//------------------------------// // Don't be a beach // Story: A day at the Lake // by SolidFerret //------------------------------// "Are you having fun, Prism? I'm having fun. You two look like you're having fun. This is a fun day." Prism was not amused by Illusions happy attitude, nor was Whirlwind. "Come on, Prism." Illusion said, walking over to the rainbow haired teen. "Smile!" Without warning, Prism's face was stretched into a smile, resulting in him smacking Illusion. "Don't touch me." He growled. "Someone's happy today." Del said as he climbed onto the platform. "Come, Prizzy. Cheer up!" Illusion moved over to Whirlwind, who mere dipped her feet in the water. "Go make Prism feel happy." He told her. "Shouldn't have pushed him." She said. "Good thing he's right behind you." Illusion quickly turned around, only to to be forced off the platform and into the water. Del, Prism, and Whirlwind all started to laugh a Illusion surfaced. "Ha ha, very funny." As he was about to swim over, until Claire floated over on a tube with a drink in her hand. "Hey Lulu, T and Icy found a cliff to jump off of into the water." "Prism-proof. Perfect." Grabbing on to her tube, Illusion waved goodbye and floated away. "That's bullcrap. ''Prism-proof" sounds dumb." Prism complained. "Someone's mad that his friends are gonna ditch him to go cliff jumping." Whirlwind said. "Ditch me? I was invited, and I won't be left alone in a public area." "Well then come with us." Del told him, crossing his arms. "Well.. uhm... how high is the cliff?" "Yep, I knew it." "So sorry I'm afraid of things. Should I jump wearing clown make-up?" Whirlwind went quiet. "Thought so. We should stay here and look at all the cool stuff like uh... that jetski!" Prism pointed out towards the open area of the lake, where someone was riding a jetski at fast speeds. "I've always wanted one of those." Prism said to himself. "I'm gonna head to shore I think." Del said as he turned to walk away. "Did he just do a flip!?" Prism pointed. Del turned to look, only to have a brief struggle with Prism before being pushed into the water. Whirlwind and him shared a laugh as Del deadpanned and climbed back on. "Oh man, when I get him, I get him good." Prism cheered loudly. "Well I'm going back to shore. Take it easy Randy and LaVerne." He told them as he jumped off. Both of them were confused, and Whirlwind tried to ask "I'm sorry but who?" As Del jumped into the water, Prism came up from Whirlwind and put an arm around her shoulder. "Oh don't worry about that boy, he's out of here." Prisms eyes widened when he noticed a certain girl on the beach. "But there's someone on that beach over there, and that's to close for comfort when it comes to romance junk." Whirlwind sucked her teeth before saying "well the boy is in the water, and the girl is on the beach. But I'll be up here." "No you won't." Whirlwind couldn't even process what he said before Prism pushed her in the water. Meanwhile, Del had swam back to shore, seeing Icy back and talking to Pixel about the spot they had just found while sharing nachos. "Ah, young love." He commented at the sight of them before turning and bumping into someone. "Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry." He said, before getting red with embarrassment when he saw who it was. "Oh it's alright, I wasn't- wait a sec... Del!?" The girl got up to see if she knew that voice. "Oh... h-hi Creme." Without warning, Del was wrapped in a tight embrace. Del's whole face almost seem to glow red as he hugged back. 'Why did she have to be in a bikini?' He thought in annoyance. "Oh em gee, look who it is!?" Just by the tone, Del knew that the person it belonged to was mocking him while still somewhat excited. "Prism!" Creme exclaimed. 'No no no! Please don't embarrass me!' Del shouted internally. "Hey girl, how have you been?" He asked. "I've been doing great. I just got out of school for the summer and decided to come down here." "Why didn't you let us know?" Prism asked. "Because Del here," moving next to Del, "absolutely adores seeing you. Isn't that right Del?" Creme giggled. "I was gonna tell you guys tomorrow. I waned it to be a surprise." "And a surprise it is for him." "Prism, I know what you're doing. Please... don't." Del gritted through his teeth. "Are you still angry I took a picture of you two without permission?" "We were asleep... of course I am." Del gritted through his teeth. "Okay, how about one of you two while awake?" 'Oh no...' Del internally screamed. "Creme! Come here. I want a photo of you two." Creme was already taking to Whirlwind and the others when she heard him. Going over, she asked "A picture?" "Yeah, I need one of you two cause somebody" Prism glanced back at Del "doesn't like the one I have of you two." Creme giggled, knowing what picture he was talking about. "Of course." "Perfect! Okay dearies, let me get my phone." Running back to their spot, Prism grabbed his phone and came back. "Okay kids, get in nice and close. Don't be shy enough as Del already is." "I hate you." "Either I put this one online or the other one. Which one do you want?" Creme, deciding to join in with Prism's joking, almost shouted "Put both online!" At this point, Del laughed from all the jokes made at his dispense, causing even more laughter. "Okay, Creme, get as uncomfortably close to Del as you can. Del, you do the same." As Creme pressed herself up to Del, she squealed in surprise when Del wrapped an arm around her waist and lifted her off the ground. Snapping the picture on his phone, Prism smiled at the results of the picture, showing Creme the two smiling at the camera with Creme being lifted in the air. "Oh, this is definitely going in their wedding portfolio. Just you wait." "Hey, lets get a picture of you and Whirlwind." "Creme, they're not together anymore. You know that, right?" Del asked her. "Oh... I know. Just thought it would it would still be cute." She said, nervously. "Well, I did just embarrass the crap out of you two by having Del take a pic with his crush in a bikini, might as well do the same for me." Prism tossed Del his phone and went over to Whirlwind. "They're gonna be back together, aren't they?" Creme asked. Mocking Prism, Del turned to her and said "This will be for their wedding portfolio." making her giggle. "Okay kids, we're ready." Prism called, an arm around Whirlwind. Both of them smiling happily. "Wow Prism, I see you were hoping to top our picture." Del commented. "Hm... you're right." Prism bent down and put his other arm behind Whirlwind's legs and lifted her up to his chest. "Prism!" She laughed. "Put me down!" "Take the picture!" He yelled to Del, who gladly did. "Look at them, Claire. The sexual tension between them is so thick you can cut it with a knife." Illusion told his girlfriend "Lulu, that was us when we first started dating." "Shush, Claire. We need to mess with them." Illusion hid behind his menu. After taking pictures, the group decided to go to the snack bar. While Del and Creme sat with Prism and Whirlwind, Illusion and Claire sat across from them. "Just leave em be, Lulu. What good would it be to make things awkward for them?" "Do you not know who my dad is?" Claire remained silent. "I thought so." "Well what do you plan to do? Throw food at them and make it seem like one of them did it?" "No, I'm gonna give them two milkshakes, for the couple to share. Then I'm gonna take a picture of it, and post it online." "Oh my gosh, Illusion" Claire said, sarcastically and unamused. "You're a monster." "I sure am." Claire rolled her eyes. "Excuse me, waiter." Illusion called over. "I'd like to buy two milkshakes for the double date over there." He pointed at Prism's group. "Of course." "Wow, buying him free shakes. How nice." Claire said, still unamused. "Shush, this is gonna be hilarious." "Here you love birds are. Courtesy of that gentleman over there." Illusion wasted no time in getting his camera on his phone ready. But when he looked over and was ready to take a picture, he was shocked at the sight. They were sharing the milkshakes with two straws, but instead of what he was hoping for, it was Del and Prism sharing one with each other. "Wow.... great picture." Claire commented. As he was about to take the picture, Prism gave him a rather obscene gesture at him. "That's something you shouldn't be doing to your friends in a public place!" He shouted at him. "Put down the finger." Prism laughed before turning back to his friends. "I always knew Prism had a deep secret." Whirlwind joked. Prism stopped drinking and gave her a sassy. "Aye!" He said, snapping his fingers. "I love mah man." The rainbow haired teen told her as he put his arms around Del. "Don't touch me." "Shh... let this happen." Prism whispered in his ear. "Get off me!" Del pushed Prism away, who was laughing to himself. "Come on Icy, I know it's scary but trust me it will be soooooo much fun after you jump." Pixel told him, shivering slightly. The two were there while T left to go find Annie (as always). Pixel decided to see if the cliff was safe enough to jump off... by jumping off. Icy's heart was still racing in his chest after she jumped off with little warning. "I don't know Pixel... I kind-" "Want to wait for the others to get here so you can show off to Whirlwind?" She ask. A little shocked, Icy didn't bother responding. He only just nodded his head. "Well they should be here to. It's your lucky day, Prism won't be jumping so you'll be alright." "Well... where are-" "It's over here." T called out to the others as he moved a branch aside. "Hey you two. How was it Pixel?" "Super fun! You guys gotta try it." She cheered to the others as they arrived. "Yeah, have fun with that." "Oh Prism, you'll jump." Illusion said. "Make me." Prism exclaimed. Illusion dug his heel into the ground as he spun on it to face Prism. His face wide, he only whispered "We will" to him. "Dubz I'm scared." He said, "Good." Whirlwind told him. As the group looked over the cliff, some shuddered while others scoffed at the others fears. It was only 12 or 14 feet. Enough for Prism to cower, and for Del to look brave for Creme. "So guys, who wants to go first?" Claire asked. "I already went first Claire." Pixel squeaked out, jumping a little. "But I get what you mean." Rolling her eyes, Claire saw Starbust doing a few stretches. Stepping aside, Starburst ran and jumped before doing a flip in the air and landing in the water. "Is she dead?" Prism asked rhetorically. The sound of her surfacing was followed by a "Wooo!" as Starbusrt flipped the hair from her eyes. "See, told you it was fine." Pixel spoke up. Starburst relaxed in the water. "Come on guys, the water is perfect and the jump is awesome. Come down here." Under his breath, Prism sang "Come down now..." before glancing at Whirlwind for a bit. "Hey Icy, why don't you go?" Whirlwind suggested. "Well uh.... I don't know..." He said, getting nervous. "Want me to throw you?" Prism asked, earning a light smack from Whirlwind. "No, cause then Illusion will push you." Icy responded, Prism remained sitting. "Well... here it goes..." Icy said as he walked over to see how high it was. It didn't look as high as he remembered when he saw Starburst at the bottom. Taking a few steps back, he began to run when he felt someone grab his arm and run with him. "Lets jump together!" Pixel cheered. "Uh... okay." He said. "On three, ready? One.. two... three!" Pixel shrieked happily as the two ran and jumped off the cliff and into the water. The splash was followed by cheers from the others. "Awww, she gave him a peck on the cheek." Claire said, peeking over the edge. "What!" Prism got up, looking over. "He's not a blushing mess like when-" Two arms wrapped around his waist and dragged him back to the ground. As he flailed his arms to get free, they were grabbed by Del as Illusion quickly grabbed his legs. "Guys! You can't do this to me!" Prism yelled, frightened at what was happening. "Relax... it's not that high. You'll be fine." Illusion told him. "Please guys, I'll do anything." "Okay Del, on three." "It's about me kissing Claire isn't it. I'm sorry!" "One..." The two swung Prism towards the edge. "Okay, I'm sorry for taking the picture of you and Creme cuddling in your sleep, Del. Please!" "Two..." "OKAY! I'M AFRAID OF HEIGHTS I ADMIT IT!" He nearly screamed in fear. "Three!" Instead of flying over the edge like he thought, Prism landed and felt rocks, sticks and dirt on his back. Getting up, he heard a distant "woo!" before a splash. "Those jackasses!" Prism yelled. "I'm gonna kill them!" Was the last thing heard before he dove in after them. "Wait... did he just jump in after them?" Whirlwind asked, another splash being heard sounded by threatening yelling. "Yep..." Candy said. "Prism! Don't drown my boyfriend!" Claire called after him. The campfire crackled, ember and wood burning as the group huddled around it. "Ah... what a day. What a day." Illusion said, an arm around Claire. "Yep... I hate you still, but was still a fun day." Prism said, poking the fire. "Prism, be careful." Whirlwind said. "It's alright." He reassured for the tenth time. "So... what should we do next this summer?" Candy asked. "Amusement park!"Annie suggested, much to the dismay of T. "How abou-" Claire started say. "Amusement park!" Pixel cheered. "Amusement park!" Prism exclaimed. "Alright... fine." "Oh and concerts." He said. "That's for you and Whirlwind." "Well..." Del passed around sodas for the group. "I say we just enjoy summer." "Amen." Starburst said, raising her drink. "Yeah, I'll try to visit more this summer." Creme said. "We'll visit too." Del said, "I bet you will." Prism whispered, getting smacked before handed his soda. "So..." Del said, raising his drink. "To the best summer yet." "Best summer yet!" They all cheered. The group sat around a tree in the shade, trying their best to stay cool in the summer sun. "What should we do today?" Starburst whined. "I don't knoooooooowwwww." Annie also whined.