I dumped the rest of the water over my head, getting rid of the last of the suds then yanked the sheet from Fay and expertly wrapped it around me.

I gripped the sheet at my collarbone, comforted by the fact it covered my head, chest, and crotch perfectly though it exposed a lot of calf.

"Love your skin confidence." He chuckled.

I dashed into forecastle, Fay following closely.

To my surprise, Fay didn't close the door and Raven followed us in.

The junior captain nods to Fay.

"Could you leave us?" Raven throws Fay a suggest glance toward me.

Fay can't contain a small smirk.

"Of course." The gay boy threw me a go-for-it thumbs up before leaving. I would've pelted my shoe at him if moving my arms wasn't such a big risk of promiscuity.

Raven leered at me. I stuck a tongue out.

"At least leave for a minute so I can put some clothes on."

"No way!" He scoffs. "You didn't meet me like you said!"

He looked upset. There was something childish about his expression that made me apologize. He appeared like a little boy whose parents promised him ice cream but those parents didn't have enough cash on them.

"Sorry, I wasn't paying attention when I agreed to that." I actually did feel a bit guilty, though he should've known I wouldn't have normally agreed to meet him if I wasn't forced to.

"Well, as punishment you shall change in front of me."

"No. Outside, close the door." I pointed to where Fay left.

"Naw it's cold." He glanced at the door.

"At least turn around and close your eyes."

"Deal!" He spun around and sat on the first bed facing the toilet deck.

I watched him for a moment but he didn't turn so I made sure there was a bunk bed between us and dropped my towel quickly pulling one of my many boy briefs and pants on then attempted to bind my chest. I noticed I really was growing but had no time to admire myself. I simply tugged harder to make ends meet.

I accidentally let out a small grunt.

"Need help?" Raven remained seated but lift his head, politely covering his eyes still.

"No thank you, I got it." I huffed. Finally, I managed to tie it and made a mental note to keep an eye out for something else I could use as binding.

"Ugh, there." I sighed.

"Is that what you've been wearing underneath?"

I turned shocked yet simultaneously unsurprised to see the teenager right up in her grill staring at her chest.

On impulse, he blacked out.

I punched him square in the nose before I could stop my fist.

He collapsed against the bed, sitting limp on the floor. In a panic, I slipped on a shirt and checked his vital signs.

I puff of air escaped my lungs as he groaned.

I didn't kill him.

He lifted his head then his eyelids groggily.

"At least it wasn't my d*** this time."

"God, don't even talk!" I stepped back from the boy. He was obviously fine. "Honestly, I thought I killed you."

"With a weak punch like that? Keep trying." He chuckled but made no attempt to stand up.

I could've made an attempt off that but he seemed so peaceful I decided against it.

"Why did you want to see me anyway?" I asked standing a bit away from him.

He shrugged.

"I hadn't thought that far. I was too surprised you agreed."

I nodded. It made sense, though his honesty caught me off-guard.

I tiptoed to his side and sat on the bed just above him.

"You know, I was so excited to have friends like you and Jasper." I leaned back on the bed listening quietly, staring at the dark roof. "I never knew any kids my age past a short hello when we stopped to pick up supplies, but even then I could tell their parents didn't want me near their kids."

I glanced down at the boy who curled up on the floor, staring down.

"So when you and Jasper kept coming to me, even if it was with criticisms and concerns, I was happy." He looked up and smiled momentarily before letting his head drop again. "Then I learned one of my friends was a girl and I could no longer treat her like a pal making her hate me." I felt a squeeze of sympathy in my chest and slid down to sit beside him.

"Then my only other friend began throwing me cold stares. I don't know what I did but it's obvious he doesn't like me now either."

I don't know what came over me; maybe it was the hurt in his voice or the sadness in his words, but I leaned my head on his shoulder. I didn't think much of Jasper's glaring past it was wrong.

"Honestly, I think my dad's disappointed in me too." He leaned his head on mine. "He's been saying I'll take over for him as Captain for as long as I can remember, but no one looks at me like a captain- just a boy with a powerful father."

I lifted my head and turned to him. His head followed my momentum and looked back at me.

"If you want to become a better Captain, I could give you some advice."

He waited expectantly.

"Get to know your crew." I stated simply with a small smile.

He blinked.

"I know, when I first saw you, I thought you were super stuck up- demanding to be called 'Captain'." I puffed out my chest imitating him the first day on-deck. "You made no attempt to talk to any of us, always watching from your high horse. God it was urking." I chuckled and rolled my eyes.

"Man, was I really that obnoxious?" He cringed.

I nodded.

"Still are, honestly." I smiled at him jokingly.

He looked at me and laughed.

"Thanks." His eyes noticeably dropped to my lips just before he leaned in and kissed me again.

He had a way of sneaking his tongue into my mouth that always made me weak. He shifted his position to where he had an arm blocking my escape route as he pressed against me. His golden mane tickled my forehead.

For some reason, Jasper flashed into my mind and I suddenly felt guilty.

I pushed on his chest slightly.

He got the message.

"My bad." He threw his signature smirk with a softer twist then pushed himself up.

"Is your name really Cal?" He asked after a slight pause.

I shook my head, my damp auburn locks tapping my cheeks.

"Calypso."

"Calypso?" He chuckled. "Are you a greek goddess or something?"

He then left; not one for heart-felt partings it seemed.

I sat alone in the dark, smirking to myself.

Just maybe, I could like Raven…

Eventually, I got up and snuck into the crew's quarters.

I kicked off my shoes in between Fay and Jasper's bunks then tried to silently place them together, but I guess I wasn't that silent.

"Where were you?" Jasper rolled over and lifted his head to peer at me through the gaps in the ladder.

I shrugged.

"Chattin' with the Captain."

"Gryphon?"

I shook my head.

"Raven."

He groaned and let his head drop, but I could still hear his mumbling.

"What do you like about that guy so much?"

He almost sounded jealous, but I knew that couldn't be the case.

"He's a cool guy if you get to know him."

I yawned and began to head up the ladder.

Glancing back, I noticed Fay watching Jasper. He shifted his stare to me.

I expected a happy or curious look but was confused to see dead, almost upset eyes.

I managed to slip under the sheets and sleep without letting it bother me too much.

*Author's Note*

The tension! -No tension? Maybe read it again... Or wait for the chapter tomorrow!?