The next morning was a crazy combination of yelling, fighting, laughing, and annoyance. The Keepers, of course, weren't the ones who spent their morning yelling or fighting; that was between their parents and siblings. Basically, what happened was this:
When they first boarded the jet, Willa's brother, Roger, and Finn's sister, Sarah, got into an argument about which Disney movie was the best. Sarah was claiming that it was, hands down, The Little Mermaid while Roger claimed, without a doubt, that it was The Lion King.
While that was going on, Charlene's brother, Jackson, and her sister, Samantha, got into this big argument about which Marvel superhero was the best, and which DC superhero was best. Once this reached the ears of Toni and Alyssa, Philby's sisters, they immediately became interested. Toni and Samantha kept saying that Iron Man was the best Marvel and Super Man was the best DC. Alyssa and Jackson thought otherwise. They were claiming that Iron Man was not the best Marvel superhero and that it was in fact Wolverine, and that Super Man was far from being the best DC superhero and that it was most definitely the Green Lantern.
This, eventually, caught the attention of their parents. Well, everyone but Wanda and Jelly. That's when it got even worse. The parents were now arguing with their children, which just made things worse. After a while, and I mean a while, things finally started to calm down due to the fact that they were starting their decent in Florida.
Willa, who just got off of Face-Time with her mom since they took two jets back to Florida, don't ask why, sat next to Amanda and across from Charlene and Jess, was massaging her temples as she said, "Just from talking to my mom for five minutes, I have a headache. I don't know how they can do it."
"Agreed." Charlene, who had also just gotten off of Face-Time, said rubbing her forehead.
"So that's what it's like to have siblings, huh?" Jess asked.
"I guess so." Amanda said. "Are they always like that?" She asked directing her question to Willa and Charlene.
"Roger's not. I can tell you that much." Willa stated. "He's usually not one to talk; let alone argue. With a girl."
"Well, aren't you just so lucky." Charlene teased. "Samantha and Jackson are the worst! They never shut up!"
"Aww, poor Charlie." Jess said with a sarcastic frown and placed a hand on her shoulder.
Charlene looked at her and shrugged her hand off. "Don't pity me." She joked. "I can handle. I'm a big girl after all." Jess opened her mouth to say something when, all of a sudden, the plane shook. A few seconds later, it shook again; this time more violently.
All the kids immediately stopped what they were doing and stared at one another.
"I'm...I'm sure it's just some minor turbulence." Philby said. "Nothing to be afraid of." He said trying to convince himself more than the others.
Kids, this is your captain speaking, and it looks like we're hitting some turbulence-he paused because of the plane shaking-which means that we are going to be a little delayed in our landing. We are currently flying over one of the most beautiful islands, the-BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
In a matter of seconds three things happened: 1-a loud alarm started going off 2-the Keepers could no longer hear the captain due to the loud noise 3-red light started flashing signaling that the plane was losing altitude.
Everyone immediately started freaking out. Willa and Amanda quickly made their way to Finn and Philby while Charlene and Jess made their way to Dillard and Maybeck. The eight teens held on to each other sharing what they thought would be their last moments with each other.
"Finn?" Amanda said. "If we don't make it, I just wanted to let you know that you've made me the happiest person in the world. I had never talked to any guys before that one time on the field at school because, frankly, I thought they were all the same: gross, mean, and demanding. But you made me see that not all guys are like that. You taught me that not all guys look for what's on the outside of girls; that I had a reason to wake up every morning. Just, I love you, okay? I love you." By the end of her "speech", Amanda had tears in her eyes.
"Amanda, listen to me. We're going to make it. I can't promise anything, but I just know that we'll be fine. If, you truly mean what you just said," he paused to look at her, she nodded, "then you've just made me the happiest guy ever. I love you too." He smiled and took her hand and hugged her.
...
"Willa...Willa listen to me...shh...Stop crying...it'll be okay...Hey, look at me." Philby took Willa's face in his hands, forcing her to look up at him. "I don't want you thinking that. I won't let anything happen to you. Just because the plane is losing altitude, doesn't mean that we're going to die, okay?" She shook her head no. "Hey, come on now. Where's that optimism that I know you have?"
"I don't know." She whispered burying her head in his chest. "But, it's not here."
"Willa...please. For me?" She looked up at him, and then shook her head. Philby smiled and said, "That's my girl." He hugged her, and she hugged him back.
...
"Dillard," Jess said crying, "I'm glad those bozos got us together because you're the best boyfriend I've ever had."
Dillard, who was completely losing it on the inside, tried to make Jess laugh a little by saying, "So, there were others before me? I am offended. What, was I your last choice?"
This won a small laugh from Jess who responded, "Actually, there was only one before you, and he was a nightmare."
"Who?"
"His name was Rob Bernowski and he was so rude and judgmental and gross and-"
"I get it, Jess." Dillard laughed. "He was an ungrateful and un-loyal guy who didn't deserve you."
Jess smiled at him and said, "You're right. And you are in no way like Rob because you are a very grateful and very loyal guy, who only deserves the best."
Dillard pulled Jess into a tight hug and whispered, "Like you."
This brought tears to her eyes.
...
Maybeck pulled back from the kiss that he and Charlene had just shared with teary eyes. "Whatever happens," he whispered, "I'll be by your side; no matter what. I promise."
Charlene smiled at him, also with teary eyes, and hugged him. "I love you, Maybeck."
"I love you too, Charlie." He said hugging her back. "And I just want you to know that I didn't fall in love for you because of your looks or how athletic you are. Granted, you're beyond beautiful, and very athletic. But, I fell for you because of what's on the inside: love, understanding, loyalty, optimism. Those things are what makes you, you. I wouldn't want to spend what could be my last few minutes with anyone but you."
"Maybeck, I feel the same way. Most people always just jump to the fact that since I'm "pretty", that I want all the guys. I don't. I want one guy. My dream guy. The guy who I know will be there with me until the very end. You."
...
The plane shook and shook and shook. The eight teenagers were all terrified about what the outcome of this might be. The only thing they knew was that they couldn't be happier with who they were spending this time with: each other. The pilot quickly ran into the area of the plane where they were wearing a parachute on his back, and an evil smile on his face.
"I hope you've enjoyed flying Air OT." He said before revealing his true self: Loki, from The Avengers. It's weird how none of the Keepers freaked out as much at the sight of Loki, which made him all the more angry. "Looks like you won't live to see another day, Keepers. Goodbye and have a nice rest of your flight...Which shouldn't be long..." He gave a creepy laugh before jumping out of the plane.
Finn looked out his window, and quickly closed his eyes realizing how close they were to the ground, and tightened his grip on Amanda. When all the Keepers saw this, they did the same; all awaiting the impact. The plane made contact with the sand and pieces and parts flew in every direction, tearing apart the plane piece by piece. There were screams emitted from each of the Keepers as they all got hit by flying debris or being thrown from their seats.
Finn was the first to stand up. He looked around and noticed that there were parts of the plane everywhere on the island, and when he didn't see any of the other Keepers, let alone Amanda, he started freaking out. He walked around, searching through the rubble, looking under every plane part he could.
He heard a faint cough and immediately started looking faster. He heard it again, this time closer, and realized who that cough belonged to. He looked in every direction, spinning around, until he came upon the person. Once he saw this horrific sight, he charged through the pieces and parts, quickly making his way over to her. Once he reached her, his heart immediately broke into a thousand pieces...Amanda...his girlfriend...was...she looked...
Bloody. Finn thought to himself. Beautiful, but bloody.
"F-Finn?" Amanda's weak voice snapped him out of his daze. "Is that...Is that y-you?"
"Amanda...Amanda, I'm so sorry." Finn said kneeling down next to her.
"F-Finn..."
"Yes?" He asked willing to do anything for her.
She averted her eyes to the gashes and cuts that ran along her body. "I-it...hurts..."
"Oh my Gosh..." Finn said letting some tears fall that he didn't know he was holding back. "Amanda...How...how did this happen? What did this to you?"
She tried to turn her head in the direction of a piece of scrap metal, but cringed in pain at the little movement. Instead, she just told him.
Without saying a word, Finn gently picked up Amanda bridal-style and brought her to the water. Then he started cleaning her cuts with a piece of fabric he found near the worst part of the wreckage, but stopped immediately when he saw how much this hurt her.
"Amanda..." He said. "You need to be strong, okay? Just for a little bit."
"I-I'm trying, F-Finn...I know what has to be done, and I'm letting you do it."
He smiled at her. "Thank you..." He whispered as he continued.
...
A few minutes after Finn had continued, Amanda took the time to look him over. He didn't have anything major. Only a cut that went from his left temple to his chin, and some cuts here and there; nothing as bad as Amanda. When she saw him, she instantly began to think about all of the times Finn has been there for her, and how grateful she was for that, and smiled.
...
Later that night, Finn decided that, after a good night's sleep, they should look for the others tomorrow morning. Finn also was able to make something that resembled a shelter; it had a roof and sturdy walls.
This'll have to do. He said to himself before walking over to his sleeping girlfriend and picking her up, bringing her into the shelter.
"Finn?" Amanda asked groggily.
"Yeah?" He said placing her on the sand and sitting next to her.
"Thank you...for everything..."
"It was nothing, Amanda. Just a few cuts and-"
"No, Finn. I mean thank you for being there for me all the time, because I know I can be a handful sometimes."
Finn looked at her like she was crazy. "What? Amanda, I know what you're thinking, and everything I do for you," he took her hand and scooted closer to her, "I do for you."
They sat in silence for a while, each enjoying the other's company.
"Hey, Finn?" Amanda spoke up.
"Hm?" He asked waking up.
"I'm cold..."
Finn stood up and started taking off his hoodie and shirt; luckily it was a button down and he had another shirt on under it.
"What are you doing?" She asked as he handed her his shirt and jacket.
"Making you warm." He smiled.
"But-"
"I'll be fine. I have another shirt on, and I have you to keep me warm." He smiled.
"Finn, I can't-"
"Yes, you can. And you will. The last thing I want is for you to get sick."
Amanda caved and put the shirt on and then put the jacket on top of it, instantly feeling warmth. She scooted closer to Finn and put her head on his shoulder. He smiled at this and wrapped his arm around her whispering, "You warm now?"
"Yeah..." She replied. "But it's not because of the jacket..."
Finn smiled. He knew she was talking about her, but instead he joked around. "Oh, so it's the shirt?"
"What? No! Finn, I'm talking about you, you big doof!"
He laughed. "I know...I know...Just checkin'...And it looks like I'm doing my job right..."
"What job?"
"Being the best boyfriend ever."
"Finn, you passed that mark up a long time ago. Don't forget that."
"Trust me...I won't..." He said resting his head on top of Amanda's and closing his eyes...
Awe! FAMANDA! I love them! But, not as much as I love Wilby...
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