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"Adena, could you please ask Cameron to pass the salt," Tanis said, fully aware that Cameron was only sitting on the other side of Adena.

"Did you hear that?" Adena asked.

"Hear what?" Cameron glanced around, acting totally oblivious to what was going on.

"Tanis wants you to pass her the salt."

"Well, why don't you tell Tanis to ask Squib if he would mind giving her what she wants, since he's already so good at it," the tone in Cameron's voice proved that his anger was still fresh.

"Come on man, you know it's not like that," Squib explained. They had stopped for lunch at a little diner that Adena had seen. She claimed that this was the kind of place that everyone in the movies stopped on a road trip, and of all people, she was the really the only one who would know that kind of thing.

"What's that I hear?" Cameron asked.

"Must be the wind."

"Cameron please," Cody noticed that his face softened when she spoke to him. He knew that she was in the same situation that he was, except she was still talking to people.

"Sorry Cody. Did you want something?" he spoke to her with kind tones. Cody looked at him sympathetically. She felt for him, they had all known that he had feelings for Tanis. But those two were always playing each other hot and cold.

"I want us to put all of this aside until we get to Florida and we can sort this out there."

" I can't do that," Cameron focused his eyes on his plate. He'd barely touched the food he'd ordered.

"I said I was sorry already!" Squib insisted.

"Don't," Cody gave him a look that told him to back off for his own safety.

"I have to use the bathroom before we go," Cameron said, tossing his money on table and making his exit.

"Cameron wait," Cody called after him.

"Still waiting for the salt!" Tanis whined.

"Here! Here's your stupid salt!" Cody slammed the salt down in front of her before storming out. She stepped outside and felt the sunlight stream onto her face. Running a hand through her hair, Cody took a slow, deep breath, trying to calm herself down. While she and Squib had sort of made up the night before, Cody was still hurting. She couldn't believe that he had kissed Tanis and then lied to her about it. What else was he hiding from her? Part of her wished that she had never agreed to play the game in the first place; maybe she was better off not knowing. Cody began to feel guilty about yelling at Tanis, she knew she shouldn't be mad at her. It wasn't like Squib belonged to her; they were both free to do whatever they wanted. But, could Tanis really have not even suspected that something was going on between her and Squib?

Cody never got the chance to ponder this any further because the diner door opened and out they came. Cameron got into the back seat and Tanis joined Adena in the middle seats, the two of them still completely ignoring each other. Squib came and stood next to Cody, watching the scene unfold.

"I should go and pay so we can go," Cody said. Squib shook his head.

"Don't worry about it, I got it."

"Well, let me give you the money then," she reached for the bills in her front pocket.

"Cody no, it's the least I can do," Squib insisted, grabbing her arm to stop her. She glanced down at his arm and then back up at his face. He quickly took his hand away.

"Sorry."

"Thanks, I mean, for lunch, you know," she stuttered. What was wrong with her? She went to walk back to the van, but he moved to stand in front of her.

"Cody, I really am sorry. It didn't mean anything, you have to know that," he stood very close to her and spoke in a hushed tone, as if he was afraid that the others would hear him across the parking lot.

"I know," she nodded, swallowing softly.

"I don't want things to change between us," he confessed.

"It's too late," she looked at him with tears in her eyes.

"They already have."

"Cody," his voice was a desperate whisper. She blinked furiously, until the tears disappeared and mustered the best smile she could manage.

"We should get going," she stepped around him and walked to the van, leaving him alone with his mistakes.

That night, they arrived at their hotel, finding their rooms without a hassle. They all went off to their separate ways in silence. Adena couldn't believe that it had come to this. Sure, they all had their tiffs once in a while, but not like this. Normally, a couple of hours and they would makeup. She felt bad that she had asked that question; she was just trying to make the game a little more fun. She hadn't meant for any of this to happen. The boys dropped their stuff in the door and went their separate ways. Once inside the tiny room, Tanis disappeared into the bathroom to brush her teeth and Cody went out onto the balcony, leaving Adena alone with the tv.

Cody stared out at the city, the bright lights creating a pattern of dots for her. She raised her camera and snapped a picture. The air was hot and sticky as she breathed in the smell of the heat. It was nights like this that Cody loved, you could smell the remnants of the day still lingering in the air, mixing with the theories of what tomorrow could be. But tonight it was shadowed with loneliness. They had driven the last five hours from the diner to the hotel, in silence. Cody couldn't help but feel somewhat responsible. She wished that she could somehow get Cameron and Tanis talking again.

A high-pitched scream pierced the air, startling her. Cody ran back inside to find Adena standing on top of the bed and Tanison the floor standingfrozen with a snake in front of her.

"Cody, do something!" Tanis was nearly in tears. Just then, the door opened and in came Cameron.

"What's going on?" he asked, clearly confused by the scene that had been created.

"Snake! It was inside one of the bags from the van!" Adena pointed from atop the bed.

"Cameron help, please," Tanis pleaded, her voice was quiet and shaking uncontrollably. There were tears rolling down her cheeks as she stood, paralysed. The way Cameron reacted;no onewould have thought that there had never been a fight. He immediately tried to calm Tanis down, and grabbed the empty wastebasket that was next to him near the door.

"Okay…now, don't…move…" he breathed as he inched towards the snake, posed to strike at it. Tanis squeezed her eyes shut as Cameron jumped forward, covering the snake with the basket.

"Quick, pass me the breakfast menu!" he shouted at Cody. Taking it from her, he shoved it under the basket on the floor. Holding the menu on tightly to seal off the opening, Cameron flipped the basket over and ran to the balcony, dumping the snake over the edge onto the grass below. Everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief and Cody even began to laugh. Adena and Cameron joined her, but Tanis didn't move from where she stood.

"Hey," Cameron went and stood in front of her, grasping her shoulders.

"You okay?" she nodded slowly and her eyes filled with tears again. Tanis couldn't help but feel guily about how she had treated Cameron, especially after what he had just done for her despite his current feelings.

"Cameron, I'm so sorry," she whispered.

"I never meant to hurt you, it didn't mean anything."

"Hey," he pulled her into a hug, rubbing her back.

"It's ok. I was just…a little shocked that all." Cameron pulled back so he could see her face.

"I mean, come on, you and Squib?"

"That's what I said," Tanis laughed.

"I really am sorry," she wiped her eyes and sniffled.

"It's okay. Let's go get you some water," and he led her out of the room. Cody watched them go just as Squib came through the door.

"What happened?" he asked.

"You don't even want to know," Adena sighed.

"God, you people are exhausting!"

Cody laughed and snapped a picture of Adena. One more day to go, she told herself, one more day.

Author's Note:

Okay, the second half was kind of stupid, I know. But it sounded much better in my head. If you guys hate it, let me know, I can take it. I just wanted to make the chapter a little longer and solve this thing between Tanis and Cameron since they will be arriving in Florida in the next chapter and that's where the new fun starts. I'm soooo happy that so many of you liked the last chapter! I really appreciate all the reviews you guys have been sending out! They're awesome, you guys are awesome! Even all you people on the message board, I do go on and read what you guys write! Well, let me know what you think! Enjoy!