Toni's PoV
I sat bolt upright in bed, what the fuck was that noise? I looked at Penny, she was covering her head with a pillow. All of a sudden someone
picked me up and threw me over their shoulder.
"What are you doing?" I shouted. From their laugh I could tell it was Bam. He ran outside, then I was flying through the air. I landed in some
freezing cold water. I was still half asleep, so it took me a while to realise they woke us up with air horns and then threw me into a swimming
pool. I heard a splash behind me. And Penny too. I guess the intiation process had started.
Pennys PoV
When we were dressed they led us outside. Not far from Fast Eddies tree top casino, was a large pole, standing on a small island that was
surround by a moat of custard.
"Uh, whats this for?" I asked
"YOU have to stay up there for 5 minutes." said Bam with an impish grin.
"Why?" I asked.
"DiCo told us you were afraid of heights." he shrugged.
"I cant do it!" I shouted.
"Well, if you dont, you'll have to kiss Vito."
I shuddered. That was groce. I sighed, "Fine, I'll do it.". Bam can be a sadistic little git when he wants.
They lifted me up to the pole with a cherry picker. I could hear Bam talking to the cameras about forfits and all that. I didnt really catch all
of it, I was too concerned with how high I was. Toni wandered back in side, probably worried about what they were going to do to her.
After about two minutes of trying to balance on a pole, while trying not to scream, the guys started throwing stuff at me. Just random things,
like eggs and sausages.
"Hey Penny, whats Toni afraid of?" shouted Bam, as he threw a pork pie at my head.
I ducked and shouted, "Spiders!". Oops. I just blurted that out without even thinking. Well I cant worry about that just yet.
"Thank you!" replied Bam.
I'm going to kill DiCo, was the only thing going through my head, well that and how high I was. It was so scary, I constantly felt like I was
going to fall off and I couldnt stop screaming. I wanted to shut my eyes, but I had to watch out for the food that the guys were throwing. I
could have cried, but I didnt want to infront of cameras.
I was so relieved when my five minutes were up.
When I was safely on the ground again, I laid down and rolled around in the grass. "Grass! Ground!", never had I been so happy to be on the
ground. The guys were just laughing at me. Then they walked off, I gathered to was to organise Toni's 'test' thingy. DiCo helped me up.
"Sorry Pen." he said.
"Yeah, you just wait until you fall asleep!"
Toni's PoV
I was inside talking to April. penny screaming in the background. I explained what was going on to April, because she didnt have a clue what
was going on.
"Do they know what you're afraid of?"asked April.
"I hope not"
They guys were coming inside. Well, you could tell because Raab's laughter was getting closer and closer. Penny came up to us, with what
looked like egg on her.
"I'm having a shower." she said, and walked upstairs.
"Whats on her?" I asked.
"We were throwing egss and that at her." answered Bam rather cheerfully.
"Thats nice of you"
Bam grinned at me. He was planning something, but what?
About an hour later Raab came over to me, on the sofa.
"Come with me for a sec." I had no choice because he pulled me up. We turned the corner and there was this box, the size of a wardrobe, in the
middle of the room. It was made out of wood and ductape.
"Whats in there?" I asked, looking inside, but there was nothing there. I looked at Raab, confused, but he pushed me in. I tried to push open
the door but I think something was against it. Oh no. I cant believe I fell for that.
"Let me out!" I shouted. I could hear them all laughing. There was a hole at the top, but too little to climb out of. Suddenely I felt something
land on my head and shoulders. I froze when some fell on the floor. Spiders. Fuck, theyre in my hair.
"Do they bite?" I panicked.
"Theyre harmless"
I shook them off me, but they were all scuttling around my feet. Oh this is horrible. "How long do I have to stay in this fucking thing!" I screamed.
"5 minutes." Raab told me. I screamed the whole time, and when I thought it was finished, there was still 4 minutes left. Do I really have to do it
for 5 minutes?
Raabs PoV
Toni was really quiet the rest of the time. When we let her out, she looked so scared and she was really pale, everyone stopped laughing. She
didnt look at anyone, just walked past us. I went to go with her but she pushed me away, I think she was crying.
"I didnt realise she was THAT scared." Bam said. I went up to her room, and she was lying on her bed, hugging that dinosaur teddy thing I won
her the other day. I think she had cried a little bit, but she had stopped now. I went and laid next to her.
"Are you ok?" I asked. She shook her head.
"I cant believe you locked me in there"
"You hate spiders that much"
"Uh huh"
"I'm sorry." I said. She hugged me. "It's ok, it was only 5 minutes." she sighed.
"You thought a minute was 5." I pointed out. She was laying her head on my chest and I felt her nod.
"Just promise there's nothing to do with spiders anymore?" she said.
"I promise"
She sat up. "Coming back down"
I stroked her face. "Can't we just stay in here for a bit?" I grinned.
Pennys PoV
Toni and Raab came back down looking very pleased with themselves.
"You havent done it with him already have you?" I whispered.
"No! We've only been going out a couple of days, what do you think I am"
"I was just asking. You two looked very pleased, thats all." I said.
"Thats cos we made out." she shrugged. "Ok, whats the next thing we have to do?" Toni said, walking over to Bam. He looked around. "Get
Rake to eat mustard." he laughed. Toni walked back over to me.
"How the hell are we gonna do that?" I asked.
"Whats the forfit?"
"You have to bathe him." Bam said. Toni screwed up her nose.
Well, my idea was to put a little bit in the middle of a sandwich, because the guys didnt say exactly how much we had to give Rake. We just
had to wait for him to make a sandwich, and somehow get him out of the kitchen for a second.
Eventually he did make one. When he was done, Toni came in. "Rake, can you come here and help me for a second?" she asked. He walked
over.
"What do you need help with"
I quickly squirted mustard in his sandwich.
"It's ok, I'll help her." I heard Raab call. Rake came back and took a few bites out of his sandwich. We were all trying not to laugh. Then he got
to the mustard. The look on his face was priceless.
"Who the fuck put mustard on my sandwich?" he shouted. Thats it, I cant hold it in any longer. I burst out laughing.
"You! Was Toni part of this too?"
I didnt say anything. Rake shouted and looked like he was gonna punch Toni, because she was near him, but punched the wall. Raab looked so
worried.
"You're fucking dead." Rake pointed at me, and then at Toni, and walked out the room.
"Seriously, thats so weird. What is his reason for not liking mustard?" Toni said in disbelief. Everyone just shrugged. Bam turned to the camera.
"Well, thats day 1 over with, now tomorrow they've just gotta keep Ryan and Raab away from alcohol"
"What!" Ok, I take that back. The look on RYANS face was priceless.
Tonis PoV
Well the Rake thing definitly made up for the spider thing. Fun day. I was about to turn the light off when I saw 2 daddy long legs flying around
the room. Great. Now I wont be able to sleep. I sighed and walked down to Raabs room. He looked so tired when he answered the door, I think
I woke him up.
"Can I sleep in here? There's two daddy long legs in my room."
Raab scratched his head. "Um, yeah ok." he said, tiredly. I followed him into bed and he wrapped his arms around me. This is way better than
my room.
"Sneak me some alcohol tomorrow." he mumbled.
"Sorry Raab, no can do. Night night." I patted his hand. He moaned.
"Fine, night"
I woke up still cuddled up to Raab. It was nice. Definitly better than yesterdays wake up. I had to pee, so I lifted his arm off of me and got out
of bed. I woke him up though. He rubbed his eyes.
"When did you come in last night?" he asked. I laughed. "I guess you were still half asleep"
"I seriously dont remember"
"You asked me to sneak you some alcohol today." I said.
"Why? Oh yeah, that crappy thing. I can easily do a day. You might as well both keep an eye on Ryan"
"Nice try"
He grinned. "It was, wasnt it?"
It was really hard trying to keep Dunn away from alcohol actually. We had to follow him everywhere, and whenever he was near any alcohol,
he lunged for it. He told us he was getting some food, and Penny went with him, but when I walked into the kitchen he was in there by himself,
with a bottle of beer in his hand.
"No!"
He laughed at me, looking very pleased with himself. Bam came in behind me.
"Oh dear Toni, looks like you failed." He turned to the camera. "She hates anything spicy, so we're gonna cover some chicken with these sauces-"
he pointed to about 5 bottles on the side. Of hot sauce. -"and she has to eat all of it"
"What about Penny?" I asked.
"She has to eat haggis." he shrugged. Mines way worse! They prepared the food and sat me down. There was a lot. I sighed and started eating.
As soon as I put the chicken in my mouth, my tongue was on fire!
"Oh my god." I said as I struggled to chew. I could feel my nose starting to run.
"Look at her eyes water!" Ryan shouted. It took me ages to eat, and it was so bad. I ran straight to the fridge and grabbed a carton of milk,
and drank a load until the taste went away.
"Ugh." I wiped my mouth.
"How was it?" Bam asked. I shook my head. "Horrible"
"Lets go find Penny."
Pennys PoV
I was supposed to follow Ryan into the kitchen, but saw Raab trying to sneak into the pirate bar. Thinking there wasnt any alcohol in the kitchen
I followed Raab.
When I entered the Pirate bar I saw Raab trying to get some beer, so, like any sane person I ran and jumped on him. We both fell to the ground,
laughing.
"I'm sorry bro, but no." I said, as I took the beer out of his hand, and climbed off of him.
"But...but...I'll die without it!" he whined. I laughed and shook my head.
"Please, please!" he begged.
"Nope." I answered firmly,but with a smile. "Anyway, whats the forfit for this thing? Bam never told me"
Raab got up and sat on a stool. "You have to eat a bowlful of haggis...what is that?" he asked with a quizzical look.
"Sheeps stomach, stuffed with leftover sheep stuff." I answered, with a disgusted look on my face. He laughed. "I SO want to make you lose"
We sat there in silence for a few moments, then Raab got up and stretched. "Well, I've got stuff to do in my room, so I'll see you later"
He began to walk upstairs, but I followed.
"Sorry, but I got to stick with you." I said. We began to walk up the main staircase.
"But...erm, what if I wanted to watch porn!" he questioned.
"You wouldnt, not with your sister in the room, thats just sick."
We'd been in his room for a little while, me sat on the floor, with my back to Raab who was on the bed. I heard him moving about behind me,
but didnt think anything of it, until I heard something pop. I spun around and saw that he had just uncapped a bottle of beer. He hides that
in his room? Before he could get the bottle to his lips, I pulled him onto the floor. The bottle fell before Raab and smashed.
"NOOOOO!" cried Raab, half jokingly. He landed in a heap on me. I pushed him off and laughed. He crawled to the patch of beer soaked carpet.
Knowing what he was up to, I grabbed his waist and tried to pull him back.
The door swung open just as I climbed on Raab's back (to get a better grip on his shoulders). I looked up to see the guys, Toni and a camera man
standing in the doorway, laughing.
"Toni, help me"
But she just laughed. I guess seeing a grown man trying to suck beer out of a carpet was just too funny. It would make great television though.
"I cant believe this!" I moaned, as I poked at my haggis. Damn that crafty Ryan. I lifted a fork full of haggis to my mouth and whinced as I put it in. It smelt disgusting and tasted just as bad.
The day had been exhausting. I knew that staying at Castle Bam wasnt going to be easy, but this was ridiculous. I fell backwards onto my bed
and sighed. I dont know how long I can last here. I really need to get a lock for that door, so they cant disturb my sleep.
I stared at the ceiling, hugging my pillow. It was getting dark out. I should really put a light on...but I really cant be bothered to get up. I was
interrupted from my thoughts by someone knocking on my door.
"You decent?" asked Toni, through the door.
"Yeah, come in." I answered. Toni walked in, turning the light on as she came.
"Why are you sitting in the dark, I thought you were afraid of the dark." she asked as she stumbled to her bed with a magazine.
"Oh, I didnt realise it was that dark. I was thinking too hard, obviously." I replied, with a half laugh. I held the pillow closer to me. I should tell
her...I want to tell someone, and I can trust her...but it's so hard, and kinda embarrassing. Toni was staring at me from across the room.
"Whats wrong? You look nervous about something?"
I turned to face her, and she looked concerned. I closed my eyes and sighed. I have to admit it. Maybe it will be easier to deal with if I do. I sat
up cross-legged and faced her, the pillow in my lap. "Errrr well..." I started drumming my hands on the pillow, a nervous reaction. Why was it
so hard to say? I looked down, trying to find the words.
Toni had also sat up now, a small smile was on her face. She probably thought it was something important and was a little excited.
"Okay." I said, out loud to myself. "Alright...well." I looked up at Toni and began to blush. "I REALLY like DiCo, like...loads"
Toni looked a little shocked by my confession. "But you never like anybody."
I twiddled my fingers and looked at some very interesting pieces of fluff on the floor. "I know. I'm shocked myself. It's kind of weird, the first
guy I like and he's exactly like me, shows how much I love myself." I laughed nervously. Toni was still staring at me.
"I think you two would be cute together."
I fell back and sighed heavily. "He doesnt like me like that. Just as a friend." That was the real reason it was hard to say I liked him...it hurt
that he didnt have the same feelings.
I heard Toni cross the room to sit on the end of my bed. "Are you sure that he doesnt like you?"
"Yup." I answered without really needing to think about the answer. I was positive. I shut my eyes, I didnt want to talk about it anymore. Then
I felt something soft on my face. I jumped up and saw that Toni had hit me with her pillow. I moved so I sat as far away from her as possible on
the bed. She just smiled.
"What was that for?" I asked. Her smile grew wider. "Because youre so blind."
I tilted my head, Ryan had said the same thing. What did they know that I didnt? I was about to ask when I heard movement outside of our door.
Toni got up carefully, crept to the door, and quickly opened it.
"Bam!" she shouted. She moved so I could see Bam trying to crawl away from the door. He looked up at us and gave us a sheepish grin.
Bams PoV
The guys and I were having a few drinks in the Pirate bar when I decided to go and get the girls to join us. They'd had quite a hard day and
thought they could do with a few drinks.
As I got closer to their room I heard they were talking, so I strained to listen and crept to their door. They could do with a good scare. I knealt
infront of the door, one ear pressed against it, listening for the right moment. Then I heard something completely unexpected.
"I really like DiCo"
Oh. My. God. Did I just hear that right? She likes DiCo? I smiled to myself. It's amazing what you can learn about people. Now, how do I use
this new information? I thought for a few moments and decided the best thing was to tell DiCo. There's no way I can keep a secret and I dont
think it's right to use this against her...I just hope she doesnt hate me for this. I turned away on the spot and started to crawl away very
slowly. I put my right hand down and the floor creaked. Oh shit. I stayed still so it didnt creak anymore, just hoping the girls didnt come to
check. But I had no luck.
"Bam"
I looked around. The door was open and the two girls were staring at me, shocked. I just smiled at them nervously.
"How could you?" said Penny, from across the room. Once I was found they invited me in, and asked what I knew. I also told them I planned
to tell DiCo.
"He deserves to know!" I protested.
"But what about me?" Penny asked. She looked so embarrasssed, I did feel kind of sorry for her.
"I'm still telling him." I said firmly as I got up to walk out. Penny jumped up. "I have a challenge for you!"
I looked at her curiously, how could I refuse a challenge.
"Okay." I said as I sat back down.
Penny relaxed a bit and sat back down. "Okay, if I win DiCo never finds out, if you win, I'll tell him myself." I nodded and smiled. I never lose!
"So whats the challenge?"
Penny looked at Toni and shrugged. I guess she hadnt thought of one yet.
"How about Bam has to teach April how to skateboard by 5pm tomorrow." suggested Toni. Penny nodded.
"Fine." I agreed. How hard could this be? I got back up and walked to the door. "Alright, we start at 7am tomorrow. Now, wont you girls join
the guys and I for a drink downstairs."