A/N - This is the next chapter of Murder Ashore, leave comments to congratulate or give me constructive criticism. Please vote if you enjoy it like you enjoyed the first chapter, hopefully :D
Fan too ;) This is a shorter chapter than the last; I think it will be the shortest one of the lot. Just starting Chapter 3 now. This chapter was early so Chapter 3 probably will be to. And remember all characters and storylines are ENTIRELY FICTIONAL. None of it is aimed at anyone.
Chapter 3 - Setting sail - released in a few days :) :) :) :)
Chapter 4 - Island of Dreams
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Chapter 2: So close to freedom.
I sat there. In my room, considering if what I had done was the right decision. Would Nathan, Val, Tiger and David want to go on an adventure holiday? Are they too old? A rush of questions were fluttering in my mind, I had no idea what to do. Go on this ‘holiday’ and please my mum or don’t embarrass myself opting to go, but dearly upsetting my mum. I was time for drastic measure, I needed serious advice.
“Johnny, you there” I softly said across the landing
“What do you want, I’m trying to finish this crucial English essay” He said sounding very agitated.
“Yeah, right” I muttered to him, but not loud enough for him to hear. What were the chances of Johnny, my little brother sitting down and doing homework, HOMEWORK for peat sake, the boy barely knows how to spell his own name.
“What do you think is should do about this trip, would anyone want to go with me?” I said calmly.
“Of, course not…. It’s YOU! Oh well, if you want my honest opinion, just go. I mean when you think about it, it will be a great trip; you’ll have a good laugh and most of all its being paid for. It’s worth it to make mum happy. Because when she’s not happy, no one is.” Johnny said that in quite a nice way. How strange.
Johnny may not be my favourite person in the world, but believe it or not I’m actually glad I went to him for that advice. He might have the wrong end of the stick when he thinks the whole thing is being paid for. Quite the opposite, actually. As annoying as Johnny is, he really does have his moments.
When graduation comes I’m going to be the happiest person in the world. The amount of work and revision I’ve put into this, I’ll be surprised if I didn’t get at least a B in my exams. I still undecided if this graduation will be worth it, just think if I don’t graduate, I don’t get a good job. A good life. A good family. I’ve decided, I have to graduate.
Later that same day, Nathan turned up on my doorstep, still don’t understand why. Apparently he couldn’t do it any more with his dad constantly hitting him (he’s told me about his dad before) I have never believed him; I mean I’ve met his dad before, seems a nice enough person. But with him on my porch now I’m not so sure if I was aware of the whole story.
Put on the spot, with him imposing, I took him, he sat on the sofa and I fetched him a nice, warm hot chocolate with cream and a flake. Bliss. He was on about his mum being really, really annoying, pestering him to start some more revision as he hasn’t picked up book in at least a week. I mentioned the holiday to him and to my huge surprise and ‘O’ shaped mouth he thought it was a ‘boss’ idea. Further on from that shock I questioned whether he thought, Tiger, Val or David would opt to go.
“Don’t sugar-coat it, but do you think it’s a cheesy idea, and Tiger, Val and David will think I’m immature and childish?” I questioned slightly unsure what the response would be.
“I don’t understand why they would. A cruise. Two weeks. No worrying. And most of all, no thought of this graduation thingy ma bob! Why would you refuse?” Nathan retorted this loud and clear, as if I were mad not to take up the offer.
“I suppose you’re right. But what about my revi-“Nathan cut me off half way through the sentence.
“Don’t even start about that. We are going and you’re going to enjoy it. It is non-optional. As your best friend I am legally obligated to make sure you go.” The way Nathan said it made me think that he was entirely right, I should have a break and enjoy myself. Why shouldn’t I? I have worked too hard; it is most defiantly time for a break.
That’s decided, we’re going in two weeks today! January 11, here we come!
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Murder Ashore
RandomTim, an average young man trying to graduate. Him and his friends are offered a chance to go on a fancy holiday. All was looking to good. They end up on an unexpected boat, later leaving them stranded on an island. No food. No water. No escape. The...
