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[Chapter Four: What His Heart Wants ]
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Gabriella smiled happily, as she handed a woman a bracelet that she wanted to buy from the stand. “Here you go, have a nice day.” She said, smiling as she took the change from the woman and placed it inside a box.
Letting out a sigh, she turned towards her little sister who sat there not even paying attention. Her smile faltered, as she looked at her little sister seeing her so upset. She wished, that their mother was still here she’d know what to do and say to help her feel better but she’s gone. Leaving, Gabriella to take care of her little sister even though she was grown she knew that her little sister still needed her.
“Hey, cheer up.” She said, gently nudging her little sister.
“Just once, forget about him.” She said, trying to make her feel better, but [Y/n] just looked down at her hands. “Listen, I know what it feels like trust me.. It hurts so much,” Gabriella said, placing her hand on [Y/n]’s shoulder, “But as time moves on so do you,” She said, and reached down taking sister’s hand.
“Now, I forbid you to think of him anymore today. Cause if you do, I won’t make your favorite food for dinner.” She said, causing a smile to grow across, [Y/n]’s lips. “Okay.” She said, looking towards her sister, smiling.
As time went on the two of you sold more and more bracelets, and everything seemed alright until. [Y/n] looked up seeing, the girl from Eric’s study looking at the bracelets curiously. Picking one up and admiring it in awe, “Pretty isn’t it my sister Y/n, made all these by hand.” Gabriella said, causing her sister to look over at her embarrassed.
“Sadly, I must’ve lost it during the wreck.” She said, looking at him sadly. “Oh, I’m sorry.” He said, and she shook her head, and looked up at him giving him a warm smile. Gabriella looked between the two, noticing the look of longing in their eyes as they briefly stared at each other.
Gabriella refrained from shouting as she looked back towards the girl, only to find that she had wandered off again. "Where'd she go?" she asked, to which Eric looked around and quickly reached into his pocket to pull out change. "It's okay, call it a gift," [Y/n] said, smiling at him. "Are you sure?" he asked, looking at her. She nodded in response.
As Eric went to find Ariel, Gabriella turned towards her sister, who was staring down at her lap, hands gripping her dress. She missed seeing her sister smile and laugh, as her smiles now seemed forced and her laughter hollow. While Eric walked away, he could've sworn he saw a single tear fall from [Y/n]'s eye.
“Okay, thats enough.” Gabriella said, looking over at her sister, “You, need to tell him your feelings.” She said, and [Y/n] looked at her and shook her head, “So what, you’re going to let yourself be miserable the rest of your life?” She asked, and her sister just looked at her confused.
“Y/n, didn’t you see the way he was looking at you?” She asked, and her sister sighed in annoyance just wanting this day to end. Placing both hands on her shoulders, Gabriella started to shake her, “Listen to me! Stop this sulking nonsense tell him how you feel and if you don’t I swear to god. I’ll never forgive you.” She said, causing her sister to look at her annoyed.
“Don’t make the same mistake I did.” She said, sadly. [Y/n] looked at her sister and sighed, “Alright.. Fine, I-I’ll tell him tonight.” [Y/n] said, looking at him causing her sister to smile.
»»———-Later That Night———-««
She looked out at the ocean, hugging her knees to her chest. “What brings you out here?” A voice said, being her causing her to turn around and see Eric. “Thinking.” She said, turning back to look at the ocean once more. “You?” She asked as he sat down beside her, “Same thing.” He said, a smile grew across their lips as they turned to look at each other.
She gently nudged him, “Well, we shall think together.” She said, and he looked at her. So the two talked about childhood memories on that beach, ones that were both funny and sad. Moments from the past couple of years they’d never forget.
“Oh, how could I ever forget that.” She laughed, as the two reminisced on younger years long since passed. They stared at each other for a moment; before briefly looking away. “Ah, so favorite memory?” He asked, looking at her and she smiled warmly.
“My sixteenth birthday, my favorite memory, that day I’d never forget it was the best day of my entire life. Dancing in the marketplace, going on a boat ride, and you giving me the necklace.” She said, looking at him, “Those moments I’ll never forget.” She said, and he smiled looking at her, “Me too.” He said, looking at her and making her heart skip a beat.
Taking a deep breath in as she finally worked up the courage, “Eric,” She said, and sighed looking away for a moment, to calm her nerves. Her heart was pounding against her chest as she fought to get the words out.
“I..have feelings for you.” She said, finally after so long it’s as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.
But it wasn’t over yet, “I-I have for a while now, i love how kind and compassionate you’re. I also love your adventurous side and your love for the ocean.” She said, looking down at her hands her face bright red as she waited for him to say something.
Silence fell around them and she bit her lip nervously, waiting for an answer. “I-I need some time to think,” He said, and she looked up at him. “Um, okay.” She said, standing to her feet, it wasn’t the answer she wanted to hear but it was better than him saying nothing.
As she said goodbye and walked away, Eric was left alone on the beach lost in thought. He sat there, gazing out at the ocean, trying to process the fact that [Y/n] had just confessed her feelings for him.
This moment was overwhelming for Eric as he had been searching for the mystery girl, Ariel, for days, not realizing that she was right in front of him. On top of that, his best friend [Y/n] now also had feelings for him, which he had assumed were not mutual. Eric felt conflicted and unsure of what to do next.
Although Eric couldn't deny his feelings for Ariel, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing. His connection with Ariel was based on their mutual interests, but his bond with [Y/n] was much deeper, having grown up together and gone on countless voyages.
They explored the sea and discovered new islands together, building a lifetime of memories. Despite his realization that his heart truly yearned for [Y/n], who was currently moving away from him, he didn't hesitate to stand up and follow her.
Eric followed the voice, for a bit until he stopped by some jagged rocks by the shore. Just as he was about to turn back, he noticed someone in the corner of his eye. Sitting on one of the rocks, in the water, he turned towards her and she turned to look back at him. As they stared at each other, she smiled as a hint of gold glowed in his eyes
