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I stared out the window of my hotel room, staring at the waves crashing against the beach. Beachfront hotel.... the view was amazing. There was nothing and no one for miles. No boats cluttering the water, no garbage and cigarette buds on the sand. "This is the perfect place for a vacation" i sighed to myself, stretching my arms up and yawning. "Man I could go for a bubble bath" I said, walking towards the bathroom and turning on the water and pulling off my clothes as it filled with hot water. When I finally saw it was filled enough, I poured in the bubble bath mix- a pink, sandly like formula...it was very dry and gritty..but as long as it forms big, soft, sweet bubbles...thats okay with me! I climbed into the claw footed tub and started to relax, pulling my arms across the top of the water- pulling the soap suds towards me...hugging them to my chest.
"Uh...Carey" I heard. I opened my eyes and picked my head off the back of the tub. "Danny?!" I shrieked. "Why...What are you doing? Can't you see im in the tub!" I yelled. His mouth hung open and he just stared at me in shock. I raised my eyebrows, growing impatient. "Get OUT!" I yelled, motioning for him to leave, and close the door behind him. He scoffed and looked around nervously before approaching the tub. He was wearing cargo shorts and a poloshirt. He reached into the water and lifted me out- one arm under my knees and the other at the small of my back. "NO! Danny!" I yelped, "This is so inappropriate!!" I shrieked as he carried me into the bedroom and out onto the balcony, holding me over the railing. I fought him the entire way, tears streaming down my face in confusion and frustration. IS HE TRYING TO KILL ME? I screamed and fought, flailing my legs and pounding my fists against his chest. He didn't look at me the entire time, but held on tight and took the hits without speaking or complaining. When he held me over the balcony, I looked down at the cliffs and beach below and a scream of sheer terror escaped from my throat. He let go and I felt gravity working its magic as I fell towards the beach below.
I found myself underwater, drowning and choking on the salty seawater in my mouth and throat. I found the surface and jumped up on my feet, standing in about 4 feet of water- Danny hovering over me, a strange look of worry on his face. I choked and coughed, before looking down- seeing that I was completely naked. I shrieked and dropped to under the waterlevel, wrapping my arms around my chest- hugging my shoulders. "What the hell?!" I yelled, confused. I turned around in all directions..trying to figure out how I got into the ocean, half naked with Danny standing by.
He scratched the back of his neck and looked out into the distance. I looked past him, spitting out and coughing up more water as I noticed onlookers at the beach. "You...uhm.. halucinating." he chuckled nervously, still not looking at me. I felt like I was going crazy.... "You're probably dehydrated" he said, suggesting I drink more water. I kneeled in the water, every wave that smacked against my back pushing me slightly towards him until I was able to catch my balance again.
I whimpered... "But.. I was just in my bathtub.." i said softly to myself. He shook his head, "No..you were..uhm...on the beach" I felt my breath catch in my throat. "Shit" i said softly, embarrased and mortified. "How many people....." i started. He turned around and looked at the crowd gathering at the edge of the water, about 30 feet away. "Probably only around 3 or 4. Harry saw and yelled- and I came over and brought you here right away...At first I didnt know what you were doing, till you started going on and on about a bathtub?" He said, chuckling towards the end. He leaned over and cupped my face with his hands- running his thumbs over my cheeks under my eyes, "You okay then?" he said. I was surprised with his concern. I nodded lightly in his hands, "I think so..."
Danny smiled and stood back upright, pulling off his black polo shirt. Luckily, he was alot bigger than I was...so it was long enough that I could put it on and walk back onto the beach without worrying about exposing myself to anyone else. Danny put his hand on the small of my back as we walked out of the small waves onto the sand. Everyone was gathered around, looking at me with shocked and scared faces. They probably thought there was something wrong with me. Then again, I THOUGHT there was something wrong with me. It was incredibly frustrating..and all I wanted to do was cry...but not here, not in front of these people. They'd immediately write me off as the 'insane' one. I shuffled past them, looking down at my feet until Danny and I were back at camp, ignoring the muffled voices and whispers that surrounded me. Back at the camp site, Harry and Brianna trailed us, approaching me as I sat down on the sand. Brianna handed me my clothes, which I had thrown off on the beach. I caught Harry's eye but looked away quickly, embarrased.
"Can...can i just be alone for a little?" I asked, even though they werent really being annoying or asking questions or anything. They were just being concerned friends. Danny laughed lightly and shook his head, handing me a waterbottle. "I dont think its a good idea to leave you alone for a while...until we know that your not dehydrated or halucinating anymore..." he said. I frowned and took a few sips of the water, quenching my incredible thirst. Harry and Brianna looked at each other and Harry shrugged, standing up. "Uh...Brianna and I are gonna go..." he motioned to Bri, "uhm..find some more firewood.." Brianna furrowed her eyebrows, but stood and followed Harry farther down the beach. I pulled my shorts on and curled up in a ball on the sand, facing away from Danny as tears formed in my eyes.
I cant believe this is happening. I was stranded on an island..with a bunch of strangers..probably never to see my family again..and now i'm loosing it. I was scared. No...scratch that. I was petrified...completely petrified. Was I going to die soon? If things kept continuing this way? I sniffled and wiped away the tears rolling down my cheeks. I felt Danny shuffle behind me, and turned my shoulders just slightly to see him lying down behind me, propping himself up with his elbow in the sand and his palm against his ear...as he started playing with my hair. I turned back and stared down the sand at people gathered around farther down the beach. Some were under palm trees- similiar to where Danny and I were...others were sitting at the edge of the water..some looking and pointing at me. I just closed my eyes and wished them away. I wished I was back home..in my own bed..
Danny's P.O.V.
I lied on the sand, playing with Carey's wavy, damp brown hair as I heard sniffling subside. I leaned over her shoulder, seeing her eyes closed. I half-smiled, relieved that she was resting. I felt terrible..the poor girls been through so much...all alone. Atleast I had Harry...and Brianna seemed to know her..but she couldn't even remember MEETING us. I frowned, sighing heavy...admiring her petite features- her cheekbones, her little nose, and her round, pink pouting lips. I laid my head back down, my arm stretched underneath it as a pillow and just watched over her, making sure she stayed safe. If no one else was there to watch out for her...i would be.
Brianna's P.O.V.
Harry and I walked farther down the beach, to give Carey some privacy. Danny stayed with her...i guess to make sure she didnt go dilusional again and do something embarrasing. Harry and I were probably about 200 feet down the beach, and sat down on the sand, our feet at the edge of the waterline. When the waves rushed up onto the beach, i felt the water tickle my toes. It was warm, foamy water. I looked over my shoulder.
"Do you think she'll be okay?" I asked Harry. He shrugged and frowned. "I dunno.. probably. I'm sure it was just the heat that got to her..." he said. I nodded, comprehending. "It sure is nice of Danny....to do so much for her.." I said, smiling. Harry scoffed, and i furrowed my eyebrows, looking at him confused. "Yeah...its just VERY unlike Danny..." he said. I continued staring at him. Danny seemed so sweet...so nice...what did he mean? "Its not that hes not a good guy.." Harry started, "But hes a big partier. He drinks heavily alll the time...and is a bit of a...well...a VERY big ladies man.." Harry said frowning. He looked back to the two of them though and smiled. "I think she's good for him though...I've never seen him like this before... It's like, someone actually NEEDS him...for support..for help...and he's there...." Harry said, staring at Danny's body- laying on the beach next to Carey's. "He's really impressed me." Harry said, turning back to me smiling. I giggled, glad to know that Carey was in good hands and that Harry was so impressed with his friend's actions.
"You both... youre both good guys" i winked.
We both turned back to face the water, the sun setting on the horizon. It was beautiful and I felt my breath being taken away, as well as Harry's hand on top of mine. I turned my head to look at him, he was smiling back at me. "You're pretty sweet yourself" he said, before kissing me softly on the cheek. I blushed, giggling to myself..trying not to seem like the giddy school girl i FELT inside.
Carey's P.O.V.
When I woke up from my nap, I turned over to Danny staring at me. I giggled, "Have you been laying there all this time?" I asked him smiling. He nodded and I shook my head..thinking he was silly. I laid on my back and stared up at the pink sky. The sun was setting. I had slept most of the afternoon. I frowned, remembering this morning, and became discouraged...hoping that it didnt even happen again. We had been on the beach for only about 5 days now, and already it seems like I had completely lost it. I felt Danny's fingers lace around mine, and smiled over at him, laying on our backs...as the stars began to come out.
"Do you think we'll ever get off this island Danny?" I asked finally, after about half an hour of silent star gazing. I felt his fingers adjust slightly in my hand, "Of course..." he said, "I'm sure they're probably looking for us right now..." he said assuringly. I sighed, "I wish i could have that much confidence..." i chuckled, "I dont even remember the flight..." i frowned, and looked over to him. He bit his lip thinking... "Well..if you dont remember soon..i'll just have to find a way to MAKE you remember.." he smiled. I giggled...I couldnt help but giggle when he smiled like that. He had a beautiful, wide tooth, simplistic smile....that just seemed to warm me from the inside out. It made my toes tingle and my insides melt..
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