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about my initial plan to go to California in search of my dad. Jules and I grew closer, while Phil gradually became my closest friend. He reminded me of Noxo, and I missed my two best friends, A

ules sitting on a

for the past few days. What

said, avoiding his gaze. I felt like he

m and where you planned to go when you boarded the ship," Jules

veal that I had murdered my stepdad and was a runaway criminal. If the captain found out,

er. You have to tell, or I'll

uel to both of us. I lost my mom and unborn sibling because of him. He killed them, but karma caught up with him, and he died in an accident. I was left alone. My mom had told m

ship will land on the shores

California?" I asked, wondering if I had ve

he United States, and from there, you can easi

comforting me in his arms. "You've never told me ab

ed and started working, but I never loved my job. One day, I took a day off and went to the ports to watch the ships. That's where I met the captain. I helped him bring the ship ashore, and he invited

d him, but he chose to leave them behind. "Why haven'

m

ould prevent me from returning to the ship. I'm sure they're safe since they have other relatives there. My foster sibli

For me, I have no idea where my dad is," I said sadly. I wonder

with that," he held my hand tightly. "After all, I'll nee

. A voice in my head told me that Zuko wouldn't come back, and I should accept Jul

lied that he was just helping. The captain's words shocked me, "Cleaning, you say? Hmmm, it seems you desire something beyond your reach. Be careful not to get on Jules' bad side," the captain said sternly, while a grin appeared on Lucas' face. I didn't understand what he meant until one day when Jules and the captain were out fishing on the deck, and Ph

and said, "Stop that, Luc

You drive me crazy, and I can't stop thinking about you,"

of me!"

mply, and I promise you won't have to do any work on t

under his breath. I ran to the deck towards Jules, but Lucas dragged me back. Fortunately, Jules had no

ules said with rage, while

man on the ship belongs to everyone, and we are entitled to spend the night with her anytime we want. You had your chance and have

ifferent

Jules repl

I admit she was promiscuous, but I didn't want to share her. Especially you, you took her fro

ound. And if she were yours, she wouldn't have agreed. In

etween them, attracting the attention of the others. They tried to separate them but got hit in the process. My heart sank as a heavy blow landed on Jules' face, and he fell down, bleeding. I ran to him

not good enough for you?" he asked

! You're hurting me," I

or was finally destroyed, and in the chaos, I felt a sharp knife pierce my side. A grin appeared on Lucas' face as he got what he wanted. The next thing I knew, Lucas was thrown to the ground by Jules, while I quickly covered myself and wiped away my tears. My teary eyes met Jules' eyes, full of rage. He couldn't bear see

want you to be safe, that's all, and I will do anything to keep you safe," he finally said and kissed me. I wasn't angry, and I wasn't going to reprimand him for his actions. He did it because he wanted to protect me, just like how I did for my mom. I had killed my stepdad bec

the captain broke the silence and asked D

ules and noticed the pain in his eyes. He had killed a man for me, and despite th

his to happen. I didn't want you to ki

s. I did what I had to do to protect you. I couldn't bear t

n a dark turn, and it was unclear what the future held for us. But in that moment, we found solace and st