Chapter 20

You sat next to Aaron and Zane as Garroth gave Aphmau Hula lessons.


You held the bowl you had for your fish with happiness in your eyes.


Zane had gotten the bowl for you after Lucinda informed you that you couldn't keep it in a bag forever.


Aaron wanted you to keep it in the cruise room you all were staying in but you didn't want to.


You placed the crab you found inside and the two seemed to be getting along just fine in there.


Sometimes your mind often wonders off to what Asher may be doing with his fish.


He should be leaving today.


"Oh Aphmau I'm so flattered you decided to take hula lessons for me even though they were providing professional ones on the ship!"


"Haha! Well, who needs professional lessons? You're passionate about this, I'm sure you're a great instructor!"


"Aww! Thanks Aphmau, you know..I was thinking about opening up a hula dance studio back home! Since I'll be looking for a job and all..."


"I think you'd do great!" You smiled.


"Yup! And I guess I'm your first practice client!" Aphmau nodded.


"I'm so excited! Oh! Maybe this is my calling! Okay now before we begin, you need to go to swing of the ocean beneath your feet..."


You smiled at the two before turning to Aaron and Zane.


"So...You slept on the deck couch last night?"


"Yup. I didn't wanna make Katelyn upset."


"But I made sure he wasn't alone! I joined him and we both slept on the deck couch."


"Yup. Then I carried her back to her room." Aaron chuckled, ruffling your head.


"Thats why I woke up in bed yesturday!" You gasped, making the Aaron laugh.


"Well, you would have got an earful for me too. She is my best friend." Zane muttered under his breath.


You tilted your head confused.


"Huh?" You and Aaron muttered.


"I said, So is Garroth actually a good hula instructor?"


"Thats not what you said." You scoffed.


"YES IT IS!"


"Uhm... I'm not sure. Dante, Y/N, and I took lessons with him a few times. Never took lessons from Garroth. though." You let the two talk before looking down at your fish.


"Got a name for it yet?" Zane questioned.


"No. Asher named his Bubbles. So I want to name this one something similar to that one. Since their siblings!"


"Hm...Why not...Bubba."


"Bubba....I like that one! Bubba's your new name!" You grinned.


The fish turned to you and blew a bubble.


"She like me!" You grinned, your eyes turning into stars.


Aaron and Zane laughed lightly at you.


"How did you enjoy vacation Y/N?"


"It was awesome! I met lots of new people, made a friend, caught a crab and a fish! 10/10! Would do vacations again!" You smiled.


"And you Zane?"


"It was good. I relaxed as much as I needed and avoided the sun at all costs..."


"Vampire..." "Hiissss!" You squealed and clung to Aaron.


"Heh...What about yours?"


"It's gone great. I've gotten even closer with Aphmau. And this was our first summer together. But I mean we've known each other for a long time."


"So I've heard."


"You don't remember?"


"No I don't. I wasn't too fond of Aphmau back in those days. I had my own idea of friends."


"Gene?" Aaron and yourself questioned.


Your tail slightly wagged at the name.


"Aphmau told you--!? Ugh...Nevermind. Of course she would."


"I don't want to talk about that. I'm glad she's giving him a second chance but... He was a real jerk to her." Aaron sighed.


"Hey! Genes a nice guy! You shouldn't judge someone by their past Aaron." You scolded.


"I know, I know..." "Are you jelly of him?" "Ooo~ I think he is!" You snickered.


"Argh! Did you two get that word from her?" "Yes. I find it cute she says jealous like that." Zane laughed evily.


You only nodded.


"Ugh...Don't encourage her!...And to answer your questions, no I'm not...why would I be?"


"Just wondering. I don't know what happened between you all in high school but Garroth mentioned he kissed her once."


"WHAT!?" You yelled.


"Don't remind me..." Aaron sighed.


"THE VOLCANO IS ABOUT TO ERUPT GARROTH! I'M FEELING IT! I'M GONNA PUKE!" Aphmau cried out, running off.


You facepalmed as Zane laughed.


"Huh? No! Aph, Don't puke on the dessert table!" Zane yelled, running toward her.


"Ew..." You cringed.


Aaron laughed lightly at your face.


Once Aphmau calmed down, Aaron offered to take her some place else.


You were going to come with but Aaron gave you a look that said everything.


You nodded and decided to go off for a little while in your own.


You put your fish bowl back in the room before exploring the deck.


While exploring, you found Gene. "Gene!" You cheered.


"Y/N! Hey kiddo! Whats up?"


"Nothing! I just wanted to sat hi!" You smiled, hugging him.


"Heh...Well, Hello! Have you seen Aphmau and Aaron anywhere?"


"Uhhh...Their busy. What are you up too?"


"I was just playing games with Dante. How about you?"


"Taking care of my fish."


"Ohh! So you and Asher finally found those fishes you want, huh?"


"Yup! He has one and I have one. That way it feels like were close together and still hanging out! Even if were far away from eachother." You smiled.


"Thats sweet. Hm? Oh! Theres Aphmau and Aaron?"


"Wait what?" You turned to what Gene was looking at and saw Aaron blushing.


"Oh crap..." "Lets go sat hi!" "Huh!? W-Wait! I think their busy!"


"Nonsense! Come on!" Gene lifted you up onto his shoulders and walked over to Aphmau and Aaron.


'Crap...'


"Well, there you two are!"


"Are you serious!? How many more times is this going to happen!?"


You gave Aaron an apologetic smile and he only sighed and smiled back at you sadley.


"Gene! How are you today?"


"Doing good, doing good. I'm actually kind of glad I get to spend the last day on the ship with you guys. I really want to get to know you both. And this little rugrat thats on my shoulders."


"Uh--Rude!" You pouted, making Gene chuckle.


"Hey! Big Bro! Wanna play vollyball?" Dante called, coming out of nowhere.


"Ehehe...Again? We just got done playing Dante. I need a little rest."


"Ahh..Uhh...Okay!" Dante smiled, running off.


You tilted your head a little at Dantes sudden appearence.


"How random." You muttered.


"So, what are your plans when you guys get back home?"


"Well...I'm going to work n' stuff."


"Same. Its been a long summer."


"I'm going to laze around all day while those two do that." You spoke lazily.


Aphmau and Aaron laughed nervously at your statement making you raise an eyebrow.


Were they hiding something?


"You?" "Hm, well I'm actually moving back into town."


"You are?" "Really!?" "What?" You Aphmau, and Aaron jumped.


"Haha...Yeah! I am...Which is why I'd like to hang out more and connect with everyone. I was thinking about looking around where you guys live."


"Well...That's great! You'll be closer to Dante! I know he thinks the world of you right?"


"Heh...Yeah I know..."


"Did you ever tell him how you were in high school?"


"He's my little brother that's in the past, Kitty."


"Kitty?" Aaron scoffed.


"Ohh! I thought you said that the other day!" You smiled.


"Aphmau! Sorry...Heh...Dante was little and I wanted to make a good impression on him. Besides, it's in the past and I'd like to let it go."


"I understand." "Me too!" You and Aphmau smiled.


"Hey! Gene! How bout' a game of bingo!" "Where did you get that playing card?" "Gimmie  back my bingo you whippersnapper!" An old man glared, approaching Dante.


"Wha--This is mine, I--" "That belongs to room 109!"


"Look...This is mine! I bought it!"


"You kids these days and your memes and you're dabbin'! I'll show you, I'll kick your butt!" Dante screamed and ran away as old man just barely followed him.


"I'll show ya'!"


"Shouldn't you, y'know, go and help Dante?" "Something tells me he'll be fine."


Dante continued to scream and run away.


"Haha...Dantes scared of old people." You smirked.


"Hes my innocent little bro. At least I see him like...Especially when he's not dealing with relationships. He's always been horrible at those."


"Tell me about it, I'm glad to know you at least care about your little brother Gene. Even back in high school."


"Hes my family."


"Well, I'm still proud of you." "Thanks darling." "Darling?" "Ha! Sorry! I want to say potaaa...Uhm...Nothing."


"Yeah. Its best you don't say that one." You giggled.


"Seriously!?"


Aaron, Gene, and yourself laughed at Aphmaus comment. She growled amd pouted in response.


"I'd be happy to spend more time with you Aphmau and you too Aaron, I guess."


"Gee. Thanks." "What about me?"


"Hm...I dunno...Thats a tough one."


"Wha!? So rude!" Gene laughed lightly as you joined in on Aphmaus pouting. 


"So Aph. Going to go try the dessert bar? They got new desserts today."


"Yeah absolutely!"


With that, her and Gene were off. Right after he sat you down of course.


"Aph!? Argh!" Aaron growled.


"Sorry. I-I tried to keep him away! I did! Were you at least able to get your sentence out?"


"Nope. And don't worry about it. Its...Not a big deal." "It seems like it is..."


"You can read me like a book huh?"


"Yeahh...Your fairly easy to read now that I've gotten to know you." You smiled, taking the seat Aphmau had abandoned.


"Whats he up too?" A voice growled.


"Zane?" You and Aaron questioned.


"Something about the way he acts throws me off. He better not be trying to be Aph's best friend, That's my position!"


"And you say Aarons jelly!"


"Wha--!? HEY!" Zane glared, making you laugh cheekily.


"I honestly think he's changed. Maybe he just socially awkward, I don't mind if he's actually a good person but that's not why I'm upset. I want to talk to Aphmau alone and I can't seem to find a moment!"


You three heard Dantes screams as he ran back over to you all.


"Whoo... I think I got away from that old man." "I still don't get why you're running. You could just jog you'd still go faster than him." You sighed.


"Yeah...And he hasn't really moved that much from where he started." Aaron pointed.


He kept walking before he fell asleep while standing.


"Oh...Ahaha! I knew that! Anyway, I'm sorry Aaron. I was trying to get Gene away from you guys but that didn't work."


"I just need a moment alone with her. I want it to be special!"


"Oh! I heard the fireworks are going off tonight!" You smiled.


Suddenly, with a puff of smoke, Guyde appeared.


"Is someone planning something special? A proposal perhaps~" He smirked.


"Where did you come from!?" "So cool..." You awed.


"Not to worry! I can help you pick the perfect spot for your proposal!" He grinned, completely ignoring Zanes comment.


"Its not a proposal! I just want ask my girlfriend to move in with me..."


"It's still a proposal or at least one step closer to it, let me help you!"


"Same. I'll make sure no one interrupts." "Me too! I wanna help!" You grinned grabbing Zanes hand.


"Me three!" Dante nodded.


"Really? Thanks guys..." "No problem! Oh Nate~!" Guyde called.


A male with green eyes, dark brow hair, and a waiters suit in came out from the bathroom and approached Guyde.


"Yeah?"


"Go be a third wheel between Aphmau and that other fellow while these gentlemen and I go set up something romantic!"


"You got it babe, Hey! Aphmau and other guy! I like desserts!" Nate called, running off.


Once the plan was fully in motion you grabbed Celestia and smiled.


"Okay. You remember the plan right?" Celestia barked and licked your cheek.


"I'll take that kiss as a yes! Now lets go! Celestia! Come back!" You yelled.


Celestia ran over to Aphmau and Gene before barking. You 'panted' as you rested your hands on your knees.


"Sorry Aph. I was walking her and she must've slipped from my grasp...Celestia has been acting weird all day though. Odd." You muttered.


"Celestia? Y/N?"


"Your dog?" Celestia continued to bark as Gene slightly backed up.


"Yeah! She and Y/N are my babys! Whats wrong girl?" Aphmau questioned, crouching down to Celestias level.


Your eyes widened slightly at Aphmaus words and your heart felt all tingly.


Did she just call you her...Baby?


You couldn't help the smile that was creeping on your face but quickly got back into character.


"Looks like she doesn't like me...Weird...because I normally get along with dogs."


"Wait...Y/N? Wheres Aaron?" You shrugged, as Zane called Aphmaus name and ran over to you all.


"Huh?"


"Follow me! No time to explain!" Zane yelled, grabbing hold of Aphmaus wrist.


"Gah! Zane, where are you taking me!?"


"Aphmau I--" Celestia stopped Gene from following Aphmau as did yourself.


"Come on big bro! Let's go see the fireworks together!" Dante smiled, grabbing Gene.


"But Aphmau--" "Don't worry~! She'll be fine! Isn't that right Y/N?" "Yup! Don't worry me and Celestia will make sure everythings okay!" You grinned, picking up the dog.


Celestia barked and tried licking your chin.


Once Gene and Dante were gone you let out a breath of relief and smiled down at Celestia.


"We did it girl!" You grinned. She barked in return.


You walked to where the others would be watching the fireworks when you felt your ear twitch.


"A-Aaron...I'd love to move in with you. But Katelyn, Kawaii~Chan. Y/N. Y/N. I can't leave her. N-Not that Katelyn and Kawaii~Chan aren't good at taking care of her but...In a way...I guess you could say I need her." You set Celestia down and made yourself known.


"See? The thing is...Aaron actually asked me if I could move in with you both as well. I-I know he didn't get your approval first and its fine if you don't want me to move in with you both bu--"


Aphmau embraced you in a tight hug, which made your tail wag.


"Why wouldn't I want you to move in with us? I told you that myself didn't I! At the convention...I'd want my Mija to move in with me."


"I still dunno what that means." "Ehehe...It means daughter silly." "Oh? O-Oh...Ohhh!" You grinned and hugged her back as Aaron smiled at you both.


"So...Thats one issue settled. But...What about Katelyn and Kawaii~Chan?"


As if on cue, Katelyn appeared with Travis.


"We'll be fine Aphmau."


"Huh?"


"You don't have to worry about me and Kawaii~Chan. Were big girls. Plus, we wanna see you happy. Everyone deserves that."


"Katelyn...But what about Kawaii~Chan? Will she be okay with this?"


"Your kidding...Right?" "This is her--" You and Travis were cut off when Kawaii~Chan burst threw the wall.


"MY SHIP!" She grinned.


"Gah--!? MY SHIP!" Guyde yelled, seeing his wall shattered.


You laughed nervously and scratched the back of your head.


"See? We'll be fine. Besides, we'll just get a new roommate. Were still going to be close to you. Both of you." Katelyn smiled, holding you close to her side.


"Afterall, I'm still keeping my eye on you Aaron..." "I'd expect nothing less..."


"Okay you guys! Give them some alone time! Aphmau still needs to give her answer!" Garroth smiled, coming through the door.


He picked you up and tossed you over his shoulder as you giggled. You mouthed to Aphmau, 'Say yes!' making Aaron chuckle and her face turn beet red.


You sat on Garroths shoulders, watching the fireworks while listening in on Aaron and Aphmaus conversation.


"Aaron?" "Aph?" "I'd...Love to move in with you!" "Really?" "Yes. Really. I-I...Uh..." "You don't have to say it if your not ready." "But I am. I-I...I--! I love you!" Aphmau cried out.


You squealed as Dante gave you a look.


"Your not eavesdropping on ther conversation are you~?" "Nooo~"


"Lies!" Dante glared, grabbing you from Garroth and tickling you.


You laughed in response making Katelyn roll her eyes and laugh at you both.


Suddenly, Garroths phone began to ring.


"Huh? Who is...Oh! Laurance! Hey buddy!"


"LAURANCE! HI! HOW ARE YOU! I MISS YOU! TALK TO ME!" You yelled, as Dante used your legs to hold you upside down.


"Heh...He says he misses you to Y/N."


"Yay!"


"Mhm...Mhm...Yeah. Were almost home, how about you?...Ah...Okay then. We'll be waiting for you whenever you get back. Take your time....Yeah, A lot of things happened. I'll tell you about them when you get back home." Garroth smiled.


"BYE LAURANCE! I STILL MISS YOU!"


"He says Bye and he misses you to Y/N."


"Y'know...Despite all the crazy things that happened, This has been the best vacation ever." Dante smiled.


Your nose twitched and you turned to the old man who crouched his way through the doorway.


"Hey you! I'm still gonna kick your butt!" Dante screamed as you lightly laughed and sat down to look at the fireworks.


Hes right about one thing. This certainly was the best vacation ever.

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