SCOTT'S POV
"Carter, Mason. Office. NOW."
I'm in trouble now. I realized Jade was still on the ground. I didn't think twice and give her my hand. My face softened when no one tried to help.
She just shot me a glare, "I don't need your help, Mason. You've helped enough."
I pretended like I regretted everything. I pretended that her words felt like knives. That's the only thing that I can do right now: PRETEND AND LIE. She stared at me and her glare dropped. I can feel her trying to read my eyes. She was just close to crying but she just stood strong instead. I hope I can't blow my cover or I'll get in trouble but some part of me just wanted to feel sorry for her. Why do I feel like this? You'll find out sooner or later. She suddenly left my eyes and stood up. She went first to the office before I followed. This is just gonna be so awkward.
- 8 - Time Skip - 8 -
Once I opened to the camp manager's office, I was greeted with angry faces. They're really hospitable people, right? I made my way to the empty chair. I looked around the room which was not too big but not too small. It had a table made from mahogany and two chairs set beside it. The room also had pictures of animals around the campus but mostly full of pictures of her and her cats which sent me chill down my spine. Creepy. Beside the door was fish tank right which was enormous and full of fishes. I noticed Jade was sitting on the right side. I gave her a wink while she just shot me a glare. Cute. She's blushing. I looked at Ms. Wyola. She was a fubsy woman with a creepy love for cats. She wore neon green pant suit which showed her... erm... balloons (if you know what I mean). 'Talk about dress code' I thought to myself. She dyed her straight hair blonde with a pink streak which was black before. She also has a huge mole beside her nose. No offense, but she looks like a pig to me (a well fed one too) and she also reminds me of the matchmaker from Mulan. Beside her stood Mrs. Johnson, the head camper. She wore shorts and a black t - shirt together with her sash. On the other hand, she was skinny. She also wore nerdy glasses and she had buck - toothed teeth. Her hair is in a ponytail.
"Ah Mr. Mason. I thought you'll never come." she greeted me.
"Oh don't worry. I just came here to check the room. Oh wait. What am I doing here?" I replied sarcastically, still smiling confidently.
I knew if I answered that, it will just anger her even more. I'm just plain annoying. It's funny how Ms. Wyola's just turning red from her anger. She's looking like a tomato right now.
"Ms. Carter was just telling me what happened on the cafeteria. Is that all true? And take a seat for pete's sake!"
"Oh she's telling the truth alright." I said while taking a seat.
"You don't really know how a real camper should act do you? If you weren't..." she kept on babbling about the incident. Being the good listener I am, I ignored her. She just scolded me thing like 'you're a nuisance to this camp' and 'you're an irresponsible little twat'. All I could think of was 'someone already said that to me' and 'been there, done that'. I looked at Jade and she wasn't really listening too. I just smiled at her and she just looked away. This is just too cute.
"... DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME MR. MASON?!" I just nodded at his question.
I yawned, "So are we done yet? 'Cause I got some real business to take care of. Everything's settled. I got your point. I deserve being scolded. Goodbye and have a nice day." I said standing up from my chair.
"SIT! We're not done yet. This is the first day, Mr. Mason and you're making a bad first impression to me!" she yelled at me.
I groaned while taking a seat in defeat, "What's the hold up?"
"Well, it's really appropriate that the two of you will be sent back to your homes because of your bad behavior but I did realize that it will just do a favor to you, am I right? Well here's your real punishment: the two of you will be roommates. Mr. Mason will be staying in your room, Ms. Carter." my eyes widened at his remark. It took me a minute to process his words but still can't believe at what she had just said.
"WHAT?!" me and Jade said in unison while standing up.
"I'm not done yet and SIT. DOWN. THE TWO OF YOU! Beside from being roommates for the rest of the camp, the two of you will be also not continuing your activities. So you'll be babysitting, cleaning and help the staff around the camp. I think that seems to be fair for the two of you, hmmmm?" I sat down, still not believing at my punishment. This is just the best summer ever. Really.
"Any questions? If none, you may go out now." me and Jade both stood up from our seats and stomped out of the office angrily. I stopped in my tracks and looked at her, heading to her our cabin room. Sigh. I head back to my "former" cabin room and packed my things. This is just too awkward.
JADE'S POV
I slammed the door with force from my anger and I don't care if everyone heard it, "AHHHHHHHH! Roommates? Roommates?! I'd rather die than be with him." I screamed at the top of my lungs while holding my hair. I ended up sliding back behind the door. Tired all from the crazy things I did. I checked the clock.
2:47 pm
If I just ignored his comment, I won't been Mr. arrogant's stupid roommate. I punched my fist at the floor in frustration. As much as I wanted to cry, I can't. I just can't. I just held my knees to my stomach and my head facing the floor. I tried my best forgetting him but my mind kept bringing his image up. What's so special about him anyway? First off, he knew my last name before he knew me. Now, he just seems so familiar. I tried my best remembering him.
Hours past and I still can't figure it all out. My anger just left me and now... I just felt nothing. I sighed and went back to fetch my towel at the closet. I didn't realized I'm still wearing my stained jacket. Maybe a good shower could clean my mind a bit.
SCOTT'S POV
- 8 - Time Skip - 8 -
I packed the last of my clothes and went to open the door, carrying my bags. I went to the hallway where our announcement board was. Our names were posted with our room numbers.
"Jade Carter. Jade Carter. Jade Carter. Carter. There. Room... 195. 2nd floor." I said to myself. Not a bad place for a cabin room. She's near the view of the lake. I made my way to our room. When I reached our room, I knocked properly since I haven't got a spare key.
After a few knocks, she still hasn't opened the door. "Jade? Jade? You there. It's me. Please open the door. Are you still mad?" I said. Guess she's still mad but I'll have to be honest, it's my fault. I waited for 2 minutes but she still hasn't open the door. I kept pacing back and forth impatiently. Yeah. I don't like waiting. Out of curiosity, I listened behind the door but I can't hear a thing.
"Jade? Uhhh... You there? I'm coming in." I opened the door and saw no one inside. Maybe she went somewhere else. I started fixing my things when I heard another door open. I turned around and saw Jade with a towel that reaches down to her knees. I could feel my nose bleeding from what I saw.
"AHHHHHHHHHH! Get out! Get out! Get out! You perv!" she screamed, pushing me outside then closing the door. Well, that's what you call awkward. I could feel my cheeks turning red. Am I blushing? I'm still frozen from my spot. Jeez. What do I have to sleep with a girl?
"Uhhhh... c - can I... come i - in?" I stammered. Damn! I'm nervous. For what?
She opened the door but she's dressed this time in her jammies. I entered the room quietly, sitting in the bed. Now, I'm gonna get killed by girl but she did look cute in those jammies. Wait. What?
"Do you even know how to knock?" she said crossing her arms.
"I knocked dumbass!"
"Yeah. How about the word privacy? This is a bedroom stupid!"
"You mean OUR room."
She face palmed in defeat, "Fine you win!" I smiled.
I stood up and took my towel, heading to the bathroom. "What do you think you're doing?" she asked.
"Ms. Grumpy pants, I'll be taking a shower if you don't mind. I do have my OWN right to shower, don't you think? Can a good - hearted man get some peaceful shower?!" she rolled her eyes then minded her own business. That seems a yes to me. 'Maybe she's on her period or something. She'll get over it!' I thought to myself.
After I finished showering. I put on my boxers and went back to the bedroom washing my hair. I almost forgot Jade. I looked at Jade and she was staring at me, blushing. Ha! Cute.
I smiled at my idea, "Like what you see? It appears I made Ms. Grumpy pants blush."
"G - get some shirt y - ya grumby!" she yelled still blushing.
"I sleep like this."
"Well, you can't sleep like that in here. I'm a girl."
"I do what I want and this is also MY bedroom so..." I trailed off jumping on the bed beside her, closing my eyes.
She suddenly pushed me out of the bed making me open my eyes in surprise, "Ha! Sleep on the floor."
"Now, who's being mean?" I got from the floor and went back into the bed. Silence took over us. No more arguments, no more excuses. I can get used to that: us not fighting. I think that's better.
"Hey. I'm still mad about embarrassing me in front of everyone. Don't feel too comfortable around here." she said before going back to sleep.
I sighed, "Night snowflake." I said but I know she can't hear me. I was about to fall into my own dreams when I suddenly heard "something" ringing in my bag. I got from my bed and went to fetch it. I looked back at Jade and she was still sleeping peacefully. 'She looks so peaceful when she's a sleep.' I thought. I was brought back when she rolled over to the other side of the bed. 'Stop staring!' I told myself, remembering what I'm doing. I got up and got a shirt. I picked the key from the table sneaked out of the room. I could almost feel my heart pounding this time. I never really sneaked out or do something like this before. I went to the lake where no one can see me. I pulled out my phone and it had a message from an unknown caller but I knew exactly who it was.
Unknown Caller: How's Day 1? Did you do it?
Me: Of course I did. I even got in trouble. Plan B?
Unknown Caller: It's simple...
Oh no. I think I don't wanna do this anymore.