Epilogue: Happy New Year

It was like we were sixteen again. Funny to think that, since it had only been two years, but it was also funny to be back at Camp Wananakwa for a New Years Eve/Reunion Party. It was pretty chilly out, so it was stupid of me to wear a mint green cocktail dress, but I had Duncan's jacket draped around my shoulders, so everything was okay. His arm was around my waist, holding onto my protectively as we walked. The party was to be in the Mess Hall, and it started around 9 p.m., it was 9:30 when we got there.

"I can't wait to see everyone again." I said excitedly, wondering if the predictions Duncan and I made on Christmas Eve were correct. Ah, Christmas Eve, that was so fun. I was just hoping this New Years Eve could compare.

We made our way from the Dock of Shame back to the old camp, that didn't look so old anymore, it actually looked…up to date. The cabins weren't log cabins anymore, they were actual little condos, and there were thirteen of them. I counted each as I passed by. The we reached the Mess Hall and opened the door. It was all fixed up and decorative. I approved.

Everyone was already there. DJ, Geoff, and Bridgette were all conversing. Beth was with Lindsey and Tyler, and Lindsey was showing off her engagement ring. Noah and Cody were holding hands talking with Gwen and Trent. Eva and Ezekiel were showing total PDA over on a table where we once ate. Izzy and Owen looked like they were having an eat off. LeShawna and Harold were working on the music for the evening. Katie and Sadie were still "Eeeee"-ing. And Justin had his arm around Heather, who looked like she was lusting over Chris.

"Wow," I heard Duncan mumble in a half-laugh.

I grabbed his arm and pulled him into the crowd. Music was everywhere and it was fun to be surrounded by friends, well people from the Island, even though I was only friendly with the people I kept in touch with.

Duncan pulled us over to Gwen, Trent, Noah, and Cody.

"Hey guys, happy New Year!" he cheered, hi-fiving with Trent.

I smiled and Gwen and hugged her, wishing her a happy New Year, then I turned to the boys. "So you two?" I asked, pointing between the both of them.

"Yep." Said Cody proudly, wringing his arm around Noah's shoulders and pulling him close. "He's all mine."

I smiled and hugged them both, although I wasn't particularly close with either of them, and almost killed Cody once for a million dollars, it was New Years. "I'm happy for you." I said. "Happy New Year!"

Then Duncan hi-fived each of them, although Noah replied to it a bit warily. Then he (Duncan) wrapped his arm around me and lifted me from the ground form a moment. "I got myself a fine catch too!" he cheered.

"And you'll keep onto her." Gwen butted in.

"I'll never let her go." Promised Duncan, kissing me.

I grinned while kidding him back, but I almost laughed so it was kind of hard. Then, I felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I turned to see Heather, her hair was short and she looked like she packed on some pounds. Justin's arm was wrapped around her.

"Hi, Courtney. Duncan, Noah, Cody, Gwen, Trent. Um, look, back then on the Island, I did plenty of things I regret." She explained. I could tell she was trying to apologize, so I just smiled and hugged her.

"The past is the past." I said nodding. "Forget regret or life is yours to miss."

"Rent." Said Noah, all-knowingly.

I nodded and kept a hand on Heather's shoulder. She looked as if she was going to cry, but she nodded in knowing, then turned to leave.

"Campers!" yelled Chris, standing up on the new stage with a microphone in his hand. He hadn't changed much, still caring about his appearance like he'd die if he didn't. He went all out with sparkly blue glasses than read 2011, and the sparkly bow tie to match, and a tux.

'Ex-campers!" yelled Duncan, cuffing one hand over his mouth to project the sound

"Riiight." Chris accepted with sarcasm. "Tonight is the last night of 2010 and the new beginning, a fresh start, a new competition. " I eyed him wearily. "Well, let's all celebrate!"

No one protested to that logic, so well all danced and partied and mingled and ate. It was the greatest ending of a year, and the beginning of an even greater year. Duncan and I would be together the whole year, he even talked his parents into having him transfer to Bridgette and my school for the rest of Senior Year, so we'd graduate together. Bridge and Geoff were planning their wedding; Noah and Cody were planning on moving in together. Heather and Justin were expecting a baby. Gwen and Trent were going on tour. Izzy and Owen were running from the law. Eva and Ezekiel were graduating together, since Ezekiel wasn't being homeschooled for his Senior Year. DJ and Beth were taking halves in owning the pet shop since their boss was retiring. Katie and Sadie were going to University together and planned on sharing a dorm. LeShawna was going on tour with Harold with his rising rap career. And Lindsey and Tyler (she actually remembered who he was) were planning on finishing college together, they both got scholarships somehow: him with sports (what?) and her with her exceeding academics (which shocked us all beyond belief). And Chris was still an egotistical jerk. But Chef, he was working at a 5 star restaurant and cleaned himself up. We had much to celebrate for the New Year.

The food was provided by Chef and it was amazing. My taste buds were dancing with delight after eating only a bite of the food. We all enjoyed it and then danced some more. Then we began to count down.

"10…9...8…7…6..." We all got close to our significant other and readied. "…5…4…3…2…1!"

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!" Everyone cheered and hugged and kissed each other.

I jumped into Duncan's arms and kissed him passionately, holding onto him for dear life. When we pulled apart, we both looked up to the roof and screamed it again: "HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

We went around hugging and kissing everyone and it was so perfect and so fun. Until Chris got up on the microphone.

"Happy New Year Campers, and welcome to Season 3 of Total Drama Island!"

We all looked at him in disbelief, and I could feel Duncan tense up beside me and ready his fist to beat in the superstar's face.

Chris was beaming and then he admitted, "Just kidding."

No one laughed. Regardless to that kill of the moment, we all jumped back into the beat of things and began dancing some more, the first song of the New Year for us was, ironic enough, "No Day But Today." From Rent. How could we dance to that, no one knew, but we managed to do it somehow, and then somehow all sang along for truly there was no day but today.

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