Wendy was shrieking and running down the steps ignoring Hook. Peter was bellow the water and out of sight quickly. She flung herself towards the water but the captain had caught her holding her tightly. Her eyes stared into the water but glanced to her brothers. All three who had been held captive were trying to turn the wheel.

The wheel didn't move so Tiger Lily pulled John to her and kissed him. His face became shades of pink and red and Michael stood there unsure how to take it. When the princess released, John rolled his sleeves up and marched to the wooden wheel. In two heaves it began to roll on its own and the gate opened.

With that as a distraction Peter crawled up unnoticed. He had cut himself free. Wendy gave it away when she relaxed. Hook released her and went to where the boy was pulling himself. He lifted him up and Peter barked. With a laugh he became silent as the ticking started.

Hook's eyes darted around and moved back against the wall. Peter raced to Wendy and took her hand. They flew up and over to the row boat full of kids. Once inside they began to row out of the now open gate. The vampires were all watching the waters for the crocodile. It was the captain who was easing up the steps to gain distance from the creature.

The little boat was long gone and the scaled beast was nipping at Hook's heels. The other pirates were hiding ignoring the captain's cries. They knew they would be punished later but they valued their lives more. Hook was up to the top where Wendy once hid but he could still hear the ticking.

The next morning:

Tiger Lily had been dropped off at home promising to visit John soon. The rest of the gang was safely home. Wendy and Peter woke up in the afternoon. The girls were off running and the boys went to explore. Everything was safe during the day.

It was Peter who got Wendy breakfast because she couldn't find it. They were silent for a long time. He couldn't think of how to ask her how she felt, especially when he didn't know how he felt. Instead he decided he would take her to the beach.

As they rode the winds their hands were joined. Peter led, of course and Wendy looked around. She could see the wolves running around. From up high they looked like huskies but they were far from it. Eventually she spotted Michael swimming near a water fall where a white wolf was lingering. It was John who was with a Bengal tiger. He was chasing it in circles before they both stopped and it turned into Tiger Lily.

When the couple dropped on the silk sand they walked over to the surf. Sea shells were scattered around but none were broken. The water was aqua and refreshing when it met bare feet. Wendy dreamed of plunging in deeper to see what was held underneath but her heart had a brain that needed answers in order to work properly.

They continued to walk with their foot prints disappearing with every splash. Minutes passed before she could not take the silence any longer. Stopping cold, she turned to face the boy she was falling for. The one who took her away because she tells stories.

"Peter…" He placed a finger on her lips. His eyes glanced up so she would look away and then back with a skeptical look.

"I ran away when I was little. I had heard my parents talking about what I would be when I grew up. So I ran off because I want to stay a boy forever." Her eyes widened at the story.

"Why tell me this?" He released her hand and floated slightly to circle her.

"You barely know me but still you came with me. Because of me you have been attacked and kidnapped. Wendy you have the right to know who I am. I will never grow up." It was then that she realized it would be difficult to have a life with him. She was suppose to grow up and by being here she was only putting it off, but with him it was worth it. Her heart felt something her brain couldn't read yet.

"Peter all I need to know is if you care about me." He sunk back onto the sand. His eyes were full of thought and his head pounded.

"You mean everything to me and I would never forgive myself if anything happened to you. Wendy I have no clue how to feel about you." If she hadn't been stressed she wouldn't have been thinking his words in the wrong way.

"You loved Tiger Lily. But you can't even think of how you feel about me?" Her voice quivered along with her eyes. Peter's hand went to take her arm to pull her close but she jerked back.

"We just met Wendy and you already mean so much to me." She nodded with a sniffle and straightened a little bit.

"I'm sorry I just need time alone. Please forgive me Peter but I must go." Wendy turned and began to run towards the trees. He caught up to her and held her but her hug back was brief before she rushed away. Peter stood there with no emotions. She was off to the leaf house to calm down and rethink everything. But inside he knew she cared because of those simple seconds she took to hold him too. His fingers rested on his lips where hers once touched. He couldn't explain what he felt he just knew that if he chased her she wouldn't come back no matter how hard he fought.

I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been reading the story and all the reviews I have gotten. Your words actually mean something to me. So for all who have been reading I would love to know who everyone wants to see Wendy end up with, if you want her to be with someone at all. Love, AngelicAnnabeth