After a few more minutes they arrived at their camping spot. Jayden slowed the vehicle to a stop. And put it in park they unbuckled their seatbelts.
"Alright Mike you grab the table from the back and set that up. Me and Kevin will grab the food and drinks chests and lay them out." Jayden said
"Alright let's do it." Mike said opening his side door and hopping out
They all got out Mike pulled the table out and carried it to the flat area. And set it up Jayden and Kevin grabbed the chests and set them near the table.
"Kevin, let's grab the tent and set it up." Jayden stated
Kevin nodded and they grabbed the tent from the back and started to unpack it and set it up.
"How big is the tent anyway?" Mia asked
"It can hold 10 people. It has privacy dividers that separate it into three rooms. For sleeping and lots of storage, a kitchenette and bathroom." Jayden stated
They had been talking while they set up the tent and finished. They opened it and walked in setting up the privacy dividers.
They had their swim clothes underneath their main clothes. And talked as they got into their swimwear. Jayden was wearing his red and yellow striped swim shorts. And Emily had the same as Jayden but as a bikini Mike saw and spoke up.
"You have got to be kidding me you two are matching the only difference is one of you is in a bikini. It is a miracle you two didn't get together the second you two saw each other. Now hopefully you two will realize you both love each other and just become a couple already." Mike blurted out annoyed
Jayden and Emily both spoke at the same time.
"Is it really that obvious ?" They both asked
"Yes it is before you two woke up at all Emily was sleep talking and ended up blushing in her sleep. I remember her words verbatim and then you have Jayden. Who is just insanely in tune with you he literally does things before you even voice it." Mia stated
"That and it can be very obvious how much he cares about you. Remember when Mike said something that upset you and you walked into the training yard. I was watching Jayden and his eyes told the story. That and he gave Mike a look that made Mike regret even speaking. Then his eyes gave away that he was seconds away from chasing you and showing you how much of a softy he is for you. The only thing missing was the fact he didn't send a growl Mike's way." Mia said
Kevin and Mike removed their shirts. And slid on their water shoes then grabbed their goggles and snorkels.
Jayden saw them about to head into the water.
"Mike sunscreen or sunblock on." Jayden said
"Oh yeah i don't want to be sunburned again, I almost forgot." Mike thanked Jayden for the reminder
They put on sunblock and exited the tent. Jayden was walking behind the whole group and took off his shirt. Mike ran ahead and was about to backflip but saw Jayden had removed his shirt and whistled at Jayden.
"Now I know why you don't remove your shirt often. You don't want to make everyone else single just because you go shirtless." Mike said with slight jealousy or amusement
"Was that a hint of jealousy I heard ?" Jayden asked teasing his friend
"Yes," Mike admitted, "I'm jealous."
"Mike if you work out as much as me and Kevin you would have abs and biceps or you could follow my workout routine." Jayden replied
Mike backflipped into the water and swam to the surface spitting out the water he inhaled.
"The water feels nice, not too cold, not too warm." Mike told his friends
Mia stepped into the water and made her way to Kevin. While Emily lagged behind waiting for Jayden to get right next to her. He stood right next to her and asked.
"Aren't you gonna get in ?" Jayden asked picking up on her hesitance
"I am, I was just wondering how well you know this area ?" Emily asked curious
"I know it very well, I know the maximum depth. I know every creature and plant that lives in the water and on the land I know secret spots no one else does." Jayden said "And I have unlimited access to this entire area. Because I have a friend from college and he and his wife own the area." Jayden said
"That's something I never knew about you." Emily said
"No one knew except Ji. I told him I wanted to go to Stanford for a while then I started at Auckland university doing online courses." Jayden said
"If I knew you when I was going to public high school I wouldn't have had any problems with bullies." Emily stated
They hopped into the water and swam over to their friends. Who were exploring everything. Mike found a cave and started exploring.
It was around 1:24 pm when they decided to stop swimming and eat lunch.
Kevin and Mike went out to collect firewood. While Jayden dug a fire pit for their campfire. And Mia was in the tent setting up the beds.
Emily decided it was time to make it clear to Jayden she loves him. And what she hadn't realized was he was thinking the same thing. Jayden finished the pit and stood up facing her.
"Emily I need to tell you this, I am done avoiding the fact. That I am deeply in love with you and I have been since I met you. I love everything about you and I can't keep it hidden anymore." Jayden said
Emily wrapped her arms around his neck while he did the same to her waist. They leaned in and their lips met in the middle. The kiss quickly became passionate and heated turning into a full making out session. Between them Emily slid her fingers through his hair. As his lips explored her face and neck slowly and sensually.
"Wow Jayden i didn't think this would ever happen." Emily said while giggling
"Honestly, i think it would have happened anyways at some point i mean i did set up a good plan to ask you out." Jayden admitted
"You're almost always planning something Jayden." Emily stated
They stopped kissing while they talked.
"That is partly true." Jayden said
They sat down in their seats as Kevin and Mike got back to their campsite. With the firewood and placed it over the pit Jayden made.
Mia exited the tent.
"All the beds are made." Mia said
They ate their sub sandwiches with chips and drank soda and talked.
"What should we do now?" Kevin asked
"Well maybe we should go on a hike." Mia suggested
