Chapter three; Friendships and trust

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Brady Parker did not understand his island family at all. He thought that they would be angry because he left them and the kingdom, but it was just the opposite. They welcomed him with open arms and to celebrate they spend the rest of the day on the beach. Of course Brady didn't join in on the fun because of his injury, since Mikayla forbid him.

His thoughts returned to her of course each time which annoyed him extremely. He kept thinking why she acted so overprotective, why she didn't let him out of her sights. Even though she was in the ocean kicking Lanny's ass at surfing, she kept making sure that he was still there on the same spot on the beach.

Brady smiled as he took off his shirt and then his shoes. He always loved the beach for some unknown reason. He always loved the ocean and the air. It was a part of who he was and who is meant to be.

He was still exhausted from the night before. He didn't really get any sleep since he was worried over what Mikayla, Boomer and his new brother Boz would say.

"So you're the king that sleeps on the roof?" Brady had asked with a chuckle.

"Bro, I had no idea that was your bed. I'll take the bed inside if you'd like." Boz had frantically apologized. This had caused Brady to laugh even harder. He knew now that he would easily get along with his gorilla like brother.

Brady almost reacted on instinct and punch the person who had just gripped his shoulder if it wasn't Nico. The raven haired young man smiled as he slowly stood up.

"A lousy letter? That's what we get? I would punch you in the face if you weren't injured already." Nico smiled cockily.

"About that,.."

"If you apologize I will personally kick your ass."

"Well looks like I'm in for the beating of a lifetime. I really am sorry man. I'm not good with goodbyes." Brady sighed as he hugged his friend.

"Nah don't sweat it. Meg is at her parents. She got grounded for staying out late on a school night." Nico chuckled loudly.

"I kinda figured," Brady chuckled as well. "I'm really going to miss you two. I wish that I could stay longer, but…" Brady stared back at his entire island family in the ocean, clearly oblivious to their conversation.

"It's fine, My King." Nico stated mockingly. The two friends burst out into laughter before Nico turned to leave. "But when you get the chance swing by will you?" Nico asked as his eyes lighted up.

"I surely will, Nico." Nico gave his friend one last hug before he turned once again to depart. "Oh and make a move on Meg will you? We can't have two broken hearted peasants now can we?" Brady asked with a devilish smile.

"I will if you make a move on that Mikayla that you keep talking about in your sleep." With that Nico left Brady to his own thoughts. For some reason as Brady kept staring at his friend he felt his heart shatter. Why did Nico seem to have so much faith in him when it came to girls. It was beyond Brady to even get Mikayla to look his way let alone get her to go out with him.

Brady slouched down onto the hot sand once again and stared over the open sea. He wondered how his Uncle Bill and Aunt Nancy was doing. He hadn't heard from them in a while. Sure he kept in contact with them over the past three years, but they haven't talked in at least two weeks.

Brady shook his head angrily. He was brooding over every little thing now. Couldn't he just enjoy some peace and quiet for once.

"Want some company?" Boz questioned as he walked up to his triplet.

"Actually that's all I need right now." Boz smiled thankfully as he sat down next to Brady.

"Can I ask you something, Bro?" Boz questioned as he rubbed his wet hair.

"Fire away."

"Why did you leave the palace in the first place?" Boz asked genuinely interested.

"I fell in love and then I got the wake up call that love is an illusion. So I left to mature and grow up, but all I did was discover more pain." Boz looked sadly at his triplet and gave him a reassuring bro hug.

"Where did you go?"

"Well I wanted to live amongst the villagers, but curiosity got the best of me and I decided I'd give the Dark-side a go. Let's just say that it didn't work out."

Boz nodded as he looked sadly at his brother. "I also fell hard for Mikayla, Bro. Let me tell you, it was not a joyride, but in the end I was the one who got hurt." Boz chuckled at his own stupidity.

"Yeah, but I can't seem to let go." Brady sighed as he stared out over the water.

"Then don't. Hold on until she realizes how much you mean to her. I see the way she glances back at you every two seconds. She'll come around."

Brady smiled at his triplet, as well as his words. "I'd like to think so, thanks Bro." Boz nodded before he stood up and ran off like a monkey. He was clearly back into the swimming mood. Brady chuckled as he looked at his triplet making a complete fool of himself. Yeah they would definitely become closer as brothers.

The young king stared at his love interest. He took in her long brown hair and brown eyes. He had really missed her and everyone else. Though he was never really far from them he could never hug or be near them. That was what upset him the most in those three years. Brady stood up feeling irritated with sitting the whole time, stood up and made his way to the water. He walked through the shallow water kicking some of the water as he took in how clear it was. He looked up back to Mikayla once again and noticed that she was staring at him. He smiled at her causing her to blush and look away. Brady frowned slightly at this action Could Boz be right?