New Beginnings (Mai and Cam)

[Lotus]

Isaac locked the bathroom door and sunk to the floor, holding his head in his hands. He knew he hadn't been a great son, despite whatever Gia said to him. His hands clenched into fists and he sighed, knocking his head back on the door. He couldn't sit there forever though. He had to appear okay and get downstairs so Gia wouldn't worry.

He washed his face with cold water to wash away the cobwebs and glared at himself in the mirror. "Don't screw the day up with your attitude Issac." He gave himself a pointed look and then unlocked the bathroom door before walking back downstairs. He stopped on the bottom step. "You looked lovely baby."

[Cham]

Gia frowned, stepping towards him, a tender hand on his biceps. "Whats wrong?" She asked gently. She didnt want to probe, but he seemed out of sorts. And not the usual out of sorts. But a depressed sort.

"Thank you..." She whispered, and gave him a small smile. "Im glad you like it..."

[Lotus]

Isaac shook his head, forcing a natural grin to play on his face. "Nothing my dear." He stepped down the last step and wrapped her in his arms. "I like whatever you wear." He kissed her cheek and then looked up to the clock on the wall.

"Do you think we should set off?"

[Cham]

Gia wouldnt look away from him. Raising a hand and pushing a lock of his hair from his face. Leaning forward, she kissed him tenderly. "We probably should" She murmured. A small, concerned smile on her face. Feeling his hands trickle down her back until he wasnt holding her anymore, and she stepped away, grabbing their things and struggling to open the door. Why did she have to be so self dependent?

[Lotus]

Isaac momentarily stared and watched her and when he saw the struggle she was having he snapped back to his senses. He walked to the door and took everything out of her hands so she could walk through the door with ease. When she made to take them back he shook his head and grinned. "I would carry more just so you wouldn't have to worry." He smiled and leant over and kissed her cheek softly.

"So, to the school then?" His grin turned cheeky as he let her wander in front, his eyes watching the way she moved. He still, somehow, couldn't understand how she was his.

[Cham]

Isaac was such a sweetheart. He gathered all the things from her smaller arms, and took them into his own. It was not such a task for him. Being stronger, taller, lankier. "Thank you Darling" She said softly, moving ahead of him, aware of the spring he put in her step. And PAINFULLY aware that he was gazing at her. Oddly enough as it seemed, she mind it from him.

Turning and walking backwards, but still ahead of him "Yes, to the school, I figured a nice picnic in the park sort of a thing. I dont think im quite ready to share our place yet." Giggling softly, she skipped forward. Something she hadnt done since she was little. Infact. Since before Isaac moved the first time...

[Lotus]

Isaac chuckle at how carefree Gia was acting, well not so much acting more than feeling. He couldn't help but smile. He sped up his walk so that he could be next to her instead of behind her and he shifted all their belongings to one arm. Once he did so his free arm snaked around Gia's waist, his fingertips brushing her hip.

He leant over, not breaking a stride, to kiss her on the cheek before whispering, "It's good to see this side of you again." It really did bring back old memories. Memories that would have caused him so much pain before, but now he liked them. They were good times.

[Cham]

Gia felt an arm moving around her, and jumped at first, but then felt the familiarity, and slipped closer, when he kissed her, she snapped up the blankets. "I want to help" She said softly, and kissed him gently.

Feeling his lips on her cheek next sent a warmth into her. "I like to feel this way. I want you to feel this way too. And maybe if i do, then ill rub off on you." Giggling, and striding next to him. It wasnt too far now, and they could set everything up, then she could snuggle down. That thought sent her cheeks reddening when she thought of their 'snuggling down' that morning.

[Lotus]

Isaac chuckled breathlessly in her ear before answering her in regards to taking things off him, "You're stubborn." He squeezed her around the waist lightly, "You've already rubbed off on me quite a lot. This morning for example?" He raised his eyebrow cheekily and couldn't help but laugh at her reaction.

They were nearly to school and nothing had gone wrong. Well, today was going to be one good day.

[Cham]

Gia couldnt stop smiling, Leaning into him when he squeezed her. Smacking him lightly at his out loud admittance that he enjoyed what he got. "Isaac Zachary... Your so..." Flustered, she tried to find a word for it. But there wasnt one fitting. So she settled with "Hot." Pleased that he enjoyed himself, and she finally did something right, and slightly shocked that he had told her in public.

Internally hugging herself, she tapped her hip against his playfully. Today was going to be fun. and definitly one for the books.

As they reached the school, she broke away from Isaac's grip finding a nice green patch of grass and settling the large blanket down. Walking around it several times to make sure it was perfect. A slight breeze blew, and she zipped up the hoodie she had swiped from Isaac's closet, giving him a grateful, loving glance.

[Lotus]

Isaac's steps faltered at her words and he couldn't stop the grin that spread across his face. Never had she said such a thing in public. God he was liking this side of Gia. He watched her from a little way away as she set out the blanket; she had a spring in her step and he'd do anything to keep it there.

Slowly, he made his way over to where she'd set up and he placed the basket and everything else he was carrying down on one of the corners. He straightened his back and took one long stride to catch Gia off guard as he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "So I'm hot? Thank you for pointing that out..." He whispered huskily in her ear before kissing her neck.

[Cham]

Gia grinned and looked for their friends, wondering if they would be punctual or not. She didnt see any sign of them, and they were wiped from her mind as she felt arms around her. Her body immediatly sank into the familiarity of Isaac's. Groaning softly, her body nearly convulsing as he kissed her neck.

"Yes" She murmured softly "Extremely hot... But your also wonderful, and loving, and sweet, and you can be sexy as hell" Her voice dropped on the last adjective, sounding darker, huskier. "Yes... Definitely sexy too..."

[Lotus]

Isaac chuckled in her ear and tightened his hold a little, "I'm glad you approve of my personality." He leant down to place a light kiss on her neck again before speaking. "But, I must say. You also have your fair share of sexy..." He grinned and spun Gia round so she was facing him before he reached a hand under her chin and brought his lips to hers. As he brought away he whispered, "And everything about you just makes me love you more." He watched her eyes and the way her cheeks flushed slightly. He was lost in a world of his own where it was only him and Gia existing.

Someone coughed behind them and Isaac grinned, turning round. "Do you two ever stop?" Wes. Typical.

[Cham]

Gia smiled "Baby your personality is what captured my heart. Your looks are just a bonus." Giggling when she felt her body turning quickly. She grabbed hold of his shoulders, and looked up into his eyes, filled with love that mirrored her own. Feeling that soft kiss solidified her feeling for him just that much more. And she ran her nose against his.

Unable to respond though, as Wes interupted. But she didnt feel embarrassed for being caught in an intimate moment. Flexing her finger that dawned a ring, Danielle's eyes grew wide. Shreiking and running to her. Gia stepped back from Isaac, and tried to calm her friend, smiling over her shoulder as she saw Rylee and Max swinging arms softly.

[Lotus]

Isaac had briefly told Wes and Max what he was planning for Gia, but they hadn't known about the ring. He knew what they'd say anyway so he knew he'd done the right thing and their faces just confirmed it. As Max drew closer and saw the shrieking girls he chuckled and then both of them slapped Isaac on the back.

"Way to go man. You snapped her up good and proper." Max could not stop grinning.

"When's the wedding?" Trust Wes to be the one that got straight to the point.

Isaac couldn't stop laughing along with them and when he finally calmed down he shrugged his shoulders in answer to Wes. "It's more of a promise than anything else, 'cause we're too young and stuff. I just wanted something more solid to show my love for her." He grinned at the both of them and that rewarded another slap on the back from both of them.

"See, I'm not the only romantic now!" Max chuckled.

[Cham]

Gia glanced over at Isaac, who stood comfortably, looking like he was jsut shooting the breeze with the boys. All of them were grinning and chatting.

Feeling her shoulder being shaken, she turned back to the girls, showing them the the ring that was gorgeous, simple, and very them. The girls agreed, clearly excited and glancing at their own men, wondering how long it would take them. Gia reminded them softly that she had know Isaac for years.

Stepping back to the boys, they all took their places beside their men. Gia's arm wrapped around Isaac's back, her hand in his further back pocket, Squeezing gently and looking up at him to whisper "I love you..."

[Lotus]

Everything was good. The mood was light and cheerful with the guys and when the girls joined them it was even better. His own arm wrapped around Gia in response to her and he grinned, "I love you too baby..." He whispered back as he leant down to kiss the top of her head. Isaac looked up when he felt them watching and just grinned, raising his eyebrow at the look Wes was pulling.

He chuckled. "Shall we sit down and get to it then?" They all sat down. It didn't look like a formal occasion. They were friends so they were spread apart, lolling around one another or in each others arms. It was good and if anyone walked past to see them they'd feel envious; maybe.

[Cham]

Gia chose a comfortable spot inbetween Isaac's legs, leaning up against him, but slouched so her body wasnt pushing his over. Still feeling like she was a burden, she scooted down, so her head rested on his thigh, kicking off the slim sandals she wore and pushing her feet into the grass. It was cool and refreshing.

Waving a hand lazily toward the basket, she said "Go on ahead, theres snackies, and sandwich stiff. I didnt know what everyone would want. I know theres some fruit and salad stuff as well..."

[Lotus]

Isaac grinned and entwined his fingers in her hair as she lay across him. "I'll have a sandwich Max if you would be so kind as to pass me one?" He grinned and caught it as it sailed his way. "No need to be violent." Everyone laughed at that, Max could not be violent if he tried. Angry maybe, but violent, never.

Everyone settled down into chatter, laughter and food eating. It was relaxed and something Isaac wanted to do again. Especially with Gia alone in their usual spot. It would be nice as just the two of them, in their place. He felt something hit his head and he looked down to see a grape. "Who?" He raised his eyebrow as he looked around the group but couldn't keep a smile off his face. "Wes? How kind of you." Isaac picked the grape up and threw it back.

[Cham]

Gia couldnt stop giggling as a grape pegged Isaac in the forehead. Turning and looking around. Feeling Isaac pull his fingers from her hair, which she rather liked where they were. She clapped as Isaac tossed it back over, and Wes caught it in his mouth. Chewing it slowly, glaring with a grin at Isaac.

"Whoaaaaa boys, no food frights thank you very much" A stern, but amused look on her face. Wagging her finger at the boys. "You too Max..." She mumbled, grinning. Max looked stunned laughing ""What did I do?"

[Lotus]

Isaac glared back at Wes and chuckled. "Show off." His grin widened when Gia started scolding them and he let his fingers knot back in her hair. "Sorry Miss." He grinned cheekily and patted her head softly. Everyone turned to Max at his protest and no one could stop laughing; he was always such a softy.

"'Cause you're the one that told me to throw it at him to get his attention, seeing as he couldn't stop daydreaming." Isaac looked between the two of them and raised his eyebrow.

"Is that so? Well, I might just have to find payback somehow." He grinned playfully at the two of the before taking another bite of his sandwich and winking at the look Gia gave him. Today was a good day; he knew it.

That was until a cold voice brought him from his happy, airy mood. "Issac." He turned his head and looked up to the girl he had always tried to keep up with.

"Issabelle." She gave him that knowing look, but he didn't want to talk with her. He didn't want his good mood stomped on. He sighed and looked at the worried face of Gia to the confused faces of the rest of his friends. "Nothing to worry about guys. I'll be right back." He turned to Gia, "Please stay put?" He smiled softly and moved to kiss her nose before standing up and following Issabelle a little way away from the group.

[Cham]

Gia chuckled "You deal with them however you choose, just no food, and please keep injuries to a minimal." A dark, haunting look passed her eyes. "Ive been to the hospital enough for a lifetime." A smile returned to her face seconds later as she pushed the hole ordeal from her mind. "Hows the sandwich love?"

Isaac didnt seem to hear though. Looking with a frown in the distance. Gia followed his gaze, and was shocked. Issabelle? What was she doing here... Looking up to Isaac, about to comment when he moved. Gia sat up, and watched him walk away. Smoothing her hair down, and beginning to braid it to keep her hands busy while her mind rushed, wondering what was going on...

[Lotus]

Isaac slowly felt his head drop down in the presence of his sister, yet she still hadn't said anything. She'd just been looking him over with that look in her eyes. Finally he lifted his head up to meet her gaze and her look hardened. "What do you want Issabelle?" 'That was the wrong thing to say Isaac.' He dropped his gaze back down and her saw her take a step closer.

"How dare you? And how dare you not look at me when I'm talking to you. Look at me Isaac!" His head shot up instantly, to be met with what could only be called as a death glare from her. He knew better though. He wanted to turn away and leave the conversation, but instead he balled his fists up and stayed his ground. He wasn't going to hit her, he could never do that, but he had to try and calm himself some way.

He stared at her and he saw how she tried to compose herself. "You think you've got it all don't you young man. You graduated top, you've got a girl; even though she's below standards, and you've got offers. But you still don't have the love of me or our dad."

"He's not my father and Gia isn't-" He got cut off by her warning look and he knew to stop then and there. Inside he was furious. Gia was above standards. She set the standards higher than anyone else. Issabelle was just too stupid to see it.

"Well, let me tell you one thing Isaac Zachary Waterman. If you think you can dos around here with this bunch of losers," She started raising her voice and he wanted to scream at her. "You've got another think coming. You need to prove yourself Isaac. You may think you're the greatest and you may have pushed me out of my limelight a little, but you will never...ever...be good enough. Not as good as me and definitely not good enough to gain the attention of dad. So I suggest-"

Isaac took a step back. "I'm not listening Issabelle. This is my life. Do you hear me? My. Life! I will live it how I want. I never stole your limelight. I never wanted your limelight. I am good enough. I have friends. I have a mum that loves me. I don't need the attention of our father. Not when he's so cruel and heartless."

Issabelle gained the space between them and growled. "Our father is not cruel and heartless. How dare you say that? Our mother is stupid to see anything in you. Our father is the greatest man alive and he pushed us to be the best."

"SHUT UP!" He didn't mean to raise his voice, but he didn't need her telling him what to do any more. He thought's he'd gotten away from it all. He tried to calm himself, but his voice was still loud. "You are the one that's wrong. You're the blind one. Mum is the greatest woman alive and she loves me whatever you say. Our father is the stupid one. He IS cruel and heartless. He's so screwed up with us wanting to be the best he killed my fucking baby!" Isaac was shaking all over and his eyes grew wide as he and Issabelle stood there in shock. He took a step back, and that action caused the snide look to cross her face.

"That was your mistake." With that she turned and left, having had enough of him. Isaac couldn't move. His mistake? She knew. It was his mistake.

[Cham]

Gia's head shot up when she heart Isaac bellow. Issabelle was his his face, and honestly, Gia had had enough of her. She was on one side of the divide, one that supported evil, and dishonesty, and cruelty. And Gia was fed up with it.

Standing up, and ignoring the questions of the others, she strode up to the pair. "Issabelle Imelda Waterman." She seethed, the pretty, but glaring woman turned to look at Gia. Striding right up to her, she put all of her anger into her right hand and swung. The flat palm of her hand loudly smacking across her face.

Issabelle's eyes misted in pain, but anger contorted her face. Gia saw her balling up her fists, and Gia acted first, launching to her, pushing her to the ground. They rolled several times, and she heard shouts from the others, ignoring her, feeling her hair pulled and tugged.

Gia had brawled only once. Remembering how she lost. She took those tactics, and clamped her thighs around Issabelle's waist, straightening herself up, and pushing the older girls shoulders down. Screaming obseneties. "YOU DONT SPEAK TO MY FIANCEE AGAIN!!! UNDERSTOOD? YOU NEVER SPEAK OF MY BABY AGAIN!!! MY CHILD IS DEAD BECAUSE OF YOUR F*CKING FATHER! THAT ASSHOLE KILLED HER!!!"

Tears streamed down her face now, and the fight went out of her. Shoulders slumping, looking at the scratched, frightened face of Issabelle beneath her. With one more shot, Gia seethed "Dont ever talk to us again..."

[Lotus]

Isaac was too shocked at what had just happened to even realise what was going on in front of him. It was like he'd blocked everything off and he was alone. Everything seemed distant as that one phrase drifted around his mind. 'His mistake.' For once, Issabelle was right about something.

It wasn't until he felt a shove in his back that he came back to what was really happening. Wes have shoved him forwards and he finally saw what was happening in front of him. He shook his head to try and clear it; not that it did much good. He placed his hands around Gia's waist and lifted her up. "Leave it Gia. Just let her go." He placed Gia's feet on the floor and brought her tight against his body as she sobbed into his chest. His hand wove into her hair to try and calm her down.

"Just leave Issabelle. I'm sorry about what happened this time, but if you so much as look at us the wrong way next time I won't be held accountable for my actions. What you got today you have deserved for a long time but I'm still sorry. You are my family, but you need to leave. You need to leave us alone and never, ever try and talk to us again. Do you understand?" His voice showing little emotion and for the first time in his whole life, he thought he saw a look of pride cross his sisters face but that was quickly replaced by anger and hurt. She turned and stormed off in the fashion he knew far too well.

He kissed the top of Gia's head and ran his fingers through her hair to try and calm her down, but he didn't have words. It was his mistake. His mistake. His eyes flickered up to his friends but he wasn't really seeing them. He was just seeing those words float around his mind. His. Mistake.