It was Rio's turn to pick up Iris from school so she decided to walk with Kite who was getting Hart from school. As they walked Rio said "Kite. This dance doesn't change anything. You and I are still rivals understand"
"I wouldn't want it any other way" Kite replied but neither he nor Rio believed those words. Somewhere deep in their hearts they wanted something more but they hid that feeling from themselves and everyone around them. Once they reached the part of the school for the little children they found it to be empty. Normally Hart and Iris would be waiting together outside of the building but now no one was there.
"On no don't tell me we're…" Rio trailed off.
"Late" Kite finished.
Their eyes were scanning school everywhere and were in such a state of panic that they didn't notice two small figures creep up behind them. When the figures got close enough one placed a hand on Rio's arm the other did the same with Kite. To this Rio yelped and Kite slightly jumped. They turned around quickly to receive stern looks from Hart and Iris.
"H-hi Hart" Kite stuttered because he knew Hart would get him back.
"He-ey Iris" Rio also stuttered feeling the same as Kite.
"Your late" they said in unison.
"We were… preoccupied." Kite stated.
They didn't say anything back.
"So…how was school?" Rio said changing the subject.
No answer. They figured out that Hart and Iris were giving them the silent treatment.
"Ok what do want us to do to make it up to you guys" Kite asked.
The kids smiled– their plan had worked. "Take us to the park!" they ordered.
'But-" Rio started but was interrupted when they stated "NOW!"
"Fine" the older children said with a sigh.
As they were walking to the park they saw Tori and Shark walking home together.
"Hey Tori, Reginald" Rio called from behind them as the group went up to the pair.
"Hey Rio, hi Kite. Shouldn't you guys be at home now?" Tori asked
"We should be but when we were picking up Iris and Hart, we were late so to make it up to them we're taking them to the park. Why aren't you two at home?"
"Yuma was bored and he wanted to go on a adventure like his dad so he made us go with him because he thought it would make us better friends." Shark answered bitterly.
"So where's Yuma?" Kite asked
"Kari came by to take him home because their parents are back from their expedition and we didn't have a ride home since Shark didn't take his bike today because he's broke so he couldn't buy fuel" Tori said in one breath.
"That pretty much sums it all up." Shark said.
"Ok and since your not doing anything you want to come to the park with us?" Rio asked.
"Sure" Tori replied, Shark on the other hand said "no way" but Rio wasn't letting him go that easy.
"But Reginald I'm sure Iris would love to have you at the park seeing as you haven't spent any quality time with her recently." Iris eagerly nodded unaware of Rio's intention. Shark sent Rio a look, which said, 'I'll get you for this'.
At the park
They arrived at the park then Hart and Iris immediately ran into the playground, the older teens in the group occupied benches; Tori and Rio sat on one while Shark and Kite sat on another. The girls talked about whatever came to their minds, they were best friends after all so they had nothing to hide from each other. On the other hand Kite and Shark kept things professional and about things like threats in the future or new strategies for dueling. After a while Rio and Tori got bored then a plan formed in Rio's head. She quickly called Iris and Hart over and whispered something in their ears; they nodded and went over to the older boys.
"Can we have some money for ice-cream" The said as innocently as possible.
"I'm broke," Shark replied while Kite observed Hart, he normally never used his innocent face unless he wanted something, was planning something or he wanted to get out of trouble.
"But Rio said that you do have money and the only reason you didn't bring your ride was because Vector-"Iris began but stopped herself when she saw Shark take out his wallet.
"Here take it" Shark said though his teeth as he offered the money. Kite gave some money to Hart and they went back to the older girls.
"Hey what did Vector do to your ride anyway?" Kite asked.
"Nothing" and their conversation ended.
With Rio and Tori
"So you got the money?" Rio asked
Hart and Iris eagerly nodded. Then the older girls smirked evilly as they set out to the closest shop. 5 minutes later they came out holding two water guns and a bunch of water balloons and went to the toilets to fill them up. Hart, of course waited outside for them. Once they came out Rio rationed the water balloons out so each of them had 5. Tori and Rio put the water balloons in their purses while Hart and Iris put them in carrier bags they got from the shop. Rio and Tori got the water guns.
"This is going to be a lot of fun," Tori stated.
"And it will be the perfect pay back for Reginald" Rio said
"What did he do?"
"It's not what he did but rather what he didn't do"
"Huh?"
"He didn't take me shopping and had the nerve to run away. So this is his punishment I'm doing something else for Dumon"
"Ok. Anyway let's stop talking and do this already"
"Yeah we're getting bored of talking" Iris said
"Ok so let's go. Iris, Hart do you know what you have to do?"
"We're distracting Kite and Shark" Hart replied
So Iris and Hart went to the photon and water duelists and started a conversation while Tori and Rio snuck up behind them. When they were at a close enough distance they got their water guns ready and aimed at the back of their heads. The boys were surprised and turned around so fast that they could've had whiplash. The older girls burst into laughter as the boys readied themselves to go after them and just as they were about to run water balloons splashed on them from behind. They turned to look but this allowed the girls to run. Kite and Shark looked back at the girls running away and this gave the chance for the kids to escape. For a moment they were confused but then they spotted two water guns which the girls dropped as they ran. On the guns there was a note saying:
Tori and me were bored so in order to cure ourselves of boredom we have decided to play a game. The rules of this game are:
The teams will be boys vs. girls.
You must try to soak a person in the opposing team. If you manage to soak them you will earn one point.
You cannot soak either Iris or Hart but they will be trying to soak you.
If you soak your teammate then the opposing team gets a point.
In the end the team with the most points will win and the opposing team will have to do what the winners want them to.
And you have to agree to the game or we'll just soak you until you do.
From Rio and Tori
P.s we'll be watching you
"So Shark you up for a challenge?" Kite asked
"Of course and by the end of this game Rio will be doing my chores for a week" Shark replied they each grabbed a gun and started walking around the park soon they spotted a flash of green behind a tree and blue from another Shark and Kite decided to spit up. As Shark neared the tree he spotted another flash of green hair he got his water gun ready but when he reached the tree he found that it was just Iris.
"Iris it's just you. I thought Tori was here," Shark said in disappointment
"Tori is here" said a voice from above when he looked to see who it was he got splashed with a water balloon on his face. Tori quickly jumped down and ran as fast as she could but Shark was right behind her.
With Kite
Kite quickly went to the tree where he saw the flash of blue. But to his disappointment he found it to be Hart instead of Rio.
"Hart I thought you were Rio" Kite stated
"Kite are you saying that I look like a girl" Hart replied faking a hurtful expression.
"No Hart it's just you have blue hair and so does she"
Then a water balloon splashed on him "actually Kite I am here" Rio said then jumped down from the tree and began to run and Kite followed but he didn't look where was going so he tripped on a piece of rope. All of a sudden water came on him and he was soaked. Rio had set a trap and a bucket of water fell on him but he still continued to follow her.
Shark and Kite chased the girls until Tori and Rio were facing back to back but Shark didn't see Kite or Rio and Kite didn't see Shark or Tori. So when they tried to shoot, the girls ducked and they ended up soaking each other. Then the girls ran behind a building, the guys followed them and ended up getting pelted with ton of water balloons. The girls then split up and after loads of failed attempts of shooting at Tori, Shark finally cornered her. He aimed and shot but nothing came out. At that moment Rio came behind Shark and threw a water balloon to Tori she caught and pelted it at Shark.
That was the end of the game the boys had lost now they were at the mercy of the girls.
"Ok you won so what do you want us to do" Shark sighed.
"Yeah let's get this over and done with," Kite added.
Tori and Rio looked at each other then as if they read each other's minds they said in unison "SHOPPING!"
"Fine" Kite sighed "but can it wait 'til tomorrow. It's getting dark and Hart needs to be in bed by 10"
"Ok but you better take us or else" Rio threatened
"What's that supposed to mean? "Shark asked
"You don't want to find out" Tori replied she and Rio had an evil glint in their eyes.
I'm really sorry for not updating for a while but in my defense my laptop got taken away and the chapter was save on it anyway I'm almost done so read and review.
