5. By the Pool
((And Veronica begins to take over...))
Only fourteen minutes later, the quintet was down by the pool. Larc had actually been talked into a bathing suit – of course, she wore shorts on top of the bottom, but that's not important. Gerard put a hand on her shoulder as they reached the side of the pool. "I'm happy you changed your mind!" he said, smiling broadly. "And why's that?" asked Larc, rolling her eyes. Gerard replied, "Because otherwise… I couldn't so this!" With a splash Larc was suddenly underwater. She stayed under for a moment, disbelieving, then resurfaced and pulled him (and his towel) in as well.
It had been a wonderful half an hour before Emmy whispered to Vanessa, "Look who's here." She pointed to Asher. "I have an idea," she said. "Follow me." They all followed wondering what she was up to.
"Vanessa, why are you here, with them?" Asher asked. Patrick put his hand on Vanessa's shoulder. "Because, Asher, they're my friends." She smiled smugly.
Emmy grabbed her hand and told her the plan. Vanessa grinned evilly.
Vanessa walked to Asher. "Hey Ash, I was wondering, do you like to swim with marine wildlife?" Asher smiled at the fact that she was there calling him 'Ash'. "Anything for you, baby doll." Vanessa cringed at what he'd said then went on with what Emmy told her to say. "Then darling, will you sit on the rail with me?" Vanessa said in her most sweet voice. Asher immediately sat on the rail then pulled her up. Vanessa looked for Patrick and Gerard; they were in position. Vanessa looked back at Asher.
"My dear, kiss me!" Vanessa turned her head and gagged at what she'd said. She knew it was for the sake of the plan, but she was still disgusted by it. She turned back. "I thought you'd never ask!" Asher said excitedly. She leaned in and closed her eyes. She let him kiss her on the lips. She hated it, but pretended she loved it. He pulled her into him and she let him. 'I hope Patrick and Gerard hurry up! I don't think I can hold out much longer!' she thought. If he weren't about to be thrown into the ocean, by now he'd have been punched over ten times from more than one of them. He pulled away for air. "Dear, why don't you sit closer?" Asher said while caressing her hand. She had hoped it wouldn't come to this, but Emmy had said to give into anything he wanted. She sucked in air and scooted closer. She looked up at his face. "My angel, kiss me!" he ordered as her pulled her into him. He kissed her. She lay limp in his arms. She pulled away turning her head to look at Patrick and Gerard. She gave them the signal. She turned to Asher. She got off of him. He looked hurt. She looked into his eyes and gave him one last chance. She let him go further this time. She hated it, but knew it would be his last for a very long time. ((Skye: "Ew. That is all I have to say. Whoever agrees is automatically awesome."))
She finally heard Patrick and Gerard approaching. She pushed into him more than he'd already pulled her. She was almost sitting on him again. She wrapped her arms around him. He put his hands on her lower back. Patrick and Gerard were behind her now. She pulled away from him. He smiled at her. She let go with her hands. She got off then went to Patrick. She stood at his side, putting her hands to his neck, and pulling herself to him. Asher stared in horror and anger. Right at that moment, Gerard stepped out from behind the two and pushed Asher off of the ship. Vanessa released Patrick and ran to the side ship to see Asher spitting up water. She leaned over and smiled, "Sorry! I couldn't resist! You said you liked to swim with marine wildlife!" Vanessa called to the dork. ((Skye: "For anyone that wanted to know, I'm guessing that the ship is only about four or five feet out of the water. Veronica seemed to make it so that people could reach down and touch the water. And yet, somehow they have two levels? I don't know. Question Veronica."))
Larc had suddenly appeared at her side. "Way to go! And I thought that kiss was real. You finally did something I would do to Asher!" Larc said as she leaned over as Vanessa did. "I HATED that kiss. It was TORTURE! I'll NEVER be able to get the ASHER GERMS out of my mouth!" Vanessa screeched. Larc, Patrick, Gerard, and Emmy stared at Vanessa. None of them expected such an outburst from such a usually calm girl. ((Skye: "OH PLEASE, VERONICA! You, calm? By the way, dear readers, she wrote this scene because she hoped it would happen. Not the pushing into the water. The kiss. Did you read how detailed it is? Ew."))
As Vanessa began to walk away, Larc cried, "Hey, we just can't leave him in there!" All eyes turned to her. "Why not?" asked Patrick. Larc rolled her eyes. "Whatever. You guys can go, I'll get him out." The she leaned back over the railing, calling, "Yo, Asher! Need a hand?" With her right arm clasping the railing firmly, she hopped over the railing and reached with her left towards Asher. Spluttering gratefully, Asher grabbed her hand with both of his, and Larc began to bring him back up to the ship.
But he was too heavy. "A little help?" she called to the dumbfounded quartet behind her. No one moved. Larc nearly grunted under Asher's weight. The ship was short, but she couldn't manage to pull up all 110 pounds of soaking wet Asher by herself! "Come on! Vanessa! Emmy, Gerard! Patrick even! Anyone!"
Gerard glanced at his companions. It looked like none of them were going to move. Although it would be kind of hypocritical for the rest of them... Quickly, Gerard stepped forward and hopped over the rail, grabbing Asher's wrist. Larc let out her breath as the 110 pounds was balanced out evenly between them. "Thanks," she breathed. "No problem," responded Gerard, and they slowly but surely began to pull Asher back over the rail.
aragornlover - (throws you a Gerard action figure) Yay! There's a bit of Gerard at the end for ya! I'm going ahead and posting chapter six too. He's in there a little...
Jinxed4Ever - It's good that you think so! And yes, it is a little hard to follow. Veronica just writes the main events, I actually have to do the transition... Yeah. Heheh. Blame me for that hard-to-follow-ness. Actually, don't blame me. Blame Veronica. You can blame her for everything. By the way, of which person would you like an action figure?
Music Angel no. 24601 - Nice pen name! Seriously. I like it. Thanks for the review! I assume you want a Gerard action figure? (throws you a Gerard action figure) Just tell me if you want a different one. I don't think you do. Your review made me laugh!
Awesome! OK, well, I'm going to be gone next week and Veronica doesn't know how to update, so I'm going ahead and doing TWO CHAPTERS A DAY! On Saturday, I'll put up THREE. Just so I don't feel guilty. Don't worry, it's only a week! I'll be back!