Uh...I'm Lovin' It?

Aria

“What doing you mean?” she asks

“Well one fact being I almost died today, another being that I missed a practice I do not really care.” I say. “There is just something different about me today and I can't put my finger on it.” I put the bowl on the floor. “The only reason I sat out here was because I was worried you were going to talk to me about drowning. I was going to tell him, but the words would just not come out of my mouth.” I say.

Stephanie

I heard with every beat of my heart to what she said, carefully. Really, sometimes, I had to choose the decisions for her even if she was my big sister. We never shared any policy that "Who comes first, they make the decisions." It's never been like that. Everyone of us talk it out.

"Aria, it is rather funny that you're scared of me, you know? Because, of course, I would talk to you about drowning, it's a sister's job to know if you're okay, right? I mean, if India was in my place, she would do the same but it always ends up at my place." I say, laughing as she laughs along with me.

"You're right. And you're perfect at lecturing." she replies, making me stick my tongue out to her.

"You need lectures. You can't live without mine anyway. I'm more into life than you are. Especially at these "love" things." I said.

"'love' things?!" Aria cried, looking annoyed.

"Oh-ho! Don't tell me that you don't like Simba. Now don't give me that look. You just told me a few minutes ago."

Aria sighed and I just gave her that naughty smile of mine. "Alright. Yes."

"And you got to have the guts to tell him that. I thought you were strong!"

"I am!"

"Well, go for it then. Get him." I say. "If you need advice on clothes, come straight to me. That is, when you're going on a date with him!"

Aria and I laugh together, and I stretch my arms out to hug her. We hug tight and Bambi see's us hugging.

"Heeeeyyyy!! GROUP HUG!" Bambi says, and the rest of the girls come towards us to get a tight and cheerful hug.

Aria

I always get these talks from Stephanie. I do not get to talk to mom or India a lot, because of training. It is really good to spill the girly, more sensitive of myself.

When we are done with our chat, all the girl come over and we have a group hug. Apparently the girls were listening to our conversation. “Go talk to him.” Andra says.


I shake my head and look down at my feet. “Come on, go.” Stephanie says.

“What if he does not like me?” I say. “I would rather not have a life time worth of embarrassment.” I say.

“Oh I will talk to him for you.” Bambi says. “Simba.” Bambi call. I hear foot steps and panic. I leap over the railing onto the ground and run to the lake.

I sit on the peer and lean up against on of the posts, with one foot in the water. “I am such a wimp.” I say to myself. I start to sing again and try to get my mind off things.

Stephanie

Aria. Even if India and Aria were almost the same, I knew Aria was always different from any other girl. She's beautiful, more down to Earth than I am and wants to have a different life. That's why, I'm always here. Whereas India on the other side, she's more athletic than Aria but does all the crazy stuff which is why we all love her.

I persuade Aria to go talk to Simba, but she's just too shy. Bambi offers to help and Andra comes in to persuade Aria too. I see Miles coming over to our side and he grins.

"Well, well, well. New things, huh, Aria?" Miles asks.

I smile at him and then look at Aria as Bambi swishes off to go call Simba. "Siimmbaaa!" she calls and strolls away.

Aria gets up and runs over to the lake. I follow her quietly with Andra on my side. Putting one foot on the water, Aria spoke, "I am such a wimp." and I hear her sing again.

"Isn't that one of your all-time favorite's?" I ask her.

"Yeah." Aria says.

"I think we should give her some privacy." Andra whispers to me and I nod.

We walk back to the house, as I see Bambi and Miles talking to Simba. I can see that happiness in his face. Like he's been waiting for ages to hear that. He strums his guitar, Bambi and Miles laugh. I want to listen to their conversation but I just let it be. I start to walk to the front door as Aria comes in again. Surely, I was tired and everyone else was. We scurry off to our rooms, and I switch too my pajamas. Tying my hair and loosening it a little on the top, jump on to my bed, and shove the blanket all over me. Before I know it, I was deep asleep.

Simba

"Hey, Aria." I call before she climbs the stairs. Motioning to the couch, we both sit and wait as everyone goes to their rooms.

Adjusting my capo, I ask, "Elvis Presley fan?"

She shakes her head, "Don't know much of his stuff."

I begin to strum the guitar and say, "Well everyone should know this one. And personally, it's my favorite."

"Wise men say, only fools rush in.
But I can't help falling in love with you.
Shall I stay, would it be a sin?
If I can't help falling in love with you.

Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be

Take my hand, take my whole life too
For i can't help falling in love with you

Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things aren't meant to be

Take my hand, take my whole life too
For i can't help falling in love with you
For i can't help falling in love with you."

Unclamping the capo, I look at Aria, give her a smile, and say, "Sweet dreams, Ar."

Aria



He tells me goodnight and smiles at me. ''Good night." I say. I begin to walk up stairs, but Bambi an my sister block me and nudge me to go back down. I grunt and go back down. "Simba wait." I say walking over to him.

"Yes Aria?" He asks.

"What did Miles and Bambi say to you?"

Bambi

I don’t know why I always have to be the one to do everything for everyone. Just shut up and nut up, it’s not that hard. It’s that mentality that makes me roll my eyes when Aria says she doesn’t think my brother likes her.

If a boy bullies you when he likes you, then nearly killing you has to mean he’s at least interested. I walk towards my brother after telling Aria I’d ask him about it. Miles is with him. “Yo bro. So what’s the happs? Have the hots for my girl Aria or what? I’m tired of dealing with both of you angsting everywhere.” My brother looks at me, jaw going slack. He seems frozen.

I roll my eyes for the second time “Make a move you wuss. It isn’t that hard.” Simba goes from frozen and stuck, to annoyed.

“How would you know how hard it is? You’ve never dated anyone Bambi so shut up for once.” He seems to regret his words as soon as they leave his mouth. I don’t even wince.

I turn to face Miles “Double date. You, me, Aria, and my idiot Brother.” I say before pulling him down and planting a kiss on the top of his head. Simba’s mouth is slack again. I shove him a little towards Aria.

He looks at me briefly before chatting and singing to her. I can’t help but grin. “Sorry for making a show out of you. Don’t worry about it too much, and you don’t have to take me up on my offer either.” I say softly to Miles. “That lion boy is smooooth. Nice song choice.”

Simba:

A smirk plays on my lips, and I say quietly, "Bambi told me not to be a wuss, Miles was a innocent bystander, and apparently Bambi, Miles, you, and I are going on a double date."

"In fact," I whisper after a moment of hesitation, "I think she's listening right now."

Glancing at the stairs, I say in a clearer voice, "So, wanna go on a date with me, Bambi, and Miles?"

Aria

I smile and laugh a little. I pull my hair over to one side. "I would like that." I say.

"Okay great. I guess it's a date then." He say. He is really cute when he smiles.

"I guess it is. " I say. "Goodnight again."

"Night." He says, with that smile again.

I Scurry up the stairs and find Bambi again, looking lke she about to explode. "What?" I whisper.

She squeals and attacks me with a hug. I smile and hug her back. "Thanks." I say.

Stephanie

I wake up to the music blaring in my ears. Ouch! What a way to start a new day. I take my headphones off, and sit up on my bed. I see Aria on the other side of the room, and smile. I check the time. 9.30 AM. Well... It is vacation! I jump out the bed and stretch, yawning. I look at myself in the mirror. Man, I look horrible. I swish the comb through my hair, fixing it and take my hair to one side, tying it. There! All good.

I finish brushing my teeth, and come back to the room. Aria's still asleep. What a perfect plan! I could scare her, now.

Pretending, I scream,"ARIA! COCKROACH! OH MY GOD!" I shake up Aria who is horrified and looks around. She screams too and I start to laugh so bad.

Aria frowns at me. She seems really angry. "You, idiot! God! Don't let me sleep, okay?" she says, sarcasticly.

"Oh, come on! It's 9.30 for god's sake! Let's go swim. Oh, yeah. You can't swim." I say.

"That's okay. I won't go on the deep side."

"No, we're not going. We'll go speed-boating or something, okay? Let's check with the owner. Come on!"

Aria brushes her teeth and come out, and together we go outside to see the owner. I try opening the gate, but it's not opening. What? I look at Aria who seems concerned.

"I.." I push the gate, with all my strength. "Can't... Open the gate!"

"What? Bull! I'll open it." Aria says and comes forward to open it, but no luck.

"Oh, no." Aria and I say, looking at eachother. We're stuck. That can't be. We run into the house, and wake up everyone. I go to wake up India and Miles and Andra.

"GUYS! GUYS! The gate's not opening!" I say, a little scared.

"No way." India says.

"I'll open it. Opening a gate doesn't take too much time." Miles says.

"Yeah, maybe you tried to open it the wrong way." Andra says, trying to take it all cool.

Simba comes into the room and he nods. "The gate's not opening." he says, too and I look at them. Andra is shocked, India is almost frozen and Miles... He just stands there.

Now, what are we going to do?

Miles

"I don't mind." I say to Bambi, then turn on my geek and head to bed

***

As everyone begins to freak, I push on the gate, testing its strength. In a quick motion I gran the top of the gate, push myself up, and swing my legs over.

When I land on my feet, I throw my arms in the air and cheer, " He sticks the landing!"

I can practically feel Aria and India rolling their eyes.

"Last one is a rotten egg!" I shout. Sure, it's a childish saying, but it gets them moving.

Aria

I roll my eyes at Miles, but laugh too. “Last one over is a rotten egg.” he says. Competition, I love it. I jump up and down and get ready. “On your mark, get set go.” Miles shouts.

We all dart at the gate. India and I climb in perfect harmony. I pick up my pace a little and get to the top jumping off and landing. I throw my hands in the air, just like gymnastics. Mile's laughs at me. “Force of habit.” I say.

India jumps down soon after me. Soon after Simba, Bambi and Andra. Our moms just stand there and look at up. “We are going to make some calls. Do what you want, but remember we did not come here to take a break, we came to train.” my mom says.

“Okay mom.” India says. I walk with Simba to were ever we are going. “Wait where is Steph?”India asks.

I turn around looking for her. I see she is at the gate, walking with mom. “We need to hurry and get back. I should have known the woods woods would freak her out.” I say. “We will hurry.” I call to her.

Stephanie

"The last one is a rotten egg!" Miles says and Aria and India jump in to their race. Setting of their positions, they dart off and leave me all behind.

"Uh... Guys?" I say, but they all run off. Oh, man. I don't like the woods. I try to walk as fast as possible but the sounds creep me out. Mom comes in and I'm delighted! I grab her hand and stand with, advising her to drop me by the lake. I see Aria running back and I frown.

"Aw, baby. I'm sorry. I was too determined to beat Miles." Aria says, like I'm some kid.

"Yeah, leave me behind, okay? Hmph!" I say, ignoring her.

She snatches my hand and walks in with me. I wanted to ask her about Simba and she gives me that glare. "Are you going to go on a date with Simba soon?" I ask. I couldn't resist it.

"Well... I don't know. He hasn't asked me yet." She says and I feel angry. Oh, come on! Simba, start working on your date habits, man!

I groan and she pats me on the back. "How about some speed-boating? That'll cheer you up!" she says, cheerfully.

"How about a walk with Simba?" I shoot back.

Aria

"Well he asked me, but I do not know if it is because he likes me or he just does not want to hurt my feelings. There is no telling what Bambi is going to plan. She is the one who set this whole thing." I say.

"He so likes you. Don't think for a second that he doesn't . He would be crazy if he did not." She says.

"Thanks and I am so sorry I left you." I say.

"You apologize for everything, chill." She says.

Stephanie

Sometimes, you got to love Bambi. I totes love her for trying her best to set her brother with my sister. Maybe we all should make a secret plan behind this without Aria and Simba getting to know. That gives me an idea.

Me and Aria walk by the lake and Miles wait there with 3 speed-boats. He eyes Aria and Me to catch one. Miles get one with Simba which I didn't want. I call him over for a plan since Aria's now, talking to Simba.

"Hey, Miles! Could you get over here for a second?" I say and comes jogging to me.

"Sup', random sister of Aria and India?" he asks and grins.

I roll my eyes. "Dude. You're not getting in with Simba. Aria's going to drive with him, okay?"

"What? Why does the girl get the man?" he asks, pretty bumped out.

"Its to hook them up, nut head. So, you'll have to buckle seats with Bambi or India. I'm in with Andra."

"Oooh!" Miles says, looking over at Simba and Aria.

"Hey! Me and Bambi get the first drive! You guys catch along slowly! Bye!" India screams, pretty excited and set up on full-speed.

"HEY! WAIT FOR ME!" Miles says but they were already off. Two more left. Guess he has to share his one with us. I look at him and laugh.

"It's not funny." He says, groaning.

I walk to Aria and tell her, her seat's with Simba. Making lies out, she agrees and Simba drives. Helping her up the thing, I tell her to be careful and hug her.

"Hold on, tight. Simba, watch out for my sister. I need her." I say, and he gives me a thumbs up.

I walk over to Andra and hi5 her. We both laugh as we see both of them go. So it's just me, Andra and Miles now. There's the last one. Yeah, we could fit in. I run to the boat and they follow behind me.

"I'm driving!" I scream and get on the boat. They hop on, Andra behind me and Miles behind her. Woah, how did we fit in? Well, guess being skinny does work!