Chapter 38

The next day, the girls were chatting on the beach while the guys were setting up some kind of tiki stage for a show later that night...

"Kel, you sure it's all right for you to be out here like this?" Candice asked her.

She wore a pink poncho to cover herself from any more sun damage. "Sure! I talked to a doctor last night and he said that as long as I kept myself covered, there's no harm done." she replied.

"So, you're not ready to forgive Edge, I'm guessing." replied Eve.

She sighed. "I dunno, I mean, maybe I was a little harsh on him, making him sleep on the couch and everything." she replied. "I feel a little bad for him, and I miss him."

"Then go up to him and forgive him! Before he acts like a perpetual mope!" replied Maria.

"Not yet. First, I need to know why Eve's smiling like crazy here." she said, turning to her.

"Yeah, I've noticed that, too. What's been going on ever since that outburst at the dinner table last night?" asked Candice.

"Well, girls, last night marked history. Matt and I finally made love for the first time." she smiled.

"Oh, my God, that's great!" she exclaimed.

"Congratulations!" exclaimed Kelly.

"Eve, did you follow my advice like I told you?" asked Maria.

"I did! I just told him how I felt and he totally understood. I have to tell you, he was amazing." she replied.

"Made up for lost time, huh?" asked Candice.

"Definitely. Aww, I'm so happy." she giggled. "I think the two of us are closer than we've ever been."

"Oh, Eviekins, we're so happy for you!" exclaimed Kelly. "Let's propose a toast!"

"Yeah!-Here here!" the girls exclaimed, toasting their drinks together.

"So, Ria, I've been meaning to ask you. Are things between you and Jeff all right after that little situation that happened?" asked Candice.

"What situation?" asked Eve.

"Well, you know Ria's animal collection? She added a snake to that collection and all the animals in the room just went berserk and destroyed dinner. The whole place was a total mess." explained Kelly.

"Oh, my God." Eve said, surprised. "Ria, why would you bring in a snake of all animals?"

"He was totally harmless!" she exclaimed. "Anyways, I don't really know how things are between Jeff and I. After I went after him, he was really pissed with me and kinda yelled at me, but instead of getting scared, I got really turned on by him and we ended up having sex anyway." she explained with a smile. "We didn't speak much after that."

"Oh, you two are something else." laughed Candice. "Are you gonna talk to him?"

"I really want to. I just don't want him to be mad at me forever." she replied. "Hey, Eve, look who's checking you out!"

Eve looked ahead to find Matt waving towards her, while she smiled and blew him a kiss. "Hey, baby!" she called.

Edge looked in his direction, too, and caught Kelly before shyly waving towards her.

She smirked back and said, "Girls, I'm gonna talk to him. Be right back."

As she approached him, he said, "Oh my God, you're actually coming near me? What if I like curse you again or something?"

"Funny. Listen, Edge, how much do you miss me?" she asked.

He dropped one part of the Tiki, which landed on Shawn's foot. "OW!" he cried.

"Lots and lots." he replied. "Kel, I really am sorry about what I did. I never meant to hurt you."

"I know. It was only an accident. A painful one, but whatever. Anyways, I forgive you." she smiled.

He smiled back and wrapped her in a tight hug while she winced in pain. "Ow, ow, ow!"

"Ooh, sorry. So, uh, no more back massages from me anymore, huh?" he chuckled.

"Yeah. So, uh, whatcha guys doing?" she asked.

"Volunteering to set up this stage for the luau tonight." he explained, while the piece that Hunter set down fell and began floating away in the water. "We could use all the help we can get and-HUNTER, GET THE THINGY!"

"Huh? Oh, crap!" he exclaimed, getting it back. "Ok, problem solved, who wants to help me prepare for the fish fry?" he asked, as the tiki fell down again.

"The thingy fell again, Hunter!" exclaimed Kelly.

"Aw, damn this thing!" he cried, dropping an umbrella and rushing to pick it up.

"Where should I put this thing?" Kelly asked, holding up another large Tiki.

"Uh, Kel, I don't think you should be carrying that." replied Randy.

"Why not?" she asked stumbling around with it, when Hunter accidentally bumped into her and she nearly fell back.

"Oh, my God." the girls said at the same time.

Shawn picked up the statue and swung it around, hitting Kelly on the behind. "Ow!" she cried.

"Whoops, sorry!" he called.

She stumbled over, grabbing a smaller tiki before falling on her ass. She stumbled back up, her foot got caught inside of a box and she tripped and knocked over another tiki, landing on top of it. After that, everyone stared at her while she whimpered and tossed away another box. "I don't wanna do this anymoooore!" she cried.

"Ok, ok, Kel, let us guys handle it. Want me to take you out for ice cream?" Edge asked, helping her up.

"Okay." she agreed as they headed off.

"That's our blonde." smiled Candice.

"Yeah. Hey, girls, I'm gonna take a little walk for a while, to think about things. I'll see you later, ok?" asked Maria.

"Ok!-Cheer up, Red!" Eve and Candice exclaimed.

Jeff turned around to find Maria heading off, and looked a little guilty, wanting to follow her.

A few minutes later, Maria was horseback riding down a trail, thinking about her situation with Jeff...

"What a beautiful place, eh, girl?" she asked her horse. "You must have it so lucky. You never have to deal with anything, all you get to do all day is graze around and just enjoy life without a care in the world. *sigh* I just wish life were that simple for me. Hehe, you're such a good listener. I don't know what to do. I think my boyfriend hates me because of something that I did, but I don't know whether to talk to him or wait for him to talk to me." she continued, when Jeff (also on horseback) joined her.

"I don't hate you, Red." he replied with a smile.

She smiled. "Hey, you!" she greeted.

"Hey! So uh, how you doing?" he asked.

"Ok, I guess. You?" she replied.

"Same here. Beautiful day, isn't it?" he asked.

"Totally. Y'know, this is a great place for two people to just chill without anyone interrupting them." replied Maria.

"Yeah, it is." he agreed. "Uh, I'm surprised that you're still even speaking to me after how I acted."

"No, you had every right to yell at me last night. I made a complete moron of myself and I embarrassed you." she replied, getting off of the horse while he did the same. "I'm sorry."

"I'm sorry too, Ria." he replied, taking her hand as they walked. "I shouldn't have blown up at you about all the pets. I was a little stressed out, I guess."

"Well, you gotta admit, the sex was great, wasn't it?" she giggled.

He laughed. "It was."

"Babe, I was thinking about what you told me last night and you were right. So earlier today, I took all the animals to the nearest animal shelter where I know they'll be really happy." she announced.

"Oh, Ria, I know that must've been hard for you, but I am so proud of you." he smiled.

"Thanks. I'm proud of me, too." she replied.

"So, uh, you really got rid of all of em, huh?"

"Well, no, I kept Random Kitty for me and Random Puppy for you. I've seen how attached you two've become." she smiled.

"Yes!" he cheered silently. "Yeah, in some way over the past couple of days, I've grown to him. He baptized me by peeing on my leg, so I just can't let him go after that." he chuckled while she laughed.

She looked back and said, "Y'know, I've always wanted a pet horse, too..."

"Ria..." he began.

"Kidding!" she laughed.

He laughed back and said, "Baby, I do have to say this. Even though you go a little overboard sometimes, I love how you'd do just about anything to make others happy. You're amazing, Skittle, and I shouldn't have yelled at you for it. I love you."

She smiled and replied, "Hey, that's what I do best. And I love you, too, Enigma."

After that, he brushed away a strand of her hair before the two leaned in and shared another intoxicating kiss, while she ran her fingers through his hair and he grabbed her waist, holding her as close to him as possible.

That evening, to celebrate their last night there, the gang were sitting outside, enjoying a fish fry while watching the Hawaiian dancers during the luau on the beach...

"Wow, you guys weren't kidding, this fish is great!" exclaimed Edge.

"Ah, nothing like a fresh filet to lighten spirits!" exclaimed Hunter. "I'm really gonna miss this place, though."

"It sure as hell beats going to the White House, HUNTER, and getting ourselves nearly killed, thank you." Shawn replied, glaring at him.

"Will you get off that? We ended up surviving, didn't we?" he asked.

"You probably broke the Constitution or something." he muttered.

"We're DX! We're the only ones allowed to break the Constitution! In fact, let's create our own Constitution! Like, all glow sticks will be permitted into entering a place, or if you refuse to wear green, you'll be arrested, and if you don't have a poster of your leaders, HBK and HHH in every house, your house will be demolished!" he exclaimed.

"Well, you'd have a lot of people trying to kill you, then." chuckled Randy.

"My thoughts exactly." muttered Shawn.

"Oh, whatever! Anyone got the hot sauce?" asked Hunter.

"Anyways, I'm really glad we decided to go on this road trip, you guys." announced Candice. "We were on a game show and won over $6,000, Randy and I've nearly gotten married...

"Matt and I are tighter than we were before..." Eve smiled, while he wrapped his arms around her.

"My Enigma and I have two new pets..." added Maria, playing with Random Kitty and Random Puppy.

"We robbed a bank and got in a high speed chase with a criminal..." added Jeff, who held her in his arms.

"I got fake implants, whoo!" laughed Kelly.

"And I've gotten my ass kicked by a bunch of Renaissance dudes wearing tights and dresses." Edge grumbled. "But I don't regret it."

"And to think that this whole trip would've been a total disaster." smirked Randy, while the others laughed. "If Matt and I hadn't jumped the car over that bridge, none of this would've happened."

"Speaking of the car, how are we gonna pay Rent A Car back for it? It must've been about $35 grand." said Matt.

"Easy. Just tell them that you drove it into the lake and the sharks got to it." replied Hunter.

"And you expect them to believe that?" he asked.

"It worked for Shawn and I when-" he began.

"Please, dude, don't tell them." he replied.

"We really have to have another road trip like this soon." Candice smiled, smiling towards Randy. "Let's propose another toast. To us!"

"To us!-Yeah! Here here!" they agreed, clinking their glasses together. After that, each couple began making out, while Shawn and Hunter awkwardly looked around.

"So, uh..." began Shawn.

"Don't think about it, dude." he replied dully.

AN: So that concludes the rollercoaster that was Our Big Fat Crazy Road Trip! Just wanted to thank EVERYONE who reviewed, favorited, alerted, etc! You guys rock!