"YEAH!" Archie screamed while throwing himself overboard into the water.

We arrived at the swimming pool quite awhile before now, and I had to admit indoor swimming with music and slides was a great idea. I sat at the edge with my feet dipped into the water, I was wearing a blue two piece swim suit that was of typical make. Michayla wore one of the same kind that was a ruby red, and Aidee one that was white with fringes and flowery style. Vicki on the other hand wore a bikini top with comfortable swimming trunks. I admired her self confidence, but perhaps it was just her not giving a crap about what other people thought.

Glancing around the wide turquoise colored room with swimming pools and slides, I watched Maxie hesitantly standing on the sidelines of the water. It was rather funny to watch, but of course I wasn't any better. The pool at our house wasn't really deep enough to drown me, but here the water delved deeper than I could possibly stand in. I anxiously glanced down at the water as Vicki swam past me with a viciously evil smirk on her face. She grasped tightly onto my leg and dragged me into the deep water as I let out a terrified squeal. Flailing in the water I attempted to stay to the surface but I couldn't possibly relax enough as my own panic made me sink further.

With my eyes closed I grabbed onto the closest thing to me to try and bob up to the surface. With utter panic I was suddenly pulled out of the water and onto the edge of the pool. Scratching my eyes so I could finally see what happened I gazed forward coughing out water. My savior of course was Archie as he shook his head in a pitiful matter, but the smirk painted on his face told no lies. He obviously felt prideful that he had saved me from certain doom even though Vicki would have probably done the same if he didn't.

shaking myself dry I thanked him, "Thank you, I guess I panicked a little too much."

"You need some swimming lessons that's for sure, that was the most pathetic attempt at swimming I ever did see!" He patted me gently while booming with laughter.

Suddenly I heard a loud yell from across the center and directly adverted my attention to it. It happened to be Maxie only knees deep into the water in absolute horror as if he had been drowning. Vicki swam over to him making him stand once more, his embarrassed face was absolutely priceless. Shaking her head Vicki swam back into the water attempting to encourage him to be less of a baby. I knew I was bad, but at least I wasn't Maxie bad.

"Okay I take that back, THAT was the most pathetic attempt at swimming I ever saw!" Archie proceeded to laugh holding his sides.

I giggled while attempting to hide my red face, "Poor Maxie, he must really hate it here!"

Archie rolled his eyes, "He's just a baby, at least I can whip some potential in you!"

"No, that's okay I'm perfectly fine with watching!" I disagreed holding out my arms.

He picked me up with ease, "Nope, I'm going to teach ye' how to swim!"

I squeaked and attempted to get away, but I was no match for the tanned male. Throwing himself in the water with me I squealed at the top of my lung in fright. To my surprise however I didn't die, he swam without a problem and I could feel myself growing red. It was embarrassing that I couldn't swim, and it's even worse that Archie had to carry me so I didn't drown. Easing me into the water he slowly let go as I doggie paddled with horror. He gazed at me with pure amusement in his eyes, and I felt absolutely embarrassed and annoyed with him. Why couldn't I just be left alone?

"Just relax, you're overexerting yourself!" Archie attempted to console me.

Becoming exhausted I glared at him, "I can't just relax, I could drown!"

"You won't drown, yer' safe with me. Even if I weren't here there's tons of life guards" He proceeded to console me.

Not able to paddle anymore I clung to his side, "I can't do it! Can't you make me do this when there's time and there isn't people?"

He chuckled picking me up again, "Fine, I think ye' struggled enough. I'll have to teach you some time..."

"Thank you, I'll just hang out in the hot tub for a bit" I crawled out of the water with his help.

"I'll come too then!" Archie piped up awkwardly.

Wrapping my arms around my body I shivered from the cool air, I don't like the feeling you get right after coming out of a pool. Glancing around the area I signaled the others to come as well, it would be nice and relaxing. Giovanni however was already relaxing in the hot tub in his usual straight faced manor. I caught the stares from women who were checking him out and I nearly burst into laughter. If only they knew the half of it, they'd change their minds, then again some people were strange like us.

I dipped my foot in checking the temperature of the water, the heat seared through my body. However I always enjoyed the heat, so much better than the cold as well. Slowly advancing into the hot tub I relaxed against the left side letting out a sigh of relief. Archie, Vicki, and the others came as well, and as they did it seemed to clear quite a few other people out of the water. It was probably how odd we all appeared together, or maybe just the intimidation of a large group of friends.

"I love the hot water, it's always so nice and toasty!" I sighed in relief while closing my eyes for a tiny moment.

Archie spit out into laughter, "Yer' perfectly fine with this but you won't swim?"

"That's different!" I scolded him.

Giovanni cut into the conversation, "Hot tubs are better than pools, just thought I'd add my input."

"I agree, even though I still hate it!" Maxie agreed with only his legs in the tub.

Colress stretched out his arms awkwardly, "It's an odd sensation, satisfying I suppose!"

Archie rolled his eyes at us, "Yer' all just babies."

They continued to ramble as I began to zone out, I stared off at the wall on the opposite end of the room. Something about hot water soothed my muscles and agony, allowing me to actually be sent into a relaxed mode. I was quickly snapped out of it however when I noticed Ghetsis and Cyrus shifting awkwardly to themselves. Ghetsis all the while was sending glares of death to Archie in which they exchanged in a silent battle. I gazed away from them and observed Aidee and Lysandre discussing something, I would listen but it seemed I turned off all my senses at the moment.

Suddenly Vicki flicked me in the side, "Pay attention! Michayla asked you something like three times!"

"Oh, sorry! What was it?" I chuckled a fake laugh.

She adjusted herself and asked, "So what's with all the blue today?"

I squinted at her awkwardly, "I don't know, why not?"

"Blue look good on you, I think ye' should wear it more often!" Archie added his two cents with a wink.

Ghetsis glared at him with rage, "I seen what you did there, and you better stop!"

Archie being the way he was snarled at him aggressively, "I don't see you being very kind, if anything I should ask you to back off!"

"Guys stop if you get any louder we'll be kicked out" Aidee snapped at them sternly.

N nervously shifted away to the opposite end of the pool, and Vicki followed him with nervous eyes. Maxie just wanting to make conversation with Vicki went over as well, N gave him an awkward glare as if to be annoyed. However unlike Archie and Ghetsis, N was much more tame and Maxie was just the kind to do a silent takeover. Rolling my eyes I drew my attention towards Michayla who was attempting to sneak bubbles into Cyrus' hair, but it didn't end very well for her. Cyrus simply glared down at her in disapproval and she giggled out hysterically, it was obvious that she had absolutely enjoyed his annoyance.

"I'll have you know that Britney likes me far better than you, you rat!" Ghetsis growled at Archie in a quieter tone.

Attempting to cut into the argument I spoke to Aidee, "So have you and Michayla been dating anyone?"

She shrugged at my question, "Not really, I haven't really found anyone interesting. Michayla has a little but, you know how that worked out."

Lysandre trying to be smooth spoke like silk, "I'm a decent male, just throwing that out there!"

"Sounds like a lot of hoopla if you ask me!" I claimed with a light giggle.

"HOOPLA!" Michayla screeched at the top of her lungs.

Cyrus seized up from having his ears killed, "Please don't do that again!"

Michayla stuck her tongue out at him, "Oh whatever, loosen up!"

Laughing at the two of them I observed Cyrus nearly strangling her behind her back. I never seen something so comical, the two of them together made the most ridiculous pair. Giovanni began to rub his forehead being disappointed in his peers, his gaze was one of pure agony. The poor man couldn't take ten seconds to relax, someone always had to scream, break something, or annoy the crap out of him. Being the closest villain to Giovanni, Cyrus sent him a begging gaze to distract the energetic female. Instead of helping him Giovanni simply smirked and shrugged his shoulders, at least he had some humor.

"By the way what kinds of instruments are you guys planning on playing for that thing?" Vicki piped up thinking it was the right time to ask.

Colress smiled at her with pride, "I will be taking on the violin!"

Vicki's eyes lit up like fireworks, "No way, I play the violin I can totally help you!"

The swirly haired male fist bumped her, "How exciting, we are so taking these losers down!"

"Better put your money where your mouth is I've been playing the guitar for much longer!" Lysandre gloated sending him an icy glare.

Archie crossed his thicker arms with sarcasm, "I'm better than all of you, I bet I could shred on an electric guitar!"

Lysandre shrugged, "Acoustic always sounds the best."

"I've been considering the Saxophone, it would be interesting" Maxie claimed in an unsure way.

I screamed out, "EPIC SAX GUY! DO IT!"

"Alright then..." He replied with his eyes wide.

"Bass guitar" Giovanni stated without elaboration.

Vicki teased him, "No one ever pays attention to bass though!"

"I'll have you know that the bass is the core of a band and holds it together. People won't notice if someone messes up, but if the bass messes up everyone will notice" Giovanni lectured her with a stern tone.

I glanced over to Ghetsis and Cyrus, "What about you two?"

Cyrus shook his head promptly, "I'm much too busy to enter in this pathetic feud!"

"Come on please!" Michayla pouted throwing him a puppy eyed stare.

Afraid to argue with the one who had annoyed him he gave in, "I'll play the drums then."

"The drums really? Like a drum kit?" I questioned in complete disbelief.

Cyrus nodded with grace, "Yes, a beat is essential, and I have enough pent up anger to learn."

I slowly blinked in a fearful way, "I guess that makes sense. You've been silent Ghetsis, come on tell us?"

"Piano" He claimed still distant from us.

I flashed him an adoring smile, "I can't wait!"

Vicki piped up again into the conversation, "You guys forgot about N!"

N sank down into the water from being called out upon, "I'm going to learn the flute maybe? I don't know..."

"DO THE TRIANGLE!" I screeched out and began to laugh.

Ghetsis smirked at my insult, he probably very much approved of my bashing of his talent. However I only meant it sarcastically and just wanted to be funny, I guess I was over the top. Blushing I chuckled from my own comment as things went suddenly silent. My eyes wandered awhile as I began to feel my sore muscles fade away. It was absolute bliss until yet again I was sent back into reality.

"Oh, by the way Britney kissed me" Ghetsis hissed out in laughter.

The entire group screeched, "WHAT?"

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END CHAPTER

Authors Note: Alright two chapters in one night! They're a little bit shorter but I hope you like them just as much. This one has a lot of dialogue, and of course they have to be completely retarded sometimes. I personally enjoyed writing about Cyrus getting completely annoyed with Michayla. Alright, let me know what you all thought!