Author's Note: I'm back! Chapter 13! :) Can't say more than that! XD

PRINCESS ON THE DECK

Chapter 13: Lost and Found

Reina

I woke up to the warmth and familiar scent surrounding me like paradise. I smiled and knew better on where or should I say… who's giving me the warmth and scent. I hugged the person beside me; it was none other than Russell. My smile turned to a grin, and soon I couldn't keep the giggle escaping from my mouth. "Princess, I know you're awake." A voice said in a teasing manner. Again I giggled, "No I'm not." I contradicted, my grin getting wider and Russell peered at my face, smiling gently. Amber eyes meeting emerald ones, we smiled at each other and slowly our faces close the gap between each other. Our lips we're about to touch when the door banged open. OH SHIT!

"Reina! Bad news, Russell is…" It was Christopher. "Oh…" Even at a distance, I can tell he's grinning. OH NO NO NO!

"N-N-N-N-NO! C-Christopher it's not what you think! I… He!" I denied pushing Russell away.

"Oh… I see. I see. I understand."

"No it's not like that you see… Uhm…" I glanced at Russell, "Russell! HELP ME!" I whined.

"Tsk! Such a PAIN IN THE ASS!" Russell wore an annoyed face.

"It seems well explained, how about I leave you two here?"

"Honestly! It's not what-" Christopher closed the door and I can hear him yelling in the other side, 'They did it!'

"NOOO!" I fall on my back, "Russell they'll get the wrong idea!" I covered my face with my hands.

"So what? We confessed to each other didn't we? It's best that they know."

"Eh?" I sit up and tilt my head to the side, "Confessed?" I asked. I don't remember saying those 3 sweet words to him.

Russell's eyes widens, "You… Don't remember?" he asks sternly.

"Not a clue…" I shake my head. Seriously, nothing flashes in my head.

Russell stands up and leaves for the door. "I'm going for breakfast." He says coldly. WHAT! DID! I! DO!

"R-Russell are you-"

"Mad?" He looks over his shoulder with a cold smile. "I am not." Liar. I can tell by your face.

"R-Russ-" The door closes with a bang.

… Silence. A suffocating silence and tension envelops the room after Russell leaves. OH NO! I really don't remember confessing to him! What should I do?! Russell must've left this ominous aura. A shiver ran down my spine, as I imagine Russell sulking in a corner with a cold face. Now I'm troubled. I heaved a sigh, breakfast will start soon and sure Russell would be there and it would be… awkward. Shoomp! I felt an arrow pierce through my heart. Adding, the chaotic teasing of the Sirius. Shoomp! Another arrow pierced me. Eventually Christopher would bring up the scene this morning. Shoomp! I fall on the bed feeling my soul separate from me. WAHHH! But if I don't show up then they would jump to conclusions, like… I have morning sickness. NO!

"NO! NO! NO! I have to go there and act NORMAL!" I stood up and prepared myself for the CHAOTIC COLD WAR.

Russell

I prop my head in one elbow and gritted my teeth. That IDIOT! After what she said last night she forgot it! DAMN! I slammed my free hand on the dining table and the crew was staring at me. Captain was laughing with a bottle in hand, while Eduardo clicked his tongue. Thomas pulled a curious look, whilst Nathan his usual face, glaring. And, Doc is grinning at me like he has some hidden motive. I ignored them and began cursing under my breath. Where is that idiot, anyway? She's taking so long. "Sorry I took so long…" Reina walks to the table. She's wearing a pink flowery yukata and her hair was tied in a bun with loose auburn locks hanging on her face. She looks cute I want to hold her right now, but I can't easily forget the fact that she has done something wrong. I clenched my fist to keep myself from holding her. She glances at me with doe eyes and sits beside… Eduardo. WHAT?! There's a sit beside me, IDIOT! Now I'm more pissed off! The crew's jaws fell on the table. One by one we were shot by questions.

"What's this? Why are ya far away from Russ, Rei?" Captain asks

"N-no Reason!" She laughs nervously.

"You sound nervous." Nathan speaks. Always right when you say something.

"That's true! What happened?" Thomas asks

"N-nothing at all!" She denies waving her hands. Kindly deny better.

"Something's going on in here… Don't tell me you two are in a fight?" Captain laughs

"O-of course not! I… He… I" She stutters and the crew grins wider. SHIT!

"Eh? But I thought both of you are fine. You two were about to kiss when I entered your room Reina. And, it seems that Russell spent the night there." Doc says. DOUBLE SHIT!

"So, have you done it?" The crew questioned.

"NOOO! Russell was just… he…" She blushes furiously.

"I just slept there." I say

"Reina, are you feeling unwell your red and… wait." Doc examines her, "Do you have morning sickness?!" he ends. I haven't even done it!

"NO! WE HAVEN'T DONE IT!" We yelled in unison. I glared at Reina and she flinches.

"This is annoying." Eduardo grunted.

"Well let's eat!" Thomas announced and we just noticed the food disappearing before our eyes.

"NO FAIR!" We yelled placing breakfast on our plates.

After breakfast, Captain leaves us and told us to just enjoy ourselves. Eduardo went off on his own, polishing his damned gun while walking. Nathan goes shopping for rare ingredients with Thomas tailing behind him. While, Doc grins mischievously saying such crappy words. 'I'll leave you two here, I'll buy some medicine. It seems we've run out of stocks.' I glared at Doc as he leaves us. Silence… Reina just stares at me with those doe eyes. That's cute… NO WAY! I glared at her and she bites her plump luscious lips. DAMN WOMAN! Don't do that, it's such a turn on! Reina stares for a few more seconds and she suddenly turns away.

"I… I'll just go somewhere I'll be back by evening. Do you want to… uhm?" She says not glancing at me.

"No." I replied bluntly.

"Okay… then later." She starts walking.

"Reina! Don't forget your weapon!" I yelled and quickly covered my mouth. FUCK! I should've just shut up.

"Russell?" She turns around. "Okay." She smiles and goes away.

I really do care about you, Reina. I can't let anything to happen to you.

Reina

I explored the island and I can't help but smile as I remember a cute line. Don't forget your weapon! Russell… maybe he's actually worried about me. Or maybe not, he must just think it's a burden to the crew if I get hurt. My smile disappeared and was replaced with a frown. Really, all I know is that Russell kissed me. I blushed at thought and touched my lips. I shook my head. No! Where was I again? After he did the 'K-Word' we had a small talk and I fell asleep. That's it… right? I don't remember confessing anything. I looked around and… I think I'm lost. Where am I? It's getting dark… There are a lot of trees, am I… in the woods? I glanced at every direction. I felt my heart stop and I panic. I'm lost! I don't know where I came from. I… was just. I heard a branch snap behind a bush.

"Who's there?!" My voice turned out like a cry and the bush moved.

"Who are you?! Show yourself!" I yelled and ready my bow and arrow.

"COWARD! Show yourself! I'm not afraid!" A hooded figure stood up and started walking towards me. I let go off an arrow and the figure easily dodged it and started charging towards me.

Anonymous

I followed Reina and suddenly she stopped I quickly hid behind a bush. She glanced at every direction and she starts to panic. Reina you've been spacing out that's why you entered the woods without thinking. I stepped back and broke a branch. CRAP! Reina noticed and began shooting a mouthful of questions. COWARD! Show yourself! I'm not afraid! Great, I wasn't really planning on showing up, but I'm sure if I don't come out she'll drag me out of here. Having no choice, I walked towards her and she let go off an arrow. Perfect aim, but I dodged it and charged towards her. Again, she aimed an arrow at me and I dodged it. The process repeats until she tripped on a tiny rock and fell on her back. I stood up looming over her. She's trembling and a tear escaped her eye.

"RUSSELL!" She screamed. Russell from the Sirius? Why are you calling a pirates' name? Who's he in your life?

"LAY A FINGER ON HER AND I'LL KILL YOU!" A shadow blocked Reina and something gleamed before my eyes.

Did you like it? :D Take note of that 'Anonymous' character, won't spoil what's the identity though. :P Did I make you wait for too long? Sorry if I did because I've been busy lately. -.- Anyway. Review if you want. :)