Love Boat (Tom, Ben, Zac and Joel story)

What is wrong with him ?

*Ben*
Me and Tom are standing on the dock, when Joel and Joslyn approaches, hand in hand looking so very disgustingly happy. I elbow Tom lightly. "Wanna bet someone has being doing the horizontal mamba, look at his grin".

"Oh yeah, he has definitely gotten something. Watching a waterfall don't make a man smile like that, that's for sure". Tom says grinning.

Joel still grins like a happy idiot as they walk over. "Hey guys. Did you have a good day ? Zac isn't back yet ?"

"Hi Joel, hi Joslyn.. yeah mostly relaxed at the beach, so good day, but not as good as you". I say making him chuckle and Joslyn blush. They have definitely been doing naughty things. "And no Zac and.. what is his girlfriend called ? Whatever, they haven't returned".

"I better go aboard first, if my brother is there". Joslyn says softly, and her and Joel share a sweet loving kiss. Those two are just adorable honestly. She smiles at me and Tom. "See you boys".

When she is gone Tom claps Joel on the shoulder. "You know what man, she looks like a keeper to me, especially looking at that grin on your face".

"Well I am going to ignore answering what you are clearly asking.. but yeah she is, she is so amazing, I can't even.. there is just no way to describe her". He says, bouncing on his feet.

"Congratulations man, she seems like a real nice girl too". I tell him. I wish to find that, I think we all do. But it seems rare to do so.

That is when I spot Zac and her.. fuck is that his girlfriend ? It's that crazy bitch I was stupid enough to sleep with the first night on the ship. "Who is that with him ?"

"His girlfriend Maria". Joel says. I get the feeling he don't really like her. Should I tell Zac about her night with me and the morning after ? I don't want to ruin things for him, I mean she might be different with him.

*Tom*
Maria is carrying a lot of shopping bags, and so is Zac. I have a feeling that he is the one who has paid for it. They come closer, she has her free hand stuffed into his back pocket, leaning on him.

"Shit Zac what happened ?" Joel ask and I look up, expecting him to talk about his jet pack bruises, but now he is sporting a nose stuffed with paper towel and an eye slowly going black.

Maria breaks down in giggles and Zac looks like he finds it amusing too. "Uhm just a discussion with a couple of locals gone a bit wrong".

"Seriously what is wrong with you Zac ? Fighting ? That is not normal behaviour for you". I blurt out. Okay, I definitely have to talk to him. About his behaviour and about her, I think she is a very bad influence on him.

"He was being a hero, protecting me". Maria says, grabbing Zac and kissing him in a way that makes me cringe, Joel blush and Ben look away clearing his throat. "Someone at the bar thought he could just grab my ass, Zac her put him and his two friend in their place".

Zac is shaking his head, there is a weird glint in his eyes that I haven't seen before. "I wouldn't say hero. Any man would have done the same".

"Zac could I have a talk with you when we get back on the ship ?" I ask him, trying to tell him with my eyes that it is serious.

Zac looks about to say something, but Maria grabs his hand, pulling him along. "Sorry Tom, I promised my snuggles some very special attention all night long".

"Sorry Tom, maybe tomorrow". Zac says with a grin and follows her. Leaving us all staring after them in near shock.

Joel is shaking his head. "Sorry, but that woman.. I mean I want him to find someone, but she isn't that someone. She is nothing but a freaking gold digger".

"I am afraid you are right". I take a deep breath shaking my head, deciding to share my knowledge with the others. "The day before she met Zac, well she kind of came on to me very blatantly in the bar".

Ben looks utterly shocked. "She did ? Did you.. well you didn't fall for it did you ?"

"No I most certainly didn't, and now I am even more happy about that decision". I say shaking my head. "I wanted to give her a chance, but I have already seen more than enough, Zac needs to know".

Ben nods. "Yeah he needs to know and he need to know everything.. the first night on the ship, I.. well I slept with her and she freaked when I told her I didn't want to date her. Like screamed and smashed things".

Joel looks at Ben with big eyes. "Oh wow, she gets around. Shit I should go tell him right away. Stop the freaking whore from ruining him anymore".

"I totally get that you want to do that". I say, shaking my head. "But saying it in front of her would be a mistake.. and did you smell him ? He has definitely been hitting the tequila hard. However bad I want to do it now, I think we need to wait till tomorrow, getting him alone and sober".

The others agree, and we get on board, deciding to get a quick dinner and then early to bed. Wondering if Zac will listen to us and what, beside her, has him acting out like this.

*Mariana*
I am sure Tom is going to tell on me. That man does not like me and I feel he sees right through me. So I know I need to get this settled before tomorrow.

But so far I got him firmly wrapped around my finger, at least when it comes to doing whatever I say and give me everything I point at. He even beat up three guys today because one of them grabbed my ass. No need to say that I made him do it.

And that part also scares me. I mean he is reckless to say the least, talking about feeling alive, doing dangerous and stupid things. He seriously isn't normal. But he is rich and happy to spend money and he is totally hot too, so I can live with the daredevil part.

But before I set my plan in motion I have to give him what he has been holding out for. Making sure he will do anything to keep me.

Tomorrow when Tom comes to try and make him break it of with me, it will already be to late. I will finally have gotten what I want the most.