Part 1
Shon stayed the night, but in my Aunt's room of course. I got up before him because the door was still closed to his room, so I decided to make us breakfast. While I was cooking the eggs I felt warm, strong yet gentle arms embrace me, then a peck on the cheek. I looked to my right with red cheeks and saw a smiling Shon. I kissed his cheek, then returned my attention to the eggs.
"Smells good." Shon said while resting his chin on my shoulder.
"Thanks." I said with flushed cheeks.
I finished cooking, and Shon set the table. He was wearing shorts, and that's it. All I wore was a night gown. I gave Shon his plate of eggs, bacon, toast, and hashbrowns, and set mine down, then sat down after getting some drinks for us.
"What?" he asked.
"Hm?" I looked at him with stuffed cheeks.
"You're smiling." he said.
"Oh." I swallowed. "It's the first time I've eaten with someone in a while. It's nice to have company around."
He swallowed and smiled. "Especially when it's someone you love."
I nodded and we continued eating. Once we were finished, I cleaned the table and put all the dishes into the dishwasher. "Do you have extra clothes?" I asked Shon.
"Yes, I have things for the morning. We can get your things packed, then mine, then we can head to school together for the trip."
I nodded and his plan worked smoothly. We met up with Kori and Ian, who also were staying together, and they were happy about that. All the seniors gathered in the parking lot while the teachers talked about what was going on.
"We'll be taking a week-long cruise around the Keys. Other activities will be sprinkled in so everyone will have fun and mind your manners."
Everyone cheered then headed to the docks. Every student went on to their rooms to unpack and get settled in. Shon and I stayed together, holding hands while walking to our room, and unpacked. Our room was neighboring Ian's and Kori's so we could have a game night if we wanted. We both unpacked our clothes into our separate dressers and each claimed a bed. It was just like a hotel room, only on a boat. We got a small deck that went outside, and it had two chairs on it, it also connected to the neighboring room.
"So what do you want to do first?" Shon asked, collapsing dramatically on his bed.
"Well what I was going to do wasn't very fun. So what do you want to do?"
"I was going to hit the gym or something, but what was your idea?"
"I was going to walk around the boat, and get to know where everything is, like exploring it."
I walked to the deck and Shon followed saying, "Well we can do yours first, then head to the gym?"
I looked out, the boat hadn't left the docks yet. "Yeah that sounds nice." I scooted closer to Shon and put my arm through his, hugging it. We stayed like this until the boat departed, then we explored together.
For dinner, we all gathered our food and went to the front of the ship before the space was taken. Shon, Kori, Ian, and I all ate and talked together like we always did. The weather and view was always outstanding. For dessert, we all made each other s'mores from different flavors of ingredients. Like a s'mores bar. It was a blast, we were all smiles, all laughs. After we were finished we went to our rooms to get ready for bed.
Shon changed and did all of his stuff first, like taking a shower, brushing his teeth, and wearing sweatpants to bed. I showered, brushed my teeth, and wore shorts and a tank to bed. We kissed each other good night, then day one of the trip was complete.
Part 2
I woke up before Shon, so that gave me time to change and browse on my phone for a few moments before bedsheets next to me rustled, meaning Shon was awake. He looked at me with tired eyes, yet with a smirk. He got up, kissed my forehead, then went to get ready for the day. I hid my blushing face behind my phone. He came out changed for the weather and came and sat behind me, hugging me from behind as he rested his head on my shoulder and he watched what I did on my phone, leaning his head into mine. He kissed my ear lightly and whispered, "Breakfast?"
My face burned and I nodded. A few moments later. He released his grip and stood up, acting princely. He held out his hand for me to take. I smiled and stood, taking his hand in mine, and said, "Such a gentleman, Mr. Bougainvillea."
He smiled and opened the door for us, and we left our room for breakfast saying, "Only for you Miss. Evergarden."
I smiled and we walked, together, to the breakfast area. Some people were still sleeping but Ian and Kori were up and waiting for us.
"Hey! Mornin', love birds!" Ian yelled as he and Kori ran towards us.
"Morning ." Shon responded.
I smiled, let my hand leave Shon's, and hugged Kori.
"Ready for breakfast?" Kori asked.
I smiled and nodded, leading our group to the buffet. We grabbed our food and headed to where we ate last time on the front of the ship in the calm wind. We finished eating, and put the dishes away, then returned to the front of the boat to hear the announcements for the day.
"Today, class, we are going to go wakeboarding. For our events we'll watch a movie at the theater." Everyone celebrated and hopped, and clapped. Everyone then went to change into their swimsuits for wakeboarding. Our group met up again after we changed and we all got on the same boat. Ian, of course, was the one who went first, then Kori, Shon, then me. Ian made crazy faces and moves, then wiped out, so we had to go back and get the clown. Kori was nervous so she stayed the same, until the end where she started to laugh. Shon went, and Ian drove the boat for him. Shon showed off to me, and I laughed. His turn was over, and now it was mine. I got on the board and did cool tricks because I was used to it from surfing, but at the end I wiped out and went into the deep water. Well that's what they thought. I quickly turned syren and swam to the board, changing back and reaching for the surface. Shon pulled me up and held me while everyone asked if I was okay. I smiled and waved off their worries. They were suspicious and Shon's grip only tightened around me, thinking that was going to dry me off and felt bad he couldn't protect me. It was humid and warm so I was going to dry off when we arrived at the main boat. Shon helped me, and Ian helped Kori off the small boat onto the main one. We headed to the area where we grabbed our food for lunch. I got my food, but Shon carried the tray for me. I looked at him confused but he just looked forward as he walked. He led us to our room, this time and sat on my bed. I joined him. He looked serious and deep in thought.
"Shon?"
"Hm?"
"Are you ok? You look like you're on a different planet."
"Oh, yeah. Don't worry about it."
Gee, how can I not, when you put it like that.
"Hey Lyr..?" Before he could finish the call for the movie came up. He smiled in defeat and took my hand and led me to our seats.
We arrived back to our room, and Shon placed me down on the bed, for I was in his arms, half asleep.
"Did you have something to say to me?"
He looked at me and smiled, kissed me, then shook his head. I smiled. We got ready for bed, then slept.
Part 3
We woke up, dressed, and went to the dining area as always. We also received the announcements for the day. Today we're going to tour the island on one of the Keys. Shopping and touring.
Nice.
Kori and I promised to spend the day together, without the boys tagging along.
Ha suffer.
I grabbed my things for the day, kissed Shon goodbye, then headed off with Kori. the boat finally docked and Kori and I started looking around like teen girls do. I don't know what Shon and Ian are doing, probably something stupid, let's be honest. Kori and I shopped and talked until lunch time. We grabbed an order at a seafood place. We got our food to go so we could eat on the shore. After that we continued to walk around town. Visiting local stores and souvenir shops. We headed back on the boat around 3 then went to my room to study our shopping haul. We got clothes, souvenirs, and whatnot. Then there was a knock at the door.
"It's the boys," she said.
I nodded and let them in.
"Did ya get me anythin'?" Ian asked, barging into the room.
"Save your breath, Ian." I answered.
"Aw. Why so mean Fish Bait?" He asked me messing up my hair by giving me a head lock.
"If you wanted something, you should've got it yourself," Kori teased. Ian let go of me and walked to her as I fixed my hair.
"Even you?" Ian pouted.
Kori starts to laugh as she scrambles to give Ian his gift. Shon sat next to me and put an arm around me as we watched them do their thing. We watched Ian's face light up as he saw his gift: a shark tooth necklace with a charm on the cord. Once they were finished it was our turn. I gave Shon his gift, a ring with half of a heart on it. I had the other half. We put on the rings before we all went to eat dinner, then went to bed for tomorrow.
Part 4
We ate a big breakfast because we were going to hike without eating lunch. We'll be hiking around this forest that goes to a pretty lake in the middle, hidden by the trees. The boat docked and everyone got out. The teachers gave a few rules about staying on the trail, don't lose your group, and whatnot. My group was the same as always. We played rock paper and scissors to see who would carry everything. Long story short…. I lost. I put on the backpack and followed my group on the trail. I'm a slow walker so I felt bad for making my group slow down.
"Lyr?"
"Yes?"
"Need help with the bag?"
"Shon, I lost. I'll be fine, really."
"You sure?"
I nodded, but he wasn't convinced. He took the bag then held my hand, making me keep pace with him as we talked about stupid things. We reached the lake first and relaxed by it. Eating trail mix and drinking water.
"It's so pretty," I said, shocked.
Everyone nodded and started to take pictures. I sat back and watched them.
"No pics Lyly?"
"No. It's too beautiful to savour in a picture."
They all laughed as they walked back to me after they were done.
"What? Was it something I said?"
"That's so you Lyr." Shon said as everyone nodded. I started to laugh too. We finished and caught our breath after a while and started to head back. They boarded the boat and ate a big dinner under the stars. Then we all went to bed for tomorrow.
Part 5
Today we're going to swim then go hang out at an ice cream store, then at night time we'll all have another pool party. I put my swimming suit on underneath my sundress. Shon just wore his swimming shorts and a shirt with it, then we headed to breakfast. I'm planning on turning syren while I swim today, so I'll have to think of a way to lose them then do my thing. But Shon isn't going to let his gaze leave me so this will be tricky. I'll just have to leave when Ian has his attention. We all get ready to jump off the boat, but before I did, I put on my fake tail so it would be easier to change in a crowded place. Once I got in the water I changed right away, hidden by the boat, then joined my friends. I told them that this was just a fake tail, but Shon was suspicious. He might know my secret, but I can't let that bug me while I swim around. We played around in the water until it was time to go back on the boat and dry off. I changed back and took off my cover to show everyone that it was fake. Shon helped me up on the boat and handed me my towel.
"Hey Lyr?"
"Yeah Shon?"
"Can we talk, in private?"
"Um, sure. What about?"
"Oh, um... something personal."
"When do you want to talk?"
"After lunch."
"Sure, okay then."
He smiled and ruffled the towel on my head and I laughed. We ate lunch then headed off to our room.