Natali stood and stepped away from Simon. "Its not his fault it's mine... A few months ago... I went out hunting... And some guys saw me... I thought I had scared them enough so theh wouldn't tell anbody... But then the boss of the gang found me and offered for me to join.... And I felt extremely lonely and wanted someone to listen to my true feelings... He tricked me saying all I wanted he would give me. So I joined and usually go once a week... But I haven't gone in a few weeks and he tried to punish me... And Simon tried to stop him and now he's after all of us so he can hurt me through you guys." she said and looked at Adri and then away. "Im a horrible friend..."

Simon wrapped his arms around her and kissed her head. "no, your not a horrible friend. You where just trying to find someone to listen and it lead you to here." he said as he looked at her.

((What happened with Adri and Chase?))

((we are waiting for your response to the explanation))

Chase could only look at Natali and wasn't sure if he should believe them.

Adri just blinked. "Nate, you're a gang member?" She asked shocked.

Natali nodded slowly. She knew she was small.... And clumbsy.... And fragile.... But she was strong when it came to her mind and her powers. And that's why the gang had wanted her... Easy to control and a horrible weapon... She brushed her pink hair out of her eyes and rung her hands. "Can you forgive me? I didn't mean to get anyone hurt...." she said quietly.

Simon kept a arm around Natali and kissed her head. She knew that he would always forgive her and never leave her side. But he couldn't say the same for the others. He then placed a hand on hers so that she would stop runging them and whispered into her ear, "calm down, everything is going to be okay."

Chase coudl only look at her then nodded, "yes, I can." he said as he looked at her.

Natali nodded hearing Simon's comforting words but they weren't too comforting right now... She was scared she was going to loose her best friend because of her stupid mistake... And she would never forgive herself if that happened.

"Nate, why did you lie to me?" Adrianna asked softly. She didnt want to hurt Natali.

"I-I-I was scared.... That you would dump me and... Find a new friend... You always joke that you could do it easily.... And I was afraid you would if I told you." she whispered. She knew she didn't deserve to be forgiven but she hoped Adri would understand.

"Natali, I would never leave my best friend." Adri said with a smile. She held up her hand in a half heart.

Natali looked up surprised and seeing the half heart she smiled. She held up her hand linking it with Adri's to make a whole heart and then threw her arms around her friend. She hugged her happily. "Thank you Adri!! Yours the best friend ever..." she said so happy she couldn't express it.

Adrianna laughed and hugged Natali back. "No more lies between us okay?" She asked softly.

Chase and Simon smiled at the two, it was nice to see them both happy togeather.

Adrianna hugged Simon. "Thank you for loving her." She whispered in his ear.

Simon smiled and hugged her back, "I will always love her." he whispered back.

Chase looked at them and wondered if he should join the hug fest.

Adri let him go. Adri hugged Chase.

Natali smiled and nodded her head viggeriously. "I promise no more lies!" she said firmly and ran to Simon throwing her arms around him. She kissed him lovingly and rested her forehead against his forehead. "And thank you Simon... For protecting me... And showing me how to surf.." she said smiling.

"What? No thanks for me? After all I did for you?" Adrianna asked. She held a fake hurt look on her face.

Simon smiled and looked into her eyes, "I will always protect you." he said and kissed her one more time. Then laughed, "I think she cant put her thanks for you into words." he said as he held Natali.

Chase laughed and wrapped his arms around Adrianna, "I would have to agree with him" he said and kissed Adris cheek.

Adrianna leaned into Chase.

Natali nodded towards Adri feeling slightly drained hut she was alright. "I would kiss you but it would be acword..." she said and giggled. All of a sudden lightning flashed and Natali jumped slightly. She then relaxed as she pressed her face against Simon's chest and looked up at him blushing like a small child afraid of the dark would do to their father.

Simon laughed and held her close, "it is okay, nothing is going to happen to you while I am here." he whispered to her and kissed her gently. He then looked at Chase, "we should stay here since we are safe."

Chase nodded and held Adri close, "yes and it does sound like a storm is brewing outside."

Adrianna shivered slightly. Everyone there knew about her hatred of storms.

Natali reached out to Adri still holding Simon and took her hand. "Its alright... We'll be okay." she said comfortingly. And then looked around. "I guess we should stay... Sense the gang wouldn't think to look here." she said softly.