The Aqua League,Chapter 5: A new love

"How sweeeeet!!!" Kristen and Suz said in unison. I had told them about what me and Blake did during the night. No, we did not sleep with each other...I'm 14..seriously... I got up from my table and said, "Gotta go now" I said while looking at my watch. "Blake's almost done with swim practice, see ya guys later!" And I quickly turned around and headed towards the pool. I looked down and saw that I was wearing a baby tee from Roxy, and a pair of billabong board shorts. I checked to see if my flip-flops looked alright and jogged over to the pool. To my surprise, Blake wasn't late. In fact, I caught him coming out of the changing room just in time. Steve was talking to him. Blake caught my eye and grinned. He walked over to me and pecked me on the cheek. Steve was still waiting there.

"So Blake, can you come?"
"Sure, of course...uh, can I bring over a couple of guys?"
"Sure, the more the merrier I always say."


He laughed and jogged off to Melody who was waiting for him on the other side. "What was that all about?" I asked curiously and I put my hand around his waist. He put his arm on my shoulder and replied,

"It's his beginning of summer party. The biggest party of the year. And we've just been put on the guest list."
"Cool. When?"
"Tomorrow night."
"On such short notice?!"
"Don't worry, you look good in anything." WIth that he kissed me on my lips lightly. I was used to this PDA by now. It was so typical Blake. I looked at my watch." It's almost 2! We have to be at that run down construction site near the park by 2.30!' "Don't sweat it Aly, I got us a sweet ride. Just get your stuff and we'll be on our way." I raised an eyebrow but didn't think about it.

Much.

We went up the elevator to the girls dorm lobby. He plopped down on the couch and waited while I ran to my room to get my stuff. I dug in my pocket for my room key and opened the door. I ran to my room and took my cell. I looked at myself in the full-length mirror. No way was I going looking like this. I stripped off my clothes and walked into my closet to see what I had. I picked a normal black tee that said "I am who I am." and a pair of knee-length shorts. I took my room key and ran back out to the lobby. "That was fast." Blake said while looking at me. " Just call me speed" I said jokingly. As we reached the parking lot of R.A, I got curious as to what this 'sweet ride' was. He motioned to a sleek black scooter. I gaped and asked "Where the heck did you get this!?" He grinned again- he just can't stop today- "My dad's old scooter. He got a new BMW and sent it over." He handed me a blue helmet and put on a red one himself. "He started the scooter and I climbed on at the back of him. "You sure you know how to drive this thing?" I asked "If I didn't, would my dad even give it to me?" He said in his oh-so-professional voice. "Hold on tight." I linked my arms around his waist and I could swear I saw him turn redder than his helmet. He revved the engine a couple of times before he sped off. It was great feeling the wind through my hair. I closed my eyes and imagined us flying. When I opened my eyes we were passing by the beach. And I shuddered at the memory of Garrett. I shook off the sensation and turned my attention towards the road in front of me. We were nearing the park. I heard someone honk their horn behind us. I was Kristen, Ed, Kevin, Suz, and Ryan in a taxi van behind us. I stuck out my tongue at them and vice-versa. Then the scooter slowed down and we came to a stop. As I took off my helmet I said 'I love-!" Blake smiled and cut me off saying . "Me or the scooter?" I laughed "Both" I said. We waited for about 2 minutes before I caught sight of the taxi. "' About time!" I said to Ed who was coming towards me and Blake. "You try riding in a cramped taxi van with Ryan laughing behind you...Who's idea was this anyway?!" Ed said and colorful language started pouring out of his mouth. That is until Kristen came up to him and told him to calm down. "So...where is this run down construction site?" Kevin asked. "I really can't wait to get my tail back." He said enthusiastically. Everyone stared at him. "Can't take a joke much?" He said. We all laughed at how teen wanabe he sounded. "Oh and guess what?" I said as we were making our way through the park. "Blake got us all on the guest list to the party of the year!" Suz and Kristen started talking about what they were gonna wear. Ed and Kevin were giving Blake a pat on the back. Then Ryan asked "What party?" Everyone looked at his clueless face. "Suz, you explain." After she explained we reached the site. It was actually this private property that was abandoned. So, technically....it is also where couples would make-out. So we just sat down on the ground for awhile. You know, chilling and all...




(Kristen)
The gang sat down for awhile. I followed but then got restless and walked over to a secluded area. I leaned against the bark of a tree when I felt someone touch my shoulder. I jumped and turned around. Instead of some mad-murderer there, I saw Ed.

"Sorry, did...I scare you?"
I shook my head "No, it's ok...I'm fine..."

There was only awkward silence from then.

"Good...I just wanted to see if you were okay."

He looked like he wanted to tell me something but walked away.
"Wait!!" I said and held onto his wrist. He looked a little shocked but moved closer to me. He hesitated for awhile but placed his hands around my waist.
I responded by putting my arms around his neck. He was maybe, 2 inches taller than me? Our faces were so close. I could feel his breathing. He looked nervous. And backed away. I looked down at the ground awkwardly... to be so close...yet so far from that kiss. "It's ok." I said to him forcing a smile. As I started walking back to the gang.

Suddenly he grabbed my arm and pulled my close to him. My body was against his. My hands were on his chest. He cupped my face in his hands and kissed me. He actually kissed me!! His arms wrapped around my waist, and I moved my hands up to his neck. Gently, stroking his soft, black hair. 20 seconds later I heard Ryan laughing. Me and Ed stopped kissing and looked to our left. Ryan-of all the freaking people- had seen me and Ed making out. Shit.

I was about to go after him when Ed held my hand. "Let him go," He said. I nodded.

He never let go of my hand and brought me to the back of a tree. "Kris...I've always wanted to tell you..." He looked down awkwardly at the grass. "Yes?" I said hopefully. "Kristen I....I...love you!" I looked up and practically drowned in his hazel brown eyes. Not being able to believe what he just said. And kissed him. He kissed back, not knowing what to do. We stopped and he asked me."Will you be my girlfriend?" I paused for awhile. "Of course" and hugged him. Sure, he may not be as good-looking as Blake, or as cute as Ryan, or as funny as Kevin. But he was perfect the way he was.




"And that's where I saw them making out!!!" Ryan said. He was telling us what he saw. I couldn't believe it myself. Kristen? Ed? Making out? Like...woah... Suz started crying. "*sniff* She's all grown up now!!" Everyone laughed, then fell silent when we saw Kristen and Ed coming back. Yes if you were wondering-they were holding hands. "So," Kristen started. "Lets power up!" We all got up and linked hands. A few seconds later, we were in spandex outfits...again... But then suddenly, I felt a gust of wind and saw that there was this mini-tornado, and saw that Blake was inside. "Do something!" I yelled. Kevin morphed into an eagle and flew into the tornado. He flew out with Blake but before they reached the ground the tornado engulfed them in again. "Ok," Suz said very leader-like. And flew in. She didn't come out. A split second later all of us were in it. I heard a familiar scream. Kristen I think. Then it ended. Just the sound of the violent wind beating against my ears blocked her screams. If this were a movie, there probably would be that song 'I believe I can fly" as a joke & thought of that. I don't know why but I just relaxed all of a sudden and that song rang in my head. Then I thought calmly with my eyes closed (as if the scene was calm. You know, asides from the fact that I was in a tornado and my friends were practically yelling their heads off. Whatever) "Can you hear me?"

That was a little stupid to think of but then someone replied.

"Yes"

Okay , so I was thrown off. I mean, so talking to myself calmly is weird. Getting a reply? Weirder.

"Who is thinking?"
"This is Suz"

I was kind of getting the hang of this. Just think of the message and to whom. Suddenly an annoying, all too-familiar voice buzzed in my head.

"Ooh, I can eavesdrop!" Ryan thought
He started to laugh and Kristen interrupted with an ear-piercing scream.
"Oh Goody! Kristen's here!" I thought happily. I dunno why I thought of that but I just did... I sounded like we were all just relaxing at my place having a cup of tea. But apparently, we were communicating with each other by telepathy while being trapped in a tornado...

Typical day with me ehi?

Anyway, I didn't get a friendly welcome since Kristen screamed again. Another voice broke through our conversation. If was probably Kevin. "Shut up!" He thought. Despite being in a tornado, I heard a loud slap and kevin "Ouch..."


Unlike the others, I continued to have a telepath conversation with Suz.

"Maybe it's Blake. I mean, he started it!" Suz thought. "True, but are his powers so powerful that he could lift up 6 people without knowing it?" I thought back -Whoa. Hold on. I sound so wise. Like the Dalai Lama guy and I didn't defend him fiercely or anything! That proves a different me...
"I agree, but I think he's doing all this so only he can stop it!" she thought

Was it me or did Suz sound...excited?

"I know! We have to think to him!" I thought. I kept thinking "Blake, can you hear me?" repetitively. Finally a loud voice boomed into my head. "ALYSON! HOW THE HELL DO I STOP THIS TORNADO?" His voice- like I said- was unnaturally high and squeaky and totally freaking out. "Calm down." Suz thought serenely. "YOu have to control your powers by being calm. Blake...we have to know, what were you feeling before the tornado started?"

Before he could say anything, I felt myself falling back down on the ground. My eyes flew open and I saw Blake sitting there in disbelief. I rushed to his side and hugged him without even realizing. He hugged back and then kissed me. I felt a jolt of electricity flow through my veins. Then I heard Ryan laughing and Kristen and Suz going 'Awww' I realized what we were doing...sure we've done this loads of times but not in front of the Aqua League...

My mouth tore away from his and vice-versa and we let go of each other.

"See, at least I didn't do it in front of a crowd." Ed said. Blake glared at him and took a few steps closer to me. "We should be getting back..." I said. Everyone agreed.

As they were making they're way to the park again I felt someone hold my hand. Blake. I turned around and found him smiling. "We're not done yet." He said. I raised an eyebrow flirtatiously and followed him to the back of a run down building. When we got there, guess who we found making out? Kristen and Ed. They stopped and found us staring. I stifled a giggle and Blake gave Ed the "Now-who's-doing-it" look. Kristen and Ed let go of each other. Embarrassed. We all laughed at what we were doing. Me and Blake went behind the tree and as I looked over Blake's shoulder, Kristen and Ed were back to business.

What do you know?

Best friends do have a lot in common...


After a few minutes, my cell rang. The caller ID read Suz. Whoops. Forgot about them. I looked behind me to see if Kristen and Ed were still there. No, they weren't. I motioned for Blake that we had to go.We ran to the parking lot and found all of them, waiting impatiently."Sorry" I said. "We...uh...we..." I was looking for the right words when Ryan said. "Caught up in making out...wow....big problem there!" We laughed. Blake put on his helmet and I put on mine and he started his engine. "See ya guys!" Blake said. They all made faces as we rode off. It had only been 2 hours and was now 4. "Back to R.A then" I sighed. Blake laughed. "What's so funny." I insisted. "Nothing, nothing...it's just that...when the tornado ended...I don't even remember how...All I remember was running, at light speed...and then...I was spinning around. Weird..." I thought for awhile..."You have super speed?" I asked. I sounded like a little kid who found out that the flash is his dad or something...

"I guess..."
"Cool..." I said. We both laughed and rode off. "I heard that there's gonna be a seven minutes in heaven thing at the party" I said. "Is it true?" Blake grinned. "Of course, every good party has one, and we'll all know what we're gonna be doing." Blake grinned sheepishly. I pecked him no the cheek and he blushed a little. He always does when I kiss him unexpectedly. It so cute!