Roughing It:

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The rain was still falling down from the sky soaking the two teens as the familiar truck reading 'Martin Construction' on its side made its way toward their campsite and halted to a stop as the older boy rolled down his window calling out for them to hop in.

Tori had ultimately assumed that this little detour would be an imposition for her friends sister's boyfriend as she was sure he had plenty of plans for break however the look in his eyes proved otherwise.

"Need help," Jake asked as Tori and Zig tossed their belongings into the truck before hopping inside relishing the dryness.

Blushing about how one of the hottest seniors at Degrassi was seeing her looking like a wet dog she turned to him and flashed him a half smile.

"I'm really sorry that I'm messing up your plans with Katie," Tori said turning the vents in her direction allowing for the warm air to dry her off.

"You're not messing any plans," Jake replied with a smile, "Katie and I actually leave tomorrow for our trip."

"Where are you going?" Zig asked.

"Mexico," Jake said with a smile, "Marisol's got some family who has a timeshare down there."

"That sounds like paradise," Tori said.

"Yea…I guess," Jake replied reaching out and flipping on some country station much to the teens dislike however they knew it wasn't their place to comment on their drivers musical tastes and besides the Taylor Swift song playing right now was rather catchy.

A few minutes had passed and soon the truck stopped just slightly out of town at the Martin family cabin. The rain for the moment had slowed down giving the trio a dry spot to stand in as they walked toward the door.

"Well," Jake said, "here are the keys, feel free to help yourself with whatever food we have in the pantry….when you're ready to leave just call Clare or my parents and they can pick you up."

The couple nodded thanking Jake for his hospitality and watching him leave as the sky began to open up yet again as they closed the door.

-x-x-x

Looking around the cabin Tori rolled her eyes. Sure it was a step up from the wilds of the wilderness however it still left much to be desired. Running her fingers across the dusty countertop she grimaced a bit before looking back toward Zig who was in the process of taking off his wet shirt and slipping on his slightly dryer hoodie. Admiring the view until it was gone, Tori soon turned to the pantry…Jake did say to help themselves with the food. Picking up a dusty can of Spaghetti O's, Tori was pleased that the date wasn't past expired and soon she found a clean bowl to pour the food into before sticking it into the microwave that thankfully was in working order.

"Here," Zig said slipping an arm around Tori, "allow me."

Tori nodded flashing a smile at Zig before flopping down onto the couch listening to a sound as she sat. With a jump she wondered just what kinds of critters could be living in the cushions leading her to lift one up with caution. The source of the noise however was that of a plastic baggie filled with a substance she'd only ever seen in movies and on those special episodes of West Drive. She wasn't going to openly announce that she'd found pot however Zig soon arrived with the pasta.

"What you got there?" He asked.

"Well….apparently Jake or Clare or their parents have a little stash." She said with a smile.

"Is that?"

"Pot," Tori said with a playful smile, "so you want to try some?"

Rolling his eyes at his girlfriend's comment, Zig shrugged his shoulders. He wasn't one to even think of being into drugs and even if her were it was an expensive habit that he could never ever afford.

"Getting stoned isn't really part of the camping experience," Zig replied, "I mean unless you want to try it because if you do then I'm not going to argue."

Letting out a laugh Tori shook her head.

"My body is a temple and I'll never mess it up with substances like that, anyway I was thinking about looking to see if there were any games here….that is if Scrabble or Monopoly won't hinder the camping experience."

"I think we can make an exception….under one condition."

"Can you share this condition?" Tori asked scooting closer to Zig.

"Well, if the rain has passed when we're done perhaps we can roast marshmallows."

"Marshmallows I can do," Tori said with a chuckle digging into her pack and slipping on her extra outfit while Zig looked in the cabinets pulling out a pack of Uno cards stating it was the best that he could fine. After letting Tori beat him best seven of five the duo looked out into the darkened and dry night and headed outside to build a fire.

A few moments later they were sitting beside it roasting marshmallows and making smores singing cheesy songs and stealing kisses ever so often in-between.

Zig looked up at the sky and Tori rolled her eyes.

"It's a bit too dark to be playing the cloud game."

"I'm stargazing," he said as a shooting star zoomed by. "Make a wish."

With a smile Tori looked from Zig back to the sky.

"I wish we could stay like this forever."

"Roughing It?" Zig asked before they both let out a little laugh.

"Together," Tori replied as she kissed him.

"I think that can be arranged," Zig replied kissing her again, "though I don't deserve you."

"And why is that?"

"Because you're too perfect."

With a smile Tori proceeded to kiss Zig yet again as they continued to saver the evening and the rest of their time together.

The End

I know this fic most likely sucked….but I'm not used to writing this ship and some of the episodes that aired since I started this plus spoilers have messed my muse up. I hope you still like this.