Disclaimer: Still don't own this stuff...

Author's Note: I'm Back! I actually finished this chapter a week ago, but you can blame Ophira for me not getting it up here any sooner (she distracted me with an online Phantom of the Opera adventure game. Trust me, I'm distracted very easy.) This is my favorite chapter that I've written so far and I hope you all like it as much as I liked writing it.Ialso decided that this time, to make up for last time, I will put little messages.

Samyo: Sorry about the lack of Skinner/Ophira-ness. I'm still having a hard time convincing 'Phiri to finally let me put it in here. Something about weirdness and needing a bit more time. Eventually this will have some though (Whether you want it to or not 'Phiri!)

StriderX: Sorry about the lack of comments. It's hard to give good comments on such a time crunch. I'm going to try and always have one from now on and that's a promise. Thanks for the vote too! It was actually my plan all along until I got a review giving me the other idea.

Sawyer Fan: I'm glad you like it even though I'm the one who gets him. That's a major boost in confidence for me! smiles

Caiden McBrien: Me and Ophira thank you for your kind comment!

hornofgondor2: Thanks for the vote! I will definentely take it into consideration!

Ophira Holmes: Check it out sis, another chapter, with comments!

Now on with the fic!


Chapter 4

"What are you doing up here?" Tom asked Angie as he came out the door on the top deck. Angie was standing by the railing, staring over into the black waters. "It's the middle of the night, you must be freezing."

"I'm used to this," Angie said softly. "These are my elements. Angie tried to suppressa shudder but failed. Tom pulled off his black leather jacket and tossed it to the girl.

"You need this more than I do," he said. Angie smiled appreciatively. "And yet again, what are you doing up here?"

"Monitoring the wind, it's red tonight."

"The wind has colors?"

"Only occasionally, like tonight. It's angry about something, I just can't figure out what. The water is answering its call." Angie smiled and leaned down on the railing. "The elements stick up for each other, just like Ophira does with me."

"You two are really close."

"Too close sometimes." The waves crashed violently against the side of the Nautiless, shaking the two a little. "There are times when I feel like Ophira forgets she has her own life, she's to worried about mine. I get the feeling that she's beginning to see me as a burden."

"That could never happen, she's just trying to protect you." There was an awkward silence which was broken by Tom. "Skinner likes her."

"WHAT?" Angie asked excitedly. "No way, Skinner and Ophira!" The two laughed at the thought before turning their attention back to the ocean. Angie looked very deep in thought."

"Penny for yor thoughts?"

"They would make a cute couple."

"I think I'm going to keep my penny now," Angie laughed.

"You aren't getting out of your payment that easy." There was another moment of awkward silence before Tom shuddered.

"Want your coat back?"

"Nah, I've got a ton of 'em down in the Nautiless. You can keep it. With all those tank tops and short sleeves you wear I'm sure you'll get the chance to use it again." Angie closed the coat tighter around herself.

"Thanks," Angie ran a hand through her hair and shook some water from it. "We may want to go back down before we get completely soaked through."

"Good idea," Tom turned and went back in, Angie stayed to take one more look out into the ocean. "Aren't you coming?"

"I'll be right in." Angie waited until the top of Tom's head was out of sight and she put the coat to her face. She could still smell the boy in the sleeves and when she closed her eyes she could almost pretend it was him...

Author's Note: Now it's your turn. Let me know what you think people!