Finally updating!! Sorry it has been soooo long but between school, exams, athletics and Christmas I have barely been able to breathe, it has been very hectic!! Anyway enough of the excuses.

I'm trying to bring the story to a close but I've had a bit of writer's block and haven't been too sure how to do if I'm being honest but here it goes...


They had all reached camp about half an hour ago and were now preparing the food for their evening meal. The air of tension and anxiety had lifted now they knew Alex was going to be ok, even if it did mean he would have to return home.

Paulo was still being quite quiet but didn't seem to be as unhappy as he was before his talk with Li. Truth be told he was crazy about that girl, she always knew what to say to help when he was upset or worried, but he would never tell her, willingly anyway.

As Paulo and Li prepared the meal (it was their turn) Hex and Amber sat by the fire having a heated discussion on who knew more about survival techniques. Li had to smile, the pair of them obviously liked each other yet all the did was bicker like an old married couple. It was so infuriating! At least her and Paulo could talk nicely to each other she thought to herself, and quickly pushed that thought out of her head. Although she liked Paulo she didn't really want to go any further than just being friends as it could upset the balance of the team. He was her forbidden fruit.

Li was shaken from he thoughts by a cheer from Amber. She looked over to see an embarrassed looking Alex making his way to the log that Hex and Amber were sitting on near the fire.

"How are you feeling?" Hex asked. "Better thanks." Alex replied with a tired smile

"You know Alex, there are better ways to avoid cooking." Amber added with a cheeky grin.

Alex just said, "I'll keep that in mind, thanks." Smiling when he saw Hex roll his eyes behind her back. Seeing the smile Amber turned around and hit Hex in the arm, hard.

"OW!!"Hex shouted. Now the whole group was laughing. The doom and gloom that had filled the camp had completely disappeared, even Alex could manage a laugh despite being completely exhausted and drained of all energy.

"Alex, can I have a word?" Emma's voice sounded serious. Alex decided that was not a good thing.


Ok another shortie. Please tell me what you think of it, hoping that I will finish this soon so there will only be possibly one or two chapters left...

Thanks to everyone who has reviewed so far