OLIVIA'S POV
"We will be arriving in Rhode Island in ten minutes. We ask you to stay in your seats until touchdown." I heard the loudspeaker announce. I nudged Mo excitedly. She turned and smiled with just as much anticipation as I felt. I couldn't believe that this would actually work out. Stella would be so happy to see us! And we would be just as happy to see her. I can't wait to see the look on her face when we walk through her door.
I missed the guys even though we would see them again tomorrow. Mo and I had gone through great lengths to get this secret visit to happen. It was 9:27 AM right now. We would only have 24 hours in Rhode Island because of our crazy tour schedule. We had argued with the manager for three days straight begging her to let us come here. And now it was finally happening.
Even though Charlie, Wen, and Scott were stuck in Washington, we were planning on calling them the moment Stella and us have had our reunion. It was only a month ago we saw her last, but with the terrible way things were going with Beech, we would visit once a month.
And on this plane right now only hours away from seeing our best friend I couldn't be happier! I looked over at Mo. "So what are we gonna do about Ray? Stella's too stubborn to let us pick someone else, even though things are horrible over there." I pointed out. Mo smiled evilly.
"I did warn him not to mess with her." Mo said angrily. I looked down wondering how we were going to handle him. "So what? Do we kick him out for the day, then the moment we leave, all the fighting starts again?" I questioned.
Mo shrugged. "Stella will help us think of something, she hates him more then we do."
RAY'S POV
I changed into my swim trunks quickly and ran downstairs. I looked at the clock on my way down. 11:19 AM. I walked to the sliding door and opened it. The sun immediately warmed me up. Looks like winter was officially over. Hello spring! I jumped into the pool. The cool water released all the tension in my muscles as I stretched them out.
I was hopping Stella would actually be able to swim. Last time we just floated around. I heard the sliding door open behind me. I turned around and smiled.
Stella walked up to edge of the pool wearing a black two piece and swim trucks. I couldn't help but just notice her perfect curves. Snap out of it Ray! She doesn't like you the way you like her, or else she would've kissed you. Right?
I shook the thought away as Stella got into the pool with me. I swam up to her. "Are you sure your ready to swim?" I asked worriedly. She rolled her eyes at me. "I was born ready." she insisted. I nodded and moved out of her way as she began paddling her way around the pool. Her legs looked stronger than before as she really swam. "Great job! Your finally stretching your muscles now!" I announced. She looked at me in triumph.
After about a half an hour of hand stands, holding breath contests, and water gun fights, I went inside to get us drinks. I felt like such a kid around her. I was the winner of the water gun fight. But she beat me at handstands and holding breath contests.
I smiled to myself as I remembered the way she confidently smiled every time she won. I grabbed two cans of Gatorade as I walked back outside into the sun. I shut the door and turned around.
"Alright Stella I-" I looked around alarmed. Where was she? She was here a minute ago. Then I saw it. The shadow beneath the water's surface. "Stella!" I dropped the Gatorade and jumped into the water. Fear raced through me when I grabbed her arm and didn't feel a reaction. I gripped the rest of her body and shot towards the surface.
I broke the through the water breathing heavily as I dragged Stella out of the water along with myself. I positioned her on the pavement and laid over her. "Stella!" I yelled. Suddenly she started coughing repeatedly. I smiled with relief as she looked up at me. "Ray?" I nodded and stayed where I was. Her eyes widened as she realized what happened. "Y-You saved my life." She stuttered.
Our eyes locked again just like the first time in the pool. I just noticed how we were positioned on the ground. I was completely laid over her, our stomachs bushing every time we inhaled and exhaled. I gazed at her, completely entranced with everything about her. Her cute brown eyes just stared at me as well. I couldn't take the anxiety anymore.
With one swift movement I brought my lips down to hers, as I thought about how long I've wanted this to happen. That was when I realized she wasn't reacting to the kiss. I was about to pull away and apologize for what I'd done, but I couldn't.
Because she had wrapped her arms around my neck pulling us closer together. My heart soared as I felt her lips moving against mine in perfect sync. I was acutely aware of her hands tangling themselves through my hair and although my hands were busy holding me above her, I brought my arms closer to her, trapping her beneath me. I never thought I could be so happy for something in my entire life. But here I was kissing Stella Yamada, and honestly I couldn't be happier.
STELLA'S POV
I watched Ray go inside as I smiled proudly. I could swim again! I went underneath the water as I propelled myself forward. Suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my leg, moving up to my back. I tried to scream out to Ray but nothing happened. I was underwater he wouldn't have heard me anyway. I panicked as the pain brought me lower and lower into the pool, especially when I needed air desperately.
HELP! I tried pulling myself upward with my arms, but my strength gave out as water engulfed my lungs. I started seeing black, when I heard a splash and felt something grab my arm. I tried to grab it, to pull myself up, but my limbs didn't respond and my eyes closed. I struggled for air as I found myself rushing towards the surface, and eventually breathing again.
I laid down on the concrete as I heard a familiar voice yell my name. My eyes snapped open and I started coughing trying to get the air in my lungs and the water out. As I relaxed and my eyes came into focus, I saw Ray gazing down at me.
"Ray?" I said lamely. As if I didn't already know that! He nodded. I thought for a moment as realization struck. "Y-You saved my life." I breathed. He didn't move. We just laid there watching each other. I felt our stomachs brushing as I filled my lungs with air. I was just noticing the longing in his eyes. I was about to push him off of me, so I could recover from almost drowning but I was interrupted; by his lips pressed against mine.
No! This wasn't supposed to be happening! Remember he's the enemy! Remember the band, how he tried to crush us! But I couldn't remember any of those things. Because I was reminiscing all the good times we've had. Him cooking for me, the park, us at Dante's, the pool, in my garage, all of those memories came rushing to me. My mind told me to pull away from him and never speak to him again. My heart said the other.
I felt him lifting away from me. No! I subconsciously wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him towards me, bringing us closer. I started leaning into him and moving my lips against his. I found my hands running through his messy, wet hair, as his arms tightened around me. This was the first time I had completely surrendered to anyone. And I was enjoying every second of it.
"Stella!" I knew that voice. Oh-no. I felt Ray's face leave mine as we both turned to find the shocked face of Lemonade Mouth's lead singer gazing at us in bewilderment: Olivia White