AN: I was hoping this one would get looked over... but we've been busy. Still, it's a good time on the island.

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Happiness Is Not a Smoking Gun -12- Vacation from the Apocalypse

Cas sprung up in her chair, her eyes beaming with excitement. "You can do that?"

"Mmhmm. Captains can legally marry people on their ships," the blond replied.

"That's awesome!"

Nick chuckled from his spot. "Once you do it, you're stuck, you know."

She glanced at him incredulously. "Isn't that the point...?"

Ignoring the girls' high five, he sighed. "Women."

Once everyone was up and gathered outside, they had to discuss their current dilemma. They could potentially stay on the island. It was safe after all, but then they'd be permanently separated from their friends. The other option was to wait for the wind to pick up and get to their original destination. The choice brought up mixed feelings throughout the group.

"As nice as it is here, I think we should follow our original plan," Coach chimed in.

The group nodded in agreement, hesitant or not.

"Can we bring the A.C. with us?" Cas pleaded.

Sophie stifled a laugh before turning to her friend. "If we could, we would. Unfortunately, we don't have that luxury."

Her statement was understandable. Cas didn't like it, but it was understandable.

"We c'n still stay here a while, right?" Ellis asked.

Everyone turned their attention to the blond. The question had been on everyone's mind.

"Sure, it'll be a nice change in atmosphere."

A grin grew on the hick's lips. "C'n we go swimming' then?"

Finding the swimsuits was the easy part, convincing certain members to wear what was found wasn't.

"No way! I a'int wearin' that," Ellis complained. "Nick c'n wear it."

Nick shook his head and shrugged. "Sorry Overalls, but I found this one first."

Unfortunately, the guys had only managed to find two pairs of swim trunks... and then a speedo.

"Plus there's no way I'm letting Coach wear it."

Ellis frowned and took the piece of clothing reluctantly. "Fine, but'chew owe me."

"Right, right, whatever."

After settling the speedo dilemma, the group met up on the beach, fully suited and ready for fun. Well, everyone aside from Ellis.

"How come she get'sta wear shorts?"

By this time, Cas and Sophie couldn't hold back their laughter. Sophie had found a pair of shorts with a bakini top, while Cas was wearing a swimsuit with a oversized t-shirt. They had decided that they could wear whatever they chose to, but of course Ellis didn't have the same authorization.

"Don't even think about putting shorts on," Cas warned.

"But-"

"No buts, mister." She stopped and sniggered. "Well, there's one..."

A grunt escaped his lips. Without a word, he jumped at Cas, just missing her as she took off towards the water. He was close on her tail.

The other three laughed watching the Speedo-clad hick chase after a pregnant woman in an oversized t-shirt. It was just so odd!

Sophie threw out her beach towel, sitting on it and applying sunscreen.

"Oh, Nick?" she called. He looked over to her. "Wanna get my back?" she asked, shaking the bottle in-front of her.

He grunted and rolled his eyes, walking over all the same. She lay down on the towel and undid the back for him. He had to smirk at her obvious flirtation.

"And before you ask," he said, leaning close to her ear, "I do like what I see."

She grinned. "That's what I like to hear."

In the shallow water, Ellis and Cas were splashing at each other. It was obvious to even them that the scene was rather odd, but neither minded. Everyone has (and would continue to) see rather peculiar occurrences. After all, it was quite the eccentric group.

With a mischievous grin, Ellis scooped up the girl in his arm, silencing her protests with his lips. It was rather difficult for Cas to keep her attention from the exposed man kissing her, until the arms holding her disappeared. Ellis couldn't help the light-hearted laugh that escaped his lips when the girl resurfaced. It didn't last long though, turning into a sharp intake of air as she charged at him.

"Common Cas, it was jus'a lil' joke."

Keeping quiet, she was able to grab him. Both fell back into the shallow water, Ellis now pinned down under the girl.

"Are you gonna say you're sorry?" She asked.

There was a hint of playfulness in her tone, but he knew she was planning something.

"Yes ma'am," he answered, holding a straight face. "Won't do it again."

Accepting his apology of sorts, she leaned down and caught his lips in a kiss of her own. As his did, she had ulterior motives. She let her hands innocently trail down to his hips where his only remaining clothing was. If done right, it would be a satisfying form of revenge. His hands caught hers before anything could happen, but they retreated when he felt her fingers stroke his lower abs. Smirking, she fully removed the Speedo and pulled away.

"Don'tchew dare," he warned.

Unfortunately for him, it only made her smirk widen. Pushing him back, she took off towards the beach, leaving him confined to the water.

The remaining laughter made it all worth it.

"We'll go tomorrow morning," Sophie informed when they returned to the building.

As nice as their break was, they all knew that they had to keep moving. All the new supplies from the island had been set on the table, ready to be packed. Nick volunteered for the job with Sophie a little ways away, planning out their course for the target island. Cas and Ellis decided to get some food ready in the kitchen. Everyone knew that the duo cooking could (and would) end up disastrous, so Coach was in charge of supervision.

"Think you're friends will be there already?" Nick asked as he started with imperishable food.

"It's possible," she replied after a second. "Seeing as we took a vacation, they could have made it by now."

Nick nodded and continued what he was doing. He didn't have the heart to point out the hesitance in her voice. Everyone shared it too. They couldn't be certain, but it didn't mean they couldn't be hopeful. And that's what they were.

The next morning, the men spent their time loading the supplies onto the boat and raising the sails. Sophie had stayed behind to reassure the sulking girl. They hadn't even left and she was missing the air conditioning. Though, whether or not they voiced it, they all were. Even though the ocean offered them a cool breeze, being in an open area left the sun beating down on you. After hours upon hours out at sea, it took its total.

"Well, I guess we could just stay here forever," Sophie started, "but then again, you two won't be able to get married."

The girl's eyes widened at Sophie's comment. "Then let's get moving!"

It didn't take long for the group to board the boat and for the anchor to be lifted. Soon enough, they were on their way. Preferably, their next stop would be their last, with a newly married couple and no interruptions.

FN: And back to the boat they go. There shall be a little twist added in the next chapter so be sure to review and remind me to post it ;P