Sorry about the longer update guys. Well, I guess this isn't too bad compared to a couple months. But anyways, exams are coming up for me and everything, so I've had last minute stuff to do. Now all I have to do is study for my exams, which I can just do the night before.

Disclaimer: No, I don't own anything!

Summary: Bridgette stresses over peeing in the woods, and she ends up bonding with another fellow who fears the same.

Pairing: BridgettexDJ

I don't know if you consider this friendship, or just fluff.

I stood pitching the tent, trying to concentrate on getting the tent together, and tried to ignore my bladder, which was about to burst. But it didn't work. I had to pee too badly.

I shivered in disgust at just the thought of peeing in the woods! I mean, wasn't dealing with the communal bathrooms daily for the rest of the summer bad enough? And now there wasn't even an outhouse, or anything! And this was for a whole night!

Don't get me wrong! I love the outdoors! It just scares me….especially the woods! All kinds of scary animals, trees, plants….and surprises in there too that I don't want to know about! Thank goodness I have the rest of my team with me here, or else I'd be terrified!

I sighed as I tried to attach the tent poles together. Whenever I tried to connect them, they would keep separating. It was really starting to get on my nerves.

Just then, I heard Geoff approaching. He looked at me, and met my frustrated gaze. He smiled, trying to make me feel better.

"Bridge!" he exclaimed. "You need some help with those?" he asked.

I laughed.

"Actually, yeah!" I replied smiling. "Thanks!" I added.

Geoff reached up to the top of the tent, trying to grab the poles. They then snapped in half. He sighed in frustration. He seemed to be having the same problems that I was having.

I grabbed the poles, and quickly reattached them. I started trying put the other set of poles together when Geoff looked at me in surprise.

"Wow!" he exclaimed.

"What?" I giggled. Was he trying to flirt with me again? I tried to keep my legs closely pressed together to avoid having myself pee all over the place.

"You pitch a tent like a guy!" Geoff announced.

I raised my eyebrows and widened my eyes. Was that flirting?

"I mean….you're not all girly at getting dirty and stuff….." Geoff corrected, obviously seeing my reaction.

I stood there in silence, wondering what to say. Geoff sure had a weird way of flirting. A very weird way….

"Er…..are you….uh….thirsty?" Geoff asked. "Cause I can get you….uh….water or something?"

I pressed my legs closer together at the thought of liquid. Water dripping. Drip. Drip. Drip. I heard water dripping. Someone was coming near me with water. Oh no. I crossed my arms over my waist, hoping to not look like a was doing the pee dance. That would be embarrassing at this age.

I saw DJ walk into the trees, carrying some water in a jug, explaining the dripping. I felt myself start to pee a bit. I squeezed my legs even closer together, hoping I could hold it just a little longer. Well, another 12 hours longer. There was no way I would pee in the woods. Not a chance.

"You two thirsty?" DJ asked us.

Geoff immediately put his hands out under DJ's jug of water, getting a drink.

"Thanks man!" he exclaimed, walking into the woods. "I'm gonna go see if I can catch a pig for dinner!" he announced. "Nothing better then feeding my girl!" he added, running off.

I sighed. I'm a vegetarian! And I had told him that before. I don't eat animals, especially not pigs! It's against my morals, and even if I end up starving tonight, I would not eat pig. I would not eat an animal. I wouldn't do it.

I was about to hop up and down to avoid peeing in my pants, but I realized that DJ was still there. I slowly started walking away. Not to be rude! DJ was a nice guy, but he didn't need to know about my peeing in the woods dilemma. No one could!

"Hey Bridgette!" I heard DJ call my name. I spun around, to realize that I was now facing him. Man, those long legs carry him places fast!

"Water?" he asked, holding out his dripping jug.

I pursed my lips sourly, and held my hand out to stop DJ's water from coming any closer to me.

"Err….no thanks DJ," I told him. I then crossed my legs. Ahh….comfortable enough position. Or for now anyways.

DJ then started laughing.

"What?" I asked, somewhat offended.

Was he making fun of me?

"Bridgette, either you are dying a slow painful death, or you have to pee. And there's no poisonous animals here…or that we know of at least, so I'm guessing that you really have to pee!"

I groaned. Had he been spying on me or something? I had tried hiding it as best I could….but I guess that it was time for Plan B.

"DJ, it's you know…my time of the month," I told him. "I get bad cramps." I smirked. Or at least I tried to.

By the look on DJ's face, Plan B hadn't done so well. He looked like he felt awkward. Undoubtedly he should. Even girls get uncomfortable sometimes when that is mentioned.

"Sorry!" I apologized. "That was a little too personal!"

DJ then gave me a confused look.

"Don't you get cramps by your….uh….area?" he asked nervously.

I looked down and realized that I was holding my crotch with my hand. He was right. Smart guy. I give him credit for that.

So much for Plan B. Time for Plan C. The only problem was, I didn't have a Plan C. I sighed. Tell him the truth?

"Okay! I really have to pee!" I whispered.

DJ smiled. How was this funny?

"Scared to pee in the woods?" he asked.

"Please don't tell anybody!" I begged.

DJ pat me on the back.

"Don't worry. Your secret's safe with me," he declared. "Truth is, I don't really like peeing in the woods either," he admitted.

I widened my eyes.

"Really?" I asked.

DJ shrugged.

"Yeah, ever since I was a little kid. Never liked it."

I sighed. DJ seemed like a trustworthy guy. I guess I could trust him…to a certain extent. All I knew is that I certainly needed someone right about now. My parents and friends weren't here, and he seemed like a good enough guy to trust with this. I hope my judgement proves right!

"Truth is, I'm scared of the woods," I told him. "Being alone in the woods," I confirmed. "It's just the animal, the noises, the-"

"Well, you're going to have to pee eventually!" DJ interrupted. "By the looks of it, you aren't gonna make another hour!"

I groaned.

"I'll wait until we're back at camp. I don't care. I can't do it."

DJ then looked at me sincerely, right in the eye.

"Bridgette, we'll do it together."

I widened my eyes.

"But how?" I asked. "Like, how will we do it? Together?" I questioned.

DJ smiled.

"It won't necessarily be "together," but I'll be beside you, or behind you the whole time. I'll be with you. You won't be alone," he explained.

"Are you sure?" I asked. "And you won't tell anyone about it?"

"Bridgette, I promise. I'm not the kind of guy who will go tell the whole universe on you. There's no way I would do that to you," he told me.

I smiled at him. He was too nice and sweet for his own good. I just hoped he wasn't speaking a lie.

"Thanks DJ," I replied.

DJ shrugged.

"Bridgette, I'm your friend. I'm here for you," he smiled. "Let's get going," he added.

"Now?" I gasped. "You, know…I can still hold it a bit longer…."

DJ then grabbed his jug of water, and slowly dripped it onto the forest floor.

Drip. Drip. Drip.

"Okay!" I finally agreed. "Let's get this over with," I finalized. "Are you sure about this though?"

DJ smiled in response. "What are friends for?"

Whew…longer chapter. Enjoy guys! Sorry if anyone is a little OOC. :/

I'll try to update faster since summer I right around the corner for me. Speaking of that, best of luck with all of your exams and tests everyone! I hope you all do great!

~Lauren