H2O: Just Add A New Tail

Something You Don't Find at a Library

Bella's POV

Not long after Jay left, I decided to head home too. Once I was back on the mainland, I started to walk the rest of the way back to my house. Suddenly, I saw a girl with brown hair and blue eyes make her way towards me. She looked like she was around my age. "Excuse me," she said as she stood in front of me. "Are you Bella?"

"Yeah," I said skeptically. "Who are you?"

"My name's Carrie. I'm Kaylie's friend," she said. "You're new around here right?"

"Yeah, I just moved here," I replied.

"So I hear you and Will are pretty close."

"You mean Jay?" I asked. I wasn't used to calling him Will. I've called him Jay for as long as I can remember. "Yeah, we're pretty close, why?"

"Oh, I was just wondering," she shrugged. She then smirked at me. "I can tell by the look in your eyes that you want to be a little more closer to him, if you know what I mean.

I jumped in surprise. "I have no idea what you're talking about," I said quickly.

Carrie smirked. "Kaylie told me how you kissed him before you left. You can't just forget feelings like that."

"She did?" I asked breathlessly. Carrie nodded. "Well, I guess I do like him," I admitted. "But I can't do anything, he's with Lauren now," I reminded. "And I can't steal Jay from her like that. She's too nice and that would just be wrong."

"C'mon," Carrie whined. "You know you want to be with him."

That was enough. "I think I'd better go," I said.

"Fine, suit yourself," Carrie taunted. She then left me with my own thoughts. I could never steal Jay from Lauren. I'm just not that kind of person.

 

Will's POV

I was in the twins' room. I scooped up Lucy in my arms. "Do you believe in merpeople?" I asked in a baby voice. Lucy just giggled in response. I guess that meant yes. Suddenly, I heard someone come through the door. "Will, we're home!" It was my mom.

I placed Lucy back in her crib. "Hey Mom! Hey Dad!" I called as I walked out of the twins' room. When I went to go greet them at the front door, they had countless bags in their hands. "I'll take some of these for you," I said as I grabbed a couple bags.

"Thanks Will," my dad smiled. When I placed the bags on the counter, a jug of orange juice slipped out and splattered on the floor. Of course with my luck, I got sprayed with it. I quickly looked at my parents, and then darted to the bathroom. Seconds later, I flopped down on the ground. The door was still wide open. "Will, are you okay?" my dad asked as he started to make his way to the bathroom.

"Yeah, I'm fine!" I called quickly. "Really!" That didn't stop my dad. He was getting close to the bathroom. Right when he was about to get view of my tail, I heard my mom exclaim something from the kitchen.

"Bella!" she said. "It's so nice to see you!" When he heard the familiar name, my dad went to go greet her at the front door. This gave me enough time to steam dry myself.

Thank God for Bella! I thought to myself. I went to the kitchen and found Bella hugging my dad.

"It's so good to see you Mr. Johnson!" Bella smiled.

"Likewise Bella," my dad said. "Where did the time go? I feel like an old man around you guys," my dad said as he gestured to Bella and me.

"C'mon Dad," I laughed. "You're not that old." Everyone chuckled at that remark. I then gestured for Bella to follow me. "We'll be upstairs if you need us," I said as I led Bella up to my room. Once in my room, Bella sat on my bed and I sat on the chair by my desk. "So what's up?" I asked.