This can't be good. Chris's surprises usually consist of something, torturous, unfair, uncomfortable, or all of the above. I could tell by his evil smirk. As we all made our way to the cargo hold I could have sworn I saw a shadow in the shape of Ezekiel. This game is really getting to my head.

"Alright contestants," Chris started "Are you ready to find out what is behind these boxes?"

His question was followed my groans and mumbling from everyone. Including Me.

"It hurts our ratings that Team Victory has such few teammates now, and we're only at the fourth episode! So as a treat I am bringing back Trent and Duncan!"

Gwen and I glared at each other sharply, knowing what this meant. I would obviously try to win Duncan back, and succeed, while she was stuck with lovesick Trent. Things were finally going my way. I waved flirtatiously at Duncan only to be met by a disgusted looks from both him and Gwen. Gwen's attention was grasped slightly as Trent waved friendly to her. She waved back awkwardly, probably to just be polite. Duncan quickly showed jealousy and made a fist at Trent. Maybe this would be harder than I thought. All at once the pain I had felt when Duncan hooked up with Gwen came flooding back and punched me in the gut. Seeing my hurt expression, Gwen smirked in my direction. Bitch.

"Alright, that is the only announcement, go do whatever it is you guys do and inform our new guest about the show," Chris said motioning toward Trent.

Everyone quickly scurried out of the hold, eager to be far away from Chris. On their way out Gwen and Duncan rolled their eyes at me and left holding hands. I was too depressed to move from my spot and soon only Trent and I were left. He probably didn't have anywhere to go considering everyone thought he was obsessed and Gwen had thoroughly rejected him. He didn't seem to acknowledge my presence, and just sat down on the hard floor in deep thought.

" You know, you are going to get canned if you don't socialize or try your best," I said trying to break the silence. What was I doing? I should be talking him down not up! This pathetic attitude of his would have been perfect to take advantage of and get rid of another player. Too Late now. Ugh!

All he did was look up at me and after a few moments of silence, he spoke.

"Why socialize, if I can't socialize with Gwen?"

Without thinking I sat down across from him, somehow interested in his point of reasoning.

"There are other girls you know."

"Not like her."

"Oh and that's a bad thing? Trent, not like I care about you or anything, but she voted you off last season, broke up with you, and got together with another guy. How can you even stand to look at her?"

"I just thought she was the one. Guess not. Courtney, not that I care or anything, but shouldn't you be yelling at me for letting her go and steal Duncan away?"

His words hurt, and honestly maybe they should have. It was like me to bitch at someone that they were the cause of my misery. For once in my life I think I felt a twinge of guilt. I guess my face must have shown it because now Trent had that sweet sorry look on his face.

"Sorry Courtney, I am just a little depressed about this whole situation."

"Me too. The only reason I even came back for season 2 was to win the money for Duncan and I. Fine, most of my plans involved me with the money, but some plans also involved Duncan and I."

"That's the same reason I did it. For Gwen and I. I wouldn't mind being kicked off now."

"Really? For me I feel even more compelled to win. To prove I wasn't just some girl who you could abandon and she would fall apart."

"I guess so. But now I have no motivation to win."

"Well find something. What about your career in music? Or when you find your real true love?"

"I based my songs on my emotions, and I doubt people are going to want to hear sad love songs."

"Well then think about finding your real true love and how you will be able to support her when you find her."

I had no idea why this was happening. I am sealing my doom if I bring Trent's competitive side out again. Also, why am I smiling at him and acting nice? I should just get up and leave. But for some reason I just couldn't move. Why am I here when Duncan is up there?

"Thanks Courtney. I think I might try. Anyway, what have I got to lose besides a million dollars?" He grinned at me.

I giggled. I giggled. I never do that! Ever! Maybe I was just in a good mood for getting all emotion that off my chest. It shouldn't happen again. As soon as I walk away I am in it to win it Courtney again. But why did I not feel proud of it?