'s haven't come to bother us. It feels wrong. What if they're planning something big?"

"Don't worry about that." she scooted closer, and that's saying something considering she was already basically in my lap. She leaned up and kissed my cheek. "Finn, everything's fine. Just try to relax."

I gave her a skeptical look, then said, "It's kind of hard when all I hear is Jess and Maybeck screaming over there." She leaned back to look at them and chuckled.

"Screaming's an understatement." She simpered as Maybeck stomped angrily in our direction.

"Amanda, your nuisance of a sister is so annoying. How do you put up with her?" he exclaimed. From behind you could hear Jess mocking him.

"Wow, Maybeck, nuisance. That's a big word for someone with your vocabulary, wouldn't' you say?"

Snickering at Jess' comment, Amanda shrugged, "I guess I'm just used to it." Another snide remark came from Jess, at which point Maybeck turned, "Oh, is that right, Lockhart?"

"Yes, yes it is." She responded snidely. Maybeck walked back to where Jess was, groaning in exasperation.

Amanda called to them, "Please don't rip each other's heads off." That was a promise neither of them would keep. Sniggering, she commented, "I swear, one day they're gonna kill each other."

"Not if I kill them first." I replied jokingly as their argument grew louder, near bursting my eardrums.

From behind, I could hear the sound of splashes and Willa's blithesome giggles. I looked back at her, striding in the water alongside Philby, who was splashing water on her.

"Philby, quit it." She laughed, splashing him back. When he didn't, she shoved him, good-humoredly, and turned to away. Her escape failed when he grabbed her by the waist, pulling her back into his arms, causing her to squeal in amusement. He picked her up and spun her around, kissing her.

"See," Amanda elbowed me, and I turned to face her. "Everyone's happy. There's nothing to worry about."

Suddenly, there was a loud splash from behind us. This was followed by surprised laughter. "Philby!" A soaking wet Willa got up from the water and walked back to shore. Clothes clinging to her skin, hair plastered to her forehead, mock-pout spread across her face. "Well, I don't know how I'm gonna explain this when I wake up."

Jess and Charlene were barely able to contain their laughter. "Sorry, Willa." Philby looked so embarrassed. He also appeared fearful and apologetic, making his facial expression even more hilarious.

Willa shrugged, "My brothers have done worse." They came and sat down to join us. Philby hugged her close, not even minding that she was getting him wet.

"I think we should be getting back now." Amanda stated. Everyone began to stand and gathered around in a circle. We all held hands. She whispered to me, "We still on for tomorrow?"

"Definitely." I smiled down at her. I turned to face the others. "Everyone ready?" They nodded.

I pushed the button.

Amanda's P.O.V

Ah. Saturday. The most amazing, fantastic, perfect day of the week. Then again, I may just be saying that because I'm going out on a date with Finn today but whatever. I hummed to myself happily as I got dressed.

"What are you so happy about?" Jeannie asked in a snooty tone. Lately she has actually been more nice than usual but she was still pretty rude and irritating. And, to my annoyance, still in love with Finn. But I could use that to my advantage on occasion.

"Oh, I'm just going on a date with Finn." I said nonchalantly, teasing her. I laughed a little when I saw her face grow red. "Does that bother you?"

"No!" she said quickly. It was a lie, of course. She cleared her throat. "No, I-I don't care."

Jeannie glanced around the room looking to change the subject, most likely. Her eyes fell on Jess's bed behind me. "Why's she still asleep?"

I turned around and saw that, indeed, Jess was still asleep in her bed. "I don't know." Jeannie saw that I was focusing on Jess and took the opportunity to flee the room. I laughed at her, skipping over to Jess's bed.

"Jess… Wake up, Jess." I shook her shoulder. She opened her eyes groggily. Then, she closed them again, groaning.

"Morning to you, too," I said, rolling my eyes. She however didn't seem to catch my sarcasm.

"Morning." She slurred before lazily burying her face in her pillow. Is she starting to fall asleep again?

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Going to sleep." She muttered into her pillow. Knew it!

"No, you're not. You can't just spend the entire day in bed, Jess."

"Yes, I can."

"Come on, Jess." I tugged on her arm.

"No." she grumbled.

"Get up." I continued to pull at her arm.

"No." Then she fell out of bed. I sighed, laughing a little.

"Good morning, floor. How are you this fine morning?" She mumbled to the wooden floor.

"You weren't supposed to fall out." I told her. She turned over to face me and shrugged, grinning. Then, out of nowhere, she erupted into a coughing fit. I squatted on the floor beside her, feeling her forehead with the back of my hand. "Jess, you have a fever."

The fit concluded, allowing her to respond, "It's nothing, I'm fine." Once on her feet, an act she only accomplished with my help, she began climbing back under her covers.

"No, you're not." I persisted. "Jess, you're sick."

About to retort, she began coughing again, now gasping for air. "That's it, I'm staying." I confirmed my decision, sitting down on a vacant spot on her bed.

She shook her head, choking out, "You have a date with Finn."

"I'll just cancel." I replied, reaching for the phone on her dresser. This action was interrupted by the sound of a bicycle bell. Moving to the window, I saw Finn standing on the sidewalk, staring up at me with that smile only Finn could pull off, his bike propped next to him. I shook my head at him, mouthing no. He stared up at me, confused.

"Just go. I'm probably going to lie in bed for a while anyways." Jess insisted. I spun around, looking concernedly down at her.

"Are you sure?"

"Absolutely."

"Fine, but if you need anything, just call me." Then I remembered Ms. Nash confiscated my phone. Ugh, that woman can really be a pain! "You know Finn's number, right?"

She nodded. "Go, Amanda."

"Don't stay in bed all day. When I get back, I want to see you up and fully active."

"Okay." She murmured, falling asleep.

"Bye, Jess." I whispered, turning to leave the room. Quietly, I closed the door until I heard the silent click. Heading down the hallway, Jeannie came up to me, likely ready to say something rude in envy of my dating Finn. I stopped her before a single word even formulated in her vocal cords.

"Can you make sure that Jess is okay while I'm gone?" I asked her, quickly. It surprised the both of us; never would I have trusted my own sister's health in the hands of the devil's helper before.

"And why should I do that?" she replied, raising her eyebrows at me, ever so wickedly.

"Oh, I don't know. Maybe because if you don't, I'll tell Ms. Nash that you haven't been following the schedule for the computer." I suggested sourly. She hesitated, shifting awkwardly at the fact that I was lording that over her.

"Fine." She responded begrudgingly. In a celebration of my triumph, I smirked, skipping past her to the door and stepping out into the hot Florida atmosphere.

"Hey, beautiful." Finn greeted me full embrace. I giggled as he kissed my cheek, pulling away with the dumbest grin on his face.

"Somebody's happy."

"Well, somebody has the best girlfriend in the world." He helped me onto the handle bars of his bike, a spot that was rather uncomfortable before, but I had grown accustomed to. Finn boarded his bike and began to pedal. The ride to the park was not one without bumps and uneasy swerves, from the near inability of Finn's to be able to see over my shoulder.

As he was able to adjust, a conversation began. "What was with that upstairs?" he asked, peering over my shoulder just in time to see a tree and veer out of harm's way. I probably should have been giving him commands, be his eyes.

"Oh, that. Jess was sick; I thought I should have stayed and taken care of her. She told me to go ahead. I'm sorry. That wasn't very considerate toward you. If I wanted to stay, I should have called earlier."

"That's ridiculous. Amanda, if she was sick, I would have been fine if you wanted to cancel. Is she okay?" His concern for her made me smile. Finn was always so kind and worried for others.

"Yeah. She has a slight fever, though." I responded. By his sudden silence, it seemed he was in deep thought. "What's up?"

"Nothing. It's just I felt a little sick yesterday. I could tell you weren't feeling good either." I considered it for a moment.

"I guess I did feel sort of feverish. I just thought it was the heat, though. I mean, it's spring and we are in Florida." The sweltering heat was presently making me feel like I was going to begin to fry. He shrugged, slowing as we neared the entrance to Magic Kingdom. The weird thing is I could have sworn I felt someone watching us.

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