Hidden Froggie Hearts

Chapter 18

As the gentle waves lulled Megan into a deep slumber, she was suddenly jolted awake by the familiar sound of her sister's voice. Sarah rushed into the indoor pool area, her eyes wide with excitement.

"Megan! There you are!" Sarah exclaimed, her voice full of enthusiasm. Before Megan could react, Sarah gently scooped her up in her hands, cradling her little frog form against her chest. "You won't believe it! The Pogues are sleeping over tonight, and guess who's going to be sleeping in here?"

Megan's tiny heart raced, and she instinctively felt a blush wash over her even in her froggy form. "John B!" she croaked softly, her eyes widening in realization. She was curious as to what was about to happen with the sleepover.

Sarah nodded enthusiastically, a playful grin spreading across her face. "Yep! He'll be crashing here tonight! I thought you'd want to know," she teased, her tone light and mischievous.

Megan's little froggy heart fluttered with a mix of excitement and nervousness. The idea of John B being so close sent a wave of warmth through her, but she couldn't help but feel a twinge of anxiety. What if he found out she was the mysterious girl he'd danced with? What would he think of her as a frog?

"Calm down, little sis! You don't have to worry about anything. Just be your adorable self," Sarah reassured her, her voice soothing. She carefully placed Megan back on her lilypad, her fingers lingering for a moment as if she could sense the magic in the air.

Megan nodded, trying to appear composed despite the fluttering in her stomach. As Sarah turned to leave, she felt a sense of comfort in knowing her sister would always have her back, even if she was hiding her true self.

"Have fun, okay? I'll be right back!" Sarah called over her shoulder as she stepped out of the indoor pool area, leaving Megan alone once more.

Once Sarah was gone, Megan let out a soft sigh, her froggy mind racing with possibilities. John B would be here soon, and the thought of him being so close sent her heart racing. She peered over the edge of her lilypad, half-excited and half-nervous about what the night might hold.

After a moment, she took a deep breath, calming herself. She wanted to be brave and enjoy the time with John B, no matter what form she was in. As she settled into her lilypad, she allowed herself to dream of the evening ahead, imagining the laughter and warmth of her friends surrounding her, and perhaps, just maybe, sharing a moment with John B that would bring them even closer together.

With the sound of the ocean soothing her thoughts, she waited patiently, ready for whatever adventures awaited her under the starlit sky.