Author's Note: Hey my Fellow Readers! Sorry about the long break. I just wanted to enjoy my summer. I hope you're enjoying you're summer too! But enough about me! Onto the story!

Sooo… LOTS of things happened in the last chapter! Lenny and Ronnie did IT? Oscar,Angie, Reuben, and Don Lino know about Lenny's secrets? What will they DO with those secrets? Carlottas back? Don Linos dead? Lenny proposed? Ronnie said yes? Ronnie's parents are dead too? And we let off with Lenny going out…. Hmmm… I wonder what he'll do?

Chapter 32: Thoughts about the Past

Lenny's POV

I swam outside knowing exactly what I was about to do and where I was going.I followed the scent of blood. It smelt amazing. It was exactly what I was craving. I was starving... I swam up to the terrace of a certain fish's apartment… There were beautiful plants everywhere. Someone liked to decorate. The light from the kitchen was shining through the windows outside. It was beautiful to look at the contrast between the dark blue and yellow light clash against each other. I swam up and peeked through the window just enough to see and so the fish inside wouldn't see me…

Angie's POV

"Oh my Gosh! Are you okay Oscar?" I screeched.

Oscar had just cut himself with a plastic knife. The cut was oozing fresh blood. It was only a small thing, like a paper cut.

"I'm fine, Ang. I just somehow cut myself with this plastic knife...Anyways, I'll be fine. Let me just wash my fins and put on a kelp bandaide and I'll continue cooking the coral stew."

Oscar was in Rueben's kitchen. We had all moved in together because Oscar lost his deluxe apartment because he was (obviously) not the sharkslayer anymore. And (obviously) Rueben and I were dating so we would sleep together in Rueben's bedroom while Oscar would sleep on the tiny couch. Reuben decided we could handle being in the same apartment, even though we've only been together for a few weeks.

I watched at Oscar went over to the cabinet with the kelp bandages inside and took one, wrapped it around the cut on his fin and get back to cooking. It was interesting and satisfying to watch Oscar in his element of cooking. He was so good at it. He'd had plenty of pratice from his grandmother and all. I watched in awe as he chopped up a chunk of bright blue (the exact color of Oscar's eyes…) coral into a hundred mini coral chunks. I was dazed by him…

" ANGIE!" Reuben shouted. I jumped up.

" Goodness, Reuben. You scared me. What is it?" I questioned casually. We swam into the living room. It wasn't far from the kitchen. 10 feet away really, but it was still some space to give him.

" Well, before you were in your trance, I was going to ask if you wanted to go on a date tomorrow night? Like a restaurant? But not an expensive one…" He asked me sincerely.

" Of course. That sounds nice. We could go to McTuna's. They have cheap food and good service. Plus I heard their algae custard is delicious!" I responded.

" Alright then! That will be written down on the calender." Reuben declared.

" But it's tomorrow. Do you really need to write it down?" I asked him as he swam down the hallway.

" Yes. Every event I spend with you should be documented." He smiled with his charming smile.

I chuckled. Reuben always managed to make me laugh. Even in the most troublesome situations.

As my thoughts drifted, my mind brought Lenny into view. I wondered how he was doing. We should see him soon… He needs some comfort right now, with all that's been going on.

I swam back into the kitchen to discuss this with Rueben and Oscar. Reuben was sitting on the (technically) one person couch. He was watching a soccer ball game.

" Guys, I think we have to discuss something."

" What?" Oscar and Rueben asked in sync.

" Lenny."

Reuben shivered. Oscar winced.

" C'mon, guys. We have to go see him. Reuben I know you're scared, but Lenny is the kindest, gentlest, nicest shark you'll ever meet. I promise." I winked.

" Are you sure?"

" Yes. Perfectly. Now, Oscar I know this is a … tough subject, but you need to see him too. You need to help your best friend get through this. I know that you're upset because it's you're fault, but we're all trying to forgive you and help each other. Now won't you please, please just try?"

Silence.

" For me?"

Oscar's POV

I looked up at her. She had puppy-dog eyes. How could I say no?

" Okay, okay. I'll go. But if I die, I'm holding you fully responsible." I chuckled. Angie could always brighten my day, even if it was bad one. ( A very bad one, might I add.)

Angie seemed satisfied with everything and went to sit with Rueben. It pained me to watch them be happy together, but it makes my heart jump with joy as well. How I could be so much more selfish to be heartbroken that Angie is dating my best friend when I liked her? I should be happy for them. I am happy for them… At least I think so…

The stew was almost done, I just needed a couple pinches of minced kelp… I went to the fridge to get some. I scanned through and saw no kelp.

" Of course! The one ingredient we don't have is the one that gives the stew it's extra flavour!" I slammed the door.

Reuben wam over. " What are you missing?"

" I need some kelp."

"There's some in the fridge. Didn't you check?"

" Did you not hear me slam the door?

" I guess not," he rubbed the back of his neck," I'll go get you some, so you can finish the stew. I'll be back. Don't miss me too much." With that, Rueben was out the front door.

I swam over to the couch and sat on the floor. I didn't want Angie to be uncomfortable.

" Come sit up here with me, silly." Angie insisted.

" Are you sure that's okay?" I asked.

" Yeah. Why wouldn't it be?"

" No reason." I got up and sat with Angie. Since the couch was only ment for one fish we were squished next to each other.

" Do you wanna change the channel?" I asked.

" Yeah. Go ahead. I have no idea what's going on with this." She laughed.

I pulled up the guide and picked something random I'd never seen before.

It was called, " Five Feet Apart". It was about two fish who were sick and they fell in love but they couldn't touch each other. (Of course the movie I happened to have picked is romance…)

It had gotten to the scene where they were on their first date. It had gotten really heated. I decided to reach over and change the channel, but Angie turned her head at the wrong time. My lips touched hers and she didn't pull away.

" Angie?"

Angie's POV

I pulled away instantly. Reuben didn't realize he forgot to close the door. I however noticed. I got up, keeping my distance from Oscar.

" Reuben… I-"

" How could you do this to me? I love you… And you kissed someone else the first chance you got. I knew you still liked him…"

" Reuben…"

" I don't want an apology. Go have fun with your new boyfriend…"

" Reuben, wait!" I was about to go and chase after him when I saw a giant fin reach through the door and grab Rueben!

Lenny's POV

I had just witnessed Angie cheat on her new boyfriend… I hadn't realized this was her guy's apartment. He had left the door open… He was right there. I could just grab him. Put him out of his misery…

No! What I'm I doing? Turn around and go home now! You can eat breakfast tomorrow! WIth Ronnie…

I was about to go home and get back to bed when I heard a noise… I saw three shadows a bit smaller than my size swim towards me.

When the light hit the creatures I realized they were dolphins. A shark's mortal enemy. Sworn to never cross paths and if so death would be involved.

" Look what we've got here! A wee little thing!" The first one said. He seemed to be in front of the other two. He must be the leader.

I made a are-you-serious face. " Listen guys, I'm not looking for a fight."

" Oh don't worry, pretty boy we won't hurt you. We were just looking for a meal-" The second dolphins reply was cut off by a hard slap to the face.

" Shut up Olly! You don't just tell anybody your business!" The boss said.

" Sorry…" Olly rubbed his cheek.

" So, what're you up to huh?" The third dolphin asked.

" Well, I-" I was cut off immediately before I could even answer his first question.

" Wait! Are you Don Lino's kid? You know the guy that died a few weeks ago? I heard one son had died about a year ago and the other was a bloodthirsty murderer…" He was trying to get on my nerves. And I'll say it might have been working…

" That's really none of your business. Now get out of my city. I don't allow strays." I crossed my fins and watched as they ignored me.

" Oh yeah? Well I don't listen to wimps. I'm what was said in those papers were straight up lies. You look like you've been on the couch you're whole life." The third dolphin laughed.

" Maybe we shouldn't upset this one, Donnie." Olly cautioned.

" Oh don't worry, pretty boy I won't hurt ya…" I copied Olly's words. " Or at least I'll try not to…" I glared. " Get out of here!"

" Look buddy. We just want some food. We haven't eaten for a while. A whole week in fact. Could you spare us a meal and we'll leave?" The boss pleaded.

Lenny had to be honest with himself. He felt bad for the guy. He was once in this situation. "Yes, of course. Just one second. Wait here."

Lenny swam back to the front of Rueben's apartment. I grabbed Rueben and held his mouth closed. " Listen," I whispered, " there're dolphins here. Turn off the lights and be quiet." I set him free, pushed him in the house and closed the door behind him.

I swam back over to Olly, Donnie and their leader. " Alright. You're good."

They began to swim off but I stopped them short. " Wait. I'm sorry. What's your name?" I asked their leader.

" Oh. Sorry. Where are my manners? The names Jake." And with that they all swam off.

Oscar's POV

I hoped and prayed that the dolphins had gone. I didn't want my friends to get hurt. If they happened to show up I would sacrifice myself for my friends. I had already caused them enough pain.

We were all on the floor when I saw a bright green eye show up at an open window. I quickly got up and opened the window. " Hey…" I barely whispered.

" Hi. Are you guys all okay?" Lenny asked worried.

Angie and Rueben got off the floor and came over to the window.

" I'm all good!" Angie smiled.

" I'm okay. I little shaken, but good otherwise." Reuben chuckled.

" Sorry about grabbing you. I couldn't just shout to you guys. They would've heard." Lenny apoligized.

" It's all good."

It was silent for a while.

" How are you doing?" Angie asked.

" I'm okay. Doing better today then I have the past few weeks. Actually, I proposed to Ronnie today and she said yes." He smile was so bright. He was happy.

" Oh my gosh! Lenny that's amazing! Congratulations! I assume we'll all be invited?"

" Of course! How could I not have my best friends at my wedding?" Lenny was suddenly fixated on me. " You okay Oscar?"

" I'm just happy that something good came out this whole situation. And you don't have to invite me. I'm not that important." I swam away from the window to finish cooking dinner. There would surely be tension tonight.

Lenny's POV

" Oscar wait!" But he was already gone. I sighed. He was still upset about this whole thing. I wished he would just forget about it.

" Don't worry. He'll be fine. He's still sensitive about you. He doesn't know whether he should keep himself away from you for your own benefit or be your friend." Angie reassured me.

" Okay. Well, I better be getting home. I'll see you soon?"

" You bet!"

I swam back towards home, thinking about Oscar.

Yes it was his fault I couldn't go home but I'm home now aren't I? And yeah, I may have hated him at one point, but I don't now. Isn't that whats important? The present and not the past. He's got to let the past go…

I had made it to my bedroom. It was only 1:30. Ronnie was still fast asleep, the same as if I'd never left. I got under the covers quietly, trying not to wake her, but to no avail.

" Where were you?" She asked, her voice still full of sleep.

" Just taking a swim around the city. I couldn't sleep." I replied back. " Go back to sleep."

I pulled her up against my chest and cradled her. She soon fell back asleep.

My thoughts drifted. What if I hadn't met Ronnie? I don't know what I'd do without her.

I counted Ronnie's breaths until I soon too drifted into dreamless sleep.

Seems like a part of me will always have to lose

Every single time I have to choose

Swore that it felt right, but was I wrong?

Is this where I'm supposed to be at all?

I don't have the answers, not today

It's like nothing makes the questions go away

What I'd give to see

If the grass was greener

On the other side of all I've had and lost

Would it be enough?

Or would I still be wondering?

If I could go back and change the past

Be a little braver than I had

And bet against the odds

Would I still be lost?

Even if I woke up in my dreams

Would there still be something I'm missing?

If I had everything

Would it mean anything to me?

Feels like I might have broke the best thing that I had

I said too much to ever take it back

Scared I'll never find something as good

And would I even know it if I could?

From the other side of all I've had and lost

Would it be enough?

Or would I still be wondering?

Or would I still be wondering? Oh

If I could go back and change the past

Be a little braver than I had

And bet against the odds

Would I still be lost?

Even if I woke up in my dreams

Would there still be something I'm missing?

If I had everything

Would it mean anything?

Maybe I should turn around and take the other road

Or maybe I'm just looking for what I already know

I'm just wondering

If I could go back and change the past

Be a little braver than I had

And bet against the odds

Would I still be lost?

Even if I woke up in my dreams

Would there still be something I'm missing?

If I had everything

Would it mean anything to me?

Would it be enough?

Or would I still be wondering?

(Julia Lester and Olivia Rodrigo in Wondering)

TBC…

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