Ok, so I haven't updated in a while. I'm sorry. I had a writer's block so I had no idea really what to write about. I have later chapters planned but not the present ones. Weird really. Anyway thanks to all the reviewers. They're what keep me writing!!!
Chapter 10- The bitterness of HatredDestiny's POV
"So.... you guys are together now?" Cassidy asked me on the bus as we drove to Niagara Falls.
I nodded, "I guess so, but don't tell anyone, especially Kate, Rose and Tala, if they find out they'll do anything to change Kai's mind"
She nodded, "I won't I promise"
"Thanks" I smiled in return. I was so happy. Kai Hiwatari was my boyfriend. MY BOYFRIEND!!!! Could I get any happier?
She giggled, "I can't believe it, wow you and Kai"
"shhh" I whispered looking around to make sure no one heard.
"Oh sorry" she said sheepishly.
A pause, then Cassidy couldn't resist, "Please can I tell Kate?"
"Why?" I asked in pure bewilderment. Was she freakin' insane? Kate would totally kill me.
"It would be funny!" she smiled, her eyes twinkling. I stared dumbstruck at her. Funny? She thought it would be funny? The image hovered in my mind. My funeral, people dressed in black, all gathered around my grave.... and laughing. I shuddered, how disturbing.
"Cassidy" I groaned and she apologized quickly, and just in time too as we stopped in Niagara falls and exited the bus.
We followed the principal the other side of the street. Niagara Falls thundered loudly and as soon as I saw it, my eyes grew wide. The falls were massive, pouring down loudly into a thicket of misty swirls and then continuing in rushing waves down the vast river.
I stood gawking, Cassidy by my side. Even from way up here I could feel the dampness of the air as it clouded my skin with tiny droplets of spray.
"Ok, I'm getting wet" Cassidy stated, taking a step back.
I laughed, "Yea me too"
Mr. Dickenson told us to meet back there in an hour so we could ride the maid of the mist...the boat that traveled on the water that fell from the falls. I could hardly wait.
When I turned to talk to Cassidy she wasn't there, I abruptly turned to see her flee into the building and out of sight.
I frowned. That was nice of her. Let's ditch Destiny....
I sighed and walked slowly toward the same door she disappeared into only to have someone push the door closed as soon as I had almost opened it.
Ok, that was rude.
I spun around to give this guy a piece of my mind, but stopped as soon as I saw him.
Kai was standing over me, his arm still holding the door closed, making me feel almost trapped against the wall. Of course not bad trapped...good trapped...ok, I'll just shut my mouth, er, brain now.
I smiled shyly at him, "Hi Kai"
He didn't answer me, but instead brought his head down to kiss me quickly. My heart raced as he stood silently, his eyes watching me intently after he pulled back.
A blush crawled across my cheeks and I looked down at the ground, my hair falling into my eyes, blocking my pink face from his view.
"Come on" he said and then turned and walked in the opposite direction. I looked up quickly watching him for a second. Then I ran after him and when I finally caught up I grabbed his hand and laced my fingers through his. I felt relieved when he held my hand back.
He led me to the path beside the falls, and I leaned over the railing to watch the water tumble into the mist. The river roared loudly and I had to shout for Kai to hear me.
"It's amazing," I yelled and he nodded in reply. He dropped my hand and instead put his arm around my shoulders, I snuggled into his side.
There was a long silence, but I broke it a few minutes later.
"I'm getting soaked, wanna go downstairs to get a better look?" I asked, sending a pleading look up at him.
He shook his head, "Everything's fine up here, your going to get wet on the boat ride anyway"
I considered it. He was probably right; if I was getting this wet up here, imagine how bad it was going to be down there.
"Ok" I said, tightening my arms around him. He hugged me closer to him. I sighed contentedly, life was great.
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Kai's POV
Despite Mr. Dickenson's arguments, other tourists were allowed on the boat along with our school. There were so many people that wanted to go on, they couldn't afford to only fill half the boat.
I was wearing a plastic poncho, just like everyone else. I looked like a retard and I felt like one too. The first thing Destiny did when she saw me was laugh. So, I wasn't too thrilled looking like some sort of bright yellow twisted idea of a balloon.
Although when they finally actually set off in the boat, looking retarded wasn't so bad after all, I was pretty sure I could have drowned in the amount of spray that lashed up the side of the boat.
I observed the people on the boat. Everyone from our school was crowding at the back and the rest of the tourists were at the front. An idea slipped into my mind.
I took Destiny's had and led her into the group of tourists.
She followed me closely behind and when we were finally stuck in the centre, away from the prying of eyes of Tishitok High students, I leaned down to capture her lips with mine in a gentle kiss. After a second, we pulled apart, our lips lingering for a moment before opening our eyes.
"Hey" Destiny whispered softly, a soothing smile on her face.
"Hey back" I replied, my voice quiet. She giggled and then snuggled into my bright yellow chest.
A minute later she pulled back giggling again, "Wow, you're poncho is soaked"
"So is yours" I retorted and she nodded, still smiling.
"I think we'd better get back before someone notices we're not there...like Kate," I suggested. If she noticed, there would be a freaking search party sent out on this tiny boat.
She nodded, "Ok, but just one last thing ok?"
And before I could respond she'd stood on her tiptoes and pressed her lips against mine. She pulled back quickly, hardly giving me time to respond, leaving me wanting more.
I started to protest but she took my hand and dragged me back to the group. Damn her.
She let go as soon as the crowd of yellow balloons appeared and settled herself on the railing, leaning over almost dangerously. I almost pulled her back, but restrained myself and instead watch her try and reach down to touch the foamy waves. I really hoped she didn't fall in. The water wasn't moving as fast, but there were till rocks jutting out from the water and the waves were still rather large and foamy.
The falls were in view now and they seemed louder and taller then before. I watched patiently as we slowly approached the thundering water.
Destiny had stood up now and gazed wondrously at the view ahead. My lips turned into a small smile. She looked so innocent and childlike.
A few minutes later we were on the way back, the boat bouncing on the waves.
"KAI", I spun around to see Kate charging angrily toward me. And boy did she look angry.
She opened her mouth to say something, when she stopped and glared angrily instead at the blonde next to me.
"You" she spat, jabbing her finger at the startled looking Destiny.
"Uh...me?" Destiny asked uncertainly.
"H-How daaare you" Kate spluttered angrily inching closer to the girl next to me. I had a feeling she was up to something.
Destiny, however, still looked completely confused, "What?"
By now Kate was about a foot away and Destiny was now leaning back over the rail again.
And Kate smiled. Kate smiled? Who smiles when they're angry?... but before I was able to figure it out Destiny was in the rushing river below.
I watched her plummet into the water and rise gasping for air, being shoved down stream.
"Why did you do that?" I asked Kate angrily.
She smiled innocently, "What? She fell in"
"I saw you push her, don't bullshit me" I spat. My eyes darted back to the river below. She was desperately trying to swim against the current, but really all she was doing was tiring herself out. I watched in horror as her form flew farther down stream.
I knew what I had to do. I started to climb over the rail when someone grabbed my arm.
"Kai, don't" It was Tala, his voice hard, "You'll only kill yourself as well"
"She's not going to die" I retorted back. She wasn't going to die. She couldn't die.
He shrugged, but continued to hold me back. I pulled my arm free and with one last look at my best friend, I dove into the river.
The current was strong, so I only had to worry about keeping my head above water. Swimming against this current would have been pretty much impossible. I swam ahead, looking for any sign of her. A poncho, her blonde head, anything.
And then I saw it. She was just ahead, clutching a rock tightly, her eyes jammed shut. Her face was ghostly white and her lips were a bluish purple.
Relief flooded through me, she was fine. Well not fine, but alive. I swam towards her, my energy seemingly restored.
"Destiny" I yelled, spray flying into my face.
Her eyes flew open and I saw her mouth open, as if to say something. But I didn't hear it over the water's noise. She was losing her grip, her hands slipping on the wet stone.
I made it to the rock, just as she let go. I managed to grab her arm and pull her back, and hold on to the rock and the same time.
And I waited. Destiny enclosed in one arm, eyes closed. She was coughing up a lot of water.
The boat finally appeared, and I waited for it to pass, before swimming toward it. Swimming with a girl in one arm isn't easy work mind you. But either way, swimming with the current was easier then swimming against it.
People gathered at the edges of the railings, screaming, yelling, and pointing. I was almost there, just a little farther....I grabbed onto the boat and instantly people began to help me up.
I held back though, and lifted up Destiny instead. When she was safe on board I took the hand Tala offered me and half climbed, half got pulled up the ladder.
(A/N: Ok, there's a ladder on the end of the boat...most motor boats have them, so I'm thinking this one should too.... anyway on with the story)
I collapsed against the side of the boat. My energy was drained and I was soaked and freezing. I hardly noticed Tala helping me walk inside the small cabin.
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Destiny' POV
I woke up in my hotel bed. How did I get here? Then it came back to me. Kate shoving me in, being washed down stream and then seeing Kai swimming towards me. The last thing I remembered was Kai holding me against him in the cold water.
I sat up. Kai, where was he? My eyes darted around the room, he wasn't in here...of course he wasn't in here it was my room not his.
I pulled my self out of bed and then instantly fell back onto it. Whoa, dizzy. My body ached all over as well. But I had to find Kai.
I slowly walked over to the door. There was a small note taped onto it.
Hey Des,
Sorry you didn't get to come today, but you need to sleep. If you're reading this GO BACK TO BED. You're totally sick.
Luv ya, Cass
I smiled. Sorry Cassidy, but I was on a mission. I crossed the door and was pleased to see Kai's room was unlocked. I slipped inside quietly.
He was still in bed, facing away from me. I wasn't sure if he was sleeping so I crept silently across the floor.
"Kai?" I whispered. He stirred. Damn, I hoped I didn't wake him up.
I took a seat on the edge of his bed. His eyes were still closed. Good, he was still asleep.
I kissed him on the forehead and then went to go back to my own room, but he grabbed my wrist. I had to admit, he was an awesome fake-sleeper.
"Hey" He whispered, now lying on his back gazing up at me through his auburn orbs.
"Sorry I woke you up" I said softly sitting back down on the bed.
"Don't worry about it," he said, rubbing his eyes.
"You ok? You don't look so hot" I asked. His face was pale, and he looked utterly exhausted.
"Thanks" he huffed, "You don't look so great either"
I giggled, "Fine we're even"
He nodded in approval.
I went serious again, "I'm so sorry, you always have to rescue me, I hate doing this to you, and look what I've done. You could have been killed yesterday..."
He silenced me by squeezing my hand.
"You would have been killed" he whispered, "It's not your fault anyway, you didn't just fall in"
I felt anger resurface in me again as my thoughts drifted to Kate. That bitch was totally going to get an earful from me.
"Why did she push me?" I asked him, hoping he would know.
He shrugged and I sighed.
He suddenly broke out into a coughing fit.
"You have to go back to bed mister," I said strictly. Kai raised a brow.
"You shouldn't be talking" he retorted and I stuck my tongue out at him.
I looked down at him; he was staring back at me almost invitingly. I really didn't want to leave him. Maybe if I slept in Tala's bed....
"Do you think Tala would mind if I slept in his bed?" I asked, looking up at the smaller bunk.
"Probably"
I sighed, "Oh"
He raised a brow, "Why?"
I blushed. Damn. Stupid blushing.
"Well, I just, uh, wanted to, you know, like..." I stumbled.
"Like?" He encouraged me to continue.
"staywithyoutoday" The words poured out in a jumble.
He smiled and I melted.
And then he patted the bed beside him. My jaw dropped. Was he serious? My eyes darted to his face. He wore a weary expression, and looked thoroughly worn out. I guess he wouldn't try anything....
What was I doing? Didn't I trust him? I focused my gaze on his auburn eyes, trying to read them. It was hard, the only thing I could see was exhaustion. Damn, why did he have to be so hard to read.
"Something wrong?" He asked me quietly.
I shook my head and then climbed into his bed. This was Kai, I trusted him. Not to mention I'm 16.
The blankets were warm from his body and I snuggled under shivering to get warm. I sighed, it totally wasn't working. I rolled on to my side...and right into Kai.
"Cold?" he whispered and I nodded, my eyes never leaving his. His arm slid loosely around my waist and I snuggled into the warmth of his chest.
"That's better," I mumbled heaving a sigh. His response was to hold me tighter. And enveloped in his warm grasp, sleep came over me.
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I opened my eyes to the sight of black. black? My sheets were white. Then I remembered. I wasn't in my bed, and the black was Kai's shirt.
I sat up quickly immediately regretting that decision. Pain stabbed at my fore head and I flopped back down. Ouch, that hurt. Note to self: Never do that again.
As the throbbing in my head slowly ceased, I turned my attention to the sleeping boy next to me. I smiled to myself. He was so serene and peaceful looking. His usual emotionless mask was gone and replaced with a sort of tranquility. I liked it.
I cuddled back into his chest. Not just because he was warm but I wanted that protected and safe feeling I always got when he held me close. Of course that didn't last long as the door banged open and a burst of laughter soon followed the unnecessary bang. Kai awakened, his tranquil look vanished as soon as his eyes opened to be replaced with blankness. Well kind of confusion, but still pretty blank.
Anyway he sent me a small smile and then rolled over to face the intruders. Which weren't really intruders cause they lived in here an all...
I ducked under the covers realizing Tala didn't know about Kai and me. I pressed myself against his back, warming my cold arms. I listened silently.
"Hey man, sorry you missed it" Tala said. I guessed he was over in the chairs area.
Kai didn't say anything, so I assumed he made a face or rolled his eyes or something. Man I wish I could see.
"Anyway" Tala continued, "You feeling cool now, the girls want us to go over"
I rolled me eyes. Which was completely pointless as no one could see me.
"Whatever" Kai answered flatly, "I'm not going over there"
But the guys did. Michael and Tala. But not Mark as I soon realized. I threw back the covers and took a big breath. There's not much air under the blankets.
"Destiny?" He asked incredulously. I winced, hmm this looked good.
"No" I replied irritably. Yea weird, I just started feeling annoyed.
"Ok then, what are you doing?" he asked, staring at Kai suspiciously.
I was sitting up now and I tried to climb over Kai. He of course didn't make it any easier by just staring at me with a brow raised and a rather amused expression.
And so, somehow I ended up on the floor. Great. I glared at Mark as he tried to sustain a straight face. What a great friend.
"I was sleeping," I said standing up.
Mark nodded slowly, "Ok, what were you doing sleeping with him?"
So, that's when Mark found out.
"Because he's my boyfriend and all so..." I explained, keeping an eye on Kai for his reaction. I'd never actually called him my boyfriend before so.... anyway he didn't say anything, or do anything or even change his expression. So I smiled, that's Kai for you.
Mark's expression said it all, "uhhh, ok, well...."
I laughed, "Not that long...since the club...."
"Oh, ok, so...do you always sleep with guys you've dated for what...two days?" Mark said, his voice rising bitterly.
I stared at him in shock. What the hell was wrong with him?
"Nothing happened, what's wrong with you?" I replied a little too loudly.
His mouth closed, "Sorry, it's just..." his gaze flickered to Kai.
"Just what?" I retorted angrily, "Why do you even care? You're not my father"
He glared back at me, "I care 'cause I don't want you to get hurt"
I stared, "But that's not all, is it?"
Kai had remained silent, until now, "he doesn't trust me"
I spun around to face him. It was a statement, not a thought. A fact. Simple really.
"Really" I said faintly. And when I turned back to Mark he wouldn't look at me.
This whole thing was stupid. So Mark didn't trust Kai, it didn't surprise me at all, but it made me angry anyway. And why was he arguing, so I fell asleep with Kai, who cares? It's not like I didn't want to. I really didn't see the big deal.
"So your mad at me because I was sleeping in the same bed as him right?" I said, more of a statement then a question.
He didn't answer; he probably didn't know what to say. Maybe he realized how stupid he sounded?
I sighed, "I'm sorry Kai, we'll be right back"
And I grabbed Mark's arm and dragged him, rather roughly, out the door into the vacant hall. Slamming the door behind me of course, just to make a point.
I whirled around, "Ok, so what's this really about Mark?"
He finally looked me in the eye, "He's right, I don't trust him"
"You don't have to, he's not your boyfriend" I retorted, placing my hands on my hips.
He glared back, "But you're my friend"
"So? I trust him," I said flatly. God, such stupidity.
"So, if he hurts you, then I care," he replied as if it were the most obvious thing ever.
I sighed, "Look, I like Kai. I like him a lot. And I'm sorry if that bothers you, but it's not your choice"
He frowned, "Are you crazy? He's not trustworthy Destiny"
I raised a brow, "Oh, why not?" I really wanted to hear this one.
He paused, as if thinking it over, "He just isn't"
I rolled my eyes, "well that's a great reason"
He scowled, "Fine. But when you realize I'm right, don't come crawling back to me. I tried to protect you"
And then he stomped into my room. Yea not his, but mine and...he slammed the door. How original.
Ok, so maybe I didn't want to admit it, but what he said really hurt. I slid down the wall. What was wrong with my life? Everything always went wrong. And then finally things get better and then they just plummet right back down...in my face.
A 'click' snapped me out of my thoughts and Kai stood outside the door. He was dressed and leaned against the wall beside me, staring down at me.
"Hey" I whispered, trying to be cheerful. That failed miserably.
"That bad?" he asked me and I nodded. It looked like Mark hated me now.
"Such a stupid fight" I said. I felt so bad.
He helped me to my feet and enclosed me in a hug. It made me feel a little better.
I took a deep breath, "I just don't understand why he's so....mad"
Kai gave me an odd look, "You really have no idea"
I sent him a questioning look. No idea about what?
"No?" I guessed. A small smile crossed his lips.
"Yea" he answered. Yea what?
"What don't I get then?" I asked. Man, Could I get any more confused?
He shook his head before replying, "He likes you"
I felt like I got hit with a bucket of ice water, "No way" I denied. There was no way, just no possible way.
Kai only nodded.
"How...how do you know?" I asked quietly. This was way weird.
He shrugged, "I just do"
"That's not a very good reason," I argued and he blinked.
I sighed, "I'm sorry, it's just, its Mark"
"So? It was pretty obvious, its also obvious Cassidy has a thing for Mark"
How could I have never realized these things? Was I really that blind? Mark likes me. Oh god no. And then Cassidy likes him. So I have to break his heart and then Cassidy's too cause he doesn't like her. This whole thing gets more complicated every day.
And it's getting worse.
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Yes, I finished. I'm sorry this chapter isn't really too interesting, but I really couldn't figure out what to write about. Please review anyway though!!! And you'll find out about why kate pushed her and htis whole Mark thing in teh next chappie I promise!!!!