Theres so much heat Chapter 8, a h2o: just add water fanfic

My POV

They all looked at Emma wide-eyed. Who was smiling wildly. She looked around and saw Will and frowned.

"Who's this?" she asked

"Emma!" shrieked Cleo running towards her, but not wanting to touch her and get wet. "What are you doing here?"

"I'm here on holiday, only three of four days, I hoped you'd be here," she said, obviously pleased with herself for getting it right.

Cleo and Emma seemed to be, the only people talking. Emma looked at the others, and then focused on Rikki

"Don't I get some sort of hello?" she asked grinning. Rikki looked at her wide-eyed.

"Hi," she said simply. They all stared at her. She'd been best friends with her a year ago, and they were all still the same right?

"Uh, Emma this is Will," said Cleo, motioning to the dirty blond standing there with his hands in pockets.

"Hi," said Emma kindly

"Hi," he said back, but keeping his distance. He'd only seen Rikki and Cleo and of course...Bella as mermaids, and as much as Emma looked kind, he didn't want to get to close. He always ended up with the new one.

"Hi Zane, same as always," she said looking at the tall dark haired rich kid, who stood next to Rikki.

"Hey Emma," he said, trying to calm down. This was meant to be a happy moment. Happy.

"Nice, to see you again Emma, but I have to go now," said Rikki formally, climbing up the whole. Only this time. Nobody followed.

Will's POV

I watched Rikki leave. She was upset. I knew that much. But no one was going after her.

"I need to go home and pack. I'll see you guys later yeah?" said the blond. We nodded "It was nice meeting you Will, and uh Cleo," she said quietly. Cleo leaned towards her "Did Rikki leave because of me?" she whispered quietly. I knew I wasn't meant to hear, but I strained to listen anyway

"No," replied Cleo "Relationship problems," Emma nodded before swimming away.

I was slightly surprised for Cleo to know so much when she seemed wrapped up in her own world. But I guess she listened and paid attention when she thought no one was listening.

I looked at Cleo, she was watching the now empty water, she looked worried and concerned. Something about her looked off. I looked at her. She was wearing shorts and a light t-shirt. Then I noticed. Her earrings. Cleo didn't normally wear flashy things but those earrings looked very fancy in deed. She turned around.

"Maybe I should go," she said mostly to herself, but loud enough so everyone could here.

"Bye love," said Lewis. She smiled at him. The simple things really did make her happy. She dived into the water, leaving us boys alone.

"You dumped Rikki," Zane stated.

"Yeah," I said. There was a moment of silence. None of us were looking at each other

"Thank you," he said after a while. I was surprised. Did he think I did this for him? I loved Rikki, she was just confused and she needed some time...alone.

"You're welcome," I said quietly in a low voice.

"Come on guys," said Lewis, and we followed him out and to his boat.

Emma's POV

We all sat in my room in the hotel. It was so nice to see them again, exactly how I thought it would be. Just the three of us again. I hadn't expected Will, but because Ash wasn't here I guess that was alright.

I wondered what had been bothering Rikki before, but she was here now. And if she wanted to, she would talk when she was ready.

Cleo and Rikki were sat on the bed with me, Lewis, Zane and Will on the floor. We were all chatting happily. Rikki joining in a bit more. I liked it. I'd missed them too much. We laughed and laughed. Telling stories about what we had been up to. Until night came.

"Sorry Em, we have to go," said Cleo smiling at me. I'd missed her so much.

"I know, see you guys!" I said. I watched them leave, all smiling and happy. Even Will flashed me a grin. I watched them leave. I'd missed them so much. I sighed as I closed the door and lay on my bed. The cool crisp sheet nice against my bare arms. I hadn't told them about what I had seen. On my way to the moonpool, I'd seen something, a flash of orange and a sound. Like someone sobbing. I didn't want to think about it. And I fell asleep.

Nobody's POV

They all stumbled down the stairs, all giddy from seeing Emma again. Rikki pulled Will towards her.

"I'm sorry," she murmured. He smiled and kissed her. He was happy. She'd made her choice. He knew that by the tone of her voice. He had won. And his prize was great.

"You're the best girl-friend ever," he whispered truthfully. As they wandered into the lobby, Cleo rested her head on Lewis's shoulder and he entwined his fingers with hers. Both quite content. Zane watched them. Feeling alone.

He had seen the very breif look of smugness on Will's face when Rikki had spoken to him. And the kiss just confirmed what Zane already knew. It hurt. Rikki had been with him first. And he loved her. Rikki walked up to him.

"Friends?" she whispered to him. He smiled and nodded. Hugging her. Pushing his feelings away. Just like he had all those years ago "You'll find someone wonderful,". Zane smiled and released her.

And the four of them walked out of the hotel laughing and happy. No one wondering where Bella was, No one noticing that the person who held the door open for them when they walked out. Had short fiery red hair. Or that, that person was accompanied by someone with long flowing red hair.

Bella's POV

I don't care about them. I was only there to heal the wound they felt that other mermaid left. If she came back, they wouldn't even realize I'd been missing. I'd finished packing, and was waiting with my dad in the dark for the taxi to come. I'd wasted my time here I knew that. I'd never really thought of them as a family.

They were...company. She'd imagined any feelings for Will she thought she had. She stepped into the taxi and as they drove towards the airport.

It was then she realized, if she ever got the chance. She would meet them all again. And this thought made her smile. And smiling made her happy. And being happy made her forget. So she leaned against the soft material of the cab seats. And was happy.

Charlotte's POV

"Do you hate them?" I asked in disbelief. How could a sister hate her brother and their friends?

"Yes." she said. And it sounded so truthful.

"But you can't," She looked at me.

"And you tell me why, Charlotte. Why?"

"Because he's your brother!" I cried standing up. I was as tall as her. If not taller. She didn't seem to like this. She clenched her hand into a fist and tried to punch me in the stomach. but I was fast and I caught her hand in mine. She looked at me angrily and growled

"Not good enough," she hissed. I watched her as she sat down at the computer. "The girls he hangs out with. They don't seem...Normal,"

"You mean they act like they have friends?" I asked sarcastically. I didn't like that gang, but I didn't want Sophie to know they were mermaids, I wasn't that bad. Plus there was Lewis to think about. I didn't want to take away all his friends. Lewis was kind and he didn't deserve anything happening to him.

Did I still have feelings for him? Yes, I knew that. Ever since the day I left.

I walked up behind him. He was sat on the river edge, fishing.

"Hi Lewis," I said. He turned to face me

"Hey Charlotte,"

"I just came to tell you I was leaving." I said sadly. He didn't respond. So I turned and started to walk away.

"Charlotte!" he called. I turned to him hopefully "I think you should give Cleo her necklace back,"

I froze. No, it was mine. But I found my hands unfastening it and handing it over to him.

"If you ever change your mind, look me up," I said softly. Then I turned and walked away. Hoping that all the painful memories wouldn't follow...

"Shut up Charlotte," she snapped. "They act like they've got this big secret, and they don't want anyone to know about it."

"Because it's a secret," I said. She glared at me. But then stopped.

"Do you know something?" she asked accusingly. I didn't blush. I was calm. And I lied well

"No, if I did I would of told you,"

"Hmm," she said before turning back to the screen. I looked over her shoulder. And watched as she typed into the search box

Zane Bennett

And clicked go. I watched as the new screen loaded. And she scanned. Before clicking one

Zane Bennett Finally Gives Up on Ridiculous Mermaid Tale

Zane Bennett who was involved in a boating accident, believed he would have died if a 'mermaid' hadn't saved him and dragged him to shore. Zane went on to hunt for the 'mermaid' weeks of searching. Until he started reportedly dating Rikki -. When he stopped. The rich kid, apologized for him obsession. Claiming that he had hallucinated the whole thing.

The Boat that had sunk was worth a lot mor-

"Do you see this?" she asked me.

"Yeah," I said slightly nervous. I knew Sophie would catch on soon.

So I acted fast and completely on instinct. I picked up the computer, straining under its weight. and chucked it hard against the wall. Where the screen went black and cracked and pieces of glass feel to the ground. There was a very loud thump.

"What the hell did you do that for?" screamed Sophie in shock. I shrugged my shoulders. And ran out of the room. Down the stairs and I yanked open the front door, only to come face to face with Will. He looked at me wide-eyed

"What are you doing here?" he asked angrily. But I just shoved past him and ran down the road. It had been a mistake coming back here. A huge mistake.

Rikki's POV

I headed inside and went straight to bed. I felt so...light. I loved it. Emma made me feel so good again. Everything was back the way it should be. As I lay down in my soft bed a thought came to mind.

Bella is gone.

And we didn't even say goodbye. I froze and grabbed my phone, dialing her number and listening to the ringing.

"Hello?" said a voice on the other end.

"Bella," I said relieved I'd got her

"Oh, Hi Rikki, what?"

"I-I am so sorry we didn't say goodbye to you, we were just so wrapped up in ourselves,"

I heard her sigh

"Listen Bella, when they realize what they've done, they're going to feel so guilty. Believe me,"

"Listen Rikki, it's okay. Don't worry about anything. Listen I'm about to get on a plane. I'm switching my phone of now, okay?"

"Bella, you were an awesome friend and I hope you forgive us for not realizing how wonderful you are." I said truthfully. Knowing I couldn't fully make up for everything, but trying anyway

There was silence

"Thank you Rikki, it means a lot to hear you say that. Don't forget me," she said before hanging up. I listened to the low pitched tone. Which kept repeating its self. And fell asleep.

The other person has cleared

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