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Fall In Chapter 9 (Indecisive)
Mariah POV
I kept walking, still kicking rocks. Then I looked back, and saw someone following us.
"Walk faster" I had told Jacob.
"Uh, okay" he said confused, but then looked back, and the person was walking faster as well.
"RUN!" I yelled to Jacob. And then I started jogging, and then sped up and was practically sprinting. Jacob caught up to me.
"Why the hell are we running?" he asked, but I didn't answer.
Someone grabbed me. It wasn't Jacob. I turned and saw the guy wearing black; he was also the one who was following us.
"Let go of me, please" I yelled.
"JACOB, HELP ME!" I pleaded, and he came running up to my side, and punched the guy in the face. They guys still hadn't let go off me.
I used my Earth bending, and made a dust cover so no one could see what was going on. I slipped out the guys hands, and then with my earth bending I made a pretty heavy rock and aimed it at the guy. Then I shot, and hit the guy in the chest, and he fell back. The dust had cleared away and I saw Jacob, and ran into his chest and hugged him.
"Thank you, for helping me. But let's get out of here" I suggested and we started walking.
"What was that all about?" Jacob asked
"I don't know. But I'm a little scared"
"It's okay. I'll protect you." He insisted
"I know you will" I said and walked up closer to him
"You tried, and that's all I want"
Then he leaned close to me again. I felt he was trying to kiss me.
Our noses were touching, and I was nervous. I didn't know what to do, and so I just leaned also. Then we kissed. I backed away quickly.
"I'm sorry" he said, and rubbed his head.
"No… no… its okay… but this doesn't mean we are going out or anything" I explained, and turned around and kept on walking.
"That was really something" he said
"Just don't tell anyone. Not Edward, not Alice, not even my sister. I'll tell her. But for now just keep your mouth shut"
Katya POV
I was walking with Edward and we were both quiet. I could tell he was in some deep thought, because I was in some deep thought myself. That's when I saw the Wide Waters trail sign. Then further on I saw the 2 paths merge. I went on it and looked up it. Mariah and Jacob were walking on it and as they got closer I saw their faces, which were masked in nervousness and awkwardness. Mariah ran to me and locked her arm in mine then we started walking on the White Waters trail.
"I need to pee," Mariah lied. This statement startled both Edward and Jacob.
"Ugh…" they both said.
She grabbed my arm and dragged me to a near tree. Then she pulled up some rock walls around us.
"Me and Jacob kissed," she announced. I covered my mouth with my hand and gasped.
"Tell me everything," I said.
"Okay… well," she started. Then she hurried through her story and told me every single detail.
I was speechless at the end.
"Wow, that was kind of romantic," I swooned.
"I wish Edward was romantic," I whispered softly to myself.
"What was that?" she asked.
"Nothing," I mumbled.
"Well, let's get back to the guys," I said.
When we got back there the guys were waiting patiently.
"Okay, so I want to walk behind," I hinted at Mariah. She knew that I wanted to practice my bending.
"Yeah I will walk with her," Mariah announced, "You guys go on ahead."
They didn't exactly agree at first, being scared that the guy that had just attacked Mariah was still behind us. I could tell Jacob had told Edward about what had just occurred, because there was no look of confusion on his face as he looked at Jacob's apprehensive face. His face mirrored Jacob's exactly. I was glad there were no secrets in between them, but that would mean whatever we told them, they would tell each other. Anything we told them. Edward didn't know about the kiss though. I don't know how I knew; I think it was because he wasn't teasing Jacob or being depressed about how Jacob had gotten his girl and he hadn't gotten his.
They agreed hesitantly and started off in front of us, throwing indecisive glances back at us. They were having second thoughts about leaving us alone. This warmed my heart a little, but annoyed me just the same. We can handle our selves I thought with a determined little nod.
We waited 10 min. and then started after them.
"Here we go," I said. Then I went over the fence that is supposed to keep people out but, I crossed over top of it anyway.
"Okay, I think the White Water Rapids is this way," I told her. I had a special 6th sense when it came to water. I knew the direction we were going would lead us to the rapids. She knew this too, that is why she didn't argue.
She followed me until we got to the rapids. When we got there I took in the sight. It was unbelievable. The white cool water rushed down onto the rocks that stood in the way. I felt like the world was my oyster right now. I knew I could do anything with the water that lay in front of me. I made ice stepping stones and crossed to the other side. Then I used my hands to pull up some mist where you couldn't see anything. Mariah was moving rocks like she does, and I was just having a blast with my water.
I sat down on a rock and pulled out my healing water amulet. I had found it in the place I got my powers. It has water that has special properties in it. I would only use it in desperate times when someone is gravely injured.
We had some more fun and we even had a battle. It helps us train; of course, we would never hurt each other but still… I think it is a little fun.
"I think we should go back. Jacob and Edward might be concerned," she said sounding worried but kind of hesitant.
"Yeah you're right," I agreed.
We crossed the rapids again and then got back on the original trial.
Mariah POV
Once we got back on the original trail we saw Edward and Jacob walking ahead of us. They stopped for a while and waited for us.
"So. I'm kind of hungry" said Jacob, while his stomach growled.
"Well, should we take a short cut back to the parking lot, and eat somewhere" I suggested
"Sure" they all agreed, and when no one was near us, I cut through the forest. There was no trail.
"Are you sure you know a short cut to the parking lot?" Edward had asked
"Kind of" I mumbled.
Then I stepped on something slithery.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" I screamed "SNAKE!"
"Where? I'll save you" Jacob said, and stepped on the snake.
"Careful. It might be venomous" I told him
"Let's just run and leave it alone" Katya insisted, and we all ran to the trail that we had been on.
"That….. That….. Was a copp… copp… copperhead" I said nervously
"Its okay babe, come here" Jacob said while taking me in his arms again. I leaned on his shoulder. Then I remember Edward didn't know about the kiss, so I quickly got out of his grasp. Edward looked at us strangely.
45 minutes later…
We had stopped at this restaurant to eat.
"Hello, my name is Mindy, and I am waitress for today. Is there anything you would like to drink?" she asked
"May I have iced tea" I asked
"Can I have some diet, iced tea?" Katya said
"I would like some water" Edward answered
"I want some root beer" said Jacob
"Okay, I will be right back" she said and winked at Jacob and Edward. I got a little feisty.
"So what looks good?" I questioned
"You" Jacob answered and I blushed.
"Hey Katya want to share a pasta?" Edward asked Katya.
"Uh… no thank you Edward" she said, and waitress came back with our drinks.
Katya POV
Jacob and Mariah were acting so cute together and I just felt so happy watching them. I didn't Edward know what happened between them so I didn't say anything in front of him. I loved how happy Jacob was making Mariah, and I kind of felt lonely but, kind of not. I knew that when my soul mate came around I would feel it. I needed to feel Edward liking me for me though. I didn't even feel like thinking about him. I was sipping my tea and he scooted closer. I scooted away and gave him a look.
"So what do you guys want to do afterwards?" Mariah asked us.
"Well we have tomorrow to do some more sightseeing. Maybe we can go to the pool, mini golf and maybe the Rocky Sands Trail tomorrow. I am just kind of tired." I suggested.
"Yeah sure," everyone agreed.
After, we ate we headed back to the hotel rooms.
We were in the lobby and Mariah pulled me over so the guys wouldn't hear us.
"I think we should let them sleep in our room again," she said.
"Well, I don't totally agree but, I will only do it for you and Jacob," I sighed.
"Thanks," she squealed.
We walked over to the guys and Mariah told them the news. They cheered but I just went upstairs and opened the door. I went in and took a quick shower. When I came out everybody was there and watching TV. Mariah went in after me and took a shower. While she was in there I took my stuff and dressed in the bathroom while she was taking a shower. I put on my pj's. My shorts were plain, silk black. My tank top was white with black lace all on the seams. I blow dried my hair and then went to my bed and just pulled the covers over me. Everybody soon got into bed and Jacob was sleeping with Mariah. Edward took the couch and I got the bed to myself. The bed smelled of him from last night and I couldn't help but drown in the smell. I drifted into a nightmare.
In the middle of the night…
I woke up screaming and the light jumped on. I grabbed my knees and shook a little, partly from the cold and partly from the nightmare. I brushed off the wetness I felt on my eyes.
"What happened?" Mariah asked concerned.
"Nothing…nothing…nothing," I kept mumbling, but I was denying it even to myself.
My dream had been about the black hooded stranger I met when I was 14.
"I just need to take breather," I said breathless. I was sweating and I needed to just get out.
I put on my silk robe and left taking my pass key.
"Do you want me to come with you?" Edward asked as I was about to shut the door.
"No thanks," I mumbled and left to go to the lobby and out of the revolving doors.
When I reached outside, the cool air surrounded me and the night filled me. I just looked at the full moon that was above me. I felt it empower me and I reached down my shirt to grab my blue crystal necklace. It was shaped like a simple crystal, nothing more and nothing less. I couldn't ask for anything more beautiful. The insides of it look almost as if it were frozen with frost creeping up the sides. I also had gotten that when I got my powers. I had found it in the same place I found my healing water amulet. When I got my dose of full moon, I just wandered back inside. I tried to avoid thinking about the nightmare.
Outside our hotel room, I found Edward pacing back in forth.
"There you are," He said surprised when I came around.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"I was concerned plus Jacob and Mariah were making weird noises," He informed me. I made a weird face and just wrapped my arms around myself.
"Well… Are you okay?" he asked me.
"Yeah just a nightmare," I answered.
I went over to him and hugged him.
"Sorry I needed that," I said kind of embarrassed.
"NO that's alright," he said a little surprised and happy. A small smile barely pulled up on his lips.
We just stood still and I could tell we were both nervous and tense.
"Well… we should probably get back in there. We have a big day tomorrow," I said.
"Yeah," he agreed.
Before we went in I turned to him and looked at his face sincerely.
"Thanks Edward," I smiled.
"Anytime," he smiled back.
I went back to bed and under the nice warm covers. Edward went back on the couch and luckily for us the noises from Jacob and Mariah's bed had stopped.
I have a question for all of our viewers. I am updating everyday with a new chapter, but somehow I think of that as a mistake. Am I right? I want the stories chapters to be anticipated and exciting. If I update everyday I feel like it's not a big deal. But you know the feeling when something that you have longed for finally comes out. I want people to get this feeling in accompaniment with this story. If you have ideas or suggestions please feel free to inform me, because I don't know what to do at this point in time. Maybe I should update every week, but extend the chapters.
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