Trust, Love, and Lost Relations

Uncovered Secrets

Clarissa's P.O.V.
We were all sitting in the living room when Felicity stood up and walked over to me. "I'm gonna go for a swim," she whispered, and then walked out.

Everyone looked at me. "What?" I asked.
"What was that about?" Chris asked.
"Oh, she's just going for a walk." I replied.
"So, then why did she whisper it?" Zayn asked, seemingly suspicious.
"I don't know, maybe she didn't want to interrupt your conversations," I made up an excuse on the spot. They seemed to accept that, so they all went back to their conversations.

After a while, Zayn came over and sat next to me. I looked at him, wondering why he was over here instead of with his friends. "Hi," I said.
"Hey," he said back.
"Whatcha up to?"
"Not too much."
"Why are you over here?"
"Did Felicity actually go for a walk?"
"What do you mean?"
"Is she walking, or is she swimming?"
"Swimming."
"I figured."
"Why are you asking?"
"Why'd she leave without you?"
"She prefers to swim alone."
"Oh, c-" I gave him a look to shut up. Chris was walking over and he can't hear this.

"Wait, he doesn't know?" He whispered, confused.
"No," I said firmly, "so shut up."
"Ok, sorry."
"It's fine." Just then, Chris sat down with us.

"Whatcha talking about?" He asked, thinking he's caught us.

"Oh, nothing," Zayn said covering for us, "just thanking Clarissa for inviting the boys over."

"I didn't invite them," I played along, although it was true, "it was Felicity who invited them. I didn't even know they were coming."

"Oh, really?" Zayn asked.
"Yeah," I said, "so you'll have to thank her when she gets back."

"Ok, I'll be sure to do that."
"Guys!" Chris said loudly, "I'm still here."

"Oh, right," I said, "what do you need?"
"I was just-" He started, but then got interrupted.

"Hey, guys!" Louis yelled, "we should go swimming!" Shit!
"I don't think so," I said, mentally freaking out.
"Why not?" Louis pouted.
"I don't really feel like it," I replied.
"Oh, come on," Harry whined, "it'll be fun," he winked cheekily.
"I don't think it will be," I lied.
"I think it will be," Niall pouted.

"Don't look at me with those puppy eyes," I said, trying to resist. This boy has probably been doing this his whole life, because that is unfairly adorable.

I looked at Liam desperately. Felicity has mentioned a few times that he keeps them in line. "Can you do something, please?"

"I think it'll be fun," he said, casually. Damn you people! I looked at Zayn. Please take my side. He should know why this is such a bad idea.

"Zayn, you don't wanna go either, do you?" I looked at him pleadingly.

"Boys, can I talk to you in the kitchen for a moment please?" He said, sounding annoyed. They all followed him into the kitchen.

I looked at Chris. "You don't wanna go, do you?" I was hoping so much that he'd say no, but of course, "yeah, I guess. But, I'm only going because I like the water... and there won't be a bad view either."

I stared at him, wide-eyed. "What?!"
"You heard me," he said, sassily.
"Ohmygod!" I said, flabbergasted.
"I thought they were annoying?" I said, suspicious.
"Oh, they are," he said, "but they're still nice to look at."
"I'm so done!" I yelled, walking away.

I walked upstairs and into my bathroom and locked the door. I sprinkled some water on myself and sat on the floor, waiting for the transformation. When my mermaid transformation was done, I tapped into Felicity and I's mind link. 'S.O.S!' I thought.