Cruising the Caribbean
By Fiery-chan and Angel13
A/N: *Looks around nervously.* Is it safe to come in? Please don't hurt me!!!
Fire: They have every right to hurt you! Where have you been?
Fiery: I was busy! I'm a high school freshman now; my life is a little bit more complicated. And I still have to find a date to Homecoming! I'm sorry everyone! I didn't mean for there to be this much space between chapters. Honest! I'd also like to thank everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I feel so loved!!!
*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!*
Number 1: Angel has a new title to add to her already long lost of titles. She now fills the position of my fellow Elemental Watery! Yeah! And my good friend Dan (I know him from school) is playing Windy! Now all we need is another guy to be Earthy and the team will be set!
Number 2: As I promised oh so long ago, I will introduce you to the four Elements. The Element of Fire: my Element, you already know her. The Element of Wind: Windy's Element. You already know him too; he filled in for Fire during her food allergy incident. The Element of Water: Watery's Element, the mother figure of the four elements. The Element of Earth: No one's element yet. He's still waiting. Earth is the father figure.
Ok that's all for now, read and review!
Disclaimer: Angel and I still own the ocean in Kansas. Even though The Biggest Dreamer bought it for $2000, we won't let him have it. Bwahahahaha! Yes we're evil. Akiyoshi Hongo is back in my closet! I own Digimon again! Here Mr. Hongo, have some pizza.
Chapter 21: Finally on the Same Frequency.
Rika gasped. 'Oh no, not this again.' She sighed. She looked to Ryo who groaned and shook his head as the brunette walked over, shooting death glares at Ryo.
"When will you ever learn Cole? I can beat the crap out of you anytime, anywhere so you should just give up." Ryo said.
"Using a little trash talk are we pretty boy?" Evan said, crossing his arms.
"Oh I can do a lot more than talk." Ryo replied. Rika moaned and stood between the two teens.
"You two are driving me crazy! Ryo sit in the sand and don't move until I come back. Evan, come with me, we're going for a walk." Ryo gave a look of protest but Rika growled at him and he obediently sat down in the sand.
Rika walked off in a huff with Evan in tow. Once out of hearing distance, Rika sighed and looked at Evan.
"Why?" She asked.
"I don't know. It hurts, that's all. You're the most beautiful and most wonderful girl I've ever met and I want you to be in love with me I guess." Evan said, looking down at his feet. Rika smiled, if she wasn't madly in love with Ryo, she might have kissed Evan right there on the spot. But she knew that was out of the question. She sat down in the sand and motioned for him to join her. He sat down next to her and Rika watched his expression.
"Evan, you have to understand something. I know how much it can hurt to be in love. You just want to break down and cry when you sink into the reality that your dream girl is gone, out of reach. But you have to face the music. You can't allow it to destroy you. You're a great guy, you have the ability to make tons of girls smile. You happiness and energy just light up a room. When I met you during the prelims for the SeaQueen competition, I thought you were great. Always happy and cheerful, the type of person I've always wanted to be. But lately, you've been so sad; that it hurts me to watch as my friend destroys himself. Please Evan, if you're not going to do it for yourself, then do it for me. Move on to someone else and stop tearing yourself apart. It's too painful."
A single tear crept out of Evan's eye and slid down his cheek. He sighed and held his head in his hands.
"It's more painful for me then for you Rika. I try so hard to move on, it's just not possible. You're right, I used to be so happy and cheerful, but now that it's gone, I'm afraid it will never come back. I feel like my body is eating itself apart, like I just want to curl up in a ball and die. It's not fair!" Evan burst into tears and buried his face in his hands; his shoulders shook up and down as he sobbed uncontrollably. Rika sighed and rubbed his back lightly, whispering calming and soothing words to him.
"Everything's going to be just fine, it'll be all right, I promise." She whispered.
*****
Ryo sat in the sand and tried to see if he could spot Rika returning. He saw no one and sighed.
"So, I heard what happened." Someone said. Ryo turned around to find Becky standing behind him.
"Hey Beck." Ryo said softly. Becky sat down beside him in the sand.
"Hey yourself. Look at you, you are a total and complete mess. And I don't mean all the cuts and bruises." Ryo nodded. "You are being totally irrational. You've been in love; you know what it's like. You should go easier on Evan. Things aren't the best for him right now. A friend of mine told me some great advice, so I'm passing it along to you. Love, the kind of love that's true love, comes along once in a lifetime. Some people are embraced by it, some are torn apart. Don't envy those who receive it, but help those who don't. One day, you're going to need someone to comfort you, so comfort those who need it the most." Rebecca got up and walked away. "Think about what I said Akiyama. And tell Cole that Fio wants to go out for sundaes with him when we get to St. Croix tomorrow." She called over her shoulder. Ryo grinned at the last part. If Rebecca truly is the miracle woman that Ryo viewed her as, the future would be bright for a particular teenage boy.
*****
"Where are they?" Kila asked, scanning her eyes over the beach.
"I don't know. I can't see a thing." Emily replied, also looking out to the sand.
"Let's head back to the cabin. They'll make it there eventually." Henry suggested.
A figure approached the trio. Emily recognized who it was and ran out towards it.
"Evan!" She cried. She embraced her cousin and talked to him for a minute. Then the two made their way to Kila and Henry.
"Evan, I want to apologize." Kila said. "I guess you can say I've been a bitch to you. I know how much Rika meant to you but I just wanted to see Rika and Ryo get together so badly. I'm sorry. Friends?" She asked, extending her hand. Evan looked at her and grinned.
"Friends." He replied taking her hand and shaking it. Kila hugged Evan and gave him a small smile.
"Where's Rika and Ryo?" Henry asked. Evan nodded towards the beach.
"Taking. Let's go back to the ship and order something. I'm starved. Anyone up for Chinese?" The other three smiled.
"Definitely." Henry said.
"I'm down with that." Kila added. Emily just nodded her head silently.
"Alrighty then, let's go!" Evan cried, marching off towards the ship. Henry and Kila laughed, following suit. Emily studied her cousin and shook her head.
'He's been crying. I hope everything went ok. He never really opens up to me. I'm worried about you Evan. I hope you're all right.' She thought to herself. Realizing how far ahead the other three were, she jogged to catch up to them.
*****
"So." Ryo said, looking out at the water.
"It's nice out here." Rika said.
"Yeah. Just you, me, and the beautiful ocean." Ryo whispered, wrapping his arms around Rika. Rika blushed slightly. "Rika, I want to tell you something." Ryo said, taking her hands in his. "I really, really like you. More than like, I love you Rika. This probably sounds so corny but I want to spend every waking minute with you. They say this place is paradise, but the only reason its like that is because you're here." Rika smiled.
"You're right, that is corny." She laughed. "But you can be a total romantic if you want to Akiyama. I knew there was a reason I liked you." She kissed him lightly the wrapped her arms around his neck as he held her close, protecting her inside his arms.
"So Wildcat, how about we head back then chill I the cabin. We'll order some food and rent a movie. Any preference?" He asked her.
"Signs." Rika replied.
"Perfect excuse to cuddle up to me." Ryo replied with a grin.
"You better watch it Akiyama!" Rika warned. Ryo laughed and started running down the beach.
"Catch me if you can pumpkin!" Ryo cried. Rika smiled and ran down the beach to catch up to him. 'The perfect boyfriend. I have the best luck.'
A/N: Ok, so the ending was lame, and it was short. But I'm pressed for time. Gotta head out soon, going out for dinner with a bunch of my friends. Heh, this will be interesting.
*Dedicated to a close friend of mine. He's been having some girl trouble lately. The girl of his dreams is happily dating. I'm always here for you my friend.*
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