AN: Hi everyone! It's been a long wait, but I'm back and giving you chapter three of Heartless!
Disclaimer: I do not own anything, but the plot and I have partial credit to Seamus (the other goes to my cousin, XxGoldenheartxX)
Ok so last time, we met Mike's new personality that seems to have a plan to destroy those close to Mike himself.
Well, I'm just gonna make this chapter into two parts. This chapter will solely be based around Zoey and Jo.
Find out what happens next on this chapter of Heartless!
(No one's POV)
A dark figure was walking quietly towards the girls side of the Mutant Maggots cabin with a folded piece of paper in his hand. "Let's see what happens when she receives this!" he laughs darkly to himself as he quietly opens the door and tip-toes softly towards a sleeping redhead's bunk, "Looks like someone's gonna be stood up today!" he whispered to himself in a sing-song like voice as he gently placed the paper beside her head and tip-toed out without a sound. He walked a little further to another door and slipped inside with a smirk. The figure then proceeded to climb up to the top bunk in the far left corner as he allowed himself to fall fast a sleep without the trace of his smirk left, but a small smile is all that he left.
(Zoey's POV)
I opened my eyes slowly, trying to see through the large vast of light that had filtered through the cracks of the cabin walls. As my eye sight became clearer, I saw not only had Jo left and Ann Maria was still sleeping, but there was something sticking from beneath my pillow. Being as curious as I was I picked it up and opened it, and to my delight it was a note by Mike! I read it softly out loud to myself, "Dear Zoey, I would love it if you'd meet me by the docks at eleven. You see, I wanna tell you something. So, uh... See ya there! I hope... Yours truly, Mike Smith" Aww Mike! Oh I hope he wants to see me to tell me he likes me back! It must be serious either way though because he wrote his last name... Zoey Smith... It has a nice ring to it! I giggled quietly to myself as I looked across the room at Jo's digital clock, "hmm... 9:10 huh?" I smiled as I got up and grabbed a few things out of my bag, gotta look nice for when I go see Mike today! I thought as I took my belongings and walked towards the communal bathrooms to shower, when from the corner of my eye, I saw Jo sitting in front of a tree with a dreamy far off look. I stopped for a moment, Finally! Something I can talk to Jo about without feeling stupid or useless! I decided my shower could wait a few minutes as I walked towards my athletic team mate. "Hey Jo, anything special happen?" I giggled as Jo looked nervously at me, aww so she DOES like someone! "Or should I say someone?" I asked as I started smirking victoriously as she blushed and turned the other way. Jackpot. Now all I gotta do is make her admit her feelings, then we could become like, the bestest of friends! Plus, I think I gotta clue on who she likes. And he is this island's honorable and loyal cadet: Brick McArthur!
"Tch... no." she said stubbornly as her blush began to fade to a light pink streak on her face. Why does she have to be so stubborn? I crossly thought.
"Jo, you can tell me. I promise no one else will know, especially the guy who you like."
She looked down and replied, "Fine," then added nervously, "But I'm not saying any names! I'll..." She sat silently for a moment, "I'll just describe him. I guess..."
Well I guess this is a start, I thought sadly, It's not like Jo is that bad... maybe she just has a hard time making friends or something had happened before that makes her wanna push everyone away... and I'm gonna do everything I can to become her friend at most! "Alright Jo, that's fine, since you know... we aren't really close friends or anything."
I guess my words gave her a little confidence, even though I could still see the uneasiness in her eyes because she took a breath and said, "Ok, well, he has dark eyes, black hair, and is pretty tall... well taller than me anyway." She then started to stare aimlessly into space, "You know, I've never seen someone so persistent to be my friend, yet here you are actually getting me to tell my feelings without a thought of using it against me. Why?"
Her question took me aback, "Well it looks like you've never really had a true friend so I'd like to be that friend you'll always need and would know has your back always!" I said with a smile aimed at the violet eyed girl sitting against the tree.
"um... Red?" she asked hesitantly.
"Yeah Jo?" Funny how when Jo calls me that its never offensive, but still... it makes me wonder, why does she give everyone nicknames?
She took a long pause, "Ever wonder why I am the way I am?" she questioned with a silent sigh.
Once again I was taken aback so all I could do was nod my head slowly, She's gonna open up to me! Like oh my gosh! This one of the best days ever!
Jo then hugged her legs close to her body, "Well lets start with this... my mother walked out on my father when I was only like four- maybe five, so it was only me, dad, and my three brothers from then on because Dad couldn't bring himself to love another women... When I asked him why all he said was, 'your the only girl I'll ever need my little princess' I worry about him... you know." I almost started bawling by just listening to Jo, but I could tell by the look in her eyes that she wasn't done talking yet. "Well during that time, word got around that my mom hated me, which most likely is the truth because she never really wanted a daughter in the first place... that's when my life took a huge turn for the worst." I had silent tears roll down my cheeks as Jo's eyes were beginning to brim with wet tears.
"Jo, it's alright if you don't want to continue. Or if you want, We can talk later, but I gotta take a shower because," I giggled, "Mike asked me to meet him at the docks in about an hour!" I saw her eyes widen, Aww... Jo must be surprised he actually wants to see me!
(Jo's POV)
What!? Mike wants to see her? B-But then, who- who was that before? I forced my self to smile for my new... uh... friend? She seemed to believe it too because she kept smiling at me brightly, "Uh... yeah later. Right."
"Thanks Jo! I hope we can be best friends in the future!" She hugged me tightly, then grabbed her stuff and ran off. Wait... if she doesn't think I like Mike, then who...Oh my God, she thinks that Brick is... I mean he's cute- okay really hot, but... Well he doesn't like me like that because I'm nothing, but mean to him anyways... I stood up without a word and began walking off, when I ran into something and almost fell, but someone with strong arms caught me.
"Looks like you fell for me again huh?" I heard a deep voice say from above.
Wait... that sounds like... Oh It can't be! I forced myself to open eyes I hadn't realized I had even closed. "Oh, um... Hi. Sea-syrup, right?" I asked with a perplexed look, Why am I so bad at names?
He gave me a strange look, "No, its Seamus, not whatever you just called me."
I got up out of his warm tan arms as I gave him a sheepish smile, "Yeah... I'm really terrible at remembering names... That's why I give everyone on this stupid island a nickname or two," I told the taller boy as I looked away to my right, embarrassed for telling him the truth about my bad memory. "So either way I'm calling you Vampire," I declared defiantly.
"Why Vampire?" the newly appointed "Vampire" asked me.
I ticked off my fingers with each reason, "Your teeth are sharp, your eyes have a red-like tint, and you pop out of seemingly nowhere."
He shrugged as he smirked, "I'll see you around babe. After all I got to do something important."
There he goes calling me "Babe" again... "Hey, wait up for a sec, Vampire." I called after the retreating boy. He turned and stared at me without a word. I took a quick breath, "Is there any trick your playing, or what?"
His brow raised slightly, "And what are you talking about Sweetheart?"
"Oh stop with the games, Pointy-Vampire, or whoever the heck you are! You think you can go play me, Tan-in-a-can, and Red like we're just some chicks you can go and pick up! Well if that's how you think, you couldn't be more far from the truth!" I angrily spat as my voice rose excessively with each word that spit out of my mouth. The nerve of this guy! I can't believe I didn't see through this sooner! Gah... I'm so stupid! Dad raised me way better than this.
He looked at me for a long moment before he began smirking again, "Silly girl, I thought you were smarter than that."
"What do you mean?!" I questioned him bitterly.
"I'll give you two reasons, you choose which, but think about how it happens." What is he getting at? I asked myself mentally. "Do I have a special disorder or am I just a Reallyamazing actor?" he asked before he fell to the ground clutching his head as if in the worst pain of his life as he raggedly gasped, then stood up as though nothing had just happened. "Huh? Jo?" The boy now looked completely normal; no sharp teeth or red-tinted eyes, but that adorable gap between his teeth and his confused brown eyes staring at me.
I shook it off, I'd think of this later, but first I must answer, "Oh 'sup Pointy."
"W-why am I here?" He asked looking at his surroundings with a confused expression, "I wasn't in the forest when I woke up this morning."
I glanced out into space for a moment before my eyes widened, Well I guess I owe Red this much, "Hey Pointy?"
"What is it Jo?"
My violet eyes traveled to his mocha ones as I told him, "Well, if I were you I'd hurry off to the dock."
His eyes began to pool with confusion, "Why is that Jo?"
I rolled my eyes, "You promised to meet Red at the docks in a few," I reminded him. I made a mental note of his odd forgetfulness, I would've thought he would remember something like that. Especially if that girl is the one who he made googly eyes at since we even came to this dump we're forced to call home for the next few weeks.
"Truly, I didn't know that, but thanks for telling me Jo!" He was about to run off, but turned around with a small glare, "But don't think I'm forgiving you for what you have done to Cam. Oh and to make matters worst, you hurt Brick more and more everyday, I hope that makes you happy! Most nights he would go to bed early just to sing these heartbreaking songs about you. I heard him through the cabin walls almost every night and when I walk in, he always seems to pretend he's sleeping, though I can hear his quiet cries throughout the night. Just thought I'd let you know," after those final words he ran off towards the toxicated beach as his words began to sink in, Brick cries in the night because of me? Does that mean he likes me?! Or is it because I'm the worst and always is found hurting him some way or another? My mind began to swirl with many questions pertaining to what Pointy had just told me.
(Zoey's POV)
The air around me was hot and steamy as I stepped out of the communal shower and wrapped my white towel around my slender body as I hummed my favorite song lightly to myself. I began to sing one of Taylor Swift's newest songs in a quiet voice as I started dressing myself in a white tank-top with a red low-cut shirt over it and tan shorts with red sandals to match. After checking my outfit choice I few times in the mirror, I began to apply light mascara, some blush, and my favorite red lipstick. I smiled at my reflection with satisfaction, I look pretty good, I thought to myself as my heart pace quickened considerably as the time got closer and closer to eleven o'clock, I hope Mike will like how I look right now... Oh I'm so nervous! I then picked up my brush from my bag and brushed my short red hair and place my signature pink flower in my hair, but for once, I decided against the pigtails and allowed my hair to stay past my small shoulders. It's now or never. I told myself as I picked up my things and made my way to the docks.
Mike, I felt my heart sink a little, I love you so much, but sometimes I have this feeling your hiding something from me. If only you and Jo would trust me more... I only want to make you guys happy and not hiding secrets from the world as much as you two do. I care, even if neither of you may believe it!
I quickened my walking pace, but stopped as my brown eyes caught hold of ginger spikes sneaking towards the forest with a black haired boy following with his head down in shame. Scott?! What is Brick doing with him?! I swear, Scott must have forced Brick into something. I'll find out what that terrible ginger is up to and save Brick from him too late! I thought as I found my legs changing direction to where those two had previously disappeared to. I'm tired of being that little girl who always needs help! I thought angrily, So Brick, don't worry I'm gonna save you from Scott's evil plans before he makes you do something that you'll later regret. Brick, as your friend, it's my duty to be there for you and to hep you through any troubling time. And this moment counts as a troubling time that screams you need my help. I quieted my walk and hid behind a tall oak tree and turned to see Scott and Brick...
AN: HAHA cliffhanger! Sorry I felt kinda evil and plus what happens is to be revealed in the next chapter.
I hope you guys enjoyed this because I really just made every single thing from the top of my head. My secret to writing these is simple, I just let my fingers dance across the keyboard and not even think about what to write. If I think about it, truthfully it SUCKS! So I just write it, then just read over it about three times making sure there isn't any errors in spelling or grammar. That's pretty much it. Just allow imagination to flow freely to your fingers and then poof... you've got yourself a story!