Owens immaturity

" Anne " - Chris smiles breaking the silence and awkward stares between the two of them

" Chris, it really has been so long. What are you going here? who did you bring? When did you plan on messaging me? "- Anne said in excitement

" I'm here on this sunny day to get tanned, gotta keep this body looking good right " he winked

" Just kidding though, we're all here just hanging out, we're going to to Miguel's place for a swim. You wanna join us? "- Chris explains

Maitreya notices that Chris was talking to someone and made her way towards him. As she tried to get his attention and make her presence known, someone had rushed pass Chris and caused him to slip and bash his hand against a brick wall.

" CHRIS! oh no, are you .. are you okay ? Is it bleeding " - Anne

Anne rushes over to pull out Chris' hand and begins to assess his injury. Maitreya runs over to Chris and drops to the floor beside him.

" Chris you alright ? let me see !" - maitreya commands and forcefully pulled Chris' hand from Anne to see his scratch for herself.

" Relax Darling , my hand isn't going anywhere " - Chris giggles and smirks at her

" hi there , I'm maitreya "- she says and extends out her hand for Anne to shake and introduce herself.

Anne smiled and gave her a hug instead.

" We're too young for a handshake, I'm Anne. A friend if Chris' " - She responded

" A friend? " Chris laughed

" we were each other's first loves in kindergarten " - Chris continued

" Come on Chris, that doesn't count" - Anne laughed

" It does count" - maitreya whispered and awkwardly stands besides Chris.

" so where's your love life at?"- Anne asked Chris

"Somewhere no one wants it to be. What about you? "- Chris sighed

Somewhere no one wants to be, what is that supposed to mean? Things seemed to be going fine but it's his sly remarks and sudden mood swings that make me question whether or not he actually likes me - Maitreya thought

" I'm actually dating Hunter from high school "- Anne blushed

" hmm, you've been obsessed with the guy since he asked you for a slice of your peanut butter and jelly sandwich " - Chris teased her

The three of them spoke for a while before they decided to leave for Miguel's house.

Chris and Maitreya were walking beside each other, Chris suddenly grabs her from the side and spins her around so she's directly facing him. She could smell him and feel his breath coming down her cheeks. Maitreya continued to breathe in his scent and enjoy being embraced by him.

" tell me your brought your bikini? " he laughed and she broke free from his warm hug.

" Well, I did but ... "

she was interrupted but Chris "But Nothing! Can't wait to see " he winked

" I can't swim Chris! " - she continued

" Well please inform everyone of that when we arrive at Miguel's because they are known for throwing people in the pool and we don't want this pretty face to drown " - he said and held her hand as they went to the car.

They arrived at Miguel's house. Everything was loud, there was noise everywhere, music blasted and people screaming as if anyone could properly hear what they had to say. Kirsty was safe in the shallow end of the pool and had her legs dipped inside while Brendan was in against the wall chatting with her. Elijah and Laura were purposely pretending to playfully drown in all different ways while the other would swim to their rescue and will be rewarded with a kiss. Miguel was not around so Owen grabbed Elsie and pushed her into the pool.

" Oh great, he started already. I'm gonna go in and get us both towels before I jump in. In the meantime you get yourself wet alright"- Chris winks with a slight smirk

Maitreya raises an eyebrow at Chris and rolls her eyes. She swiftly walks over to the pool, not even close to the pool she feels someone grab her from the Back and race towards the pool.

" WAIT OWEN, I CAN'T!!!! "- she tried to scream and warn him but did not get to complete her sentence which clearly was meant to be that she cannot swim because Owen had thrown her into the water.

she hadn't told anyone that she doesn't know how to swim , so nobody was really paying attention to her and didn't figure that she's drowning.

She did not get the chance to really speak to anyone else since she got there and did not inform anyone else that she couldn't swim so no one had noticed or paid attention to Owen throwing her in.

Chris walks out into the pool area and realises what just happened. Chris was the best swimmer from all the guys, he drops the towels to the floor and dives into the pool and grabbing Maitreya. This caught everyone's attention and they all stopped what they were doing and watched as Chris pulled Maitreya out the water .

Chris gently wipes the water off her face and tilts her head to the side so the excess water would be removed from her mouth . She woke up and had a difficult time to breathe again while coughing out more water. She looks over to Owen who stood behind Chris in utter shock, without thinking she woke up and stared at Owen in disgrace and anger.

"WHEN ARE YOU EVER GOING TO LEARN THAT YOUR ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES ! HOW CAN YOU BE SO IRRESPONSIBLE , I COULD HAVE DIED!"- Maitreya

Katy and Elsie jump out of the pool in shock and try to go over to Maitreya and help but Miguel stopped them.

" do you think after this I want you and Ella to be together , I most certainly don't want to put my best friends life in danger! She deserves a responsible man not some kid " Maitreya said

Her last statement made Chris realise what all their secret talks and looks were about, Maitreya and Owen didn't secretly like each other, instead she was trying to hook him up with her best friend.

Owen was embarrassed as well as hurt because of what she had said to him. He was irresponsible but it was always for a laugh and for the fun of it. He never intended to put anyone's life in danger.