*Quick note to "Guest"*
"Guest": I'm sorry to hear that you will no longer be reading, but at the same time I want you to understand something. I tried writing in Campbell's POV but it didn't feel right with the story. The way I saw this story from the beginning was to only have Maya's perspective of everything. I have not completely dismissed the idea of writing again in his POV, but for right now I only feel comfortable writing in Maya's, like I had originally planned for this story. I also wanted to discuss the fact that there have been very many authors who have only wrote in one persons POV the entire book and they have become best sellers. I believe this is because it gives suspense and mystery to what the other has thought all along! That's what I love most about hearing only one person's thoughts. The mystery. I'm sad to hear you will not be reading anymore, but I really do hope you read this and understand my reasoning too. Thanks for your support along the way.
SURPRISE! Even though I should be focusing on my exam, I couldn't help but write! So just before you read this, it's about a week since last chapter & Maya's foot has healed. Other than that, hope you enjoy it!
Chapter Nine
I leaned over in a couch and held my hair away from my face. The vomit rushed up my throat and plunged to the dirt. It smelled like the banana I had just ate before I came to go pee. My throat was again occupied by puke. I began choking and spit into the smelling pile.
It must have been from eating so many bananas or maybe it was the fish. Campbell said himself it didn't smell too right. I reached for the water bottle sitting beside me and swished it in my mouth. I spit it out and got to my feet, pouring more water into my hand and washing off my mouth.
After waiting a few moments I finally headed back down the beach. Campbell was sitting next to the fire holding a banana in his hand. He didn't go to eat it, instead he stared into the fading flames.
"What are you thinking about?" I asked, sitting next to him. Campbell put his arm around my shoulder and looked down at me.
"Maybe we should consider moving into the jungle... for long-term." I pulled away and stared at him, rasing and eyebrow. "Maya, let's face it. We've been here a month tomorrow and only one plane has flown over us. I think it's time to face it. This is our lives now."
I couldn't say I was surprised about Campbell's suggestion. We had talked about the shelter in the forest we could get, that we couldn't get while still on the beach. We'd be closer to fresh water and we could still catch fish in the stream. I just hadn't expected this conversation to make such a quick appearance.
Campbell was right though. Maybe this was our life now.
XXX
"Okay, on the count of three, alright?" I nodded.
"One... Two... Three!" I took one last hit to the bottom of the tree and watched Campbell help push it down. "Perfect!" He smiled.
Together we gather all our belongings and went in search of a safer place to build a new 'home'. Before we left our make-shift camp we used fallen branches and twigs to make a larger SOS sign in the sand. From here on out, Campbell and I would be trying to make a new life for ourselves.
"Alright, let's bring it back."
Cam and I lifted the fallen palm tree and started heading in the direction of our new site. We had decided to make it just near the caves and only a minute walk from the lagoon. Together we chopped the tree and managed to build a larger version of our hut. We brought extra palm leaves to lay on the ground since the soft sand was no longer there.
The new hut reminded me of a fort I once made as a child. I had used pillows, sheets, comforters, and even chairs to make it. I tried convincing my parents to let me sleep in it, but they made me take it down and return everything to normal.
"Do you think that will be good enough?" Cam asked, looking over to me. "The roof?"
"Uh yeah." I nodded, shaking it a little. The roof seemed fairly sturdy to be made of only branches. "I'm exhausted."
"Agreed." Campbell laughed, rolling into the hut. He patted next to the place beside him for me.
I worked my way into his arms as he kissed the back of my neck tenderly. I sighed and rolled to face him.
"How long do you really think we can survive out here?" I whispered. Campbell put his hand on my cheek and stared into my eyes. He stayed quiet for a few minutes before answering.
"Were going to be fine." He said. "Okay?"
I nodded slowly as he kissed me. "Hey." I smiled. "Let's go watch the sunset."
Campbell rolled on top of me and moved the hair from my eyes. "Or," He whispered in my ear, nibbling it softly. "We can do something else."
"Mmmm?" I said, raising an eyebrow. "Like what?"
Campbell kissed up my jaw and his lips went back to my ear. "Your it." He whispered, taping my shoulder and rolling away from me.
I sat up and watched him smile wickedly across from me. He stuck out his tongue and retreated into the jungle. I quickly got to my feet and went after him.
"Cam!" I said. "That's cheating!"
I pushed past the trees and overgrown leaves, losing sight of him.
"Campbell!" I laughed. "This isn't fair, you know!"
"If I can still see you, I think it's pretty fair." I heard him laugh from behind me.
I quickly turned. I couldn't see him. I slowly turned to my right and walked carefully up to a tree.
"Cold, really cold." Campbell laughed. I turned on my heel and went towards my left, trying to move as slowly as I could. "Your hot, Maya." He laughed. "Like, really smoking need to put you out hot."
I turned around and saw Campbell facing me. I ran up and went to tag him, but he lifted me into his arms and pushed his lips to mine. He turned us slowly in a circle and then set me gently on my feet. His hands waved through my hair as our tongues danced together.
"I got you." I whispered in between breaths.
Campbell smiled and hugged my tighter in his embrace.
"No," He whispered. "I got you."
He stepped away from me and put his finger in the air, telling me to wait a second. I raised my eyebrow as he disappeared into the trees. "Cam?" I called, but he was already gone. I stayed where I was and tried to find him through the leaves.
When he reappeared a few moments later, he had his arms behind his back. He smiled and slowly walked towards me. He brought his hand from behind his back. He was holding a small purple and white flower, the ones that were growing my the lagoon. He smiled and stepped in front of me. He carefully set the flower behind my ear and smiled.
"Maya Matlin." He said. "Will you have this dance with me?"
I nodded and accepted his extended hand. He pulled me into his chest and started moving at an unnaturally slow pace. I wasn't the best dancer and clearly neither was he, so he moved slowly in circles. His arm wrapped around my waist and holding my right hand, while my left hand was playing with the back of his neck.
Cam was humming a song to our movement. I pulled me head from his shoulder and stared at him.
"What song is that?" I asked. Campbell laughed.
"Every hear of Fix You by Coldplay?" I shook my head in daze and smiled. "What? Am I that terrible?"
"No, it's just I never would have thought you out to be a Coldplay kind of guy."
"I was listening to it while we were on the plane." He laughed. I nodded and put my head back on his shoulder.
"Should we feel guilty?" I asked. I could feel Campbell pulling away.
"Guilty?" He repeated. I nodded slowly.
"Everyone thinks were dead." I said. "Our teachers, friends, our family?"
Cam shrugged his shoulders and rested his head on mine. "But were not dead, Maya." He said quietly. "Were still alive and we do have to live a little, while we can."
"I guess."
"When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?"
"You have an amazing voice." I said as Campbell sang in my ear. I could feel his smile.
"Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you"
XXX
I watched Campbell's sleeping body and smiled to myself. I propped myself on my elbow and kissed his jaw. He moaned quietly but his eyes didn't open. I smiled and kissed the corner of his lips. He peeked through one eye and then closed it again.
"You tired me out women." He said quietly. I laughed silently and kissed his lips. Cam's eyes opened and remained fixated on my face. "You don't know when to give up, huh?"
I shook my head and laughed. Campbell slowly shut his eyes again.
"Who was your first?" I asked. Campbell kept his eyes closed as he spoke.
"She was a freshman and I was a sophomore."
"Do I know her?"
"No," He laughed, opening his eyes. "She was in college. It was at a party and we were both pretty drunk, I don't know, thought she could teach me some things."
I shook my head slowly. It was weird trying to remember Campbell sophomore year. Even remembering myself. I was so different then. Even now I was different. I could feel it myself.
"What about you?" He asked. I laughed shakily and shook my head. "No no no no no. I told you mine, now you tell me yours? Was he a hockey player? Band geek? Teach-"
"You." I interjected quickly. Campbell's head raised as he looked into my face.
"Me?" He asked, almost shocked. I nodded slowly, feeling my cheeks go hot. "Wow."
"Is that a bad wow?" I asked, looking down at my hands. Campbell lifted my chin with his finger.
"Not at all." He said. "It's just... wow." He went to push a strand of my hair behind my ear. "I'm glad it was me."
"Me too." I smiled.
"So," He asked. "Was I... Okay?"
"Well, I got some sand in some weird places but..." I laughed, rolling my eyes. Cam lifted his lips to mine. "But, since I'm still pretty new at this... maybe we should try again?"
"Uh, yeah." He laughed, rolling on top of me.
I was asked where to watch the move Blue Lagoon: The Awakening. There are two places I know which work well. The first one is youtube! Someone posted the full movie. ( watch?v=8KqiFPRvaI0) However, sometimes it's super slow so another place to watch it would be on letmewatchthis (Here's the link right to the movie: .ch/file/a888bbaf3e778c9643d96fb76def 765e/#) If there's any problem with letmewatchthis, just PM me and I'll help you out! :) I really recommend it if you like these types of movies!
Anyways, I hope everyone enjoyed the quick update. This time, for sure, I will not be able to update until Tuesday/Wednesday. Thanks for everyone's patience. :)
