Sorry about the wait. Life caught up with me. I'm not sure how many people are still into Gwen and Trent since of the whole Duncan/Courtney/Gwen drama going on. Thanks for all of the reviews guys and thank you to my new Beta! You guys are awesome!
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"Will all ex-campers of Total Drama Action and past contestants of Total Drama Island please report on stage?" Today was the day Gwen was dreading. I had shown her the very first aftermath episode and she started to freak out and panic. I feel bad for her. Resulting in the attitudes the other contestants gave her, they defiantly won't go easy on my ex-girlfriend.
"Trent, wait up!" Gwen came running up to me right as I was entering the aftermath stage.
"Hey Gwen, what's up?" I asked her.
"You got to help me, I'm freaking out!" Gwen cried. I grabbed her hand and looked into her eyes.
"Gwen, listen to me. Geoff and Bridgette are your friends. I'm pretty sure they won't go too hard on you. Besides, if anything goes out of hand, I'll stop it." I reassured her. I seriously hope nothing goes that bad . . .
"Promise?"
"Cross my heart and hope to die." Her anxiety started rubbing off on me and I could feel myself getting a bit nervous.
"Trent, you are needed on stage. Gwen, you have to go backstage." A blonde haired intern told us.
"I guess I'll see you on stage, Trent?" Gwen said as she started to walk backstage.
I shot her a smile. "See you onstage."
I quickly ran to the stage and everyone was already seated on the couches.
"Trent!"
"Trent!"
"We saved you a seat!" Sadie yelled and Katie motioned for me to sit over next to them. I sighed and just took a seat next to them. It is really no use fighting anymore.
"Okay everyone! We are on in five, four, three, two, one!" the camera man said.
I sat back as we all watched the big screen play the TD Aftermath theme song and clips of past eliminations. Clips of Izzy and Gwen rolled onto the screen. I smiled at all of clips that included Gwen in it, I don't care if any of the videos were embarrassing or just slight moments of victory. It just seems like I can't get enough of her. It doesn't help that I still like her a lot . . .
Even when she was being hand cuffed she looked so beautiful. I stared at the bright screen gazing at my ex-first love. No matter what she will be my first love and right now, it is hard to imagine my future without the artistic Goth.
I sighed when the screen changed to DJ. I guess people voting themselves off have become a trend considering he is the second one.
"Hello everyone, I'm Geoff!"
"And I'm Bridgette!" the blonde surfer girl said while looking into the camera. "Welcome back to another super juicy episode of the aftermath, where we will be dishing the dirt on Total Drama Action." The crowd roared when they finished their little intro.
At this point, DJ is probably cool as a cucumber since he and Geoff are best buds. Gwen on the other hand . . . not so much because of the break-up. She caused a bit of drama and now the two hosts, well mostly Geoff, are going to eat that up.
"Wow, there is a lot of love out there tonight. Isn't that right Geoff?" Bridgette looked into her boyfriends eyes as if it was the last time she was going to see them.
"No doubt, Bridge."
Her facial expression went a bit serious, "But, I wish today could be all about the love," She sighs and shakes her blonde head. I know exactly where this is going and I don't like it one bit. "But there are always some haters too." Oh yup, she is heading there.
"You may see some of those dudes on tonight's show," the party boy said as happy as a clam, "because we've got Gwen here!" I was surprise when a loud roar came from the audience. If people were clapping for her, than maybe people aren't that ticked off at her!
"And DJ!" Geoff continued.
"We also have our friends from first season joining us here in the VIP section; Katie and Sadie, Cody, Noah, Ezekiel, Eva, Courtney, and Tyler!" Bridgette happily introduced. "And we have Trent and Izzy here too." She stated uneasily. I smiled at the camera once I realized it was on me.
"Hi Trent!" Katie squealed. I lost the happy look on my face and looked over at her. What do they want now?
"I'm so happy you here!" Shock took over when I witnessed Sadie slap Katie dead on in her tan face. Oh, please don't let this turn into yet another cat fight!
Sadie started arguing with her best friend but I paid no attention. No matter how hard they fight over me, I'm not giving in to either of them. I only have eyes for Gwen.
"So there have been three pretty shocking eliminations. Anything you want to comment on, Courtney?" Bridgette asked the CIT.
"Please whatever you do, don't bring Ms. Uptight into this," I whispered under my breath. Knowing Courtney, she'll want her revenge. It won't look to pretty if she goes after Gwen the way she went after Harold.
"My lawyer has advised me not to at this time!" Relief went over me. At least she isn't going to pull a stunt.
Bridgette started talking again, but my mind was elsewhere. I usually don't even pay attention to these things anyway. I let everyone else do the talking, just sit back and look cool.
"Now it is time for That's Gonna Leave a Mark!" Geoff announced. Out of boredom I looked up at the monitor where clips of my friends getting hurt played. I finally saw what Cody was talking about when Gwen hit that shovel on Harold's head. I feel bad for both of them; just because Gwen survived her fear doesn't mean anything. Harold was just at the wrong place and the wrong time.
The clip ended and another one started. This time it was just Leshauna and Gwen. The Home girl threw some sort of metal spoon over at Gwen; but my ex didn't get the warning. I looked away as a huge bump formed on her head. As cliché as it sounds, it pains me to see her get hurt.
Everything ended and the cameras were back on the hosts who were holding a whisper fight over something.
After a few more seconds of awkward silence I finally spoke up. "Uh guys? That was one great montage of ouch!"
"Uh . . . it sure was Trent." My question threw both blondes off guard, but at least they are getting back to the show. This must be torturous for Gwen; hopefully she is doing all right back stage.
"Let's take a look at DJ and see how he's holding up." Bridgette suggested. The screen changed to the green room where Gwen was pacing and DJ was sitting comfortably.
"They're going to skewer me out there, DJ! They're going to make me into a Gwen-kabob!" Gwen said while pacing. Panic was drawn all over her beautiful face. I felt my heart sink a little deeper. No matter what people think, I'm partially responsible toward the break-up and toward people hating her.
"I'll tell you it'd be ok, but I'm not gonna lie. My momma's here today and I promised I'll never fib again! So yeah, you're probably dead." My ex-girlfriend just looked at him like she was about to faint. Her beautiful grey eyes were bulged and filled with fear; I'm never use to seeing her like this. She always seems so strong.
"Hey mama!" DJ waved and Gwen just stared at the camera.
"That thing's on!" She question. "Hey everyone I'm Gwen and I'm a nice person."
Some boos and some more cheering came from the crowd. At least that is a good sign. They finally called DJ out and started interviewing him. At least for now I can just chill, but once Gwen gets up I'm pretty sure I'll need to stay alert in case anything gets out of hand.
The interview with DJ went pretty good as far as I know. Gwen was on my mind the whole entire time. I still have it really bad for her. The way she laughs, touch, and talks is all I can think about. It'll pain me to see her get hurt on this stupid Aftermath show.
I was broken out of my daydream when an intern passed me a sandwich that DJ supposedly made. I chewed on the thing for a bit, but my stomach turned from all the anxiety I was getting over Gwen.
Hearing a crash, I looked over and saw DJ yelling out some random spices. I raised an eyebrow but went back to nervously eating the savory treat. Eating while I'm filled to the brim with worry about the future isn't something I should do considering the weak stomach I have. However, at this point, sandwich or without, my body is just shaking.
Finally DJ was able to cut to a commercial break. Thanks goodness. I'll be able to walk around for few minutes before the Aftermath gets back. Maybe even see Gwen . . .
"And we are clear!" the camera man shouted. Cody and Eva stood up and stretched their legs. I suddenly stood up and got a bit dizzy from the swift movement. I moved as quickly as possible so that Katie and Sadie wouldn't notice.
"Trent, where are you going?" Sadie asked right before I was out of sight.
"Uh-"
"You aren't going to see her are you?" Katie quizzed.
"Um . . . no . . . I am. . . Uh . . . going to the bathroom." I lied. I don't want yet another fight over Gwen.
"Oh, okay!" they said in unison.
"We'll be back here!" Sadie squealed. I simply nodded and ran offstage.
I made my way to the green room where Gwen was staying. Inside she looked like she was about to have a mental breakdown. She was pacing across the room and her black and teal head was directed down toward the carpet.
"You all right?" I asked her. Gwen jumped at my voice and a small smile crept on her face.
"What do you think?" she chuckled and motioned me in. "Are you even supposed to be back here?"
"What, you want me gone already?" I asked in a joking matter.
Her face twisted a bit. "No, no. I just don't want to get you into any more trouble."
"Now how could I possibly be in any trouble?" I questioned. "You're the one in deep water."
"I know." She wrapped her arms around herself and started pacing again. "They are going to murder me."
"No they won't. Bridgette is one of you closest friends, I highly doubt she'll do anything to hurt you."
"It isn't Bridgette I'm worried about . . . it's Geoff and Courtney. That girl hates my guts!"
I sighed and ran a hand through my shaggy black hair. "Geoff has let fame take over his brain. You guys actually bonded over the course of TDI, so if he does anything crazy then it'll probably be for ratings and I'll stop as much as I can, okay?"
"Fine. And Courtney?"
Courtney, Courtney, Courtney. "Well, we all know she can get . . . well . . . bratty at times but I'll try to stop her too is she gets out of hand."
"Thanks Trent. Throughout this whole thing you've always been by my side. I hurt you and yet you protect me. I'm not sure how many ex-boyfriends would do that; especially if it was the girl who dumped them. You really are a nice guy . . . even if you have one crazy obsession." Gwen smiled and patted my back, making me blush dramatically. At her touch I could feel my heart race and the butterflies in my stomach flutter. I felt like I was falling in love with her all over again.
"Thanks Gwen." I said and flashed a smile at her. We both remained silent and for a few seconds and just stared in each other's eyes. I saw Gwen's tense expression lighten up as we did so. The odd thing is, even though we aren't together anymore, the moment wasn't awkward . . . well in my case anyway. However I don't think Gwen felt uncomfortable or else her body language would have said it.
"Uh, Trent?" the same intern from early peeked his head into the room. I looked back at him before he continued. "We are on in a minute so you are needed back on stage. Gwen, you are up next so go wait by the stage entrance." Gwen's eyes widened in horror. I gave her a comforting pat on the back.
"You'll be okay, Gwen. Remember: I'll stop anything out of control." I told her. Since she was still in utter panic she only just nodded and slowly made her way to the stage entrance.
"I think I'm going to be sick . . ." she muttered and clutched her stomach.
"You'll be fine, trust me." I walked out of the green room and back to my stage. The BFFFL's bombarded me with questions, but I ignored them. I stirred in my seat and tried to stay a bit calm. The truth is, will everything be fine? I can only hope so . . .
Next chapter will be out sooner, I promise! Please review! Thanks!
