My Fishy Secret [slow updates]

Chapter 4

~ I swim up to the surface, around the rocks where nobody goes. As I look up, I look into the face of Lucas. His face is blank, he looks as if someone froze his face. What will he do now? Tell the whole school? Reveal me to scientists? "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you. This is why I couldn't swim yesterday." I explained.

"I-it's okay. I like you. With or without a tail." He said getting closer to me, examining my scales.

"Really? Like, like-like?"

"Yes. You were just too blind to notice." He says looking straight into my eyes. He starts to lean in when~

BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. Alarm clock. Oh phew, it was just a dream. Part of me is relived and another part of me is sad I didn't get to the kissing part of he dream. Aye, he's cute alright?

Normally I go for a swim before school (I tell my mom I go jogging) but I decided to sleep in. The school day is long and miserable. I don't have any real friends at all. Some I say hi to in the hallway, but not true friends. Lucas talked to me a little more than usual which was cool. He's nice, and I could use a friend here and there. Finally eighth period ends and I start darting out of the building. "Brook! Wait!" Someone calls.

I turn around to see Lucas pushing around people to get to me. "Hey." I said once he got passed the crowd.

"Uh, so are you going to the beach later?" He asked.

I want to go, but I can't risk going into the water. I know he wants me to get over my fake phobia of water, and I just can't let that happen. "No, sorry"

"Oh that's cool. Well wanna go to the movies or something later?"

Is he asking me out!? Naw, he wouldn't do that. Or would he. I'm a freak though! But...he doesn't know that. "Sure! I heard there's a really cool sci-fi out."

"Oh thank goodness. Most girls want to see chick flicks." He laughed.

"Haha I know right? I'll meet ya there at 6"

"Alright. Bye!" I waved. Yes! Somewhere I can have fun without worrying about water. Plus, I really wanted to see that new movie. Once I get home, I ran to my mom to tell her about the movie date- hang out thing tonight. "Aw sweetie! That's great. I'm glad you made a little boyfriend."

"Mom! No, he's just a friend that's a boy. There's a difference!"

"What-ever. Have fun okay?"

"Haha okay." I said. I went to my room and freshened up. After relaxing and doing homework, I walked down to the pier because I still had about an hour left. The smell of fish and salt water made me feel at home. The wind hitting my face, and blowing through my hair. I don't know how to explain this, but I feel more myself when I'm a mermaid. I feel like I can do anything, be a part of something beautiful. It's the best feeling in the world. When I'm human, it's like I'm in the wrong place. I don't fit in, but I don't stand out either. I'm just there. When I'm in the ocean, I'm there for a purpose. Every fish, every plant, every whale and dolphin, is there for a reason.

Once I realized what time it was, I snapped back to human reality. I walked to the theater and bought my ticket. Lucas was in line for snacks. "Hey!" I said running up to him.

"Hey!" He said unexpectedly hugging me. We aren't even that close yet, but I didn't mind at all. We got our drinks and entered the movie. There wasn't too many people, which I liked. We chatted about school during the previews. Finally, the movie started.

It was about a spaceship that ends up getting stuck on mars, and they end up meeting aliens that try to destroy them. Halfway through the movie, there's a part where the couple on the spaceship have a really cute moment.

"What if we end up dying?"

"At least I'll spend my last moments with you."

I soon left Lucas' arm wrap around me. I was kinda startled at first and awkwardly stiffened. I looked at him with a blank expression, and he made a small smile at me. I eventually got comfortable and leaned close to him with my head on his shoulder. I felt so happy. A happiness I've never felt before. Then a thought popped in my head. There's another person to lie to; hide from. I can't start liking Lucas. It's too dangerous.

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