Hi guys, sorry for the long wait, and not being able to upload. I've been really busy with school-related stuff :) Still, I wish to keep updating the story! This one is Cleo/Lewis, Rikki/Zane (kind of, I guess, Rikki still isn't too friendly with Zane), and Bella/Will. Well, hope you enjoy and... Yeah!
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~Elysa
Chapter 5: Plane Rides
Rikki's POV
I stared. Not at anything, but Sophie. How could Sophie be here? She wasn't invited to come here with me, Bella, Lewis, Rikki, Will, or even...! Zane. Could Zane of really been stupid enough to tell Sophie?
I tilted my head, he was against her last year... Wasn't she? But... Then again, Zane did kiss Sophie before, could he of told her. I shook my head, Idiot Zane!
I slapped Cleo's arm, then Lewis's arm. "Sophie!" I pointed to her, whispering so only they could hear.
"Sophie?!" Cleo almost shrieked. "B-bu-b-but she's suppose to b-be in the G-Gold Coast, right?" Cleo asked. "She's definitely up to Bella, or one of us. What's she going to do? I thought she got over all that stuff by... A long time ago!"
"Cleo, we never know what goes through that girl's head. But, I'm sure we'll be fine. I mean, she could just be visiting Ireland for... a... Relative?" I suggested, Cleo shook her head. "Business Trip?" She continued to shake it. "Stalking us?" Cleo stopped shaking her head, but the look still remained on her face.
"She's probably suspicious of us, she's never really known our secret, but she definitely knew something was up last year," Cleo whispered, careful Sophie couldn't hear, even if she was eavesdropping. "I mean, Sophie knew that Bella was always hiding something, and she's smart enough to add up we share something... Well, special."
"I know that, Cleo, but she could think that we just have the same bloodline or something like that," I suggested.
"She knows were not in a family, Rikki. Sertori, Chadwick, and Hartley are three different last names," Cleo rolled her eyes. "We probably wouldn't even be cousins or something."
"Second cousins?" I joked. "I mean, we could be distant family members, right?"
"Sure," Cleo changed the subject. "Did you know that the day after tomorrow is the day we first met Bella and found out she was a mermaid? Now that's a day to remember! So much happened that day. We met Bella, we found a new mermaid to complete us, we met Will, we experienced our first tentacle attack, the first day of the café, and even tiny details like the full moon. We should celebrate with Bella!"
"Yeah!" I said sarcastically agreeing with her.
"No, we could set up a small party at the Sea Caves of Ireland once Bella shows us, we could do the same thing we did with Emma, kind of a slideshow of all the pictures of our mermaid memories. Those were so great! We could also invite Lewis and Will!" Cleo squealed. I raised my eyebrows. "And Zane?"
"Zane doesn't have to join."
"He's done something for us in the past, including when Bella was in our group, he deserves to have a little 1-year since it all happened party, shouldn't he?" Cleo convinced.
"I guess, but... I make 3 basic rules," I stated. "1, no party hats. 2, no squealing. 3, make it enjoyable."
"Okay! Done! I'll start planning in my head right now!" Cleo squealed excitedly. Se held out a finger,"I'll need food, blankets, pillows, and lots of other things! I can't wait!"
Then she just kept murmuring words, planning for the party. Then she turned to Lewis, tapped him on the shoulder and whispered,"Me and Rikki are planning a party at the Sea Caves the day after tomorrow, which is one year after the day we got our forst tentacle attack, the day we met Bella and Will, Rikki's café first day, and it was a full moon!"
"That's great, Cleo, but it's going to be a full moon there too. We can't afford accidents," Lewis said softly. Cleo looked a bit sad and disappointed.
"It'll be fine, Lewis!" Cleo shook her head. "We've been out some full moons, why not this time? It's a special day of the year, one that we could never dorget, and we want to celebrate it."
"Fine, but me, Zane, and Will are going to be watching you, and with you to keep you from being moonstruck and keeping you company, okay, Cleo?" Lewis asked.
"I was considering that anyways, can you tell Will, and then tell him to tell Bella?" Cleo asked with puppy eyes. Lewis new he couldn't resist Cleo's eyes and he turned to Will while Cleo turned to Rikki and tapped her. "Rikki, could you go tell Zane about the party at the Sea Caves? It's going to be great!"
Rikki rolled her eyes but went to talk to Zane.
With Rikki and Zane
Rikki tapped Zane's shoulder, who was apparently sleeping. When Zane didn't wake up, she pushed his sholder.
"Rikki?" He said, opening his eyes drowsily. He sat up, staring. "So, What are you here for? You want me back?" Zane jumped to the conclusion.
"No... It's just that Bella, Will, Lewis, Cleo, and I are having a one year since we met Bella party. We're having you, Will, and Lewis as 'chaperones'," Rikki but air quotes around chaperones. "So... Will you do it?"
"Yeah, of course, why not?" Zane asked.
"Thanks Zane!" Rikki said.
"On ONE condition."
"Thanks," Rikki repeated sarcastically. "What?"
"You. Have. To. Kiss. Me." Zane broke it down. Rikki had a shocked face at first, but then she started smiling.
"Sure? Why not?" She turned and kissed him on the cheek. "So you'll do it? Thanks!"
"Rikki!" Zane called. "You know that's not What I meant! Rikki! Rikki?" Zane called, turning back. Zane crashed his head against the back of his pillowed seat. "Ugh!"
Rikki ran through the plane, back to Cleo's seat. Phew! That was close! I never would want to kiss Zane ever! Again!
"Cleo, did you tell Bella?"
"Mhm..."
I really do wonder what this party with them is going to be like... I wonder what Ireland is going to be like. Most importantly, I wonder what it's going to be like when I've left Bella... She's a good friend, and I hate the thought of losing her. Emma left us once, and I think that was a mistake, and I don't want it to happen again. Will it?
Rikki loooked to Sophie's direction, she was flipping throughh a magazine, but at the same time, she kept glancing at Will and Bella. Great! Sophie's suspicions of Bella. Rikki just looked to what Bella and Will were doing. Will was looking down, staring at Bella, who was sleeping on his shoulder soundily. I normally don't say this but, they are cute together, and they really love eachother.
Cleo looked at Lewis,"Do you think its going to be alright?" Lewis looked at her curiously. "I mean, well, do you think its going to be alright...? The full moon, with Bella, Rikki, you, Will, and Zane at the Sea Caves? I mean, what if one of us fall in, and we lose control, like we did with our weather powers."
"Cleo, its going to be fine, nothings going to happen. It hasn't happened before, and that proves that it won't happen now," Lewis said, kissing Cleo's cheek.
Cleo sighed. "It doesn't prove anything, but I believe you."
If only Cleo and Lewis had the ability to tell the future, they would know that things might never be the same...
With Bella and Will
Will's POV
I was glad that 'Luke' boy was finally sleeping. He wouldn't take his eyes off of Bella, even when I told him Bella was my girlfriend, and mine. Couldn't "Luke" find his own girlfriend? I sighed. Bella was sleeping on my shoulders, but even as she slept, she had a beautiful smile.
All those girls with dresses and make-up, Bella will always be more beautiful, even if its in the morning, or 3:00 AM at night. It didn't matter. When she sleeps, her smile is still there, and it reminds me of the bubbly cheerfulness in her voice each time she speaks that could cheer me up no matter how down I was.
Finally, I decided to take a short sleep as well, knowing it was night, and it would only be 7 more hours. Just enough for a perfect and short sleep, and knowing the ride would be over soon later.
I grew drowsy, and before you know it, I was asleep, and I was dreaming. About Bella.
Bella's POV
I woke up on Will's shoulder, I was still really drowsy and I looked at the time. 9:37 AM, Ireland time. Great! I still have 4 more hours to go. I looked up at Will next, and saw him sleeping, and I smiled. It was very "interesting" to watch someone you love as much as I love Will. Then I rested my head down on to his shoulder again, but this time, I couldn't sleep.
I had the strangest feeling something was wrong. I didn't know what it was... But, something... Something, was going on. Could it be Mako? I mean, it did look strange when we left it, but surely it won't be a problem?
I instantly felt guilty about dragging Cleo and Rikki here. I was worried that once they went back, they would find something's bad happened, and I would be the fault of it. What if it was true? It wouldn't be the first time I guessed something right like it... But I guess I couldn't worry now.
I couldn't wait to see my friends in Ireland! Their names were Gracelyn, Jaylene, and Lyla. (You guys vote: Should I make them OCs? Or should I just leave them out of the story?) Gracelyn was the short, skinny and loving one. She was the second youngest of all of us, and surprisingly, I was younger then her. She had the palest skin and beach blonde straight hair that hung loose, while her eyes were almost golden brown. Jaylene was nice, and always positive, with the darkest brown hair, and brown eyes. She loved to draw, but she wasn't perfect, but she didn't care at all. Lyla. She was the joker, the one that never took anything serious, but she made it easier for all of us, and she could relax us down. She had slightly curled blonde hair with bright blue eyes.
But then, I thought of my ex-boyfriend, Ryan (Should I put him as an OC as well? Vote!), would he be upset? I was afraid that Will would break up with me, because I didn't tell him that Ryan was my boyfriend, or ex. I never officially broke up with him, but... We never really came in contact after a month... I guess he would still be an 'official' boyfriend, but... We never got in contact, and I guess... He might of forgotten about me, so maybe... He would've got a new girlfriend, we've all found something else, and we're all happy! Good, right? I hope...
I decided to think of something else. Things have gone wrong since I've decided to leave the Gold Coast! I'd thought it go fine for the first few weeks, but I'm worrying about Mako, about my friends, and everything else! What could I do? I thought. It was so frustrating. First Mako to think about. Then I decided to think warm happy thoughts like my friends... But then it led to Ryan, who I did not know what he was doing. And for all I know, he could of completely forgotten about me or he's been thinking about me everyday, and can't wait for me to get back...
I lay on Will's shoulder, thinking. Would he break up with me...? If I told him... I kind of had 2 boyfriends? I didn't do it on purpose... My eyes started to tear in the process, but I stopped, of course. I knew I might turn into a mermaid if I did. And that wouldn't be good.
Suddenly, a voice disrupted me. Will's voice, "Bella? Something wrong?"
"Nothing." I replied.
The flight was landing and Bella, Will, Zane, Cleo, Lewis, and Rikki got off the plane, with Bella's parents of course. Bella's family had let her stay with Will, Zane, Cleo, Lewis, and Rikki for the first day.
"It's 8:48 AM. If you'd like... I could show you the Sea Caves?" Bella asked.
"Sure!" Cleo and Will said in unison.
"Can't wait," Rikki replied.
Zane and Lewis nodded as well. They six left the airport, and finally, reached their hotel called 'Beresford Hotel'. "Okay. So we're here," they had gotten 2 big rooms. One for Rikki and Cleo to share, and the other for Will, Zane, and Lewis to share. Zane, had paid for it, saying he would gladly do so.
"Well. I'm going to leave my stuff here if that's okay with you, Cleo, Rikki?" Bella pointed down at her suitcase.
"Sure. Why not?" Cleo sat on her bed, tired.
"Well, who's up for the Sea Caves now?" Bella smiled.
"Definitely me!" Cleo jumped off, while Rikki raised her hand.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world," Will said excitedly.
"Okay." Lewis and Zane both said.
The six went to the island, and Bella walked around the cliff of rocks near the ocean. "It's somewhere around here, guys. Err... I remember it just should be a hole in the ground. It should be by the side here. It's kind of like Mako Island but the hole shouldn't be too steep." Bella informed, glancing at the ground. "Oh! Over here!" Bella squeaked excitedly. Will chuckled at her excitement.
They each slid down the hole. "Just walk along the wall, it's dark, but you'll soon see when you reach the pool... Just about now..." Bella said.
"Wow. It's... Beautiful," Will commented.
"It's like the Moon Pool, just with the moon on the side of the pool. Wait. Could a person turn into a mermaid anytime while the full moon is out? Because the moon isn't exactly right above the Sea Cave or anything..." Cleo asked.
"Only when the moon is exactly over the pool. It's not the whole time, or else there would be a whole lot of mermaids..." Bella replied, swishing her fingers through the water.
"I missed this place so much. Now I'm finally back," Bella ran her fingers along the wall, as if searching for something.
"What are you doing, Bella?" Rikki asked curiously.
"Just searching..." Bella continued to run her fingers along the wall. Rikki gave her a 'for what?' look, or just a crazed look. Apparently, Bella saw this. "Searching... For the crystals. When I had come here. I found more crystals, just like mine. And I'd like to find where I had first gotten my crystal."
"Uh huh."
"Wait. Guys. Stay still." Bella whispered silently.
They all mouthed 'why'? to her, looking at her like she'd grown another head.
Bella just put her finger over her lips, and they heard footsteps.
Someone walked up to them. Three people they all recognized.
Okay! Yay! So my fifth chapter is done. Sorry for the long update. I'll try my best for updating the sixth chapter. And, what did you think? Keep reading it! Review or PM me! (I prefer PM, cause then I could message you back too!) Okay. Uhm, the next chapter will come when either I've gotten 2-5 favorites/follows/reviews on my story! :D Well... Thoughts! (I know, I'm getting really repetitive, but still)
Sneak Peek:
Who are the three people? Are their plans going as planned? Will Zane win Rikki back? Where the heck did Sophie go?!
So... I promise I will hurry up with the 6th chapter. Until then, I hope you really enjoyed reading my chapter, as much as I enjoyed writing the chapter (one of my favorite things in the world is writing them)! So, hope you enjoyed and bye. See you on the next update!
~Elysa~