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Chapter 4

As soon as Nathan got away from Jackson he went to look for Melissa. He found her walking into the woods, carrying two water jugs and her backpack. "Mel! Where're you going?"

She turned to see Nathan running toward her. "Oh, no where, I just thought I would take over Eric's job for a while since he was dead tired and I didn't really have anything to do."

Nathan pointed at her backpack. "Then what's that for?"

"I figured I would also look for some fruit for tonight and wood for the fire and since my hands will be full with the water jug, I'm gonna put it in my backpack."

"Okay, since when are you trying to do everything?" This isn't like Melissa.

"Why? Are you mad that I'm working more than you? That people trust me to do things more than they trust you?"

"Ouch, Mel. What's your problem?"

Melissa sighed. "I'm sorry, Nate. I guess I'm kinda touchy after... well, y'know."

Nathan frowned. "Yeah, I guess. Well, don't get lost or anything, okay? And don't try to overwork yourself or anything."

Melissa nodded and went deeper into the forest. A few hours later, Nathan spotted her coming back to the campsite, the water jugs full to the brim, and her backpack looking very full. She also looked like she was about to fall over from the weight of everything. He ran over to her and dutifully tried to take the water jugs away from her.

"Oh, no thanks Nathan, I got it."

"Mel, you're about to drop."

"No, really, I got it." And she walked toward the fire, put the water jugs down in front of Eric, dropped her backpack, and fished out all of the fruit and wood there was in it.

Whoa, Nathan thought. She really worked at it. He noticed her look around and, upon seeing Jackson down by the ocean, blush and quickly look back at the food.

"I think I'm gonna go get some more water." Melissa said, and bent down to grab the two now empty water jugs.

"You go do that," Eric said, Leaning back on the log. "I'll stay here."

"No, you won't," Nathan said. He pried the two water jugs away from Melissa and handed them to Eric. "She just did more work then you've done your whole time here. Go."

"Yes, sir." Eric said lazily, giving him a little salute. He walked reluctantly toward the woods. Suddenly he stopped and did a very unconvincing cry of hurt. "I think I sprained my ankle on this rock here! I don't know if I'll be able to get water."

"Just go, Eric." Nathan heard Eric mumble a few well chosen words and head off toward the well. Nathan turned to Mel.

"Why did you just do that?" Melissa asked a bit angrily. "I could have done it!"

"Mel, chill." He forced her to sit down on the log. "Take a breather."

Melissa got up. "Nathan, I'm fine. Trust me. I just... I kinda need something to get my mind off Jackson at the moment, okay?" Nathan noticed that when she said Jackson her voice had faltered a bit and nodded.

"Just... take it easy. I don't want you to overwork yourself."

Melissa smiled. "Don't worry, Nathan. I know my limits."

this is basically a filler chapter. The next one will be more interesting. trust me.

I basically have the whole story played out in my head, I just need to type it all out.

and plus, things have been kinda hectic since my boyfriend and I broke up. :(

p.s. - I love reviews.