"Here's your stop, Miss." Smee said as he dropped me off at the shore.

"Thanks, Smee." I said sadly.

"Now about my pay..." he started. I gasped. I have to pay him?

Smee saw my expression and chuckled. "I am just messing with ya, Missy Katelyn. Go on ahead."

I smiled and walked away. I sighed. I cannot believe what I am about to do to Peter. I feel absolutely horrible! But I can't let anything happen to my brother! If Captain Hook is anything like the storybooks say, he would do it in a heartbeat. I shuddered and quickened my pace.

Unfortunately, I do not remember the way back home. I recognized certain creeks and trees and about 10 minutes longer than it took with Peter, I arrived at the Underground Home. I could hear panicked voices inside as I stepped in.

"Katelyn!" I heard Kevin screech as he ran up to me and threw his arms around me. "You're okay!"

"Katelyn!" Slightly yelled as he joined the hug. Pretty soon, all of the Lost Boys were around, squeezing hard while I tried not to suffocate.

"What happened to Peter?" asked Slightly as he pulled me towards a quiet room.

"He got tranquilized." I said as Slightly opened the flap to the room. Inside were tons of bunkbeds surrounding a large bed. On the bed lay Peter.

I sighed as Peter shifted and groaned.

"Tranquilized?" asked Slightly. "What does that mean?"

"He got shot by a bullet that doesn't kill you, but puts you to sleep." I said as I walked towards Peter and sat on the edge of his bed. Slightly quickly followed me.

"How does it do that?" asked Slightly.

"It has sleeping powder in the bullet." I said, examining Peter from a safe distance.

"But--"

"Slightly, can you leave me alone with Peter?" I asked before he could ask another question.

"Sure I can. I'll keep the boys out too." said Slightly as he exited the room.

"Thanks." I whispered, but I don't think he heard me.

I scooted to Peter's side and placed my hand on his shoulder. I started to gently shake him, Peter's eyes scrunching as he mumbled something. "Peter?" I whispered.

Peter groaned and turned to me.

"Peter? Peter, wake up." I whispered as I shook him a little harder. Peter's eyes fluttered open for a split second before he fell asleep again.

"Peter!" I said in my normal voice. Peter jumped and his eyes shot open.

"Katelyn!" he yelled as he whipped his head around. "Where am I?" he said as he looked around.

"In the Underground Home." I said quietly.

Peter looked to me and smiled. "Katelyn, you're okay!" he said happily.

"Yeah." I said as I moved closer to him.

I could see Peter's eyes fade as he recounted the whole creek incident. His eyes narrowed.

"Peter." I said gently. "We need to talk." That horibble, sickly sensation entered my stomach.

"About what?" he said coldy.

"About what happened at the creek." I said.

"I don't want to talk about it." he said as he drew his knees to his chest.

"I do." I whispered.

Peter glanced at me. "Why?"

"I...I was wrong." I muttered. I could now see I had Peter's attention.

"What do you mean?" he asked me.

"I guess...I was just surprised...by the kiss." I whispered. Peter gave me a hopeful stare.

"And.." I continued."I would just like to let you know that...I...really do...like you." I cringed.

"You do?" came Peter's happy reply.

"Yes. I have thought about it, and I have decided that I love you." I said. I soon felt my voice crack and my eyes water.

"Really?" he asked me.

I nodded, too afraid he will hear the sadness in my voice to speak.

"What's wrong?" Peter asked me.

"Nothing." I whispered.

"Something is wrong. Are you...lying to me?" he asked uncertainly.

"No. I really love you Peter." I said, my voice cracking just as I feared it would.

"Why are you upset? You're lying!" Peter yelled as he stood up.

"No!" I said. "I love you Peter! I really do!"

"Lies!" Peter screamed.

"Stop! Peter, please stop! I am not lying!" I yelled.

"What's going on?" Nibs asked as he walked into the room. Slightly followed after him and grabbed his arm.

"Katelyn!" Peter yelled. "She is a liar!"

"No! Stop saying that!" I yelled back, standing up as well.

"Go!" Peter yelled as he turned back to me. "Go home and grow up! And take your lies with you!"

"Peter! Please!" I yelled. But he turned away from me and ran away.

"Peter!" I yelled. "Please stop!"

I ran after him just as I saw him exit the Underground Home. "PETER!" I yelled, ignoring the bewildered stares of the boys watching us leave. I ran outside and watched Peter take off into the air.

"Peter!" I yelled again. It was then I realized that I really do love Peter. As much as I hated to admit it, I loved him. And I had to tell him. I ran into the brush, trying my hardest to keep up with Peter on foot. I now know that is impossible.

Every now and then, I caught a glimpse of Peter through the trees and I would dash in that direction. When I could run no more, I burst through the jungle and onto a rocky cliff overlooking the sunset. And there sat Peter.

"Peter." I whispered, too out of breath to yell. I dropped to my knees and panted as Peter turned around.

"Katelyn?" he asked when he saw me sagging on the ground.

"Peter." I whispered again.

"You followed me all the way here?" he asked as I stood up.

I nodded, but my knees couldn't take it. I fell to the ground, but I felt two strong arms catch me before I hit the ground. I looked up to see Peter staring down at me. But it wasn't an angry look. It was an affectionate one.

"Why did you follow me?" Peter asked as he floated back to the rock and placed me in his lap. I sighed contetedly.

"To tell you that I really do love you." I said a little more clearly than before. Peter wrapped his arms around me and rocked me gently.

"You really mean that?" he asked me.

"With all of my heart." I sighed.

"Then why were you so sad? Why were you crying?" he whispered.

"I...I can't tell you." I said as I started crying again.

"You can tell me anything." Peter said gently.

I sighed, my sigh vibrating from my sobs. Peter pulled me away slightly and gave me a worried look.

"What is wrong?" he said with genuine concern. "What aren't you telling me?"

"Peter I can't!" I started.

"Yes you can! No one is here! No one will hear us. Just say it." he said soothingly.

I nodded. "It's...it's Hook." I whispered. Peter drew away and gave me a fearful look.

"What about Hook?" he asked warily.

"He...he wanted me to do him a favor." I whispered.

"What?" he asked. I groaned and explained everything. Being captured, being bribed, Hook explaining the Wendy situation to me, his plan, what he would do to Kevin. Everything. Peter's eyes widened.

"I knew it was a lie." he said sadly. "I knew you would never love me."

"That's where you are wrong." I said. "I really love you Peter. Despite Hook."

"But what about Kevin?" he asked me. "Hook said he would--"

"I know." I said hurriedly. "I don't know what to do!"

"Shhhhh" Peter said as he wrapped his arms around me and rocked me again. But this time, I felt like sleeping.

"Everything will be fine. I promise." Peter said as I fell into a peaceful slumber.