A new tail?(an H2O Just Add Water story)

Chapter 9

Kim's Pov

I can't believe that my sister is a mermaid! How did I not see it? Then again, I haven't really been paying attention. We all head back to the house and are sitting in silence. Cleo speaks up.

"When did you become a mermaid?" I look at Alex and sigh. Then I tell her.

"About 4 or 5 months ago." They looked shocked. Like they couldn't believe I had been a mermaid for so long.

"Why didn't you tell us?' I looked at her.

"I didn't think you would believe me! And besides, would you have believed me?" They shrug.

"You would be surprised." I didn't know what that meant, but I shrugged it off.

"What about you Alex? How long have you been a merman?" He looks at them.

"My whole life." They looked shocked.

"Wait. You were born a merman? That's possible?" He nods. They couldn't believe it. It's true. I was shocked myself.

"Yeah. What, you think that people become mermaids by going into the Moon Pool? No, there are merfolk who are born." They shrugged.

"Wow. That's a lot to take in. But, we're glad that you told us." Jo is with us and she has been quiet. She hasn't looked me in the eye. Can't say I blame her. Her clothes are dry now.

"Jo?" I say. She quickly looks at me and goes in the kitchen. I sigh and look down.

"Why is she avoiding you?" I look at them.

"Alex and I attacked her last night. It was a full moon. We didn't mean too." They looked at us and sighed.

"We did the same thing to Lewis one time. But it was before Bella came here." Alex and I nod.

"We should all go swimming one of these days. We can look out for each other in case we need help." Cleo said. She has a point. 

"Yeah. But not today. We all kinda had a rough day. I just want to go to my room." I start to get up. Alex holds my hand.

"Can I come?" I nod. Cleo looks at me.

"Relax. We're not going to do anything. I just want to spend time with him." We head upstairs. We go in my room and close the door. I lay on the bed and sigh. Alex lays next to me and puts his arms around me.

"Kim?" I then start to cry. Jo hates me. She's scared of me.

"She's scared of us Alex. I mean, we attacked her." He looks at me and sighs.

"I know. I feel really bad." I can see the look in his eyes. he meant it. People think he's the popular guy who doesn't care about anyone, but he does.

"Me too. I mean, she's my best friend. I didn't mean to hurt her." I start crying even more. I don't remember anything, but Jo told us what happened. Now she can't even look at me. Why did I have to see that moon? Why did I have to become a mermaid? I mean, what was the point of that?

"I know. She knows that. I think she just needs some time." I nod. I just hope she can forgive me one day.

Jo's Pov

It's hard to look at Kim. I know, it wasn't her. But the way she looked, was so scary. Like she really wanted to hurt me. It's just hard to look at her. I just need some time to myself for now.  But I know that she didn't mean it. School is here, and I'm dreading to go. I always do, but even more now. I don't blame Kim at all. But, I just need some time to myself right now. I then go to my locker and take my books out. Kim walks past and looks at me. I smile a bit, letting her know it's okay but that I need space. I hear a voice next to me.