Chapter 10

Back to Lucia's POV

Morning came. All I can think about right now is that moment I shared with Kaito last night while the sun was setting. For one moment, I was his and he was mine. We didn't have to worry about what was coming. But that was yesterday, and today's a new day. I have to be aware every moment of the day in case Gaito throws a surprise attack. I can't let my feelings for Kaito distract me from my work. The mermaid princesses that journeyed to Gaito's castle must be close by now. I really hope they'll gained his trust.

"Lucia," Lina came running in, "I just got word from Nuil and she says that they are very close to the castle. She wanted to let us know now so that she didn't have to call later. "

"That's wonderful!" I exclaimed as I jumped out of bed and tripped over a shoe, making a face plant on the floor.

"For someone who is supposed to be a princess, you are very clumsy." Lina laughed, helping me up.

"Thanks."

We both headed down for breakfast. My nose was quite satisfied with the plethora of smells coming from the kitchen. To my surprise, Kaito and Masahiro were whipping up some breakfast for all of us. There were eggs, bacon, biscuits, hash browns, sausage, and homemade orange juice.

"Wow! This looks and smells amazing!" Lina said.

Kaito added, "Well I hope it tastes as good as it looks and smells."

"Not to burst your bubble or anything, but I don't feel this is right. Here we are getting ready to eat marvelous food while Coco, Nuil, Karen, and Hanon"

A long pause took place until Kaito spoke. "We just thought that you guys needed to get your minds off of what's been happening."

"That's the whole point. We have to stay focused on our tasks. I mean, I really appreciate the hard work you put into breakfast. I just think we need to stay a bit more focused."

"Okay, Lucia. We understand."

"Thanks, Kaito."

Masahiro chimed in, "Let's not let this food go to waste, though."

I felt somewhat defeated. "You're right. "

Even though I am very worried about my dear friends, I still have my huge appetite. I should probably work on that.

Narrator's POV

Hanon, Coco, Karen, and Nuil carefully approached Gaito's castle.

Hanon, halting everyone before they continued moving, suggested, "I think we should contact Lina and Lucia now before we enter the castle. that way we don't have to hide anything while we are there."

Everyone agreed to the idea. Hanon took her necklace, in both hands, and focused on getting through to either Lina or Lucia. She reached Lina first. "Lina, this is Hanon." Lina looked confused because she thought they wouldn't make anymore contact with him.

"Hey...are you there, yet?"

"We have reached the castle, but we haven't entered, yet. We are contacting you now so that we don't get caught at Gaito's."

"Good idea. Thanks for letting us know. Good luck and find out all that you can."

"You bet. Let Lucia know."

"Of course I will."

"Thanks, Lina. Talk to you later."

"Bye."

Lina's POV

"Lucia, I just got contacted by Hanon. They are about to enter Gaito's castle." We were still in the kitchen.

"Thank God. They made it there safely. Now, all we can so is wait."

I wonder what is going on in Lucia's head right now. She must be worried sick. I know if anything happens to them, she will blame herself.

I glanced over my shoulder and I saw Kaito looking straight at me with his eyes saying, Could you give us a minute? I nodded. I started walking over to the door and Masahiro stopped me.

"Where are you going Lina?"

I wrapped my arm around his. "Just come with me."

"Okay."

I lead him out of the room. I saw Kaito walk with Lucia to her room. He seems to have something important to talk to her about. Masahiro and I went into the living room.

"Thanks for not refusing to come with me. Kaito wanted to have some alone time with Lucia."

"Alone time, or alone time?"

I cocked my head to the side. "What do you mean?"

"Come on Lina, I know you aren't that naive. Think about what I mean. Kaito wanting alone time with Lucia as they head into a bedroom."

At that moment, he placed a really graphic picture in my mind. "NO WAY! There is no way Kaito and Lucia would...do that at a time like this. At least, I don't think..."

Masahiro chuckled."I'm am just being observant. I never said they would actually so that."

"Let's just change the topic."

"What would you like to talk about, my dearest."

"No nicknames please...at least not dearest. If you can find a name that I approve of, then fine. Until then, call me Lina."

Masahiro smiled and walked behind me. He wrapped his arms around me and placed his chin on my head. I am surprised that he can place his head on my head, I am a very tall girl.

"Even though we haven't known each other for a while, I feel like I know everything about you."

"I know what you mean."

Masahiro turned my head toward his. I know this move...he is going to kiss me. Half of me didn't think it was appropriate right now, but the other half was saying It's about time! He was taking his sweet time. He hasn't even placed his lips on mine, yet. I decided to speed it up a little bit. I turned all the way around and stood up on my toes so I could reach his lips. I could tell he was shocked that I kissed him instead of the other way around, but what did I care? I have realized that I might not have this moment again. If Gaito's plans are as bad as we fear, then who knows what will happen to us mermaids? I just want this moment right now to last. Our kiss was passionate, but in are own way. His lips were very gentle against mine, but I could feel what was behind it. To my surprise, Masahiro pulled away from me.

"We shouldn't be doing this."

"I know. I think that's enough for tonight."

"Good idea."

"Well, I need to go swimming, it's a mermaid thing. Don't worry, I won't go to the ocean. I will go to the bay nearby. "

"Okay, see you when you get back."

I waved and as I was leaving, I felt the urge to say,"By the way, I know you were holding back while kissing."

I saw in the corner of my eye that Masahiro's face turned bright red. I closed the door and continued to the bay.

Lucia's POV

"Kaito...What are we doing in here? If you wanted to talk, we could have done it in the kitchen." I looked in Kaito's eyes to see if I could read what he was thinking. It wasn't working.

"We have more privacy in here."

"Umm...okay. So what is it?" I wonder what it is he wanted...

"Have you actually thought about what you are going to do if they get caught? Think about it. Gaito is not an Idiot. He has probably figured out already that we have a plan. Won't he think that there is something peculiar about the fact that more than half of the mermaid princesses are showing up to give in?"

"I haven't really thought about that...I'm sure we will be fine. What I am not seeing is why you had to say that in my bedroom...that didn't seem like a secrecy sort of thing."

"No,but this is."

At that moment, Kaito met his lips with mine. At first he wasn't forceful, but he increasingly pressed harder. All of a sudden, I fell backwards onto my bed, his lips still attached to mine. We continued to share this moment. I could feel him slip his tongue into my mouth. Normally, I would have squealed, or push him away, but right now, I felt this to be natural. I mean, I am sure it was going to happen sooner or later, but for some reason...I wasn't shocked that his tongue was swimming in my mouth. He pulled his face away and whispered four simple, yet powerful words to me.

"Lucia, I love you."

Well, there you go! Chapter 10 is complete. I wanted to focus more on the couples in this chapter, because I feel that they don't have much alone time in this story. I hope you enjoyed it! I will be sure to update soon! Please review!

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