Chapter 6

The cameras shut off and I started to make my way towards the plane.

"Uh, uh, uh. Where do you think you're going Gwen?" Chris asked.

"Umm back to the plane?" I had to go apologize to Duncan, I wasn't about to stand out in this heat all day!

"No, you're not. The camera crew is just taking a break and then we're filming the next episode."

"Can't I just go in the plane while they're on their break? I have to go talk to Duncan!"

"No way is she going anywhere near Duncan! If anyone's talking to Duncan it's gonna be me! I'm his girlfriend!" Courtney butted in.

"Neither of you are going back in that plane. It's only a fifteen minute break!"

"I'll make it quick! Just can I please go talk to him?" I practically begged.

"No."

"Then can I go? I need to make sure that witch didn't completely ruin my relationship."

"Courtney, if anyone is ruining your relationship with Duncan it's you!"

"No it's you! You just want him for yourself! You home-wrecker!"

"Home-wrecker? You guys aren't married Courtney! You guys just got back together."

"Oh shut up Gwen. Chris can I go talk to Dunky?"

I scoffed. I hate that stupid nickname.

"No!" Chris shouted.

"Why not?" I cried. Chris was seriously starting to get on my nerves.

"Because I said so."

I could've punched him right then and there, but that would probably get me nowhere except in jail for assault charges. And since Duncan was no longer in juvie that wouldn't help me at all. "Chris, have you ever been told that you are a total douche?"

"Why, yes, yes I have. Now you two ladies go over there to the starting line for the next challenge."

Courtney and I made our way over to our team and as we waited for the cameras to start rolling again I made a plan to talk to Duncan before the elimination.

"Hey kids, we start filming in 5... 4... 3... 2..."

And with that Chris began introducing the show and we started the second part of the Egyptian challenge.

…

During the whole challenge Duncan kept running through my head. I had to make sure everything was okay between us.

Alejandro tried charming the girls on our team and Courtney told him that she was with Duncan. Alejandro responded by saying it was a shame that she was with someone who didn't deserve her, which made me roll my eyes. If someone didn't deserve someone it would be her not deserving Duncan, not the other way around.

Izzy ended up switching teams with the Total Drama fan-girl, Sierra, so now she was on our team. I felt bad for Cody, the girl was obsessed with him. But her joining the team was what got us the win.

Chris wasn't going to make this an elimination challenge as long as we all had our rewards from the last challenge with us, but Ezekiel lost his team's stick. That meant Team Victory had to vote someone out and that someone was going to be Ezekiel.

…

Once we all got back on the plane I immediately started looking for Duncan. I found him in the dining area munching on some chips. He didn't look up but I knew he knew I was there when he asked who won.

"My team did. Team Victory lost. Ezekiel is more than likely going home."

"Why, what'd the twerp do this time?"

"He caused the team to be up for elimination by losing a stick."

"That doesn't surprise me. Dude's a total loser."

I walked over and sat across from him.

"Duncan?" He finally looked at me. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to piss you off. I should've been the bigger person and just ignored Courtney."

"No, Big Mouth, don't be sorry. You were sticking up for me. I know you usually don't like arguing with people, but I'm glad that you fought for me… Not that I need you to fight my battles or anything."

"Of course you don't," I agreed quickly, "I just don't like the fact that she was speaking for you and trying to boss you around. Only I can do that."

"Ha, you're funny. No one tells Duncan what to do."

"I'm so sure… But I really am sorry. I mean, I made you quit! I robbed you of a million dollars."

"No, you robbed me of a shot at the million. And I already won remember? I don't even really need to be here, I still have money left."

"Yeah but you still had a shot at getting some more money. What if you do something and end up needing a really expensive lawyer."

"Chill. I'll be fine. I still got plenty left."

"Duncan I really am-"

He put his finger to my lips and I felt my face grow red. "Shush! Jeez woman stop apologizing. If it makes you feel better Courtney was really the main reason I quit. He screeching was starting to irritate me… Well more than usual. She's been really annoying and I'm just getting really tired of all her crap."

"Really?" I felt hope swell inside me. Even if we would never be together I would want him to be with someone better than Courtney.

"Yeah. And besides I can't sit here and listen to my girlfriend bitch at my best friend all the time. I'd probably end up going crazy... I think she's already making me crazy, and not in the good way anymore. I just need to get away for a while."

"Duncan McQuitty Pants please report to the elimination ceremony," we heard Chris say through the speaker.

"Well you should go then…" I didn't want him to go. I wished he would stay, but that couldn't happen.

"You gonna miss me Sweetheart?"

"Uh, duh!"

"Prove it," he said holding out his arms. I inhaled deeply, taking in as much of his scent as I could. I knew it would be a while before I'd be that close to him again. "Good luck Sunshine. Kick some ass."

"I plan on it."

He gave me one last smirk before leaving for the elimination room.

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A/N: Eh, I'm not too happy with this chapter, but there you have it. I wanted to update while I had the chance because I have homework that needs to be done tomorrow. Hopefully the next chapter will be better.

Thank you for reading, and I know I say this all the time, but you guys seriously rock my world! I love you all.