Olivia laughed wholeheartedly, shaking her head and the boy couldn't help but crack a smile as he watched her. She shoved Dodger playfully and took the knife out of his hand before throwing it to the target, hitting the bullseye.
"Beat you!!"she yelled in triumph. He groaned and tried himself and missed by inches. She grinned at him and grabbed another one. Bullseye once more. She did a few dance moves for her victory and nudged her friend.
"You're enjoying this aren't you?
"What do you think?! I mean look at yourself, you're rubbish at this!"she laughed and he raised an eyebrow before suddenly chasing after her. She took off, the sound of her laugh echoing through the jungle. They sprinted through it and got to camp where the boys looked at them with surprise but smiled and joined in. It was Lionel who managed to catch and tackled a laughing Olivia.
"Bam you're dead Olivia!!"
They started other games, laughing and running around until the boys began hitting sticks against the others, and cans to make a sort of music while the others danced around. Olivia was also jumping around and dancing, she held Dodger's hand and twirled around with him, making crazy moves, her hair dangling around she was completely letting herself go, just enjoying the moment.
Every night she was awaken by nightmares and flashback of the torture she had gone through, she barely slept, and even during the day she had these flashes. Now, she was just letting everything go, wanting to forget about it all. So she danced and made the most of the little party.
Peter pan was watching her, leaning against a nearby tree. He couldn't help but crack a smile, shaking his head.
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Olivia walked to the young boy one day. He watched her coming to him.
"Hey."she said quietly.
Pan barely responded before speaking up.
"Don't forget your training, lost girl.
"I won't, you know that! I have it everyday. Or maybe you mean the training where I teach you how it's done...?"she said mischievously.
"Sure. "He said rolling his eyes.
She craned her neck, looking at him, scanning his face.
"Something's on your mind, I know it."
He shook his head, emotionless, remaining the cold and unfeeling pan. He looked away, about to say something rude when her hand gently brought his face back to face her as she rose an eyebrow.
"Liar. I know you a little Peter pan. Something is bothering you. I want to to take that burden out of your head for a while."
The gesture had taken him by surprise and he just listened. If only she knew that it was her, who was bothering him. He couldn't get her out of his mind, knowing she could never feel the same.
"Come on. Let's have fun.
"No love, I don't have time for these things.
"Oh oh oh, no no no, I don't think so! You are Peter pan, the whole thing about you is how you're so good in having fun! We're going to test that now! Come, on, show me how much fun we can get. Genuine fun I mean."
He smirked at her and shook his head but she grabbed his hand and pleaded
"Please!! I want to have fun!! Forget about all this boring stuff and come for a swim! I don't even know if you can actually swim!"she added innocently, trying in fact to push him into accepting.
"You think I can't swim?!"he protested and she shrugged innocently
"Well, I can't say, I've never actually seen you do so."
He rolled his eyes and she stuck out her bottom lips and made puppy eyes
"Please! Pretty please?"
The young boy cracked a smile with a groan.
Told ya.
Told me what?!
You'd grow so soft.
I'm not soft. I just don't want to be the bad guy every single minute of every day.
Whatever you want to tell yourself to feel better.
Pan growled but soon let it out of his mind and said.
"Fine. Only this once."
"YES!"she squealed out with glee.
"Now come on! Let's go!"
She ran to camp and whistled.
"Come on Boys!! Who's in for a swim?!"
Her call was answered by roars of excitement and yells, coming from the lost boys storming out of their tents with their swimming costumes already on. Olivia smirked at Pan
"See? Fun. They love it. I'll go and get ready, and I'll meet you there."
He smirked.
"All right Boys!! Let's play!"
They all ran to the water and jumped in while Pan waited on the shore. Soon after, Olivia appeared, wearing very trendy red bikinis. She rolled her eyes at all the boys staring at her and the whistles heard her way. She smirked at Pan who had risen an eyebrow, checking her out.
She had a hand on her hip, facing him.
"Like what you see?"she mocked and he smirked.
"Well, since the feeling is mutual..."
She rolled her eyes though she had to admit he had an impressive sixpack and a very, VERY sexy body. She mentally slapped herself for even thinking that and ran in. Felix sank her in immediatly and she gasped, having no time to hold her breath. When she came out she glared at him playfully
"Oh you are so dead blondie!"she said picking up the nickname from the first day.
"I'd like to see that sweetheart"he smirked
"Okay now you're dead and buried" she assured before leaping on his back and grabbing his head, pulling it deep in. Soon everyone joined in, except Pan who seemed reluctant. After about twenty minutes, Olivia noticed his reluctance and an evil grin made its way to her lips. She dived in and swam quietly to him before leaping out and grabbing his head she plunged it in. He gasped, sinking in the water and she burst out laughing when suddenly her leg were pulled in and a smirking Pan came out and watched a bluntlike Olivia, her hair all over her face.
"Ugh. Peter pan. YOU ARE SO DEAD!!!! " she yelled and tried to sink him again and after a small fight she managed and kept him under water for as long as she could with an evil laugh.
"Hehe. Peter is- uh oh"she said when she felt him escape her grasp and suddenly he came out, with Oliviq over his shoulders laying on the side.
"AAH Peter put me doooown!!"she said in between laughs but he chuckled and threw her in a coming wave. She got out with a gasp and he burst out laughing. A real actual laugh which brought a huge grin on her features. He was actually genuinely having fun. The lost girl dived into the game even more and it went on for hours. Peter then grabbed Ben, had him sitting on his shoulders and then same he threw him in the water, though catching him so he wouldn't drown. Felix watched with Olivia, laughing. He breathed out.
"There's my friend back."
Olivia glanced at him and patted him on the shoulder before pushing him in once more. The boys were wild. Water splashing fights began between literally everyone. Olivia swam to Dodger and sank hik in the water growling evilly:
"REVENGE!!!!"
He got out sucking in a huge breath and shook her head at her laughter, which was too contagious to ignore. Some boys walked out of the water and sat on the beach for a while. There were only four boys left with Olivia. They surrounded her and set up the game to sink her as many times as they could.
The young girl couldn't recall having so much fun for a very very very long time. They kept on laughing and laughing, enjoying their company. Nothing nor anyone to tell them to stop and calm down. They could do that for an long as they wanted.
During a small break, Olivia glanced around, smiling at the boys scattered on the shore but her eyes caught the green eyed boy striding out of the blue water, slowly. She swam to him and grabbed his hand. He flinched at the touch but she didn't notice and dragged him back joking.
"Oh no, we are not done Peter!! So not done! I have a revenge to take! Come on!"
He opened his mouth to reply something when she suddenly yelled
"No you don't get a say in this anymore!!!"as she pulled him with all her strength which sadly wasn't enough to pull him in so she used her wrestling skills and tackled him in a wave, both crashing in the sky-blue water both laughing.
For a moment they slipped out of their characters: fierce and adorable Olivia, and cold and hard Pan. They were just two teenagers having all the fun they could. He snaked an arm around her waist and threw her in the water once more.
When she turned away he had swum quietly to her and caught her once more in his arms, bridal style and got to the rocks. There he jumped with her but she mocked.
"You'll need more to impress me Peter."
He rose an eyebrow and smirked
"You want big sensations then lost girl?"
She shrugged and he took it as a yes. He kept her in his arms and in a blink they were no longer in the water but on top of the cliff.
"Peter...? Why am I here wha- OH HELL NO!!!"she screamed, her arms tightened around his neck and her face buried in the crook of his shoulder. He smirked.
"You scared now lost girl? "
The young girl let out a shaky laugh and fired back bravely
"You wish!"
He started walking to the cliff but she gripped even harder to him.
"Um you know I got a really bad feeling about this you-
"We don't have to."he reasoned but she lifted her face and sucked in a breath as a ghostly smile graced her features.
"No. Come on. This will... this will be fun. Come on. Jump already or I'll think you're scared."she said very quickly trying to sound confident.
He chuckled "you ready?"
She nodded shakily and he suddenly ran and then they were falling. Olivia didn't even scream, she was holding onto him for dear life, and funny enough, she wasn't scared, she felt safe with him. They dropped for what seemed like ages until they finally crashed into the water. Olivia sank quite deep and quickly swam back to the surface. Pan beat her to it as he pulled her up in his arms. She gasped for air, and a laugh escaped her lips. Then they were both laughing out of excitement and joy. She looked at him not at all uncomfortable.
He couldn't get enough of these beautiful eyes, drowning in them, nor of this smile like a child. Truly she was magnificent.
As their laughter died, they just stared into each other's eyes, drawing deep breaths in and out. She suddenly got aware of how close they were, their nose almost touching. She remained still at first, getting lost in his perfect green eyes sparkling with mischief. For just a second she thought about it, her eyes trailing to his lips back to his eyes, her hands in the nape of his neck but then as a thought crossed her mind she turned away with a small smile.
He felt disappointed and hurt at first but she quickly cut off his somber as she pulled away from him, flustered.
She looked up to the cliff with a small breath.
"That was... amazing!!! Thank you!!"
She lightly kissed his cheek and with a smile he blinked them both back to the shore. The lost boys were still playing.
She joined them and till nightfall they remained there and decided to camo there. A fire was lit and Pan took out his flute. All the boys started dancing and jumping around the fire madly. Olivia sat with Felix who sideglanced at her and smirked. Her eyes were fixed on a boy. A certain boy with deep green eyes and a small smile played on her lips. She watched him playing his pipe, letting the beautiful and soothing melody float around her. He stood in the middle, slowly pacing, watching his boys dance and enjoy the feeling of freedom the pipe triggered. A smirk displayed his features, as he felt the power he wielded and the joy the island held.
He then turned and locked eyes with his lost girl, slightly smirking as he caught her staring. After a few seconds he winked at her and turned around with a smile as Felix rose an eyebrow at a blushing and looking down Olivia. He smirked but didn't want to embarrass her.
When the pipe left his lips, Pan just watched the lost boys jump around. Olivia was now chatting with Felix. Then Dodger strode to them calling out
"Ey, why don't our sister sing something for us?"
"Dodger, really?"she said bluntly as now all eyes were on her.
"Well yeah, Felix here told me how amazing your voice was.
"It's not 'amazing', it's okay I guess but clearly Felix you keep exaggerating."
He held his hands up in surrender.
"Not my call. Let the boys tell you what they think."
She rolled her eyes and sighed at all the pleading looks the boys were sending her way and gave up.
"Fine. But for this one I'll need a guitar." She added looking at the piper.
Pan scoffed and extended his arms.
"You forget where you are lost girl. Neverland runs on belief. As long as you do believe, you can have anything you want."
She nodded at him and thought for a second and when she looked down, a guitar sat on her lap. She smirked and placed her hands and fingers and after a quick glance towards Felix she began singing.
Pan was leaning arms crossed over his chest against a tree trunk, watching her.
We are young, we are gold
Trying things we didn't know
Looking at the sky, see it come alive
Her fingers began to sting the strings, playing chords.
All our fears became our hopes
Climbed out every locked window
Rode a lion's mane and fell upon the
rain
Her eyes looked up at Peter with a small smile and her eyes sparkled with joy, sinking into the lyrics.
We can reach the constellations
Trust me, all our dreams are breaking
out
No, we're never gonna turn to dust,
Yeah, all we really need is us
Don't be scared to close your eyes
No, we're never gonna die, we'll be the
stars
Oh, no, we're never gonna step too far
Yeah, we're holding on to who we are
When it's time to close your eyes
They will see us in the sky,
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
Let me in, hold me close
Fill my heart with simple notes
So when it's hard to see,
They are there, reminding me
Take my breath, and hold me high
So I can feel the city lights
Glowing under me
It's in our reach, we're breaking out
No, we're never gonna turn to dust,
Yeah, all we really need is us
Don't be scared to close your eyes
No, we're never gonna die, we'll be the
stars
Oh, no, we're never gonna step too far
Yeah, we're holding on to who we are
When it's time to close your eyes
They will see us in the sky,
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
We can reach the constellations
Trust me, all our dreams are breaking
out
No, we're never gonna turn to dust,
All we really need is us
We'll be the stars
Oh, no, we're never gonna step too far
Yeah, we're holding on to who we are
When it's time to close your eyes
They will see us in the sky,
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
Oh oh oh
We'll be the stars!
The last chords were played and she waited a second before looking up, sheepish. There was a silence before all the boys suddenly applauded and exploded in roars of joy and congratulations. She smiled in relief and chuckled at their happiness, looking around with glee.
That was happiness. Her eyes locked with dark ones. Liam smiled, applauding too and she smiled back. His eyes seemed teary but she faked not noticing it, knowing how much he hated people knowing when he felt moved. She knew what memories the song had triggered and with one simple look, they understood each other. No need for words. With a small smile she motioned for him to take the guitar. Her brother was way better than her at mastering the instruments. She could easily accompany her own voice but not simply play like that. Liam stood up and took the guitar with a small nodd, before sitting next to his sister.
There was a small pause before he suddenly scratched the strings energetically, playing a cool rhythm, tapping his foot on the ground, and looking at his sister with a smirk. She nodded at him, recognizing the rhythm. She let it travel through her, moving her body with it. There was again a lot of dancing and jumping around for the rest of the evening.
Olivia could not have enough of all the fun and she just sank into it. Soon though, all the boys went to bed, leaving her, Liam, Pan and Felix around the fire. She turned to her brother
"You remembered...
"I did."he said with a nod and then they were silent. She lay her head on his shoulder, gazing down at the flames. Liam fidgeted with a small knife, quiet, though he didn't seem satisfied, something seemed to bother him very much and she noticed it.
"What's wrong?"
He jumped and looked at her before looking down quickly shaking his head. She repeated her question and he snapped her head to look at her, his eyes scanning her face. She furrowed her eyebrows still waiting for am andeerbut he simply turned away, hesitating.
"Hey you're worrying me, Lim. What is it? Did I do something wrong?"
He swallowed, shifting with his hands nervously but also as if he were containing an emotion.
He then cupped her face with one hand and said almost abruptly.
"Your scar's gone."
Her face fell for a second before she chuckled nervously
"Which one?
"The one you got a long time ago."
"That's not very specific, and it doesn't matter anyway does it? I don't even know which one you're talking about.
Liam was gettin impatient and growled, invaded by the memories of that time.
"The one you got when you tried to climb up that rocky wall during the big rain, when you fell on these rocks from high, four times and got hospitalized, in a coma for 9 days!! The bloody scar on your temple O'!!!" He said loudly and she looked away.
"Am I right to say you cast a spell so no one can see it? Am I also right to say that's not the only scar you hid!?"
She gasped and snapped her head around, and noticed that Pan and Felix were listening too, waiting for her answer.
Liam stared at her painfully and whispered.
"You can't want to hide it all from me, from us ! Just look, I noticed it! I know you , little sister. Don't hide from your family. I love you and nothing can change that. Even with a body covered in scars I will always believe that you are the most beautiful sister anyone could ever hope for!"
She cracked a smile and a small laugh escaped her lips. She looked at him for a moment and sighed. Then she closed her eyes for a split second, and opened them, they were bright orange. She suddenly gasped in pain and winced, holding onto her brother's hand as tight as she could, gritting her teeth. Her mouth opened in shock, only a strangled sound coming out, laced with pain.
"Liv? Liv it's okay" Liam said touching her arms but she instantly hissed jerking away for him as if the touch had just burnt her. She looked at him and he frowned, shocked.
Her temple held the old scar. Her neck had a large red stain, and her arms were covered in bruises amd scars. Something caught his eyes and slowly drew the shirt from her shoulder revealing a very nasty burn. A circle. The scar was awful, and she had another one on the side. Tears welled up in her eyes but she suddenly gasped and tore off her jacket, trying to prevent the clothes from sticking to her back holding all the whip marks. Pan frowned and walked to her.
"You hid those with a spell from the beginning! I knew he had done worse than you wanted to show."
She sent him a weak smile followed by a wince.
"Trust me, the whip, the burn and the beating up were pretty much the easiest part to handle."she said shivering at the memory of the silver circlet.
As Liam inspected the terrible scars in the back still unhealed, Pan suddenly noticed something on her forearm and grabbing her wrist he turned her arm over and read the five capital letters.
F I L T H
His eyes darkened and he clenched his jaw but said nothing. The poor girl was gazing at him with tears in her eyes, and desperate, she let out.
"It's not true right? That... I'm filth?"her voice was shaking and his look softened, almost pained at the question. She looked so vulnerable and dreading the answer, he quickly pulled her in a hug .
"No Olivia. You're not filth. You're the complete opposite of it. "
"But I let Jackson die.
"Wrong. He sacrificed himself for you. He accepted death, you weren't the cause of it."
Olivia then hugged back with a small nod, and she let his words sink in, believing them.
He kept her against him as long as he could, and the funny thing was that she didn't mind in the least.
In fact for the first time in a very very long time,
she felt safe.