Anastasia's Jewel

Chapter 24

"Hey Aggro!" Burple said, running over to the rock Cutter and I were lying on. "I used my Burple Rockspitter senses to find out that-"   "you don't have 'Burple Rockspitter senses. That not even a thing!" I said, rolling my eyes.

"yeah, it is!" he retorted.

"Is not!" I yelled back.

"Is to!"

"Is not!"

"Is to!"

"Is no- you know what? Nevermind... what did you want to say?"

"Ahem! As I was saying, I think that you really, really, really, really like Cutt-

"-ing leaves in half in the summer!" I said, saving my scales. I love Burple and all but can this guy keep it on the low? Ever since I told him to guess who I like, he's been going nuts over it! Teasing, and teasing, and teasing me over someone who he can't even figure out yet, but now, I'm DOOMED.

Cutter awoke from his nap and started to stretch. Darn, those morning puppy eyes are soooo cute! Yes I called it cute, and yes, I do like him.
I've liked him for quite some time now. I'd say.....three months...?
I cherish every moment we have together but if I could undo something, it would be being rude to him. I knew he really hated it...but it was to late. If I just started being nice all of a sudden, Dak would catch on. Dak's not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he knows a lot when it comes to drama.

When He finished stretching, he got up an started walking to an apple tree. He plucked an few apples, and started heading to the ocean for water.

"Ooooooooh. Burple said. I think he caught on. "I was right! You do like him!"
Cutter stopped dead in his tracks. "Aggro likes someone?" He said turning around with a wide spread grin. "Oooh la la! I thought she didn't have a heart! Does that mean..." he said getting suuuuper close to me. What was he doing? What am I doing?

Push him away Aggro! I thought. I know my head was saying that....but my heart didn't say anything back. Why? Because It already exploded.

"Does that mean....does that mean there's something...in there!?!?" He said, poking my chest. "Ha! I Highly doubt it." He said snickering on his way back to the water. Oh my Thor, Cutter! Stop driving me nuts! SO ANNOYING.....but, he's type of dragon you wanna give a cold slap across the face while hugging his adorable snout. Is it just me? Maybe.

"Haha Aggro. I saw you blush a little!" Burple whispered in my ear. "AGGRO AND CUTTER SITTING IN A TREE! K-I-S-S-I-N-G! AGGRO AND CUTTER S
IN A DAIRY FARM! MAKING BABIES? YES THEY ARE! AGGRO AND CUTTER-"

Out of nowhere spikes came flying at Burple, but not with enough force to hit him. All Cutter did was glare but I think he got the signal.

"Sorry..." He replied. One thing I do know about Burpke is when he says sorry over things like this, don't believe him.
Cutter went over to the sea and stuck his head in the water. I actually followed because I felt like drowning too. I walled over to the water and dunked my head in. Under the water
I saw his face turn a scarlet pink. I've actually never seen him blush over something like that before....then again, I can't blame him. I lifted my head out of the water and started panting life my life depended on it, cause it did. Getting back on the island, I walked over to the rock, sat on it, and kept staring at him. I couldn't seem to stop! Everything about him was just so.....cute!

"Do you need something?" He asked me. Taking his head out of the water. Oh shoot! He caught me staring! Umm...quick Aggro, an excuse!

"Ummm....I wanted to tell you that...we....uh....have to get going! Yeah! We have to go! The sun's almost down and the checkpoint's not to far away. His eyes widened. "Oh! You're right! Burple! Dak! Leyla! Get up let's go!

Dak hopped on to Burple, Leyla got onto me, and we started flying again.

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"OH MY THOR, SHUT UP!" I yelled. This girl is driving me nuts! I can't deal with her. It's not like I want to hate her, but I just can't help it!

We stopped fighting for a bit and it was quiet. There was actually peace and quiet! "I never would've thought that you two would stop fighting!" Winger said with a sigh of relief

"Huh. Me neither." Summer said glaring at me. You know what? I don't have time for all of this. She can hurt me all she wants, I'm not gonna be bothered. I just want to enjoy this ride. Besides, we only have twenty minutes or or so left to fly, so I want to help Winger enjoy it.

I slowed down and relaxed. The feeling of the wind under your wings while the warmth of the sun is gently touching your back is so magical! I couldn't have asked for anything more.

"Crystal, speed up your pace. Not everyone's as slow as you." Summer mocked. "Actually, I-" I cut myself off mid-sentence, forgetting what I said earlier. You have to keep your cool, Crystal. Find that happy-go-lucky that always keeps you from destroying things.  Breathe in, Breathe out. In, out. In, out.
Suddenly, I found my inner peace. I gelt happy again. I feel better.

"Did you hear what I said?!?!" Summer roared with fury. She probably thought I was trying to provoke her. "I'm so sorry, I'll fly faster Summer." I finally replied with a big smile on my face.

Finally, peace reigned in me.

When I reached where Wonger and Summer were flying Winger stopped and asked me "Um Crystal? Are you okay?"
"Who me? Better than ever!" I replied giving him a warm smile. "Oh, that's good! I thought you guys were going to start a flood with your arguing!" He mused nudging me. "And for that, I'm sorry. I'm sorry that you had to go through...all of that. I shouldn't have lost it back there." 

"It's fine, really. No need to apologize!"

"Thanks!"

"No problem."

"Are you done with the sappy stuff? Okay good. Let's continue." Summer remarked, clearly annoyed.

We kept flying until the checkpoint was in view. It was pretty quiet...but I know what can lighten up the mood!

"Oh Winger~" I smiled at him slyly. "I think you already know that last time we raced, I was holding back a little. You know, to spare you from a little embarrassment."

"You were now weren't you?" He responded. I know he was trying not to give in but if I know Winger, he could never turn down a race!"

"Mhm!" I replied, whacking him with my tail.

"Would you like to prove it to me?" He said getting in a racing position.

"Gladly."

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"Go-"

"You guys weren't planning on racing without me, were you?" Summer put her game face on. She was ready to win.

"Sum, you know your not nearly as fast as a SwiftWing right?" He teased.

"Oh, but who said I was flying?" With a quick motion, she dove right into the water below.

"Oh, that work out. Okay! On your marks, get ready..............GO!"

After that, we three dragons raced to the next checkpoint.

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