Tweaked

Summary: After five years, it's back to New Zealand for the Rocket Gang, but what happens when one of their own leaves the team, teenage hormones, and old faces come along from the ride?

Author's Note: Wow... I didn't expect so many reviews on the first day. Well, since I have the first seven chapters already written, I thought I might as well update. Please enjoy.

Chapter One: Convincing Reggie

(Twister's POV)

It's been a few weeks since Raymundo announced that we're returning to New Zealand this summer for two weeks. We still have one more month until then, but Reggie still refuses to be a part of the team. Otto has been bugging me to ask Clio to join our team to replace Rocket Girl, for he already got Trish to join the team. We asked Sherry, but she was doing a summer aboard program in Europe and declined. The new rules required us to have at least two guys and girls because the tandem surfing challenge requires at least two co-ed couples. Frankly, I love my cousin, but I rather Reg be a part of the team. It wouldn't be Team Rocket without her. Plus, she also should reclaim her crown. Last time, she and Otto tied, but I know she could beat him this time.

Don't tell Otto I think that.

I invited Reggie to have a little surfing session with me, so we could talk it out alone. I walked to her house surf board and long board in hand. I left my boards outside the door and walked in. I've been a part of their family for a while now, and I don't even have to knock anymore. I walked up the stairs and was about to knock on the door when I heard fighting coming from inside Reggie's room. The door was cracked open, so I took a peek.

"You can't be serious. You're hanging out with him again?" It was Reggie's boyfriend, Ryan. I didn't like the guy. He was a senior, the school quarterback, and the track captain. Even though our school's football team sucked, he was still the reigning king of our school.

"Yes Ryan, he's my friend." Reggie retorted annoyed. She sat in front of her mirror brushing her purple hair. It had grown over the years and now reached her mid back. She tied it up in a ponytail. Ryan stood behind her watching her.

"It's bad enough you're friends with that Dullard nerd, but the stupid beaner too." I clenched my fist. Who the fuck does he think he is. I was about to burst through the door when I heard Reg snapped back.

"The stupid beaner? Who the fuck do you think you are? Twister may not be the sharpest knife in the kitchen, but he's far from stupid. Unlike a certain guy in my life, he actually cares about me."

"Are you implying I don't care about you?"

"Yes." She answered bluntly.

"You fuckin' bitch. Take that back!" Digging yourself a hole there, Ry.

"No, who are you to come in here and tell me what my friends are?"

"I am your boyfriend, and if I want to control you, I can." How's China, Ryan?

"Control me? Control me? Ha, don't make me laugh."

"Shut up you stupid cunt." Oooooh, bad move son.

"Get out."

"What did you say?"

"Get out. I don't want to see you anymore. It's over. Take your jacket," she must have thrown it at him because I heard him grunt. "Take your necklace," another grunt. "And get out!"

"Whatever." He mumbled as he walked towards the door. I stepped back and pretended I didn't hear the whole conversation. Ryan pushed the door opened and saw me.

"Hey man." I greeted.

"Fuck you." He flipped me off. I pretended to be offended.

"Hey, I was trying to be nice."

"I don't give a fuck."

"Chupame la pija, pendejo." I cursed in Spanish. He gave me a glare before storming out of the house. I laughed at him, taking note I was taller than him. I towered over almost everyone these days at 6'3". I walked into Reggie's room. She was sitting on her bed with her face in her hands. I walked by and kneeled before her.

"Hey Reg." She looked up. She wasn't crying but had this deep look of sadness on her face.

"Hi Twist."

"You okay?" she shook her head.

"I'm fine. I've wanted to break up with him for some time now." I jumped inside. Her words gave me hope.

"You still up for surfing?" She nodded. I stood up and held my hand out to help her up. To my surprise, not only did she take it, but she didn't let it go until we went down the stairs. She finally let go when she went to grab her board.

"Don't take it." She raised an eyebrow.

"I want to practice some tandem surfing moves." She smiled and put her board down. Tandem surfing is when two people, usually one boy and one girl, surfed together on one board. They perform various acrobatic lifts and such. After Raymundo and Noelani's wedding, where we first witness this type of surfing, we got interested in it. It wasn't until Otto and I turned fourteen when we actually started trying it. You have to be very muscular to be the base, but since we have been doing extreme sports all our lives, the two of us were very muscular. Raymundo became our teacher. Trish was Otto's partner, seeing how they were the two best surfers in Ocean Shores. Reggie was my partner, and we usually used my board. Sherry and Sam tried it but decided it wasn't for them.

Reggie grabbed her car keys.

"What are you doing? We can just walk to the beach."

"Let's go to the secret spot." I smiled and agreed. We walked out to her car. She had a 2007 Honda Pilot. In my opinion, I thought it was too big for her. She looked so little in it. Sometimes though, she lets me drive it. I got my license nearly a year ago on my sixteenth birthday, but I didn't have a car. I still had to wait for Lars to leave for college after the summer. I unconsciously opened her door before opening mine.

"Thanks Twist." Her smile caused me to blush a bit. She pulled out of the cul-de-sac. After a few minutes of silence, I spoke up. I decided not to ask about New Zealand just yet.

"So, how long how you wanted to break-up with Ryan?" I was curious.

"Uh, for like a month now."

"Why didn't you?"

"Things came up." She was being vague.

"Things? Like what things?"

"Well, prom."

"That was in the beginning of the month. You've have plenty of chances since then."

"I don't want to talk about it."

"Come on Reg, I'm your best friend! You could tell me anything." I smiled. She glanced over to me.

"I don't think you wanna hear it."

"Tell me Reg."

"No."

"Pwetty pwease," I said in an annoying voice.

"Twist."

"Please please please." She sighed.

"Fine! The reason it took me a long time to break-up with him is because every time I tried... well, we ended up having sex." Was not expecting that… It's a good thing I didn't drive or else I would've swerved off the road.

"You're… you're not… you're not a v-virgin?" That probably was the dumbest thing to say, but I was never one for smart sayings.

"Nope." The air suddenly got awkward.

"I shouldn't have told you." She broke the tension.

"Was he your first?"

"Yeah." I didn't know what else to say. I mean I shouldn't be surprised because I knew that the football team, especially the quarterback, was sexually active. And it's not like I could condemn Reggie, I recently dated a cheerleader and lost my virginity to her. Fortunately, we were at the spot by the time she answered. We got out of the car. She walked over to my side of the car and opened the door behind mine. She began taking off her shirt and shorts. She wore a pink bikini.

"Pink?" I raised an amused eyebrow.

"Shut up, all my other bikinis are in the wash."

"I'm surprised you have a pink one."

"Shut up. It was gift from Clio. I like it." I tore off my tank top to reveal my well tones abs. I was fairly proud of my body; I worked hard to earn it. Wow, I sound like Otto. I glimpsed at the purple haired girl again. I couldn't stop staring at her chest. Her boobs weren't big, but they looked like they'd fit perfectly in my hands. Gah, I better stop looking before I get a boner. I kicked my flip-flops off and tossed them into the car.

"You ready?" i asked grabbing my board from the top of his car.

"Yeah let's go." The beach was empty, so we paddled out to the water. The waves were great today. She sat into front of me and waited to pick out a wave for us. She was always better at picking the waves than me.

"That one." I agreed and waited for it. When the time came, she leaned forward and I laid my chest on her back. We paddled together. Despite my almost erection, I was used to being close to Reggie like this. I stood up first, and then pulled her up close to me. I felt her warm body pressed against mine. I took her hands into mine and she leaned back into me.

"Let's try an easy reverse knee-stand." I nodded. She turned around facing me placing her hand on my shoulders. She put one leg on my thigh, and I grabbed it behind her knee. I rode the wave as she positioned her other foot my thigh. She stood up on my knees and I leaned back a bit to keep us balanced. She straightened herself out and smiled down on me.

"Good job Rocket girl." I noticed the waved closing in.

"We better bail." I slowly helped her down and we jumped off the board together. Afterwards, we went back on the board and tried a few more moves. After two hours, we retreated back to the beach and sat down in the sand. I stuck my board in the ground behind us.

"That was fun."

"Yeah it was." She smiled at me.

"You know what else would be fun?" I said putting my arm around her. Her eyes widen in shock.

"You and me surfing together in the Wakikikamukau Games." She blinked one, then twice, and exploded in laughter. Did I say something stupid?

"What's so funny?" She controlled herself.

"I'm sorry Twist. I thought you were going to say something else."

"Say what? What do you mean?" She shook her head.

"Nevermind." She closed her mouth and placed her head on my shoulder.

"Why don't you want to be a part of our team anymore?"

"It's not you guys I swear. It's just… I don't know how to explain it."

"Could you try? I mean, Otto and Sam don't want to admit it, but it's bumming them out. I'm not afraid to be completely honest with you. I really want you to be a part of the team. It's just not Team Rocket without you."

"I know Twist, but the fact is I lost my competitive edge."

"But don't you want to reclaim your crown? I mean, don't tell Otto, but we could win!"

"No, I'm done. I don't want to do it." I sighed, knowing I lost this battle.

"Alright, at least you'll be there rooting us on right?"

"Of course." We stayed like this for another half an hour before leaving the secret spot. She drove us to the Shack where we met up with Otto, Sam, Sherry, and Trish. Otto pulled me aside.

"So did you talk to her?" He asked, knowing my plan to convince her to compete with us.

"Yeah."

"And?"

"She said no."

"I knew it." He smirked claiming victory. I sighed and pulled out my phone.

"I'm calling her right now." I scrolled through my phone book and typed in my cousin's name. I pressed the call button. After a few rings she picked up.

"Hola Maurice."

Author's Note: Aww man, I'm sorry to disappoint, but I guess Reg's not competing. D: But wait... There's still eleven more chapters! Let's see what happens next shall we. :)

Also, please remember that the gang are teenagers. Hormone-ridden, horny little things.

Ages to clarify:
Otto, Sam, Trish- 16
Clio, Keoni, Reggie, Twister- 17

Yes, I made Twister slightly older, but he just turned 17. Sam's gonna turn 17 after New Zealand. Reggie's almost 18.

Also, for tandem surfing. I don't surf myself, but I discover this on Rocket Power (Powergirl Surfing, Surfing Sarah Ann; Also in island in Island of the Menehune, Noelani and her partner). I looked it up on Youtube, and by god, it's fucking awesome! I wanna learn how to surf. When it comes to the surfing competition, I will give the link to the video with all the moves.