Chapter 19: Take a Break
(Cato's POV)
(Haunted Mansion)
Saturday finally came. I woke up greeted by the sight of a sunrise outside my window and a beautiful ghost sleeping soundly beside me. I looked at the alarm clock and it showed 8:30 am. I tried to wake Amber up to have breakfast together.
Cato: Hey, Amber. Wake up. Breakfast time.
Amber: *groan* Five more minutes.
Cato: *sigh* Same old Amber. C'mon. Let's have breakfast.
Amber: Five minutes.
Knowing that she is not waking up, I gave a kiss on her forehead. This instantly got her eyes popped out and blushing.
Cato: You up?
Amber: Now I am.
Cato: Okay, c'mon. Food's waiting.
We went downstairs and saw Gumball and Carrie eating already. We took our seats and joined in.
Carrie: Sunny-side up. Hope you like it. I made it myself.
Amber: *takes a bite* Wow, this tastes so good!
Cato: Really?
Cato took a small bite out of it and tasted it. He was amazed. It was full of flavor and very tasty. He took the entire plate and shoved the food down his mouth. This got Gumball and Carrie shocked while Amber giggled.
Amber: You never change, Cato.
Cato: You know how I get over tasty food.
Carrie: Thanks, Cato.
Gumball: So what are we doing today? My parents let me stay till nightime.
Carrie: Maybe we go out, find something to do.
Cato: I don't wanna get into more mischief, please.
Gumball: Yeah, I'm a guy who causes mischief and I wanna take a break from it.
Amber: Well, what do you guys suggest?
Gumball: Maybe we go see a movie? There's a new movie coming out.
Carrie: Sure, sounds like a good idea.
Gumball: Problem is, I only got two tickets.
Cato: No worries, I just wanna go for a walk around town and try my best not to get into anything. Maybe stop by Elmore Hill.
Amber: Sounds like a good idea. I like that.
Gumball: Okay, so you guys got your own thing to do. So, you wanna watch with me, Carrie?
Carrie: Love to.
Gumball: Then we gotta get going. It starts in a few hours.
Carrie: Okay.
Gumball left to get changed followed by Carrie who went to the bathroom to comb her hair.
Cato: So should we get going?
Amber: Sure.
Cato: Okay, hang on.
I dashed upstairs and came back down with two guitar cases and a camera.
Amber: Why are we bringing our guitars?
Cato: I thought we could sing some songs at Elmore Hill.
Amber: Camera?
Cato: Just wanna take some photos.
Amber: Okay then. Give me mine.
I handed Amber's guitar and they went out.
(Shopping District)
Amber and I passed by a shopping district and saw a pair of mimes performing in front of a lot of people, coincidentally a male and a female. Amber tugged my jacket and asked me...
Amber: Hey, do you wanna try street performing?
I looked at the mimes and got a little concerned.
Cato: You think they would let us? They might think we're competition.
Amber: I never said we're not doing with them.
Cato: Meaning?
Amber walked up to the mimes and gave a few hand gestures before I managed to catch up to her. The mimes had an angry expression, possibly for ruining their performance. Amber gestured to our guitar and the mimes smiled and nodded.
Cato: What did you say?
Amber: You'll see.
Amber put down her guitar case and took out her guitar. She motioned to me to take my guitar out as well. Then, she snatched the camera from me and gave it to a random woman, asking her to film the performance. More people came to see what was going on.
Amber: You're gonna sing Dreaming, okay?
Cato: So we're doing the performance with these mimes?
Amber: Yeah, why not?
Cato: Just making sure. Okay, ready.
We started strumming their guitars as the mimes danced along with the rhythm.
(Dreaming - Matthias)
Cato:
I know we said we would take it slow,
And I know we said we wouldn't fall in love,
But I was weak,
And she was strong.
Surprisingly, the mimes were dancing exactly to the beat and lyrics. They were making heart breaking and sad body movements which is kinda touching.
She said it's not that you weren't enough,
It's just that, I don't even think I can fall in love.
So please, keep in touch.
O-o-oh
They say if you love her, let her go,
But they have never felt this way before.
'Cause I, didn't even get a choice.
O-o-oh
After this, Amber took over.
Amber:
And I'm staring up,
At the clouds,
My vision is turning
round and round.
Is this what they call
A breakdown?
Then we started singing together for the chorus.
Cato and Amber:
And I'm bleedin'
When I should be healin'
All because I'm dreaming
Of when we were together.
And I'm bleedin'
When I should be healin'
All because I'm feelin'
A way I shouldn't feel.
Cato:
We agreed that we
Would still be friends,
So the pain I feel
will never end.
Yet you say that you're fine.
And now the smile
That used to heal me,
Cuts me deep with regret and envy.
'Cause I can't say that you're mine.
They say move on and you learn the truth,
But they aren't dealing with this open wound.
This fool gave his heart
much too soon.
Amber:
And I'm staring up,
At the clouds.
My vision is turning
round and round.
Is this what they call
A breakdown?
Cato and Amber:
And I'm bleedin'
When I should be healin'
All because I'm dreamin'
Of when we were together.
And I'm bleedin'
When I should be healin'
All because I'm feelin'
A way I shouldn't feel.
Then, the mimes laid down and motioned that they were crying. Me and Amber just kept playing our guitars. Right at the start of the chorus, they bounced back up and danced again.
Cato and Amber:
And I'm bleedin'
When I should be healin'
All because I'm dreamin'
Of when we were together.
And as the tempo got slower, the mimes slowly laid back to the ground until the song ended.
Cato and Amber:
And I'm bleedin'
When I should be healin'
All because I'm feelin'
A way I shouldn't feel.
Everyone clapped at our performance and threw money all around. We helped the mimes collect the money and put it into their bucket. Amber gestured to show her gratitude and the mimes gave us half of the money we got. She again showed her gratitude and we left them back to performing.
Cato: Well, that was fun. But why a heart breaking song?
Amber: I dunno. It just seems so fitting with mimes, *starts mumbling under her breath*
Cato: What?
Amber: Nothing. C'mon, let's go.
(Gumball's POV)
(Elmore Cinema)
Me and Carrie were watching a romance movie which is the kind of movies Carrie grew a fond of.
Gumball: Hey, Carrie?
Carrie: Yes?
Gumball: Mind if I ask why you like these kinds of movies all of the sudden?
Carrie: Well, I used to watch it with Amber when you were gone one time and I started watching it because I kept thinking of you I guess.
Gumball: Wow, that's really sweet. Thanks.
Carrie: Hey, it's the kiss scene.
Carrie had her eyes glued to the screen when the kiss scene started playing. I put my hand on hers and she started blushing as she looked at me.
Gumball: You want some?
And without hesitation, Carrie pulled me closer and kissed me. Kind of embarrassed a little because we never really do these things in public. But despite that, it felt amazing like there was nothing else that can tear us apart. After we pulled away, we saw a few pairs of eyes watching us from the front and back.
Carrie: Like the kiss?
Gumball: Yeah, it was amazing.
Carrie started chuckling and we went back to watching the movie. It's surprising how despite the four years of pain and suffering, she still likes me for who I am. She still consider me as her boyfriend, the love of her life, the one she can count on. I was really happy that she let go of those feelings and looked forward.
(Elmore Hill)
(5.30 PM)
(3rd Person POV)
After an exciting day going around Elmore, Cato and Amber were sitting on the edge of Elmore Hill admiring the beautiful view of the town.
Amber: Today's been nice, Cato.
Cato: That it has. It was surprising that everyone followed us as we played a song for them while walking like a parade.
Amber: True, so why did we bring our guitars again?
Cato: I thought maybe sing a couple of songs.
Amber: Well, what song do you wanna play?
Cato took out his guitar without answering Amber which left the ghost girl confused. He looked at her eyes for a second, being a little mesmerized at how beautiful they are, before starting to play the guitar.
(Crush - David Archuleta)
Cato:
I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time
Deep inside it was a rush
What a rush
'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much
Just too much
Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized
So mesmerized
And I've just got to know
Amber started playing her guitar following Cato's tempo, though still desperately trying to catch up without being to amazed from his singing.
Cato:
Do you ever think
When you're all alone
All that we could be?
Where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath
When I look at you?
Are you holding back
Like the way you do?
'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away
Going away
Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging,
Spending time, girl, are we just friends?
Is there more? Is there more? (Is there more)
See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make
This into something that'll last
Last forever, forever
Amber started singing along with Cato as both of them looked into each others eyes while strumming their guitars.
Cato and Amber:
Do you ever think
When you're all alone
All that we could be?
Where this thing could go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?
Do you catch a breath
When I look at you?
Are you holding back
Like the way you do?
'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't going away
Going away
Cato let Amber take over as he sang as the backup.
Amber (Cato in brackets):
Why do I keep running from the truth? (why do I keep running?)
All I ever think about is you (all I ever think about)
You got me hypnotized (hypnotized)
So mesmerized (mesmerized)
And I've just got to know (yeah, yeah)
Do you ever think (ever think)
When you're all alone (all alone)
All that we could be,
Where this thing could go (go)
Am I crazy or falling in love, (just crazy)
Is this real or just another crush (another crush, yeah, yeah)
Do you catch a breath,
When I look at you,
Are you holding back,
Like the way I do,
'Cause I'm trying, trying to walk away, (woah)
But I know this crush ain't going away ya ya ya yaaa
(this crush ain't) going away ya ya ya yaaa
(goin' away) going away ya ya ya yaaa
(when you're all alone
All that we could be,
Where this thing could go)
Going away ya ya ya yaaa
They both slowly stopped playing, still looking into each other's eyes. Then, the female ghost looked over the cliff while the white humanoid stood up and took the camera that stood behind them.
Cato: We should get going before it gets dark.
Amber: Let's wait a little longer. Look, it's the sunset.
Cato looked over and saw the sunset that Amber mentioned. Cato thought it was the right moment and walked up to her. He tapped her shoulder and gave her a tight hug as soon as she turned to face him.
Cato: Thanks for giving my life meaning, Amber. You made me happy at the toughest times. I'll always be there for you, I promise.
Amber was speechless at first, trying to find the right words to say.
Amber: Well, you're no different, Cato. You helped me and made me happy when I'm down as well.
Cato: By the way, I got something for you. Just a little gift.
Cato let go of Amber and reached down the pocket in his jacket, pulling out a golden heart-shaped locket. He put it around Amber's neck and Amber looked inside the locket, showing the faces of the couple on each side of it.
Amber: It's so beautiful. Thank you.
Cato: You're welcome. And you look beautiful with it.
Amber couldn't hold back and gave him a hug. Cato returned the favor while she was holding him tightly.
Amber: I love you, Cato.
Cato: I love you too, Amber.
They stood there together in front of the sight of a beautiful sunset, perfect for this beautiful moment.
And that ends this chapter. I intended to do something else and let them have a break on going into some random shenanigans. Hope you enjoy, leave a comment below on what you think about it and I'll see you guys in the next chapter. Peace out!
Disclaimer:
- Songs belong to the respected artists!