Next morning ( Friday ), cruise ship:
Spencer and the boys were busy inviting the guests. Mel was damn busy eyeing the guests.
" So, you're sure that you're not waiting for him, are you? " Skylar teased as he went and stood along with her in the 3rd floor deck.
Mel frowned and then her lips curled into a cunning smirk, " Well, I'm not the who is waiting for my brother's fiancé or the one who kiss..." he shut her mouth before anyone could hear.
She smiled victoriously as she looked at his petrified face.
" Ok, I'm sorry, ok? " he let her go and sighed. ' Well, no one would believe that the Vermillion Dragon, is getting busted from a little girl. '
" Mn. Well, I've gotta go, bye. " she waved at him and rand down the deck.
Skylar shook his head and smiled as he saw the reason why she ran down.
Brenden and a few boys, whom he knew well, had gotten into the ship, right then. Following them came the empress, of all times, Amory Heike.
He nodded to her in respect as soon as he recognized her. She was older than him by a year and had helped him all through his times in the underworld. She had even included him in her prestigious counsel of DT syn.
Amory smiled and nodded back as their eyes met.
' But then, why were they so early? '
....
2 hours ago:
Brenden paced from one corner of his office to another. He was a lot busy preparing gifts for Mel as he was about to meet her after 3 months.
His entire team looked at him, speechless... ' Was he always like this? '
" Well, if this ruckus is what it takes to be in love, I'd better not fall for it. " Selene commented as she looked at the restless Dark prince. " What do you say? " she asked Zack, who stood beside her.
He smiled but said nothing. The understanding in his face supported the fact, but whose exactly- Brenden's or Selene's? Only he knew...
" I'm done, let's go. " Brenden announced to Zack and ran outside with his backpack.
" Do you want me to tag along? " Zack asked in the car, while driving.
Brenden looked at him for sometime and sighed, " You can talk to her, you know. "
It was the time for Zack to sigh, " It's difficult. "
Brenden nodded, " I get it. I'll always be there for you. You're my only family along with Amory. "
He chuckled, " Well, I guess you let someone off hook." and added in a teasing tone.
Brenden coughed lightly, " Hurry up, I need to see her, it's been ages. "
Zack chuckled and got serious, " I won't come, I have somewhere to be."
Brenden nodded once again.
' He's got it really hard this time, poor Zack. '
....
Mel ran down and stumbled upon a guy on the way.
" Cr*p, " she cursed and glared at that guy before apologizing, " Sorry. "
" In a hurry, I see. " the blonde headed, dull blue eyed boy said, as he dusted his clothes.
" Yeah, good that you have an eyesight." she replied sarcastically and walked by him. Suddenly, she jerked back when someone pulled her by holding her arm.
" I'm Aiden, by the way." the guy said and gave a charming smile.
Mel, now pissed, glared at him and elbowed him without a second thought, freeing herself and kicked his chin, " A pleasure meeting you." Saying that she left, the boy chuckled,
" So feisty! "
....
Brenden walked to the cabinets assigned for the guests in the first floor and went into the other when he spotted a tiny chubby figure, totally red, breathing hard, looking as though she was trying to control her anger.
" Melie, " he called out as he walked to her.
Mel's eye grew wide, ' Why the hell should it be him, always seeing her in her most embarrassing situations? '
' Maybe because you get embarrassed most of the time! ' her subconscious reasoned.
Mel sighed, she wasn't gonna show her embarrassment, ' Never mind. '
Brenden walked to her and stood in front of her, staring right into her eyes.
' I'm home... '
Her brown eyes seemed to have a homely feel, which he missed for so long. He felt calm and loved it when she looked at him.
She had worn a knee-length short frock for today, unlike her usual boring clothes. Her hair was cut and it hung behind her.
" You look gorgeous as always. " He said breaking the silence, between them.
She smiled back, " Well, you don't look to bad yourself. "
He had worn a simple grey shirt paired with black jean and a leather jacket.
Suddenly, she pulled him into a tight hug, " I missed you. " she mumbled, as he froze to their contact.
Then, relaxing, he returned her hug,
" Me too. "
....
Spencer welcomed everyone along with Juliet, who was busy inviting their families.
" Wait, mom. I'll be back. " he said and got to the entrance.
'She had come!!!'
He never thought that she would come along!
' Have I dressed well? ' he checked his clothes and went to invite his school mates.
' Ah, she has come... '
He had invited them for the weekend to celebrated his birthday.
The more the merrier!!!
....
" Hi guys, welcome aboard. " Spencer greeted and gestured for them to enter.
" Thanks " a light blonde haired girl with almond eyes said and went along with the other girls, blushing deeply.
He looked at her and grinned.
He had a huge crush on her and she had it on him to, but would they confess- NO!
....
Hayden was invited as his dad, Mr. Parker, was invited to the cruise. Entering, his eyes looked around for a single person.
The fact that Melanie was a part of the White family now was not known to anyone except a few as she didn't want it.
Not that anyone was against it, just that, she didn't want unnecessary attention.
Hayden got to the cabins where the boys were to stay. He opened one, got in and shut the door when someone got inside before it shut...
" Were you going to shut the door on my face? " Stephanie groaned.
He was stupefied, " Well, I didn't know that they let girls in here. And, what the hell are you doing here? " he chuckled hugging her by her waist.
She smiled and held him, " I was all alone in the mansion, " she sighed, dramatically.
" Oh, yeah, all alone with a hundred and forty three people alongside you. Too sad... " he clicked his tongue, sadly.
She hit him twice and pulled away from him, " It was supposed to be romantic!!! Not like this, you punk. " she said throwing the pillows, nearby on him and sat down on the bed as he placed his bag down.
" Ok stay here, I'll go meet Brenden and be right back. " He said and opened the door and extended his hand for her, " Or, maybe you could come with me to find him. "
She smiled and jumped off the bed, ran to him and pecked his lips and she looked up at him.
" I missed you, we haven't met for past 7 months. " she groaned and hugged him.
His eyes gentled at the cute sight, " If you're gonna act all this cute, you won't be able to save yourself. " he warned her slowly, blowing into her ears.
" Urgh... stop it, lets go find them first. " she shook away from his embrace and held the door open.
" Oh my, you just do that to me and run away? Oh, you better not do that Babe! " he threatened and pulled her in for a hot steamy kiss.
She gave in her struggles and responded to his kiss, soon after they heard a knock on the door.
" Sh*t "
"Fu*k "
they cursed and looking horrified.
" Get into the bathroom, I'll take care over here." He said fixing his clothes and pushing her into the bathroom.
He took a deep breath and opened the door only to see, the male deity, Lucas, standing in-front, with his bags.
" Hey man! " Lucas waved and tried to enter, when he had himself pushed out and the door shut on his face!!!
' What the hell? '
Lucas frowned and went to search for his best friend, ' I really have to give Hayden a tinge of my creations, yes that's only right, a little serum of wolfsbane would do too... '
' The wind seemed to really blow a lot here ' he thought randomly and walked in search of his friends, just then a cabin's door opened and he saw something which he really wanted to forget...
Scarlet was seated on the railings of the balcony, which opened to the sea and in between her legs stood a well-known figure!
" What the fu*k!!! "
....
Cruise, bow:
" So, do you like Scarlet? Wait- why were you engaged in the first place? " Mel asked Brenden, in between a conversation as they stood at the bow.
" What do you think ? " he questioned, without answering directly.
She rolled her eyes and shook her head, ' Why does it take some much time to get an answer out of his mouth? So frustrating!!! '
" Don't roll you're eyes at me, little girl." he warned, looking at her, murderously...
As usual, Mel missed his reaction, poor Melanie.
She rolled her eyes again, " We're just 2 years apart and you know that, right? "
He took in a deep breath, " You lack discipline! "
" Hell yeah. Care to be my disciplinary teacher? " she retorted, snorting hautily.
He sighed, defeated by her " You have a way with words. "
" Well, you have a way with discipline! " she snapped.
" You're too noisy!!! "
" I didn't even know that you had a voice!!!"
" You little punk!!! "
" You crook!!! "
Just then someone coughed, breaking the glaring contest between the two.
" Hello son. "