Ella dragged Kristina towards a large and vacant fitting room at the back corner of the mall, where there were lesser people. The room could fit at least three people, which was an advantage on their part, and there was a big comfy chair right outside it. Comfy enough for Daniel to sit and judge the girls' swimsuits and decide which one fits them best, as Ella had instructed him to do. Kristina kept opposing to that idea, but she knew that once Ella made up her mind, there's no stopping her. She liked that about her best friend but sometimes, she found her a bit thick-headed and stubborn.

    "NO!" Kristina took a step back. They were already inside the fitting room, and Ella was taunting her to wear the red bikini with ribbons she chose earlier. "NO NO NO WAY YOU'RE MAKING ME WEAR THAT!!!"

    "Tina just behave and take off your clothes already!!!" Ella tried to pull up her friend's shirt but Kristina kept pulling it down.

    "I DON'T WANNA!!!"

  Outside the fitting room, Daniel sat comfortably on the sofa waiting for them to come out. Hearing their shouting, he snorted. "Heh. They're just like children."

    "TINA STRIP IT OFF RIGHT THIS INSTANT!!!"

    "NEVEEER!!!"

  Ella sighed. Her friend was really a pain when it comes to choosing clothes. Just then, a light bulb flashed in her head and then she grinned wickedly. "Fine. If you don't want to try this cute swimsuit on, then I won't force you."

    "Yes! Okay!" Kristina felt relieved.

    "DANIEEEL!" Ella screamed. "TINA NEEDS HELP TAKING HER CLOTHES OFF--"

    "NO! NO! NO! ON SECOND THOUGHT, I'LL TRY IT ON MYSELF!!! OOH THIS LOOKS CUTE!" she also yelled out of panic.

  Ella just laughed. "Hahaha! Tina you're so adorable, I just wanna pinch your cheeks until your face's all stretched! Heehee~"

    "Alright," she smiled at Kristina. "You do that because I'm gonna try on some of these suits as well."

    "Fine." She groaned and began undressing.

Five minutes later...

  Daniel glanced at the locked fitting room. "It's finally quiet. Strange..."  And then he glanced at his wrist watch. 

    "Ella..." Kristina sighed.

    "Hmm?" Ella replied. They both just finished putting on the swimsuits. They weren't facing each other, so she had no idea how Kristina looked with that swimsuit yet.

    "I think... I look ridiculous..."

    "C'mon! It's probably not that bad." She said. When Ella turned around, she saw Kristina fidgeting while covering her bare stomach.

  For a few seconds, there was a moment of silence and Ella didn't move. O_O

    "See? I told you I look--"

    "TINAAAA!!!!" She yelled.

    "Ow! Don't scream!" Kristina held her ears. Ella looked at her from head to toe with an open mouth, then looked at her face. "Why didn't you tell me you were hot?!"

    "Huh?!" She looked at herself at the mirror and then frowned.

  Ella pulled Kristina's arms and observed her structure more closely.

    "Hey stop that! It's embarrassing!" She turned red.

    "Oh my, oh my! Look at these curves! Your butt! You have a big butt!!!" Ella kept on screaming. It was the first time she saw Kristina wear a real swimsuit, so she was very shocked.

    "Stop touching me in weird places!!!"

    "TINA YOU LOOK FABULOUS! DANIEL'S GONNA DROOL ALL OVER YOU!"

    "EEWW!!!"

    "There it is," Daniel thought. He found it a bit unusual that they were quiet for a small time, but after hearing them yelling and screaming at each other again, he felt relaxed. "They sure are taking their time."

  A second later, the door creaked open and he saw Ella coming out. She wore a navy blue tube with slight frills on the chest and a pair of matching shorts. "How is it?" She grinned and confidently twirled around.

    "Fine I guess," he shrugged. Ella had a wide smile on her face. "What?" he grew suspicious.

    "Wait till you see Tina," she couldn't stop herself from grinning. Daniel raised both his brows and yawned. He placed his head on his palm and stared at the fitting room's door with disinterested eyes. Ella chuckled.

    "HEY TINA! WHEN ARE YOU COMING OUT?!" Ella yelled. Her voice echoed inside the spacious fitting room.

    "I WON'T LET THAT BUTTHEAD SEE ME HALF-NAKED!!!" Kristina yelled back.

    "OH C'MON! IT'S JUST A SWIMSUIT!"

    "BUT MY BELLY BUTTON SHOWS!"

  Daniel and Ella both laughed at the same time. "One second," Ella smiled at Daniel. She entered the fitting room and grabbed a hold of Kristina's arm. She pulled and pulled, but her best friend held the wall's post and tried to save herself from the humiliation she was gonna get from her stupid fiance.

    "Damn it Tina just let go already!!!" Ella tightened her grip.

    "NOOO!!!"

  Ella unexpectedly let go of Kristina's arm and tickled her hips. "YEEEE!!! AHAHAHAHAHA!!!"

    "Gotcha!" Ella hugged her.

    "That wasn't fair," Kristina kept laughing.

  Ella had an evil look on her face. She squeezed Kristina harder and dragged her outside the door.

    "NO! NO! NOOOO!!!"

    "Shut up and show your cute outfit to your man!!!" Ella kicked Kristina's butt out of the room.

  She almost lost her balance but she stood landed right in front of Daniel. She wanted to run back inside the fitting room but Ella was guarding it from outside. Kristina's eyes widened when she saw Daniel. His eyes was just as wide when he saw her come out.

O_O

    "WHAT THE HECK IS WITH THAT LOOK?!" Kristina yelled out of embarrassment. Daniel turned away and nodded his head sidewards. "Nothing."

  Ella was laughing hysterically behind Kristina. "Oh my gosh! Daniel's so cute! His expression was too priceless! AHAHAHAHA!!!"

    "What the hell am I doing?!" Kristina thought to herself. Ella noticed her best friend getting flushed, so she ran up to her and put her arm around her shoulder.

    "So Daniel!" Ella was still giggling. "Any comments about Tina's swimsuit? Suggestions?"

    "None." Daniel instantly replied without looking at their direction.

  Kristina was screaming inside her head. They didn't notice that there were a lot of guys gathering around their area, all staring at Kristina and Ella. When somebody screamed, "Take 'em all off!" from the crowd, Daniel turned around from his chair and glared at the guy who said that. Getting the message, the boy froze and immediately ran away.

    "Okay," Ella said. "I think I'll get this swimsuit! Tina, are you buying that too?"

  Kristina sighed. "But I don't like this..."

    "Hush! It's final. You're buying that! Now c'mon, people are starting to stare. It's all your fault because you're too hot!" Ella winked.

    "Geeeeez," Kristina groaned. Just when they were about to step inside the fitting room to change, they heard a familiar voice.

    "Dan!"

  They all turned to see who it was. A tall guy, the same height as Daniel was approaching their direction. He wore an orange jersey, old blue jeans, and a pair of white Nike sneakers. It was Sean.

    "Wow man, I didn't know you go to the mall. I guess you really are human." He laughed. Daniel was still sitting on the comfy chair. "Why are you here anyway? Are you waiting for someone--"

  He turned his head to where Daniel's chair was facing and shockingly found two girls wearing swimsuits, staring at him with horrified looks.

O_O

  Sean stared at them both. His other friends arrived and walked towards Daniel and Sean.

    "Hey dude! What're you doing here in the ladies departme--" Carter stopped when he saw what Sean was staring at. Along with six other guys, they stood there, completely petrified. O_O

    "P-PRES?!?!"

 Ella pushed Kristina in the fitting room and shut the door close. Kristina's eyes were still wide open. It was as if she didn't even blink.

    "Aaah. Tina's mentally shocked. I should've expected this.. I'm such a terrible friend! I'm so sorry Tina!!!" Ella stared at her with a worried look. Kristina immediately snapped out of it and faced Ella with an angry expression.

    "Eeep! As I thought, she's mad!!!" Ella flinched.

  Kristina raised up her closed fist and roared, "I'M GONNA KILL THOSE STUPID GUYS FOR STARING AT US LIKE THAT! JUST THEY WAIT! I'LL MAKE THEM ALL BLIND!!!"

  Ella was surprised. She laughed and sighed in relief. "That's Tina for you," she patted her friend's back.

  After they finished changing, they met up with Daniel, who was patiently waiting for them outside of the fitting room. The boys were gone this time. They paid for their swimsuits at the nearest counter and then immediately went back to the car. The whole time, they were silent and Kristina and Daniel couldn't look at each other.

  Inside the car, the atmosphere was so heavy. Ella couldn't take it. "I can't just leave it like this. Ah! I know!" she thought.

    "DANIEL!!!" Ella unexpectedly screamed through his ears. Daniel almost stopped the car from the shock.

    "W-What?" he casually replied, but his ear kept ringing. Kristina was also surprised when Ella suddenly jumped from the back seat.

    "I wanna come to your house Tina! Daniel, you're going there too right?! I'm coming too! Yay it'll be so much fun! I can't wait to see Aunt Lizzy again! I have so much to talk to her about!" She happily clapped her hands.

  Daniel looked at Kristina at the rear view mirror. She silently slapped her forehead. He sighed and nodded at Ella. "Alright."

Author's Note: Again! Please don't mind the grammatical errors! Rushed this one again.. I noticed the story getting a little bit too childish, don't you? Ahahaha. :P

Stay tuned~ Ella's plan hasn't ended yet. :D