Love at First Sight: Melody & Derek (kitkat39 & NKL!)

[AnimeFan101]

Hearing Derek say that made me want to just keep kissing him like there was no tomorrow. That's when I noticed the sky getting light, telling me that soon it would start a new day. 'Wow, we've been here all night...' I thought as I broke the kiss, looking at Derek. He was so handsome, but I had to get back to my room before my parents get suspicious. "I'll see you later, then?" I said, then just for good measure, kissed him again and went back to the beach, noticing my fins turn back into legs. I gathered all my seashells and climbed back up to my balcony. I laid my shells in their right places, then looked down at Derek, and I smiled and waved at him, wishing I could spend more time with him. Then I got back into my room, dried myself off, and changed just in case and laid down and tried to go to sleep. "Derek...." I whispered, smiling as I finally went to sleep.

[Queen Elsa]

"See you later," I said, waving and watching as she walked back up to her room. Then an idea popped into my head, but I knew that would have to wait until later. I had to get back in my room before my mom noticed. I jumped back into the ocean, swimming back to Atlantica. I sneaked back through my window and crawled back into my shell bed. I got settled just in time. My mom swam into the room, and shook me lightly.
"Derek, time to wake up! You promised to help clean the barnacles, remember?" She reminded me. I gave a light sigh, opening my eyes and looking out the window.
"Right, right. I'll get to work in a minute," I said. She smiled and swam out of the room.
"Don't forget to be back by dinnertime!" she called.
"Yes, ma'am!" I called back, getting out of the bed. I would much rather be with Melody right now, or at least get some sleep. I just hoped I didn't accidentally sleep on the job.

[AnimeFan101]

I was dreaming, of me and Derek in the ocean swimming together, he was leaning to kiss me when I was shooken awake. "Melody, time to get up sweetheart." My mom said as I opened my eyes and yawned, sitting up on the bed, rubbing my eyes. "Ok, Mom, I'll be downstairs for breakfast in a little bit." Mom smiled at me and gave me a kiss on the cheek, then walked out my room. As soon as she closed the door, I got out of the bed and brushed my hair and teeth, thinking about what happened last night. I blushed, remembering the kiss.

[Queen Elsa]

I swam out of my room, quickly grabbing some food to eat, then swam out to joining the barnacle-cleaning group. Luckily, most of the people in the group were my friends.
"Hi, Derek," they called, waving. "Are you ready?"
"Ready as I'll ever be," I answered, not realizing how tired I sounded.
"Derek, are you okay?" They asked.
"Yeah. I just didn't get much sleep, that's all," I replied. "I'll be fine." They all just shrugged, and we began cleaning off the barnacle.

[AnimeFan101]

I went downstairs to eat breakfast with Mom and Dad, and I was so tired I couldn't keep my eyes open. "Melody, are you alright?" Mom asked with concern in her voice. "Yeah, Mom, I'm just tired, I guess I didn't get much sleep last night," I said as I finished breakfast, standing up and giving Mom and Dad a kiss on the cheek, I said, "I'm going to go for a swim, maybe visit Grandfather again, okay? Love you." Then I went out and ran to the water. I couldn't help but think about Derek, wondering what he was doing. I smiled, then I started humming a tune I knew by heart.

[Queen Elsa]

I continued cleaning the barnacles, but I must have been distracted by my thoughts about Melody, because when Morgan tapped my shoulder, I flinched.
"Derek, are you sure you're okay?" she asked.
"Yes. I told you, I just didn't get enough sleep," I answered.
"No, that's not it. Yes, you look tired, but there's something more. If you weren't distracted, you wouldn't have been scraping the rock," she said. I looked down to see marks in the rock, about two inches from the barnacle.
"Oops," I said, embarrassed. Morgan laughed.
"It's okay. But will you tell me what's on your mind? I promise I won't tell," she said.
"Okay. Well, there's this girl. We met about a year ago, and we bumped into each other again yesterday. I visited her last night, and we spent the whole night together. I haven't been able to get her out of my mind, no matter how hard I try," I explained.
"Then go visit her," Morgan said. I looked at her, surprised.
"Are you sure?" He asked, and she nodded.
"I'll cover for you. Don't worry. You go enjoy yourself," Morgan said.
"Thanks, Morgan! I owe you!" I said, then swam away. I was about halfway to Melody's castle when I heard someone humming. I would recognize that voice anywhere now. "Melody?" I called.

[AnimeFan101]

I gasped, hearing Derek voice, and I looked around, trying to see where he was. "Derek? Is that you?" I called back as I swam toward where his voice came from.

[Queen Elsa]

I noticed her swimming toward me, and I met her, hugging her tightly. "I've missed you, even though it's only been about an hour. I can't seem to get you out of my mind." He pulled her away and kissed her.

[AnimeFan101]

I kissed him back, not feeling tired anymore, and I wrapped my arms around his neck, holding him close. "Derek...." I whispered while we kissed, feeling content at being with him again.

[Queen Elsa]

"Hey, follow me. I know the perfect spot to be where no one can see or interrupt us," Derek said, and led her to the kelp forest. He led her in, and made sure they were well hidden before stopping. "You know, as much as I like this, I wish I didn't have to hide it," he said.