Hey guys!
I will be updating Secrets every Monday, Wednesday and probably Saturday if I feel like it.
But guess what? I start school next Monday! I'm so nervous and scared at the same time.
And... I'm embarrassed to say this but... I fell down the stairs (for the fifth time) while I was half asleep. I got a rug burn (my stairs are carpet) and some minor bruises and cuts. I missed the first step on my way down. I'm so embarrassed.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy!
Tris' POV
Tears stream down my face. I angrily swat the tears. I run into the house, slamming the backyard door as I go. I climb up the stairs, grab my bag, and bolt out of the house.
My parents and an old couple are standing on the porch chatting.
"Beatrice-" My mum starts but I keep walking.
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Once I reach the beach, I sit on the sand, watching the the waves roll onto shore. I glance up a few times to see some kids laughing as they fall off their surfboards.
I sigh.
Sometimes, I miss surfing. Rubbing it in Caleb's face that I'm a better surfer than him. But I can't anymore. Unless I want to end up dissected or something.
As I'm thinking about my tail, I wonder if there are other people like me.
I shake the thought from my head.
I close my eyes, listening to the water and only water. It somehow soothes me.
But I end up falling asleep. My head tilts back. But instead of hitting the sand, I feel someone's hand.
I immediately sit up. I rub my eyes before turning around to be met by those dark blue eyes. Four. I groan inwardly.
"What are you doing?" He asks as he takes a seat next to me.
"I could ask you the same thing." I mumble.
He sighs. "I wanted to apologize. I didn't know that you were scared of the water."
"It's okay. You didn't know." I say while playing with the sand.
He nods and looks away, towards the ocean.
"I can help you get over your fear." He says after clearing his throat.
"That's very kind of you but no thanks. Plus, no one can be fearless." I say.
He nods. He looks at the water, deep in thought.
After a long, uncomfortable silence, Four speaks up.
"Wanna come to a camping trip tomorrow? The gang and I were planing to go to a small island not far from here. It's not the other islands of Hawaii, it's a deserted island. It's called Coral Cove. Your brother can come too."
I nod. "Sure... Why is it called Coral Cove?" I ask.
He smiles a little. "It's surround by coral reefs." He gives me that 'duh' face.
I narrow my eyes at him. He just chuckles.
"Is the island famous or...?"
"It's well known to the people of Maui. Hawaii, Oahu, Lanai, etc. don't know much about the place. People usually go fishing near it but never set foot on the island. The people who do though, are never heard from again." He says in a deeper and what I think is supposed to be a creepy voice.
I laugh. "What's so scary about it?" I ask.
"They say there are ghosts and all that crap out there. But the most famous myths, legends and rumors, are that there's sea monsters lurking the coral reefs that surround the water. And also, mermaids."
My eyes widen. "What's so scary about mermaids?"
"They say there are two types of mermaids that lurk Coral Cove's waters; a beautiful, kind loving mermaid and an evil mermaid from hell. The mermaids from hell is said to lure men into their caves, and seduce them. Then, when the men are caught off guard, they slit their throats and skin them alive. I don't believe that crap, but it's fun to scare Uriah every once in awhile." He says, chuckling.
I laugh a little. But I'm confused.
Mermaids? Good and evil? Mmmm... I'll have to do some research with Caleb.
"So, how long are we gonna be on that island?" I ask.
"Probably a week. We like to stay there and explore the uncharted territory. And tell scary stories." He says. I nod.
"Ugh, finally! Guys! Hey! I found them! HEY. I. FOUND. THEM." A shrill voice shouts.
We turn around to see Christina's back facing us, her arms waving towards the others.
The others come towards quickly with my brother.
"What were you guys doing?" Christina asks.
"Four apologized to me and invited my brother and I to your camping trip." I say while brushing the sand off of my dress.
Christina squeals. Her squeal is a shrill, inhuman noise.
I cover my ears along with everybody else.
"So are you coming?" Marlene asks once Christina stops squealing.
"Yeah, I am. Caleb?" I ask. He ponders on this for a moment before saying;
"Alright,"
Everybody cheers and whoops.
"We should go home and start packing." I say.
"Wait. Are you gonna ride on the boat with us tomorrow?" Shauna asks.
If I ride with them, the water will spray me and they'll find out about my secret.
"No. Caleb and I will meet you guys there. Kay?" I ask.
They nod.
We exchange numbers so that they could tell us what part of the island they're staying at.
"Okay. Bye! See ya tomorrow!" I shout as Caleb and I walk towards the small cliff that holds our new home.
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Once I'm done showering and dressing in my pajamas, I decide to text Four.
Sure he was an ass but I'm willing to at least be his friend.
Me: Hey
He replies shortly after me.
Four: Hey. WYD?
Me: Nothing. U?
Four: Same
Me: Do you have any scary stories to tell once we arrive at Coral Cove?
Four: Nope. Hbu?
Me: I have some ideas. I want to scare Uri. Wanna help?
Four: Sure. What's the plan?
I end up texting Four until 11:30.
I feel comfortable around my new friends. And yes. I finally called them my friends.
Sorry for the short and crappy chapter but the next one will be better! And what do you think Tris and Four are planning to do to Uri?
The world may never know...
JUST KIDDING! YOU'LL FIND OUT IN THE NEXT CHAPTER.
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