Her Brothers

Chapter 18

Today was planned to be very busy since it was the last day of tour and we had to get everything that was left packed into one day. This morning was interesting but this afternoon is what I am most excited about. We will be visiting various landforms as it was dedicated to geography and it being one of my favorite subjects made it all the better. I was bursting with barely contained joy by the time the teachers called us to assemble. This was due to the first place we will visit this afternoon being a field of flowers. Not any regular flower field but one of the most beautiful and eye catching fields in the world. I have seen it in pictures and cannot wait to get a good look at in person. The beauty exuded from the bright flowers arranged in brilliant swirls of colors forming a bouquet comprised of millions of tiny flowers when viewed from above is something that cannot be matched. The fact that it is a pollinator's haven is an added bonus. 

My brothers were no where to be seen which made me confused. The teaches just had to roll call and we'll be on our way so where did they go. I was so taken up that I didn't realize they had moved from where they were previously situated. Justin came just as we were supposed to head towards the bus and he didn't even bother to tell me where the other's were and honestly, I could care less. This trip was my favorite and if I had two less idiots to deal with why would I be complaining?

The bus pulled up and the loud sounds of awe did not do justice to the eye candy that was displayed before us. Pictures cannot even begin to compare to how glorious this looked in person. Needless to say that still half of my gallery now contained pictures of me, the flower field blessing my background. It took quite some effort from our teachers' behalf to finally round us up for the next trip which was a swamp. The murmurs of discontent that spread throughout the bus on the reveal of our next location basically summed up how I felt about leaving. 

The swamp was interesting but had some weird insects. I wasn't grossed out by them as most people were but it didn't mean I would pick them up if it wasn't necessary. Unlike the last time, everyone willing packed into the bus when the teachers announced that it was time to go to our next destination, a beach. We were to observe local formations such as bays, lagoons, cliffs and dunes. There was also a reef formation that we were to make notes on. This was also very fun and since it was the last activity, we were not in a rush. I spent some time observing the area with a few other students and in the middle, I spotted my brothers. Sometime while I was not paying attention, the other two joined Justin. I wasted no time worrying about where they went or how they got here and just focused on observing the sand dunes. When it was time to observe the coral reef, we were given permission to go into the water which greeted by a shout of joy from my fellow companions. The only person who was aware of my sudden shift in mood was Tina, She knew I hated bodies of water, especially open ones. My fear of drowning was only worsened by my fear of sharks. Combine the two and you have me, completely useless in water. Though it wasn't compulsory to go in the water, I still felt uneasy for some reason. 

James came up tp me and insisted that I go at least nearer to the water to observe the corals so that this won't be a wasted trip. I hate him so much right now, he knows I hate water especially since my 'loving' brothers were the reason. After being threatened with being thrown in, I reluctantly made my way to the edge of the water with Tina being a supportive friend and comforting me. Lana joined in after Tina explained my fear. The other children began making their way out of the water and I didn't know why because some of them looked upset to leave. 

I ignored it and followed them up a small cliff below which was a large lagoon we were to observe. We made our way to the edge in small groups to observe the area and I waited until last so that I don't have a risk of falling in. When they were done and began making their way down the cliff, my friends and I went towards the edge to observe. I felt uneasy and brushed it off as my fear of the water below. A gasp from my friend had me turning around to see what happened but before I could turn fully, my answer came in the form of a firm press on my back and a strong shove forward.