After the pool party the 5 friends were in Zipp’s room just hanging around.
Pipp was on the bed turned over on her back. “That was one of the best pool parties eva!” Pipp said. “You can say that again.” Said Zipp.
“But in all seriousness Hitch. Your swim moves were incredible!” Said Zipp smiling with a slight blush. Hitch smiled nervously. Hitch was Performing several stunts and amazing swim moves at the pool party. Mostly because he trained himself for it. As he figured it would be helpful in his career as a sheriff and it was very beneficial in the long run.
“Thanks Z-zipp.” Said Hitch. Hitch still had his sunglasses on when they left the castle pool. And it was noticeable, but he clearly needed this to partially hide the blush and his eyes. “Say why don’t you take your sunglasses off. It’s not that bright in here.” Pipp suggested.
Hitch was stuttering until Zipp said. “Actually, if Hitch wants to wear them in here, he should.” She had no idea why Hitch still had them on. But she figured she might need her own sunglasses to hide her own blush and eyes. She never would’ve guessed that’s exactly what Hitch was doing this for.
And then Hitch realized he was looking right at Zipp. And he didn’t know it. So, he tried to be polite and looked away. But something was brewing inside him. And he was processing it all. And what he found was something he had no idea what to do. Several emotions hit Hitch all at once and then.
“I uh. If you’ll excuse me for a moment.” Hitch stepped out of the room. And Sunny followed. As Sunny walked outside. She noticed Hitch’s steps turned into walking, the walking turned to running.
And soon enough Sunny was giving chase. And then Hitch slipped on a patch of the floor that was brighter than the rest. “Owww!” Hitch screamed. And then his sunglasses fell off of his face. Hitch was groaning in pain until Sunny helped him up.
The 2 were back in the guest castle suite. And Hitch and Sunny were both on the sofa. Sunny was trying to get a response out of Hitch.
“Hitch. What happened? Where were you headed?” Asked Sunny. “I don’t know. Anywhere. I just had to- ugh!” Hitch was seemingly both sad and frustrated.
“Hitch tell me what happened.” Said Sunny. Hitch ultimately knew she would never ever stop until she knew. And what would the point be in hiding something that couldn’t be hidden anymore given to how Sunny saw everything.
“Sunny I…I don’t know what it is or why. But I feel awkward. I feel jumpy and relaxed at the same time. I feel nervous but excited. And it’s Zipp. Just around her! Dah! Why does everything feel so awkward around Zipp all of the sudden!? Is something wrong with me!? Should I even be talking about this to you? I-“ Hitch was cut off. Sunny knew everything that was going on. And now she was going to crack this wide open to Hitch in all it’s glory.
“Hitch. I know exactly what you’re going through. Don’t laugh, because I promise you nothing is wrong with you.” Said Sunny bluntly.
“You’re in love with Zipp. I can see it plain as day. It’s no wonder you were still wearing your sunglasses.” Said Sunny.
Hitch was undoubtedly tearing up. But he didn’t cry. He couldn’t. Right?