Two Different Worlds// Ninjago

Chapter 3// Chrissy

I remember my fathers words, as I'm sitting across from Cole Brookstone. ,,Do everything in your power to win them over"

So I do just that.

If it means I have to invite a ninja to my room and get to know him, then that's what I'm doing. If I have to do that with every single ninja, I will. There's a lot at stake, so it has to work. I don't know if I'm lucky, but this one seems to like me. I can use that to my advantage.

I send him sweet smiles, laughs and says all the right things. If I win him over, then maybe I win over the others. It's important that I act likably, which is difficult for me, but I'll try. Miya, my sister, was really trying to be likable at dinner last night. I know she hated it. ,,If I have to laugh like a little lovesick puppy again, I might throw up" She had said to me later that night.

,,If you have to laugh a hundred times more, then you do it. If you have to pretend your dream is to ride unicorns and save the world, then that's what you do" I had told her. I know how our father thinks and he wants us to do everything to make it work. We have to do everything to get rid of the ninja.

,,Which book is your favorite?" The black ninja ask me, Cole Brookstone. I let go of my thoughts and put on a smile. Ugh, smalltalk. I hate smalltalk.

,,Hey!" I exclaimed and ignored his question. ,,Let's go watch the sunset!"

He pressed his brows together and tilted his head, like he didn't really understand. He cleared his throat and straightened in his seat.

,,Uh, sure" he said and took a deep breath. Weirdo. I stood up and grabbed him by the arm. Together we walked towards the balcony and took a seat. None of us says anything. Which I honestly kind of liked. The rain stopped pouring and now it's extremely quiet outside, except for the grasshoppers and the birds, who've just woken up. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the sounds around me. I took a deep breath. Filled my lungs with the fresh air and slowly breathed it out through my mouth.

After about a minute I opened my eyes and looked at Brookstone, who also has closed eyes. He had the same idea as me. Listening to the sounds around us and taking deep breaths. This is the first time I got a really good look at him.

His dark hair curled down the nape of his neck in a charming way. When he walks, he walks upright and doesn't drag himself like some people do. His little crook on the nose caught my eyes. It's not something everything has, but it suits him. He has to sit with his legs closer to him than I do, since the balcony is small and he can't sit with his legs extended.

He's tall and broad shouldered, and generally a big guy, but in a good way. As I sat and observed him, he opened his eyes and turned his head towards me. His light brown eyes met mine. I don't break eye contact. Quite the opposite, his eyes mesmerized me.

The sun had begun to rise, which lighted up his honey-brown eyes. I could swim in those eyes.

Why did I think like that? Yes, he's an attractive man, but I didn't find him attractive. I only have to pretend. Right?

I tore my gaze from him and took a look at the sunrise instead. My heart is beating faster than normal. I'm probably nervous because of the plan or something. What else could it be? We don't say anything. We just enjoy each other's company in peace. I like that.

I woke up to the sounds of the birds chirping and the sun shining through my windows and grilling me. I threw my duvet to the side and sat up. I notice the door to the balcony is open. Damn it. Did I forget to close the door?

I stood up and closed the door to the balcony. Then I check to see what time it is. It's nine in the morning. Charlie usually makes food for Miya and me around nine. I put on some clothes and walked down the stairs to the kitchen. Miya, and some of the ninja, are eating breakfast together. Charlie served waffles and bread with coffee and juice. I found an available seat and sat beside Nya.

,,Good Morning, miss Tamashira" Said Charlie cheerfully and put a waffle on my plate. I have told Charlie multiple times to call me Chrissy, put it doesn't matter how many times I say it, he keeps calling me Miss Tamashira. It's the same with Miya. It gets confusing sometimes, since we're both Miss Tamashira.

,,Morning" I muttered with a mouth full of waffles. I'm a little tired after last night, so I poured myself some coffee.

After we had seen the sunrise, Cole went back to bed in his own room to get a few hours of sleep.

,,Someone had some fun last night, huh?" I look up and see Miya with a cheeky smile on her lips. Oh god. I knew what was coming.

,,What are you talking about?" I asked, acting stupid. Even though I know what she is talking about, the rest don't know and I would prefer it stayed like that.

,,Oh, nothing special. Just talking about your little date." Ugh!

,,It wasn't a date. We just got some food and sat on my balcony" I answered.

,,Sounds like a date"

Before I could even say anything, Jay interrupted us. ,,Who was on a date?" I threw my fork down and rubbed my temples in frustration.

,,IT WASN'T A DATE" I exclaimed. Now I'm annoyed. I look around, and thank god that Cole isn't here. Otherwise this could have been awkward. Imagine if he thought it was a date. I wonder if he did? I was told to get to know the ninja, so I did. Maybe I chose a strange way to do it, but hey, it worked. Of course Miya couldn't let it go and answered Jays question.

,,Cole and Chrissy was watching the sunset together. On her Balcony. Which is in her room!" She made pauses in between the sentences. She is sitting with an annoying cheeky smile and looks really complacent. I stare her down with a hard look, but it doesn't faze her. I know it doesn't matter what I say, she will believe whatever she believes, so I just give up.

,,What?!" The ninja all yell at the same time. Of course... And to make the situation worse, Cole walked through the door. They all look at me, and then at him. It's his problem now. Wonder what he'll say to the accusations. As long as it isn't me. I think to myself. Cole looked confused. Everyone is staring at him. He looks at me.

,,Don't look at me" I said. ,,It's my stalking sister who said we were on a date. Which it wasn't!" I look around at everyone to emphasize the last part of my sentence. Cole is still confused, but still sits down at the table.

,,I was just looking for the bathroom and ran into Chrissy. It's not a big deal" Everyone looks skeptical, but says nothing and continues eating in silence. I look at Miya with an annoyed look on my face, but she doesn't care. I actually think she is feeling pretty good about herself.