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Ali POV

I was so happy the twins birthday was this week because we needed some tension relieving really badly right now. Ever since the practice with Michael tensions had been high Whitney has cut her self off from talking to any of the boys except Payton of course. I realize I went a bit too far with Payton the other day but he seemed like the only logical person to blame except Mr. Goode of course but I would never dare blame him for everything because it would just make everything worse.

I will admit that I have thought of telling Mr. Goode time and time again but I haven't dared to yet. Whitney would never forgive me, ever. But I know it's the right thing to do. He deserves to know. But I will have to wait a little longer to tell him because right now I have to worry about the surprise party.

We decided to go camping in the woods around Blackthorne we got it cleared by both Headmistress Morgan and Headmaster Connelly. It's going to be a blast! It's on Friday and the girls and I already collected all of the camping equipment. The boys are in charge of the food and invitations which, will be pretty hard for them to mess up.

Today's Thursday and everything's all set. All of the sophomores are going and Katie, Chelsea, Adam, Nate and I are going to set up after classes today. Michael is in charge of distracting the twins. I know that's not my best plan ever but all of the girls and I are needed to decorate and run the set up.

The final bell rang for the day and I sprinted up to our dorm to drop off my backpack and start getting everything ready. I met Chelsea in our room and we changed out of our uniform and into regular clothes Katie joined us seconds later and we headed out in record time.

All of the supplies were in the P and E barn where the boys were already unloading. Chelsea walked over to help Adam carry tents and Katie joined Nate in actually assembling the tents and I set up the camp fire area with logs and firewood.

Michael POV

I was excited for the party but what I wasn't incredibly excited for my job. It was to distract Payton and Whitney. If it was just Payton it wouldn't be a big deal but Whitney and I weren't exactly talking, she was always on her guard around me so I normally just gave her space and didn't bother her but today not so much.

"I'm going to meet the girls at my room see you Pay," Whitney said as she began to head off.

I head to think now and fast, "Wait!" I called. Whitney turned around surprised.

"Yes?" She questioned.

Think Michael think! "I need your and Payton's help on the Cove Ops homework!" I didn't really but it was the first thing that came to mind. "I don't really understand it."

"Why do you need both of us why?"

"Well you see whenever Payton tries to explain stuff the majority of the time it doesn't help so I want to see if you're better at explaining the homework." Not necessarily true but that doesn't matter.

"Hey!" Payton exclaimed in mock offense

Whitney walked apprehensively back towards Payton and I. I led them into the library to a back table not near any of the windows where everyone else was setting up.

We began to go through the homework I had two hours to distract them for I would need to improvise big time. We finished the homework but this time I was ready, "Since, we're already working on homework how about we get some of it out of the way?" I suggested.

Payton shrugged and pulled some homework out but Whitney began to study me. I made sure that none of the key factors of hiding something were showing.

"They're setting up the surprise party aren't they?" Whitney asked.

Payton's head jerked up, "Wait what?"

I made myself perfectly calm even though I knew Ali would kick my butt if I gave anything away. "Nope, Katie and Nate are working on hacking some files, Adam is at the P and E barn and I have no idea what Ali and Chelsea are doing." I lied.

Payton began to pay closer attention as did Whitney. "You're lying." Payton declared.

I shook my head. Whitney smiled and shook her head and her shoulders began to shake at first I thought she was crying but then I realized she was laughing.

"Whats funny?" I asked.

Payton had a questioning look on his face as well. "You- you're sca- scared of Ali!" Whitney shook.

My face began to blush a key sign that she was right. "Don't worry I'll act surprised like I do every year," Whitney reassured.

Payton began laughing too I felt like I needed to defend myself though, "Payton you know you would be scared of Ali too,"

Payton's smile flickered but it was quickly back "Oh I know I would and I'm not ashamed," He laughed.

I shook my head at the twins it was so obvious now that they needed each other. It was the perfect sibling relationship.

We worked on homework until I got the text from the guys telling me to bring the twins in. We stopped by first to Whitney's room then to Payton and mine. Our uniforms would be good for fighting but they aren't the most comfortable things.

"Please act surprised," I begged. Whitney and Payton both laughed and agreed they would.

We headed out the double doors and immediately everyone screamed, "Surprise!" Apparently they had tried a traditional surprise and let's just say Whitney knocked out the majority of the people there before they were done saying surprise.

Zach POV

All of the teachers were asked to chaperone the surprise party because it was outside of the doors of Blackthorne and with this many targets we had to be careful.

Whitney and Payton's roommates did a great job setting up. They're were smores, pizza, all of their favorite snacks, and soda. The tents were set up in a circle around the fire 4 per tent so only 6 tents needed for the whole sophomore class.

I watched Payton and Whitney interact they were really close and always there for each other. As a kid I had always wished I had someone like that I guess Mr. Soloman was but it still wasn't the same. Between them Whitney was the quiet observant one and Payton was the spur of the moment quick thinker.

I watched the party as the sun began to go down it looked less and less likely for anybody to strike. To be honest I was surprised when both Headmistress Morgan and Headmaster Connelly said yes to this. I trust the sophomores enough to be able to handle this kind of situation if something went wrong but to have it completely uncontrolled worried me especially with Cammie's kids being here.

I still cared about Cammie and it would break my heart if her kids were hurt on my watch. The sun had just set and the fire was going. The kids were sitting around the fire on the logs set up roasting marshmellows.

I was on the border closest to the woods when I heard a crack. It wasn't from the fire. I spun around and stared into the woods. I saw a figure unrecoginazable in the darkness. His hands were reaching towards Whitney who was on the end of a log next to Michael. "Whitney! Michael!" I warned as I sprinted towards them.

They were both up and turned in seconds. The figure stepped out it was Michael's brother. I turned to look for help to find all of the sophomores engaged in their own fights. The circle was back. I turned back to Whitney and Michael to help them to find myself face to face with a circle member in all black. I began to fight using all of my knowledge from my years in the circle against them.

I fought member after member it seemed to be en endless amount. I kept hoping Michael and Whitney's training would be enough Derrick was smart and he was good at what he did.

Sorry for the cliff hanger I really am but it was the best spot to stop but if you want to know what happens review! Thanks for reading!