Mermaid Camp
Chapter 11: Internship
Sarah's POV.
Nothing raced into my mind as I looked up to Theresa. A part of me wanted to say no way in hell that I'd ever go with Denman, but I would never say that. I would always protect the people I cared about- even three people I just met, oh, and Nicole too. I swore an oath to myself that I would always protect my friends, that, and never hurt anyone. Then again, I already broke part of that when I hurt Theresa. Considering her healing capabilities, it didn't really count as me hurting her, did it? Again, if she didn't have her powers, she would've gotten hurt much worse. Ugh, all this thinking wouldn't help anything.
"Sarah…." Theresa pleaded.
"I'll go with you." I mutter out. I can see the shocked look on the other's faces- even Theresa who should've known that I would've done something stupid like that.
"Sarah, you can't. We won't let you give yourself up." Theresa should know me better, since when have I ever listened to her when it came to protecting others?
"I have to. I'm sorry Theresa." I regret my decision but I have to do what I have to do. I waved my hand and turned back to myself, my human self anyway. Ha, if only the others knew the truth.
I got up quickly and moved passed Emma who was only trying to help. I smile at her and see that she understands. It seems my counselor knows me better than I thought. I don't let anyone try to stop me. I just do it. I wave my hand and then everyone is on the floor. Denman is in shock but walks to the door anyway. I follow and at the last second look down to Theresa who is fighting off unconsciousness. I feel bad leaving her like this, but it's for her own good. I wink at her ensuring my safety and then close the door behind me, leaving my friends, and the world I knew behind me. Everything would change now, and there was nothing I could do to stop it.
"So, where to?" I ask with my most enthusiastic expression. I didn't care where she wanted to do to me, it only mattered that my friends were safe.
"You seem excited. Why is that?" She questions walking toward the café.
"I just saved my friends from a life of torture. You can do what you want with me. It doesn't matter. You just can't go near them." I say with a newfound surge of energy. I have to protect them, that's all I want to do.
"I'm not going to hurt you. I hope you know that Sarah. I just want to run a few tests, then you're free to leave. I'm not going to expose you or anything. Now, would you like to get something to eat before we start?" I nod, surprised at her answer. Maybe she really isn't that bad of a person at all. She is a marine biologist after all.
We walk to the café and I order a raspberry pineapple smoothie and a chicken sandwich. Denman just ordered a mango smoothie. We sat in silence for a few minutes until our food came. I immediately dove in, I was hungry- passing out does that to a girl.
"Wow, you sure are hungry." I nod putting down my sandwich.
"Passing out does that to me." I see Denmans' guilt and immediately feel guilty myself.
"So, um, the girls told me you were a marine biologist?" I question curiously.
"Yes, I'm here officially doing a fish population count. Why do you ask?" She questions, this time she's the curious one.
"I want to become a marine biologist." I state calmly.
"Is that so? Well, how would you like to intern with me?" Is she serious? Really?
"That would be amazing. Are you sure?" I question wondering if there is any catch.
"Yes, I'm sure. Now, would you like to get going? We can take our smoothies to go?" I nod in excitement, maybe this was a summer of opportunities not just her taking advantage of my mermaidness.
Denman and I walk to the docks where I see her boat awaiting us. She smiles and walks aboard. I follow slightly hesitant. I don't want to get hurt but I don't really have a choice, do I? I have to do this. Besides, I don't really have to tell her everything, she can't torture me. She promised not to hurt me, she can't do anything to hurt me.
"So, where do you want to begin?" I ask wondering what she has planned for me.
"Well, I think we should start with introduction to my crew, considering you'll be working with them. They already know the truth about mermaids, so don't worry about that. I think there's one in particular you'll enjoy.
"Okay," I speak following Denman.
"Alright everyone, this is Sarah. She is visiting from America. She's a mermaid, I expect you all to respect her as a human though. She will be working with us this summer. Any questions?" The workers stare at me for a second and I just smile back, pretending all of this is normal.
"Hi everyone. My name's Sarah. You guys don't have anything to worry about, I'm not going to do anything. So um, hi?" I speak with little enthusiasm. I don't really have much to say about this.
"Hi Sarah. My name's Tyler. I'm glad to finally have someone my age around here." I smile, he seems nice.
"Hello Sarah. I'm Greg, on behalf of the rest of the crew let me be the first to welcome you to our little family." I smile, he seems nice too, and hopefully this will be okay.
"Thank you all for your warm welcome." I say thankfully. I'm really glad that they're at least nice enough to talk to me as if I'm human.
"So, would you like to start Doctor Denman?" I ask after a few seconds of silence.
"I was wondering if you want to start tomorrow. I'm sure today was quite interesting for you." I smile, she's nice enough to consider what time it is.
"That would be great. I'm sure my friends are worried about me. I'll see you tomorrow. Thank you Doctor." I say and start to walk toward the exit.
"Call me Linda. See you tomorrow Sarah. And would you mind telling your friends that I'm sorry about all the trouble I caused them a few years ago."
"Sure thing, bye." I say and walk off the boat only to dive in next to it and speed off to Mako hoping one of my friends would be there. I knew I would have to see them soon enough and explain how I wasn't in any danger.
I sped off toward Mako at a breathtaking speed. It was nice, I had never done that before. As I got to the surface I noticed that there was another person there, and it wasn't any of my friends there, but someone more dangerous than me. This was not good.
I swam away before she could see me. As fast as I could I swam toward the beach and then as soon as I was dry I ran toward Emma's house, hoping they were all there. I barged in and luckily they were all there. I wanted to tell them everything, but, for the second time today, I collapsed on the floor. The light dulled around me and the darkness overtook me.
Hey guys! I had a day off from work today and I've been doing history all day. I've also been writing this I hope you guys like, whoever actually reads this. Let me know if you like it Thanks guys.
-Chinaluv
