Zoe Franta
Tyler dunked me underwater, finding it hilarious. Oh it's on now. I came back up and walked out of the pool. Tyler looked at me and frowned.
"I'm sorry. It was just a joke." Tyler said.
"I know. I just wanted to grab a noodle." I said, going into the part where all of the pool toys are.
I smirked, feeling around for the hose and placing a water balloon I found around it. I blew up two and grabbed a noodle, hiding the two water balloons behind it. I walked back out and threw the noodle at him, smirking at him. He didn't notice the water balloons. I threw one at him and nailed him right on the chest, causing me to laugh so hard at his reaction.
"Vad fan? Vad var det för Zoe?" I heard Tyler say in Swedish. (What the f*ck? What was that for Zoe?)
"Bara för skojs skull." I replied sarcastically in Swedish so he knew I picked up what he said. (Just for fun.)
"Whatever." He said, going underwater.
"Tyler! I love you!" I called out, jumping back into the pool with my other water balloon.
"I love you too!" I heard a voice call out and a splash next to me.
"EVA!" I screamed, tackling her underwater.
"It hasn't even been a day!" Eva said, laughing.
"I don't care. I do have a present for you though." I said, smiling.
"What?" She asked.
"This!" I said, slamming the other water balloon on her head.
"Vad i helvete?" She asked me. (What the f*ck?)
"Why is everybody cussing in Swedish?" I asked as Tyler swam over to us.
"Cause I don't want your dad to kill me. The look he gave me when I walked through the door was scary." Tyler said.
"Are you kidding me? One second." I said, going inside real quick.
I saw Jc and Kian on the couch in the same positions as before, on their phones. Connor was also in there now, and not in the kitchen. I smirked and went back out to the water balloons, filling up two. I quietly went back in and aimed at Connor, throwing both water balloons. One landed on his stomach and the other right below it. He looked up at me with a look and I glared at him.
"I would like to talk to you." I growled at him.
"I could say the same." He said, standing up and looking at me angrily.
"Why would you look at Tyler like that? He was scared! He thinks it's because he's gay, and you just made a horrible first impression! My best friend who supported me and protected me for two years is now afraid to be over here! I knew something bad would happen, and what it was was absolutely ridiculous! I can't believe it Connor! I just think you should leave me and my friends alone for a little bit." I finished my speech, walking out of the living room and back outside.
Kian looked confused as to what happened and Connor just looked mad and sad at the same time. Serves him right. Ty shouldn't have to deal with that, it's already bad enough for him at school. I just wish that some people had common sense. My thoughts were interrupted when there was a huge splash that came from the other side of the pool, but who was it? I looked over and saw Ricky in the pool, swimming over to us.
"Hey Ricky." I said.
"Zoe, friends." Ricky said
"This is Eva and this is Tyler." I said, smiling.
"Hello." Ricky said. "Can you explain why Connor was covered in water and looking upset?" He then asked me.
"Oh. I hit him with two water balloons." I replied.
"Why? How did you find them? Don't tell the boys where! They were supposed to be secret so I could hit them." Ricky said.
"He was being rude to my friends and I don't put up with that. In all honesty he deserved it and your secret is safe with me." I replied.
"Oh. Go talk to him though. He seemed really upset about it." Ricky said.
"Do I have to? I really don't wan..." I was cut off when I heard another splash from the pool.
I turned and saw that it was Kian. I noticed him swim over to us and he flipped his hair.
"Kian, this is Tyler and Eva." I said.
"Hello. Zoe why did you throw the water balloons at Connor?" He asked.
"You heard my explanation inside. He deserved it. Ricky's making me talk to him right now though so I'll be right back." I said.
"Good." Kian said.
"Meanie." I said, huffing and getting out of the pool.
I grabbed my towel and dried myself off pretty good, then placed it back on the chair and opened the door to see Connor frowning in the living room. He changed his shirt and had his hair in a beanie. I can't believe I'm doing this.
"Are you ok?" I asked, walking into the living room.
"I'm confused, frustrated, and mad at myself." Connor said.
"Don't be. I shouldn't of handled it the way I did. I was just really mad. I finally got the one who had helped and protected me for two years of my life back and I was afraid that he may not want to come back here again because he doesn't feel welcome." I said honestly.
"Protect you from what?" Connor asked me.
"Anyone who would try to hurt me. I still remember some times when he took the abuse for me! He got kicked and hit a lot already because he was gay, but he took all of the abuse that was supposed to be for me and he took it! He was like my older brother. He wouldn't let anyone hurt me, and I was so thankful for that. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be here today honestly. He wouldn't let anyone adopt me, he could tell the good from the bad with one look, and the scary thing was, he was always right! He predicted two couples who wanted to adopt me, right? One couple abused this one boy who went with them who wanted me to go with them first. The second couple, well, they killed their second pick of the girl, and that's what they would have done to me if it wasn't for Tyler. He literally saved my life with that one prediction." I said, letting a few tears fall.
"I didn't realize it was like that." Connor said, guilt in his eyes.
"Well it was, that's why I got so mad." I replied. "I just hope you aren't mad at me."
"I'm not mad at you. You had every right to be mad at me. He obviously means a lot to you, and I was skeptical. I'm really sorry Zoe, I didn't mean it. It was just like protective father mode kicking in, and it's weird because we have only had you for one day. I guess it's just a natural thing." Connor said, flashing me a smile.
"Good, because I don't want my dad to be mad at me." I said, giving him a hug.
"And I wouldn't want my daughter to be mad at me." Connor replied, hugging back.

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