CHAPTER 8

"Damn, we don't have any pranks yet!" Emmet complained as they went back to the tent, almost stomping his feet while walking.

Edward couldn't do anything but laugh at Emmett's foolishness. "Don't freak out Em." He chuckled. "It's only the first day of camp!"

Emmett pouted. "But we're missing out on the fun."

Jasper tapped his shoulders. He couldn't control his laughter as he spoke to Emmett. "What is more important to you, the camp, or the bet?"

"The bet, of course!" Emmett cheered up without even thinking. Sometimes, he really can be like Alice, cheery and energetic.

They lay down side by side, trying to fit their bodies under the same duvet.

"Didn't you guys bring extra blankets?" Jasper blurted out of annoyance. "How the hell are we gonna fit into this?"

"Sorry." Edward grinned sheepishly as he curled himself up in a ball. "I'll ask Bella for a spare one tomorrow."

"No way!" Emmett disagreed. "We'll fit into this."

"Darn! We'll be here for a week!" Jasper protested. "I can't possibly curl up and sleep well in that case!"

"We'd lose our pride if we come groveling on their feet." Emmett rolled his eyes. He ended the conversation there, and Edward and Jasper didn't have any choice but to just sigh.

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The next day, the girls were busy cooking their food when Jasper showed up.

"Hi." Alice forced out a smile, hoping Jasper didn't notice the hint of pretense in her eyes.

"Good morning!" He greeted, kissing her cheek. So he didn't notice.

The very moment their skins touched, he felt a nice tingling sensation running through his bones.

Fuck! He thought, reprimanding himself. Get over it, Jasper. That's just Alice!

He really couldn't deny the physical attraction he feels for her. It's like a magnet that pulls him nearer when he wants to back out. It draws him to her, and he can't escape. He wants to pursue it, but he knows Alice. He doesn't want to be another victim.

The same things were running on Alice's mind. She couldn't deny it. She was physically attracted to him, and who could blame her? He was good looking, he was gorgeous. And a playboy. She added consciously.

"Have you had breakfast yet?" She stirred the soup in the pot. Smoke emanated from it, and a really appetizing smell.

"I didn't know you could cook." Jasper, amazed, commented.

Alice chuckled. "You don't know so many things about me. Would you like to join us for breakfast?"

"Is that an invitation?"

She nodded, turning to look at Bella and Rosalie, who both gave her the thumbs up signs. It was all part of their plan. Operation Hell For Hale. She'll make him believe that she was falling for him (which, by the way, she thinks is coming true, sadly), and then she'll break his proud little heart.

They sat in a circle, devouring the feast the girls cooked. Jasper must admit, it was all pretty good.

"This is really good." He voiced out his opinion shamelessly. Unconsciously, he squeezed Alice's hand, which made her jerk in response. His hands were soft.

"I'm sorry." He grinned sheepishly.

She squeezed his hand in response. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Bella and Rosalie exchange knowing glances.

Rosalie cleared her throat after a while. "So Jasper, how was last night?" She giggled. "Did you have a nice sleep?"

Bella and Alice burst out laughing then, knowing Rosalie was referring to the duvet. The boys still have no idea about the prank though.

"Didn't sleep well." Jasper groaned, remembering how they shared one duvet and it was so uncomfortable. "Why did you ask?"

Rosalie grinned. "I was just curious."

"Hmm…" Jasper scrunched up in thought, knowing something was up.

"Don't mind her!" Bella giggled. "She was just messing with you. She's hungover."

"Did you guys drink?" Jasper narrowed his eyes in slits. "You know that's not allowed, right?"

"We didn't drink alcohol!" Alice defended, laughing. "But Rose had too much Coke, she's still drunk."

"I'm not!" Rose stuck her tongue out. "That's Coke, not alcohol, how will I get drunk with that!"

Bella grinned at her friends. "You do get drunk with Coke!"

"I don't!"

"You do!" Alice argued. Jasper's eyes traveled from one girl to another, amazement could not be hidden.

"I said I don't!"

"Yes you do!" Bella chuckled.

"Girls, girls." Jasper covered his ears with his hands. "You're all so childish! Rose is not drunk. That's just Coke."

"She acts like a drunk woman when she had too much!" Alice countered.

Rosalie pouted. "Okay, I admit it! I just looooooove Coke. I'm addicted to it just as much as Bella is addicted to Club Orange and Alice to Oreos!"

"You love Oreos?" Jasper smiled at Alice, who was now blushing like mad.

"Well… Yeah…" She sauntered, looking down. "What's wrong with that!"

"She fries Oreos!" Bella spilled. That was Alice's deepest, darkest secret.

Alice growled at her. "Isabella Marie Swan! I'd make you a duckling!"

"Hey, stop!" Jasper huffed. "Childish girls. But Oreos are good."

"They are!" Alice agreed.

"Not as good as Coke!" Rosalie chimed in.

"Club Orange for the winnity win!" Bella pumped her fists in the air.

"Fried Oreos?" Jasper eyed Alice carefully, ignoring the foolishness going on around him. These girls were so strange.

"Yeah." Alice answered. "They're yummy! You should try them."

"No thanks." He smirked, holding her hand.

"What are your plans today?" He asked, still not letting go.

Alice started piling up the dishes to wash. It was her turn to wash them.

"We're going to the nearby stream today." She smiled. "Would you like to come with us?"

"I can't." He answered, almost too regretfully. "Em and Ed might need me around."

"To pull pranks on us?" Alice chuckled. Obviously, she was right. "That's okay. We're planning too."

"Make it something good." Jasper challenged. "What's your favorite color, anyway?"

Alice narrowed her eyes in slits. "I'm not telling you. You should guess!"

"Oh." He said, slightly disappointed. "Alright then. Let me help you with that."

They washed the dishes together, and from a distance, Bella and Rosalie could tell where all this was leading. They were watching them carefully, and some little signs were showing. They couldn't believe it, but it seems like no one will win.

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Sorry for the late update. I was sick. Next chapter will be the boys' prank and then after that is the next color. Please review. You know the drill. Hahaha Thanks.