Ren and Riven arrived by the table where some other students were giving away papers with the number and location of their tents.
¨Let's hope we get a good location…¨ Riven whispered, looking at all the people who had their campsites already assigned. Before they got to the front the two of them saw how Janna and Lux left, the former was angrier while the blonde was completely worried as she followed her friend.
¨Alright, our turn… I guess¨ Ren chuckled, trying to ease up the situation. The two of them got closer to the table and saw the dark purple haired girl writing down some numbers.
¨Who will be the representative?¨ The girl asked without looking up at the newcomers.
¨Uh…¨ The couple looked at each other until the president decided to talk ¨I'll do it¨
¨Full name and number of tents¨ The volunteer handed Ren a piece of paper with a pen.
¨Full name? I… uh…¨ He looked back at Riven ¨Please don't laugh¨ Trusting his girlfriend he started to write down the complete name, including his middle name.
¨Ren, we've been together for a while, I won't be laughing at- YOUR MIDDLE NAME IS JENNIFER?!¨
¨Come the freaking ON!¨ The student yelled on that last part, noting how annoyed he was that Riven couldn't keep a straight face ¨How is it that you were super serious back with all the stuff¨ He sighed, knowing that it was useless to try to reason with her ¨Speaking of which, I never got to ask your full name either, for me you are just Riven¨
¨And you waited this entire time to ask me?¨ The white haired did nothing but smile ¨Fine, it's-¨
¨I would like to enjoy the camp activities as well, so please fill in the paper¨ The woman in the desk said almost annoyed, still not raising her head.
¨Right… sorry¨ Ren wrote down all the information remaining and handed the piece of paper to the dark purple haired girl but before she accepted it, the hand from this last one held the boy's wrist prisoner ¨What the-¨
She looked up, half her face covered by the hair ¨So it is you¨
¨Have we met?¨
¨Not like this, but I know about you, seen you at the academy, and even in… peculiar places¨
¨Ren, what does she mean?¨
¨You like danger, I know you are entangled with the Star Guardian business, you are investigating them and by doing so you go into the most dangerous places¨ The grip on Ren's wrist was getting tighter and he tried to free himself from it ¨Tell me, what is your opinion on the guardians now that they destroyed a big chunk of the city?¨
¨They are good people who destroyed a big monster and they also took down an even worse enemy- Can you please give my hand back?¨
¨Is it blind faith? Perhaps you are more interesting that you seem?¨ A grin formed on Syndra's face, but on the other hand Riven was getting angrier, this of course was noticed by the older woman who turned her visible eye to the white haired ¨And what about you? Why are you attracted to this person? He doesn't look quite handsome and his personality is dull¨
¨I chose him because he is a caring person, he tried to save me in the past from… from a bad situation. He may not be handsome-¨
¨Hey…¨
¨And he may not be strong personality wise-¨
¨I'm right here…¨
¨But I love Jennifer- I MEAN REGINALD!¨
¨CAN WE JUST CARRY ON AND TAKE MY PAPER, PLEASE?!¨ The student yelled, knowing that every word Riven was saying about him was like digging his own grave.
¨Very well¨ The smug on Syndra's face as she removed her hand from Ren's wrist and took the paper off his hand. She took a quick glance at all the information and then gave a small token with the number 29.
¨Thanks¨ With a small movement of his hand the two students started to walk away only for the president to turn after getting whistled by the `evil´ woman.
¨I'll see you soon…¨
As the lovers left, mostly confused, they tried to stay away from the mysterious girl and then to reunite with their friends.
¨Are you sure this is the first time you met?¨
¨I swear… why would I want to meet a girl like that?¨ He sighed ¨Anyway… let's get back with the rest, this camp has been nothing but disappointment after disappointment so far¨
¨Don't worry, it will get better… Jennifer¨
¨One day I'll kill you for that…¨
…
The day went on, Ren and his people spent their time together, except for Ezreal who was still missing. As their talks and activities happened the hours also passed and thus the night finally arrived.
Around the lake a lot of people were gathered to witness the stars even if they would come in an hour. Ren was leaning by a tree, looking at all the couples having the time of their lives.
In his solitude a voice sent Ren back to reality, his eyes saw the white haired coming, wearing a white tank top and some military pants combined with sandals ¨I thought you were with the others¨
¨It was boring and I was alone… also listening to Ekko about his crush can get annoying sometimes¨
¨Ekko has a crush?!¨ Another voice joined the lovers and as they turned they were both surprised to see the dark haired girl.
¨Hey Sophie, fancy joining us with the star thing?¨
¨No… uh… just… I needed some time¨ The guardian shook her head ¨Anyway, what's this about Ekko having a crush?¨
¨He is interested in Taliyah, been talking about it nonstop ever since we arrived¨
¨Wait, how is it that I never heard about it?¨
¨Well-¨
¨Guys… you do know what that means, right?¨ But the other two remained silent ¨Taliyah also has a big crush for Ekko… I've been thinking something… what if we work together for a little project I just thought?¨ Once again Ren and Riven remained mute to the words of the guardian ¨Ekko and Taliyah have a crush for each other, but they do not know it, right? Well, tonight with all the star seeing we can make a moment for them, you get me where I'm heading?¨
¨Sort of…¨ Ren tilted his head ¨How are we going to get them… you know… together?¨
¨We lie to them!¨ Sophie said happily, she heard a disapproving grunt coming from a grumpy familiar.
¨So we tell Ekko that Taliyah has a crush on him and vice versa? I mean… it's not lying¨ Riven liked the plan even if it had a lot of flaws.
¨Yeah we are just speeding up the process, but you know? I'm in Soph, what do we do?¨
¨Go find Ekko and tell him that Taliyah loves him, I'll do the same but with her¨
….
Back on the camp Ekko had a small campfire set up and it was already lit. After seeing Ren and Riven returning he stood up and smiled.
¨I thought you were going to see the stars¨
¨We came here to tell you something…¨
¨Something of vital importance¨ The president continued what Riven started ¨We heard a rumor, well, not heard but actually coming from the person's mouth: Taliyah loves you!¨
¨W-what?!¨ Ekko felt many things: fear, desperation, happiness, anxiety ¨A-are you sure? I mean… that is some serious stuff that you are saying prez¨
¨If you don't believe Ren then believe me, Taliyah is going to see the stars and wants to meet you there¨
¨She wants to meet me?! Oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no. What should I do? What should I say? What if she is having a panic attack and said that just to feel better? Is that even possible? I don't know anymore¨
¨Ekko, relax…¨ Ren placed his hand on the dark skinned's shoulder ¨There are three words you can say to her, so go ahead. Also try not to look nervous, girls don't like that¨
¨Speak for yourself…¨ Riven raised a brow, she always loved when her boyfriend would be like that since she could calm him down with kisses and hugs.
¨In any case… go on man, she's waiting for you…¨
¨Yeah uh… Thanks… uh… Ren and Riven… this will not be easy¨
¨It never is…¨ The couple said at the same time and waved as the other club member abandoned the camp ¨So… what should we do now?¨ The president and his girlfriend sat by the campfire ¨You think this plan will work?¨
¨Love can sometimes be a blind mistress, but I do think it will work, Ekko and Taliyah would make a nice couple¨
¨So what about us? Do we make a nice couple?¨
¨Well, considering our relationship started almost in secrecy due to the ASG, I'd say that with time we became closer. So yeah… we do make a nice couple¨
There was silence between them, the cracking sound of the wood and the night creatures were the only ones that were making sounds in the camp.
¨Why did you chose me?¨ Ren's question clearly put Riven out of balance as she never expected that ¨You said I am not good looking, neither strong when it comes to personality. So… why?¨
¨I said it, you are caring, your personality is not strong but you shine over other places; you worry about the others and even tried to save me from the ASG¨ She held hands with Reginald ¨I can't thank you enough for doing it, even if I told you to stay away¨
¨Yeah… well… you know I can't let a cute girl like you get hurt¨ He chuckled, almost to himself but he never expected a kiss on the cheek from the white haired ¨Thanks…¨
¨However you should do some exercise¨ She pointed at his belly and poked at it ¨Eating burgers every week is not healthy for you¨
¨Seriously? First my mother and then you, can I get a break out of it¨ Riven answered with a beautiful laugh ¨Let's go, we'll miss on the…¨ Ren's voice trailed off as they both heard a strange noise coming from the woods, strangely enough it was going deeper rather than towards the lake ¨…stars… what was that?¨ The couple stood up but it was only the president who gave a few steps in the direction of the sound ¨You think… there might be monsters?¨
¨Ren we should go¨ But the boy did not listen to the warrior's words ¨Ren?¨ Those were the last words from Riven as the two of them ventured deeper into the woods to investigate the strange sound, the former ASG knew that what she heard was not normal and not something the nature could produce, yet she was also curious about the origin of what that was.
What happens between Ekko and Taliyah will be seen from Sophie's perspective, also she might know a bit more about that strange sound, but more on that on the next chapter!
ComradeBill: Ohh, this is intense, waiting to see Syndras reaction of Janna.
Not a lot but I can assure you you'll see more on Syndra's opinion about Janna as the chapters go on, after all she will be an usual face during this arc.
Well, this is the week; on saturday we'll know whether Fnatic or IG wins Worlds, I hope for the former even if I'm not from an EU country.
So here's a story. I decided to do my placement matches on NA and it was until yesterday that I finished my placements; with 7 wins and 3 defeats I ended up in Gold V, not sure why I got in that rank with 3 loses but ok, I'll take the skin.
Hope you enjoyed the chapter, don't forget to follow, fav and review. This was Tourvelix to remind you... that I need to remember something to remind you.
See you in the next chapter ;)
