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Chapter 4
"WAKE UP GUMBALL!" Anais shouted, jumping from her bed to his and back to hers. Gumball sat up with his eyes still closed and started to fall asleep again. Anais turned around and jumped hard on his bed, making him bounce and fall on the floor.
"OOF!" Gumball yelled and sat up rubbing his face. "Anais! What is the big idea?"
"It is time to get up! Mom is making breakfast!" Anais said, jumping to the floor and hopping around him.
"Why are you so hyper? What time is it?" Gumball yawned, arching his back and stretching much like a cat does.
"It is 9a.m. Right now." Anais said, going over to her suitcase and rummaging through it.
"Gaahh! Too early!" Gumball whined, curling up on the floor; tempted to just sleep right there.
"It is not! Say..." Anais slide next to him and raised an eyebrow. "How late did you and Darwin stay out last night?"
"Only for like two hours." Gumball mumbled, his ears flattening against his head as he curled his body more in attempts to block her out.
"Uh hhhuuuhhh. Did you two make out?" Anais teased. Gumball's head shot up and he glared at her with a flustered look. "NO!" Gumball hissed. Anais laughed and stood up, heading back to her suitcase.
"Really? Too bad, I was hoping to get a hot story from you about you two being alone." Gumball blushed and looked away. "I am too much of a chicken to try anything." He mumbled.
"What about the plan?" Anais turned to him, tilting her head to the side. "I don't think I can go through with it..." Gumball sighed, avoiding eye contact. Anais sat down on her bed and looked at him; kicking her legs back and forth slowly.
"Well why not? I told you I am pretty sure he likes you."
"You did... but I just feel like I will get rejected."
"Not if you do the plan the way we figured it out. If you mess up, maybe. But if you do it right, I'm sure it will be fine."
"I don't know.." Gumball mumbled. Anais got up and grabbed his arms. "Cooomme on Gumball! Let's get you some food! Don't make me slap you." Gumball sighed and stood up as he got dragged into the kitchen part of the cabin. Nicole was making bacon and pancakes as Richard sat at the table with a newspaper; though it was upside down.
"Morning Gumball! Anais! How did you sleep?" Richard chirped. "Fine." Gumball said, sitting down. Anais sat down next to him and looked at their dad. "Dad, the newspaper is upside down."
Richard glanced back at the newspaper and then gave Anais a knowing look. "I knoowww that darling, I was just testing to see if you would notice. And you did! Congratulations!" Anais rolled her eyes and looked away. A sheepish looking Richard quickly turned the newspaper right side up before anyone else noticed and hummed to himself.
"How did you two sleep?" Nicole asked as she flipped a pancake.
"I slept great, thanks mom!" Anais chirped. Gumball stayed quiet and just looked at the table.
"And you Gumball?" Nicole asked, glancing back at the table. "Gumball looked up and plastered a fake smile on his face. "I slept well." Nicole turned back to the food and nodded. "Could you see How Darwin is? Get him in the tank if you can." Gumball sighed and got out of the chair.
He walked over to the bathroom and peered inside. He didn't see Darwin's body and for a second, panicked. He rushed over and started to shout. "Da-" he stopped short. Darwin was curled up with his long mermaid-like tail curled around his body. He was sleeping soundly at the bottom of the tub. He had a serene look on his face, his mouth slightly agap as he breathed; bubbles of air reaching the surface of the water and popping.
Gumball crossed his arms on the edge of the tub and just watched Darwin sleeping. Darwin's fin tail twitched a bit, causing the water to slosh around. After a minute Gumball reached down through the water and gently touched Darwin's shoulder. Darwin's bright green eyes opened slowly and he looked up through the water. Seeing Gumball, Darwin smiled brightly and lifted his head up and out of the water.
"Good morning Gumball!" Darwin chirped, raising his hands above his head and yawning. Gumball couldn't help but smile back. "Good morning Darwin." Darwin rested his arms on the side of the tub and whipped his tail in and out of the water.
Gumball went over to the tank next to the tub and noticed it was empty of water. I guess dad or mom emptied the water this morning. Gumball thought. He unhooked the nozzle from the tub and turned the water on warm, before placing it in the tank to fill it up.
"How did you sleep Gumball?" Darwin asked. Gumball turned his head towards Darwin as he filled up the tank. "I slept alright, still really tired though."
Darwin laughed. "Yeah me too."
"How does sleeping in water feel?" Gumball asked suddenly. Darwin smiled and rested his chin on the edge. "Well if it is warm, it feels like a warm blanket wrapped completely around you and feels really nice. Sometimes I float a bit in the water instead of laying at the bottom, that always feels nice too."
"And if the water gets cold?"
"Well it never really gets cold. My body keeps myself warm in the water. I couldn't sleep in freezing water, but cold water doesn't really bother me."
"Oh OK I see." Gumball nodded, turning the water off and setting the nozzle back in its hook. Gumball looked down at Darwin and Darwin slowly raised his arms. "Help me please?" He asked, his green eyes glowing.
Gumball blushed hard and reached down, hooking his arms underneath Darwin's and lifting him out of the tub. Placing Darwin gently in the tank, Gumball noticed a blush placed on Darwin's face as well. Both boys looked away from each other in silence.
Gumball's heart was racing. Should I tell him now how I feel about it? It feels like a good time... I mean I know it isn't since we are in a bathroom but... Gumball thought. He suddenly turned to Darwin, who in turn looked up at Gumball.
"Darwin I-" Gumball started.
"Boys! Are you coming yet? Breakfast is ready!"
Both boys jumped and Gumball quickly moved behind the tank and pushed it towards to kitchen. After Moving Gumball next to the kitchen table where his plate of food was, Gumball moved quietly over to his seat between Nicole and Anais and sat down.
"How did you sleep Darwin?" Nicole asked, smiling at the humanoid fish. "I slept well, thank you mom." Darwin smiled. Being called 'Mom' made Nicole blush lightly as she placed a hand on her cheek. "You are so cute!" She cooed. Darwin blushed and turned down towards his food, glancing up at Gumball who kept his own eyes glued to his meal.
The family ate mostly in silence; with the occasional outburst of random words from Richard. Nicole and Richard went to their room to change into their bathing suits, while Anais and Gumball went to theirs to change. Darwin's tank was pushed into the small living room as he curled up in the tank and waited for everyone to return.
"So are you going to try the plan today?" Anais asked casually, pulling out her swimsuit from her suit case. Gumball blushed and turned away. "M-Maybe, I don't know yet." Anais chuckled. "You should. I'm rooting for you two." She winked ass he walked by him and into the bathroom.
Gumball sighed and quickly changed into his swimsuit before heading out into the family room. Darwin twisted around in his tank and smiled at Gumball. "Ready to go out in the water again?" He asked.
Gumball rushed forward and placed a finger to his lips. "Shhh Darwin! Mom and Dad don't know we went out, remember?"
Darwin ducked his head a bit in the water. "Oh right, sorry Gumball." Gumball just gave him a small smile and sat down on the couch as they waited for the rest of the family.
Both boy's sat in silence until their parents and Anais came out dressed in their swimsuits. "Let's get this show on the road!" Richard shouted, pumping his fists in the air and making his belly jiggle.
"Eww dad! Stop doing that!" Anais frowned, shaking her head. Richard just laughed and bounced over to Darwin's tank. "Aaannnd off we go!" Richard yelled as he kicked one foot up and dramatically rolled over to the door and then gave Nicole a pointed look waiting for her to open said door. Nicole rolled her eyes and opened the door. Richard nodded. "Thank you madam!" Richard then lifted a foot up and quickly pushed Darwin's tank and himself out the door.
Gumball and Anais quietly walked out as Nicole shut and locked the door behind them. Richard had pushed the tank as far as he could until he hit the sand, and then lifted Darwin out and ran like a maniac towards the water before placing him in it. Darwin waved at Gumball before flicking his tail out of the water as he dived in. Anais walked past Gumball and gave him a pointed look before following Nicole towards the beach. Both girls set down some towels and put sunscreen on as Gumball made his way towards the sea.
Richard had blown up some arm floaties and had a ton placed on each arm as he barely floated in the water. Every time he went under Darwin would push him back up and popped his head out of the water before laughing.
Gumball sat quietly down on the beach with the waves licking at his toes. He watched as Darwin jumped and leaped out of the water; flicking water all around. Gumball let out a small sigh as he watched. A soft smile began to form across his lips. Darwin looked so beautiful and Gumball could feel his heart pounding against his chest.
He felt a pair of eyes on him and glanced back. Anais was staring at him and raised an eyebrow at him.
Not right now! Gumball mouthed at her. Anais just rolled her eyes and returned to helping Nicole put sunscreen on her back.
"Boys! You all need sunscreen too!" Nicole yelled. Darwin popped his head up and laughed. "I will be OK mom! I spend all the time in the sun, I'm super tan because of it. I don't need sunscreen."
"Same goes for me!" Richard yelled back.
"Richard!"
"Coming dear..."
Richard left the water with a pout and walked up to his wife. Gumball got up and walked over too, before adding sunscreen to his body.
Gumball then returned to the edge of the water and watched Darwin. His long blue tail wrapped itself around Gumball as he sighed. I really want to hug him and kiss him right now... Gumball thought. His ears flattened against his head as he wrapped his arms around his legs.
"Gumball? What's wrong?" Richard asked as he walked up to Gumball. Gumball quickly perked back up.
"O-Oh uh nothing! Just not sure if I want to get in the water yet, that's all."
"Well you better get in soon before it's too late!" Richard hooted before running into the water. He ended up tripping on a rock wedged into the sand and fell on his face in the water. A gurgle of an "I'm ok!" response was somewhat heard before he swam his way deeper.
Gumball just shook his head at his dad's foolishness.
Darwin swam around Richard as he got into the deep water where Darwin was. Darwin and Richard laughed about something before Darwin's beautiful green eyes landed on him. Darwin's face lit up and he waved eagerly at Gumball. Gumball blushed and waved back hesitantly. Darwin ducked under water, and before Gumball knew it; Darwin was pulling himself slightly to the shore.
Darwin had his hands pressed against the sand as he lifted himself out of the water. His lower half was still where the soft waves hit, but he was only a foot away from Gumball.
"Why don't you come out and play?" Darwin asked. Gumball just smiled. "I am OK right here. But thank you Darwin."
Darwin pouted. "But I want to swim with my brother..." He said softly. Gumball's ears perked at this. "What?"
"You didn't swim yesterday and I felt bad that I scared you when I was trying to get you to swim with me last night. I was hoping with your family here, you may feel more safe since they could rush to save you if I was unable to."
Gumball glanced around Darwin to see his dad flailing in the water as a few floaties slipped away.
"Yeaaaahhhh.. I don't think so."
Darwin glanced back and laughed. "I like dad a lot! He is so funny!"
"He is not the brightest person."
"Sure, but..." Darwin looked slightly away and out towards the sea. The wind blew softly at Darwin's orange hair. "He is still an amazing person and the only father I have ever known..." Darwin's green eyes looked sad for a split second as the past rushed back to him.
Gumball felt bad for his words leading up to Darwin having a painful memory. "Darwin I'm so-"
"Don't be!" Darwin chirped, returning his eyes on Gumball and flashing him a smile. "Because I was an orphan, I was lucky enough to be adopted into the most amazing family ever! I couldn't be happier!"
Gumball smiled at this. "I am glad."
Darwin smiled back even wider and started to turn away. "Well if you change your mind, come out and play with us!" He started to go away before Gumball spoke up.
"Darwin?"
Darwin glanced back. "Yeah?"
"Will you come out with me out here again tonight?" Gumball blurted out, a soft blush seeping on his face. Darwin cocked his head to the side. "Why?"
"I have something I want to talk to you about." Gumball mumbled, extremely nervous. Darwin thought for a second before smiling. "Sure! Be sure to pick me up so we can come out here then!" He giggled before swimming away.
Gumball felt a sigh of relief at getting that out.
Now to get ready to say what I need to tonight...
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