Author's Note: Hi everyone, thank you so much for the reviews! Don't worry Marina3Eight, what happens between Eight and Marina will happen…
Sorry to the Guests for not answering your questions sooner:
- I will try to update everyday, if not, then at least 2-3 a week.
- I haven't figured out how long this fanfiction would be yet; since you guys like it I'll probably be aiming for around 20-30 chapters.
Hope that answers your questions!
Previously on The Destiny of Ten…
Stan/Nine POV
As I make my way to the foot path I can't help but notice some dude sitting on the park bench next to the apartment exit, I've never seen him here before; and believe me when I say this – I've seen everyone around here. It must have been my imagination, but I think I saw the guy grin…
Marina/Seven POV
I push my bad thought aside and continue to embrace Joe. After of what seems to be a endless hug he pulls back. I'm disappointed in myself for not having the courage to kiss him yet. Maybe he'll-
"Marina-"
"Yes" I reply, a little to speedily, cutting him off; he smiles. Wow. That smile is amazing – it really suits him, I feel the same tiny zings in my body.
I really hope he asks me out, please, please, please.
"Um, would you consider, ya know, um, I dunno if you'd wanted to, maybe go on a-"
The Present Day.
Stan/Nine POV
I'm quite surprised Sandor didn't care that I ditched school today; it's probably cause Devektra came over. He's been with her the whole time, it's good because he's not on my back about school work and stuff. Sure, I'm not the brightest or smartest kid at school, but I'm not stupid, I still pass my tests… sorta.
"Stan?!" Sandor's voice calls; I'm staying with him because my grandparents live in Lorien's country side, and since I need a good education, they want me to live closer to the city.
"What?!" I shout back, slightly leaning up from the couch. I'm watching Alien 2. I know I said it was stupid and offensive, but it's kinda the only thing Sandor watches – he loves sci-fi sh*t
"Someone is here to see you. Buzz her in!" he calls back, I here a small laughter from Dev and him. Wait… buzz her in? I lazily get up from my comfortable; it's almost dinnertime. I walk over to the microphone and press the talk button,
"Um, hello?" I ask,
"Um, hi, Stan is that you?" a female voice asks back, it sounds a bit familiar but I don't know for sure who it is,
"Uh, yeah it's Stan, who's talking?" I ask cautiously, there's a small shift on the other end before the girl talks again,
"I-it's Emily. From Old Loric class; you might not remember me-"
"Oh hey Emily, yeah I remember you. How are you?" I ask, ok be cool Stan, don't stuff this up.
"Um, I'm quite cold, could you buzz me in please?" she asks, I feel a bit tingly inside, I grin,
"Yeah, yeah, sure, sorry 'bout that" I reply. I look on the camera that is mounted on the wall beside the microphone. On the camera screen I do see Emily; she's wearing dark blue jeans, and a white fleece sweater. Her blond hair is tied back in a loose, high pony-tail and she looks just downright hot.
"Um, Stan?" she calls looking around the lobby area; Donald must be on a break,
"Uh, go to the elevator, I'm on floor 9" I say, before running to the living room and cleaning up. I chuck the empty pizza box into the bin and start tidying up the area as best I can. It'll take about 2 minutes before she gets to my level because the storeys are very big. I'm in the midst of tidying up when a voice interrupts my train of thought,
"Stan what are you doing?" I turn around to see Sandor with Devektra at his side; both grinning widely,
"Um, uh, I'm cleaning up?" I say, but it comes out as a question, Sandor raises his eyebrow and Devektra smirks,
"Dude you never clean up, what's up?" he says. He's not going to leave until he gets an answer; just thinking of the reason makes me blush,
"Aww, he's cleaning up for that girl!" Devektra says, coming to me and hugging me, Sandor laughs,
"That's sooo cute!" she says, tidying up my hair, I bat her hand away softly and put my head in my hands,
"Don't worry my young ward, we won't embarrass you" Sandor says, wrapping his arm around Devektra's waist. I sigh and roll my eyes, there's a small knock at the door and my body jumps up, Sandor and Devektra walk towards the other door in the study, still slightly smirking,
"Have a good time kiddo! No funny business!" he says, I can hear the smirk in his voice, I slowly walk to the door and take a deep breath.
Ok this is it.
Joe/Eight POV
OK this is it.
I'm doing it, I'm gonna ask Marina out. My heart is beating incredibly fast right now, I can feel my breathing rate increase, and I think my knees are shaking. I look at Marina closely; we just hugged for like 5 minutes, I don't know if that means anything but I want it to.
OK here goes nothing,
"Marina-"
"Yes" she replies quickly, I think she's nervous – that's good right? I grin; I can feel my heart rate increasing by the minute. Her eyes are twinkling in this light, she stunning; I can't take my eyes off her.
"Um, would you consider, ya know, um, I dunno if you'd wanted to, maybe go on a, um… doyouwannagooutwithme?" I awkwardly stutter. For a millisecond I think she's going to walk away, then something amazing happens. Marina's eyes light up, she squeals in delight and jump-hugs me. I'm stunned and grinning like an idiot right now.
"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, YES!" she repeats, hugging me tightly, I squeeze her back, the grin still plastered on my face. She releases her grip, still having her arms wrapped around my neck, but now looking at me. She's smiling hysterically, I'm probably mirroring her expression; I stare deep into her brown eyes, they twinkle at me. We're millimetres apart, I have the sudden urge to-
At that moment ladies and gentlemen I felt on top of the world. Marina's lips move ever so slowly against mine, I kiss her back wrapping my hands around her waist bringing her in closer. She tangles her hands around my neck and in my hair. It's paradise. The kiss goes on, lingering, filled with passion that had seemed to be bottled up for some time. After about a minute of kissing we both pull back breathless, her lips are red from the kiss; mine are probably too. She bites her lip and I grin. She gives a small giggle,
"I've wanted to do that for a very long time now" I say, not drawing my eyes from her beautiful face. She blushes and a strand of hair falls in front of her, confidently I take it and tuck it behind her ear. I softly lift her chin up and plant a small kiss on her lips and before she can kiss back I recede.
"I've waited for this moment for a very long time" she whispers as she rests her head on my shoulder she giggles from my small laughter. I can't believe what just happened! I just kissed Marina. I'm still grinning or smirking from what happened; I could honestly not remember anything else in my life right now besides her. After a few more minutes of holding each other we break away and walk towards the Lecture Hall exit, hand-in-hand.
I have a goofy smile planted on my face the whole time.
Author's Note: Hi everyone, I hope you enjoyed that chapter; please tell me if you liked the Navrina scene. So yeah, Joe and Marina are finally together! YAY! Sorry that this was a short chapter, I hope you liked the Devektra part. I'll put more of her in.
Anyway please review and be the awesome guys you are. I've got school tomorrow, end of holidays :'(
Thanks again.
Paragon 8