Love at Sea
By: luvsraven
Chapter Nine: Finally
Irvine took Sophia to a carnival far from the mall. Sophia looked at awe, the lights, the food,and the rides.
"What do you want to do first?", Irvine asked glancing at Sophia.
"What about that going in circles thingy (merry-go-round), or...or that water show or....or!", Sophia
stopped talking.
"Maybe we should go through there first", he said motioning Sophia to the Haunted House.
They went throught the door and they couldn't see anything, just then Sophia felt something touched her
shoulder. She screamed and hugged Irvine tightly. In return, Irvine hugged her back, enjoying her hug. They
walked through every scary room filled with comb webs, spiders, and other scary stuffs.
When, they were outside Sophia didn't let go of Irvine. Irvine apologized for taking her in the Haunted
House. Sophia loosen her hug, and asked if they could go to the Tunnel of Love. Irvine blushed, at her
request, but they went in anyway.
"Which boat would you lovers like?", the man assigned to the ride asked.
"We are not...a couple", Irvine muttered.
"Whatever you say, man. So, which boat lady?", he asked again.
Sophia pointed at a swan boat, "Ok, step right up".
They sat and Sophia untangled her arms around Irvine, noticing she have been hugging for a long time.
"Uh, hehehe sorry about that", she apologized as she placed her hand in the water.
Irvine looked at her and held her hand, "Huh?".
They moved to the middle and Irvine hugged her, "It's ok. You can hug me anytime you want".
Sophia blushed, "Uh...thanks Irvine".
"Oh dear, Moonbay what are we going to do?", Fiona asked Moonbay worriedly.
"Let's go to the cafe and let's ask Van, Thomas and Irvine to us find Sophia".
And so they went and found Van and Thomas in a table near the counter with Thomas holding a piece
of paper.
"Guys! We need your help! We've lost Sophia!".
"Hey chill, Moonbay", Van said.
"Yeah, read this first", Thomas handed Moonbay the paper.
Moonbay the note outloud, "I found Sophia and we're meet back at the hotel around 6 pm. Irvine".
"Oh, they went out on a date!", Fiona said happily.
"Well, let's have fun!", Van said. "But, first let's eat!".
Irvine helped Sophia off the boat and went to ride the merry-go-round. Then to the Fun House, which they
almost kissed! Then off to the water show, Sophia suddenly felt home sick but, Irvine was there to cheer her
up. Then, they went to the roller coaster to which after the ride Sophia barfed in the garbage can. And for
the finale it was almost 6 they went to the ferris wheel. Irvine secretly paid the operator to stop the ferris
wheel if they are at the top, and it did stop.
"Irvine, we're stuck!", Sophia said as she looked down. She regretted looking down so she snuggled close to
Irvine. Irvine pulled her closer and pointed at the direction of the sunset.
Sophia rexaled, and melted in his arms. 'There is no way, that he doesn't have feelings for me', she thought
happily.
Suddenly, there are fireworks. Sophia starred at them, she have never seen anything like this. It's so pretty,
yeah sure under the sea only the reflection of the water to the sea floor is also pretty. But, this is way
beautiful than that.
Sophia felt it was the right time to kiss him, she hesitated for a moment. Then, she tilted her head and Irvine
noticed what she was doing, so he leaned forward and they both closed their eyes. Their lips were only
centimeters apart, when the ferris wheel started moving. They hastily broke away from each other,
disappointed and furiously blushing. It was their 3rd time to be interrupted!!
Irvine coughed, "We...should get back to the hotel. They might be worried".
"Yeah,...we should", Sophia replied.
They got a taxi and drove back to the hotel. They didn't take the elevator, they took the stairs and they
walked up to the tenth floor! When, they got there Van, Thomas, Moonbay, Fiona and Zeek were outside
their rooms all dressed up for dinner. Zeek felt Irvine's and Sophia's presence and ran towards them.
"Zeek! No!", Irvine yelled, but it was too late. Irvine is now laying on the floor, Sophia hugged Zeek.
"Zeek misses us, Irvine", Sophia said.
"Well, well the lovers arrived from their date", Moonbay said with her hands on her hips.
Van helped Irvine up, "It wasn't a date!".
Thomas placed his arm around Irvine's shoulder, "Oh, come on dude! Admit it! Where'd you took her?".
Irvine swatted Thomas' arm, "I told you, it wasn't a date! I took her to a carnival, that's all!".
"It's true, it wasn't a date. But, we both had fun!", Sophia said.
"Ok, ok fine. Well, what are you guys waiting for? Come on Sophia, we are going to get you cleaned up
and you'll wear one of the best clothes I picked out for you!", Moonbay shoved Sophia in her room. Before,
shutting the door she added, "And Van, Thomas! Try your best to make Irvine look like a gentlman!".
"What?! Are you saying I don't look like a gantleman?! Moonbay!!", was the last thing Irvine before he was
pushed in his room, only opposite from Sophia's room.
Moonbay opened the closet and took out all 10 bags filled with new clothes. Fiona took out all the clothes
and started to look a perfect dress for Sophia to wear tonight.
"Now, Sophia you take a bath and tell me when you're done, ok? This night should be perfect!", Moonbay
said with determination.
"Why? Are we going some-?", before she could finish her question. Moonbay pushed her in the bathroom
and closed the door.
Sophia sighed, "Well, I don't have any other choice".
"Ok, spill! What is Moonbay planning this time?!", Irvine yelled as he sat on his bed.
"Beats us! Just do as she says, you wouldn't want to make Moonbay mad tonight", Van warned.
"Oh, and why is that?", Irvine raised his eyebrow.
"This happens", Thomas took his hat off and showed Irvine his big bump in the head.
"What the?!....Ok ok I'll go freshen up, while you guys pick an outfit like yours", Irvine said before he went
in the bathroom with his towel.
"Hey! Wait a minute! What happen to the two of you in the carnival?!", Thomas yelled.
"It's none of your business!', Irvine yelled back and relaxed in the tub with a smile on his face.
Irvine got out of his room wearing a white polo shirt, black baggy pants, which looks kinda formal. Van,
Thomas and Zeek followed. Irvine knocked on Sophia's door, and Fiona opened the door.
"You look good, Irvine", Fiona commented.
"Thanks Fiona", he said scanning the room for Sophia and Moonbay. "Say, where is Sophia and Moonbay?".
"Behold! Moonbay's fashion!", Moonbay came out of the room and signaled Sophia to come out.
Sophia came out wearing a square sized white earings, white bracelet, a red blouse which is tied in knot
showing her curves and her cleavage, a white skirt which has 9 buttons but, only 7 buttons are buttoned,
with a matching white belt, and last a grey pedal shoes.
Irvine quickly covered Van's and Thomas' eyes, "Hey! Irvine! What's the big deal?!".
Sophia twirled around, "Do you like it, Irvine?".
Irvine kept his mouth closed and nod. Van and Thomas struggled from Irvine's grip. Then, Thomas stepped
accidentaly on Irvine's foot. Irvine took his hands off their eyes and held his foot. Van and Thomas ran
towards Sophia, "Sophia, you look magnificent!".
"Thanks guys. But, you should really thank Moonbay and Fiona for this", Sophia said walking to the ladies.
"Well, now that everyone has their partners let's eat!", Moonbay said walking out of the room with Thomas,
and followed by Van and Fiona. Zeek stayed and wanted to rest, in Van's room.
Irvine walked towards Sophia and held out his arm, and Sophia took it and followed the four to eat
downstairs.
During, their dinner Irvine can't help glancing at Sophia while she's not looking. After dinner, Thomas
suggested to party at a disco bar not far from the hotel, while the night is still you and so are they. They all
agreed and they walked their way to the dicso bar.
They entered the place and the place is dark, then pretty lights was turned on. And everyone stood and
went to the dance floor to dance till they drop. They sat near to the cocktail lounge, and ordered some
wine and martini. After some drinks, Thomas and Moonbay got drunk and started dancing wildly on the
dance floor. While, Fiona and Van went to the bar got their privscy leaving Sophia and Irvine alone. Sophia
asked Irvine a favor to get her some juice. When, Irvine came back Sophia is then sorrounded by guys
flirting with her, clearly she didn't like the way they look at her and the attention.
He walked towards them, "Lay off! She's already taken!".
They quickly left not wanting the enrage the mercenary, "You ok, Sophia? Did they touch you?". Irvine then
handed Sophia the juice she wanted.
"Thanks. Yeah, I'm ok now. They didn't touch me, and thank God!", she said sipping from her juice.
"What do you say, let's get out of this place? And...just take a walk?", Irvine suggested noticing the glances
and glares he have been recieving from the guys who was with Sophia earlier.
"Good suggestion, I'll just tell Fiona and Van. So, that they won't worry", Sophia said before squeezing her
way to Van and Fiona. She came back and they went out the disco bar, and breathed in the fresh air.
They then started walking, neither of them talked. They passed by many young couples just like their age,
holding hands, hugging, and kissing. They found their way to the park and sat a bench infront of the
unturned on fountain.
"So,... you like it here?", Irvine asked, starring at the wonders of the city lights.
"Yeah, there are plenty of new things for me to know", Sophia said brushing off some strands of her hair,
that made their way to her face.
Suddenly, there was a cold breeze. Sophia shivered because her outfit and stupid of her not to bring her
coat.
Irvine noticed, "Are you cold?".
Sophia wrapped her arms around her body, hoping she'll get a little warmer. She suddenly felt Irvine's arms
securely wrapped around her. She blushed at how many times he did this to her. She felt his warmth, and
relaxed her body. She rested her head on his shoulder, and he rested his on her's. They stayed quiet for some
minutes just enjoying each other's company.
Suddenly, there was this dark haired man with amber eyes smirked from a tree nearby. Sophia starred at
him for a long moment, 'He looks familiar'. And she gasped, 'It can't be!....How could he?!'. She stood up
pushing away Irvine's arms and rushed to the tree where she thought she saw him.
"Sophia?...Sophia?!", he ran after her.
When, she got there he seemed to have disappeared. She looked around and it was if that nobody was
behind it. Her heartbeated faster was she seeing ghosts? Or was he real? She suddenly felt a hand on her
shoulder. She jumped and turned around to find Irvine, his eyes full of concern and confused.
"You remembered something?", he asked. (A/N: Remember, she lied that she forgot everything.)
She sighed and hugged him, "I'm sorry, Irvine. I...just thought I saw someone familiar, and he is the person I
never want to see again! And I think I remember him".
Irvine hugged her in return. "Tell me all about it", and they walked back to their bench.
"You see, let me see....it was 3 years ago I met this....guy....and I like...no...I fell inlove with him and he...
also fell inlove with me...I introduced him to my family and ever since that day some of our valuable stuffs
have gone missing and he started to ignore me. And one day, I asked him....if he stills love me", she paused
not wanting to continue.
Irvine hugged her once more, only this time more tighter. "If you don't want to continue it's ok".
Sophia pushed him away and stood up. It was still fresh in her mind everything that happened back then.
"No, I have too. He told me that his plan had worked. It turned out he was using me to get close to my
family and get our valuables. And he told me I was a foolish girl, looking for love. And he said that only a
stupid guy will ever fall for me", she buried her face in her hands tears streaming down her eyes.
Irvine stood up and held her shoulders and turned her around for her to be facing him. "Then, I'll tell you
now,... he's right".
Sophia looked up, "What?".
He smiled, "I'm a stupid guy,...who have fallen madly inlove with you".
Sophia's eyes widened, "Wha-?".
Irvine wrapped his arms around her fragile body and pulled her closer to him. Sophia felt their skin
touching, which made her blush. Their body was completely touching, there was NO empty space between
them. Irvine felt her chest and blushed. He also felt her heartbeat, it is beating faster than it normaly
should.
Her eyes was still fixed on his eyes. He stroked her back trying his best not to make her not to be nervous.
She blinked and smiled, her left hand reached up for his head and the other touched his cheek. They both
closed their eyes and they started leaning forward. And their lips finally met and at the same time the
water fountain was turned on. Irvine's hand stroked her curves that sent chills down her back. Sophia in the
other hand kept on stroking his hair. Their kiss lasted for a long time, they slowly broke aprat cause the
lack of air. They both smiled and hugged each other tightly. Everything was perfect, nothing can go wrong.
"I love you too, Irvine", Sophia whispered.
Unaware to them Van and Fiona were watching behind some bushes taking memorable pictures. And
planning to make a scrapbook about their meeting, and the time at the Whale King and now this.
"This is so priceless", Fiona whispered as the scampered off.
End of Chapter Nine
By: luvsraven
Chapter Nine: Finally
Irvine took Sophia to a carnival far from the mall. Sophia looked at awe, the lights, the food,and the rides.
"What do you want to do first?", Irvine asked glancing at Sophia.
"What about that going in circles thingy (merry-go-round), or...or that water show or....or!", Sophia
stopped talking.
"Maybe we should go through there first", he said motioning Sophia to the Haunted House.
They went throught the door and they couldn't see anything, just then Sophia felt something touched her
shoulder. She screamed and hugged Irvine tightly. In return, Irvine hugged her back, enjoying her hug. They
walked through every scary room filled with comb webs, spiders, and other scary stuffs.
When, they were outside Sophia didn't let go of Irvine. Irvine apologized for taking her in the Haunted
House. Sophia loosen her hug, and asked if they could go to the Tunnel of Love. Irvine blushed, at her
request, but they went in anyway.
"Which boat would you lovers like?", the man assigned to the ride asked.
"We are not...a couple", Irvine muttered.
"Whatever you say, man. So, which boat lady?", he asked again.
Sophia pointed at a swan boat, "Ok, step right up".
They sat and Sophia untangled her arms around Irvine, noticing she have been hugging for a long time.
"Uh, hehehe sorry about that", she apologized as she placed her hand in the water.
Irvine looked at her and held her hand, "Huh?".
They moved to the middle and Irvine hugged her, "It's ok. You can hug me anytime you want".
Sophia blushed, "Uh...thanks Irvine".
"Oh dear, Moonbay what are we going to do?", Fiona asked Moonbay worriedly.
"Let's go to the cafe and let's ask Van, Thomas and Irvine to us find Sophia".
And so they went and found Van and Thomas in a table near the counter with Thomas holding a piece
of paper.
"Guys! We need your help! We've lost Sophia!".
"Hey chill, Moonbay", Van said.
"Yeah, read this first", Thomas handed Moonbay the paper.
Moonbay the note outloud, "I found Sophia and we're meet back at the hotel around 6 pm. Irvine".
"Oh, they went out on a date!", Fiona said happily.
"Well, let's have fun!", Van said. "But, first let's eat!".
Irvine helped Sophia off the boat and went to ride the merry-go-round. Then to the Fun House, which they
almost kissed! Then off to the water show, Sophia suddenly felt home sick but, Irvine was there to cheer her
up. Then, they went to the roller coaster to which after the ride Sophia barfed in the garbage can. And for
the finale it was almost 6 they went to the ferris wheel. Irvine secretly paid the operator to stop the ferris
wheel if they are at the top, and it did stop.
"Irvine, we're stuck!", Sophia said as she looked down. She regretted looking down so she snuggled close to
Irvine. Irvine pulled her closer and pointed at the direction of the sunset.
Sophia rexaled, and melted in his arms. 'There is no way, that he doesn't have feelings for me', she thought
happily.
Suddenly, there are fireworks. Sophia starred at them, she have never seen anything like this. It's so pretty,
yeah sure under the sea only the reflection of the water to the sea floor is also pretty. But, this is way
beautiful than that.
Sophia felt it was the right time to kiss him, she hesitated for a moment. Then, she tilted her head and Irvine
noticed what she was doing, so he leaned forward and they both closed their eyes. Their lips were only
centimeters apart, when the ferris wheel started moving. They hastily broke away from each other,
disappointed and furiously blushing. It was their 3rd time to be interrupted!!
Irvine coughed, "We...should get back to the hotel. They might be worried".
"Yeah,...we should", Sophia replied.
They got a taxi and drove back to the hotel. They didn't take the elevator, they took the stairs and they
walked up to the tenth floor! When, they got there Van, Thomas, Moonbay, Fiona and Zeek were outside
their rooms all dressed up for dinner. Zeek felt Irvine's and Sophia's presence and ran towards them.
"Zeek! No!", Irvine yelled, but it was too late. Irvine is now laying on the floor, Sophia hugged Zeek.
"Zeek misses us, Irvine", Sophia said.
"Well, well the lovers arrived from their date", Moonbay said with her hands on her hips.
Van helped Irvine up, "It wasn't a date!".
Thomas placed his arm around Irvine's shoulder, "Oh, come on dude! Admit it! Where'd you took her?".
Irvine swatted Thomas' arm, "I told you, it wasn't a date! I took her to a carnival, that's all!".
"It's true, it wasn't a date. But, we both had fun!", Sophia said.
"Ok, ok fine. Well, what are you guys waiting for? Come on Sophia, we are going to get you cleaned up
and you'll wear one of the best clothes I picked out for you!", Moonbay shoved Sophia in her room. Before,
shutting the door she added, "And Van, Thomas! Try your best to make Irvine look like a gentlman!".
"What?! Are you saying I don't look like a gantleman?! Moonbay!!", was the last thing Irvine before he was
pushed in his room, only opposite from Sophia's room.
Moonbay opened the closet and took out all 10 bags filled with new clothes. Fiona took out all the clothes
and started to look a perfect dress for Sophia to wear tonight.
"Now, Sophia you take a bath and tell me when you're done, ok? This night should be perfect!", Moonbay
said with determination.
"Why? Are we going some-?", before she could finish her question. Moonbay pushed her in the bathroom
and closed the door.
Sophia sighed, "Well, I don't have any other choice".
"Ok, spill! What is Moonbay planning this time?!", Irvine yelled as he sat on his bed.
"Beats us! Just do as she says, you wouldn't want to make Moonbay mad tonight", Van warned.
"Oh, and why is that?", Irvine raised his eyebrow.
"This happens", Thomas took his hat off and showed Irvine his big bump in the head.
"What the?!....Ok ok I'll go freshen up, while you guys pick an outfit like yours", Irvine said before he went
in the bathroom with his towel.
"Hey! Wait a minute! What happen to the two of you in the carnival?!", Thomas yelled.
"It's none of your business!', Irvine yelled back and relaxed in the tub with a smile on his face.
Irvine got out of his room wearing a white polo shirt, black baggy pants, which looks kinda formal. Van,
Thomas and Zeek followed. Irvine knocked on Sophia's door, and Fiona opened the door.
"You look good, Irvine", Fiona commented.
"Thanks Fiona", he said scanning the room for Sophia and Moonbay. "Say, where is Sophia and Moonbay?".
"Behold! Moonbay's fashion!", Moonbay came out of the room and signaled Sophia to come out.
Sophia came out wearing a square sized white earings, white bracelet, a red blouse which is tied in knot
showing her curves and her cleavage, a white skirt which has 9 buttons but, only 7 buttons are buttoned,
with a matching white belt, and last a grey pedal shoes.
Irvine quickly covered Van's and Thomas' eyes, "Hey! Irvine! What's the big deal?!".
Sophia twirled around, "Do you like it, Irvine?".
Irvine kept his mouth closed and nod. Van and Thomas struggled from Irvine's grip. Then, Thomas stepped
accidentaly on Irvine's foot. Irvine took his hands off their eyes and held his foot. Van and Thomas ran
towards Sophia, "Sophia, you look magnificent!".
"Thanks guys. But, you should really thank Moonbay and Fiona for this", Sophia said walking to the ladies.
"Well, now that everyone has their partners let's eat!", Moonbay said walking out of the room with Thomas,
and followed by Van and Fiona. Zeek stayed and wanted to rest, in Van's room.
Irvine walked towards Sophia and held out his arm, and Sophia took it and followed the four to eat
downstairs.
During, their dinner Irvine can't help glancing at Sophia while she's not looking. After dinner, Thomas
suggested to party at a disco bar not far from the hotel, while the night is still you and so are they. They all
agreed and they walked their way to the dicso bar.
They entered the place and the place is dark, then pretty lights was turned on. And everyone stood and
went to the dance floor to dance till they drop. They sat near to the cocktail lounge, and ordered some
wine and martini. After some drinks, Thomas and Moonbay got drunk and started dancing wildly on the
dance floor. While, Fiona and Van went to the bar got their privscy leaving Sophia and Irvine alone. Sophia
asked Irvine a favor to get her some juice. When, Irvine came back Sophia is then sorrounded by guys
flirting with her, clearly she didn't like the way they look at her and the attention.
He walked towards them, "Lay off! She's already taken!".
They quickly left not wanting the enrage the mercenary, "You ok, Sophia? Did they touch you?". Irvine then
handed Sophia the juice she wanted.
"Thanks. Yeah, I'm ok now. They didn't touch me, and thank God!", she said sipping from her juice.
"What do you say, let's get out of this place? And...just take a walk?", Irvine suggested noticing the glances
and glares he have been recieving from the guys who was with Sophia earlier.
"Good suggestion, I'll just tell Fiona and Van. So, that they won't worry", Sophia said before squeezing her
way to Van and Fiona. She came back and they went out the disco bar, and breathed in the fresh air.
They then started walking, neither of them talked. They passed by many young couples just like their age,
holding hands, hugging, and kissing. They found their way to the park and sat a bench infront of the
unturned on fountain.
"So,... you like it here?", Irvine asked, starring at the wonders of the city lights.
"Yeah, there are plenty of new things for me to know", Sophia said brushing off some strands of her hair,
that made their way to her face.
Suddenly, there was a cold breeze. Sophia shivered because her outfit and stupid of her not to bring her
coat.
Irvine noticed, "Are you cold?".
Sophia wrapped her arms around her body, hoping she'll get a little warmer. She suddenly felt Irvine's arms
securely wrapped around her. She blushed at how many times he did this to her. She felt his warmth, and
relaxed her body. She rested her head on his shoulder, and he rested his on her's. They stayed quiet for some
minutes just enjoying each other's company.
Suddenly, there was this dark haired man with amber eyes smirked from a tree nearby. Sophia starred at
him for a long moment, 'He looks familiar'. And she gasped, 'It can't be!....How could he?!'. She stood up
pushing away Irvine's arms and rushed to the tree where she thought she saw him.
"Sophia?...Sophia?!", he ran after her.
When, she got there he seemed to have disappeared. She looked around and it was if that nobody was
behind it. Her heartbeated faster was she seeing ghosts? Or was he real? She suddenly felt a hand on her
shoulder. She jumped and turned around to find Irvine, his eyes full of concern and confused.
"You remembered something?", he asked. (A/N: Remember, she lied that she forgot everything.)
She sighed and hugged him, "I'm sorry, Irvine. I...just thought I saw someone familiar, and he is the person I
never want to see again! And I think I remember him".
Irvine hugged her in return. "Tell me all about it", and they walked back to their bench.
"You see, let me see....it was 3 years ago I met this....guy....and I like...no...I fell inlove with him and he...
also fell inlove with me...I introduced him to my family and ever since that day some of our valuable stuffs
have gone missing and he started to ignore me. And one day, I asked him....if he stills love me", she paused
not wanting to continue.
Irvine hugged her once more, only this time more tighter. "If you don't want to continue it's ok".
Sophia pushed him away and stood up. It was still fresh in her mind everything that happened back then.
"No, I have too. He told me that his plan had worked. It turned out he was using me to get close to my
family and get our valuables. And he told me I was a foolish girl, looking for love. And he said that only a
stupid guy will ever fall for me", she buried her face in her hands tears streaming down her eyes.
Irvine stood up and held her shoulders and turned her around for her to be facing him. "Then, I'll tell you
now,... he's right".
Sophia looked up, "What?".
He smiled, "I'm a stupid guy,...who have fallen madly inlove with you".
Sophia's eyes widened, "Wha-?".
Irvine wrapped his arms around her fragile body and pulled her closer to him. Sophia felt their skin
touching, which made her blush. Their body was completely touching, there was NO empty space between
them. Irvine felt her chest and blushed. He also felt her heartbeat, it is beating faster than it normaly
should.
Her eyes was still fixed on his eyes. He stroked her back trying his best not to make her not to be nervous.
She blinked and smiled, her left hand reached up for his head and the other touched his cheek. They both
closed their eyes and they started leaning forward. And their lips finally met and at the same time the
water fountain was turned on. Irvine's hand stroked her curves that sent chills down her back. Sophia in the
other hand kept on stroking his hair. Their kiss lasted for a long time, they slowly broke aprat cause the
lack of air. They both smiled and hugged each other tightly. Everything was perfect, nothing can go wrong.
"I love you too, Irvine", Sophia whispered.
Unaware to them Van and Fiona were watching behind some bushes taking memorable pictures. And
planning to make a scrapbook about their meeting, and the time at the Whale King and now this.
"This is so priceless", Fiona whispered as the scampered off.
End of Chapter Nine