Dolittle.

The start of an adventure

I was frozen still...

He was frozen still...

Nothing was said, nobody moved and he just stood there looking down at me with a modest amount of my saliva remaining on his lips which made me cringe just thinking what he'd do next, kick me out? tell me I'm a dumb young girl just like everyone else has, make me do better and beat me down until-

And I felt all the thoughts stop as time stopped in front of me, his hands caressed my cheeks as if he were assessing me just like an animal.

"I'm so sorry," I said in humiliation under my breath feeling his hand trace lower down on my tear-stained face, I was truly ashamed of my actions.

"Don't apologize" his words were soft with affection and care that almost made me want to curl up and just cry but just before I could move to place my hands around him and hide myself he directed my face towards his softly colliding our lips together again yet he had more warmth and his hands kept the small tears from running down my cheek and I smiled slightly as he did so, I never felt as safe as this not even in my own home.

John slowly pulled away and took his soothing hands away from my cheeks.

I was one hundred percent speechless, I've met this man and known him for twenty-four hours in this time I looked through his secrets, caught feelings and kissed the man, he probably thinks I'm crazy.

"I think we should get some sleep, it's getting dark out there"

I looked out the window as John spoke finding it difficult to make eye contact with him.

"Yeah, good idea" I giggle awkwardly trying to just stop this feeling I had, I looked back to John, his eyes were fixed upon me and once again he was messing with his hands.

"Goodnight Mr.Dolittle" I smiled and saw a small glisten in his eyes which melted my heart but I walked away and got my stuff ready slouching on the sofa and saw Jip pop up at my weight beside him.

"Oh!, sorry Jip," I said in a quiet voice trying not to wake the Polar bear not too far away from me, he was lying next to a fire with a hat on, how ironic, I thought to myself but nothing could stop what was about to happen.

I started crying I couldn't stop, I grabbed the blanket and buried my face into it muffling my sobs, I felt my heartache and my throat burn but after so much thinking my body shut off and I felt myself drift into a deep sleep.

John Dolittle's POV:

I watched as Keya walked off the bed, she seemed broken and it hurt me she is such a bright girl I can tell just by being around her everything she has done reminded me of her, reminded me of how I felt, I felt bad but maybe it's time.

Just as Keya did I walked to my bedroom which was only candlelit giving it a cozy feel, I took off my jackets and sat on the bed letting a big sigh out running my hands through my hair, it was short, much shorter than it was before. Just as I was about to lie down I heard something walk closer to my room, in a rush I sat up and looked towards the door to see Jip.

"Jip? why aren't you with Keya" he jumped up on the bed.

"She was crying, did something happen" his British accent was covered in concern but I knew she was going through a lot.

"Nothing bad, don't worry Jip. Why don't you go keep her company we have a big day I can't have her be alone now" I smiled and rubbed under his chin.

"Okay sir" He was peppier now and stumbled off wagging his tail behind him.

My head hit the pillow and I stared up at the ceiling just allowing a wave of sensitivity flood over my body but I had no time for all of this I had to sleep this treck to the Eden tree wasn't going to be easy.

Keya Curtis POV:

The morning had hit as I felt the warm beams of sun glimmer of my face the normal weight of Jip wasn't at the end of the sofa so I stretched my legs out and opened my eyes, I wasn't the best for getting up early so I slowly sat up taking my sweet time to brush my hair and pull it back into a low ponytail not really caring about appearance but still wanting to look acceptable then after packing a small number of necessities I walked into the back room again seeing the shrine John kept for Lily but this time the ring around the chai was missing, he must have taken it with him, I smiled and looked at the phone again contemplating if I should try calling home again but in all fairness, I don't think they care.

I turned to walk and making sure the house was locked up and secure, I had my bag hung over my shoulder and walked down the verdant hill which could take away one's problems by just strolling here taking in the elegant elements which surrounded you for miles, as I drew closer to the pier as it just peeked over the hills in front of me Yoshi was there so was Chee-Chee and Dab-Dab was helping? with a stick of celery in her beak, I giggled and ran closer seeing Jip run towards me barking.

"Morning Jip!" I smiled as he jumped up and I rubbed his head, I saw John pulling boxes and placing them the ship I have never seen one this close before it was so big! and the salty smell of the ocean whipped through the sails it really was a dream come true, I stepped onto the damp wood leading me up to the ship, John put his hand out for me to hold as I stepped further, I was hesitant but took it slowly.

"Welcome aboard Keya"

And then I felt his hand higher mine up and place a soft kiss upon my hand which he smiled at and brought me closer, I was completely speechless a dark scarlet blush would have probably covered my cheeks by now.

"This is beautiful" I let my hand slip out of his looking at the ship in further detail running my hands along the sides, I suddenly gasped running to the front of the deck and held the wheel feeling like a child at a playground.

"I think that's the lot" John dusted his hands off and walked over to me with a sweet smile on his face.

"I could teach you if you'd like" his voice was soft and for a split second the thought of turning around and kissing him deeply flooded my mind but immediately shook it off.

"I think I could find time for that" I chuckled

"Okay let's get moving then"

the crystal blue water below us started to ripple as we broke our way through it watching the fields get smaller as we drifted away and the sea air was refreshing as I leaned myself over the side of the ship taking a deep breath and smiled really feeling alive, John was laying in a hammock maybe a little seasick from the beginning of the journey and I think Yoshi was too Polly was edging them up and eventually it worked which made me giggle but suddenly I heard a distant shout, I looked around but on the bank to the side of us a giraffe... and a fox? and Tommy?

"Mr.Dolittle?" I called not taking my eyes off the strange scene

"Nope..Not right now..I'm feeling very-" John was stumbling with his words from the sickness

"I think Tommy is riding a Giraffe. and is coming our way"

A/N OMGOMGOMGOMG I am so sorry for not uploading in ages!! I got extremely sick and was in hospital then saw Dolittle again a few days after, I slept a lot and lost motivation but here it is and the next chapter shouldn't be too long !1 love you all sm for the votes and comments I'm so happy you enjoy!