Chapter 9
A/N: I'll try my best to get them together but I also have to continue my plot…thanks for all the reviews…anyway, I should start writing about the camp (read chapter 7 if u haven't)
"Hello Mr. Blunt…didn't expect to see you so soon…" Katie smiled and shook hands with Alan Blunt.
He, Katie and Alex were seated in the living room. It was Sunday.
"Yes."
"I hope its good news." Alex commented
"Hope so too but sorry, it's not."
Katie and Alex turned to Alan, interested.
"I was informed that your school will be holding a camping trip for you. I think it's very likely that they will attack there. Unfortunately, I think they have chosen the right time because Alex won't be with you all the time at the camp site. Especially at night."
"So you don't want us to attend this camp?" Katie asked
"Actually, I was thinking, maybe, we could change this situation to our advantage." Alan looked at both of them.
Alex caught the plan and shouted, "No way!"
"Alex- listen-" Alan tried to coax.
"No! Don't drag Katie into this. The answer is N-O NO!" Alex stood up and pulled Katie with him. He was about to leave the room.
"Wait! Alex! Listen! This is the only way to complete this mission!" Alan continued.
"Alex! What!" Katie started to feel very confused.
"He wants to use you as a bait to lure them out!" Alex turned his hand still holding on to hers tightly as if she's going to leave him forever.
Katie was a bit shock so she just stood there, absorbing everything. Then…
"Okay…" Katie said in a straight tone.
"WHAT! NO!"
"Thank you for cooperating. Anyway, even if you change your mind – " Alan looked at Alex briefly. " I can't help you to get away with this trip. It's just a warning from the MI6 to be ready for them."
Then, Alan left.
"Why did you agree?" Alex glared at Katie.
"Well, we don't have any other choice, do we?" Katie started to walk away but Alex grabbed her hand.
"You knew how dangerous it is right?" Alex took a step forward.
"I just wanted to help so this mission will end soon."
"So you want this mission to end, huh?"
Katie's heart dropped.
"No…I didn't mean like that…Alex – "
Alex couldn't suppress a slight smile and asked 'innocently'," Mean what?"
"You know…that…" Katie tried not to meet Alex's eyes.
"What?" Alex asked, this time he took another step forward and leaned his face closer to hers.
Katie tried stepping back but could feel her back pressing against the wall. Her heartbeat fastened.
"I don't want to leave you so soon." Alex whispered close to her ear. Their eyes met.
Alex leaned closer and gently brushed his lips against hers.
Slowly, they broke apart.
"It's that the only reason why you don't want me to be the bait?"
"No…I don't want you to get hurt…" Alex replied caringly.
Katie smiled. Then, her smile turned into a smirk, "You think I'll get hurt so easily?"
Katie pushed Alex lightly so she could away from the wall.
"Y'know, I don't think any fly will get near me with my bodyguard around? Do you agree, Alex?"
Alex grinned.
"Of course…"
"Whoa…this is not a normal camp site…it looks more like a resort…" Someone commented
"I have to agree on that…" Alex agreed while walking closely behind Katie.
"ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS AFTER COLLECTING YOUR LUGGAGE, PLEASE REPORT TO THE MAIN HALL FOR SHORT BRIEFING AND INTRODUCTION."
The announcement was announced through the speaker stuck on the trees.
"Let's go…"
After collecting their bags, they quickly proceed to the Main Hall. The head instructor, in his mid-thirties, welcomed them once all of them were seated.
"Good morning all. First of all, Welcome to Camp Piney! I am Andrew Kindsley. Now, I would like to emphasize on the camp's rules and regulations. There are three simple rules: 1) Lights out at 10pm sharp, anyone found awake will be punished. 2) Listen to your team instructor 3) No fighting. The punishment will vary due to the seriousness of the case. Anyway, now the assigned team instructors will be with you shortly."
They were divided into groups of 6. Mainly 3 girls and 3 boys each. Coincidently, Alex was in Katie's same team. Two cabins per a team.
"Hi, I'm Jennifer Frite." A girl smiled at them friendly. Her black hair was plaited neatly. She's got a sweet-kind face. She was slightly shorter than Katie.
"Katie Wilson." Katie smiled back.
"Alex Rider." Alex smiled back.
They soon met the rest of their team members. There was another girl, Gina Thomson, in the team. She was short, looked mysterious and not very friendly and talkative. So Katie got along better with Jennifer.
Another 2 were boys. One of them was Max, messy brown hair. He's playful and easy-going. Another one was Nicolas Pitson, a rich and spoilt brat.
"Hey!" Their new team instructor walked towards them and shouted cheerfully.
"Hi…" We all replied.
"I'm Michael. Call me Mike or whatever you wish." He's got a well-built body, very tall, nice smile and a cool personality.
He led them outside for their first activity: Obstacle course.