Sorry for the late update. I've had trouble getting this chapter right. I'm still not completely happy about this chapter, but this is the best I could get it. Again sorry for being late and sorry for the suck-y chapter. ~Heza-chan

Carlos and I made it back to the dorms before sunset. Carlos was holding Dude so I wouldn't have to put on his restraints.

"Okay, one more question," Carlos said, rocking Dude slightly, "What's the one thing you wish you could try?"

I hummed, "chocolate."

His eyebrows shot up, "you've never tried chocolate. Why not?! It's soooo good! I love it!"

"I could tell when I saw your face covered in it when we first met," I chuckled as his cheeks turned a light pink, "well, let me rephrase. I did try it once, but I don't remember the taste or texture because as soon as I ate it, I couldn't breathe."

"Why?"

"I'm allergic."

"Allergic?"

"It's a condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance," I explained, "like when I eat chocolate, my throat swells up to the point where I can't breathe, and if I touch it, my skin becomes red and itchy. That's called having an allergic reaction. Reactions differ. Some can clear up with medication, while others can be deadly."

"Oh," he nodded as the information sunk in.

"Wait, didn't you learn that in school?"

He shrugged, "I usually skipped with the others, and when I did go, I didn't pay attention."

"Wow, you rebel," I joked.

He laughed. We got to his dorm then turned to each other.

I smiled, "I had fun."

He grinned, showing off his perfect K-9s, "yeah, me too."

"Well, I'll see you later," I went to grab Dude, but he snuggled further into Carlos' chest. I laughed, "looks like he wants to stay with you."

Carlos bounced Dude in his arms, laughing, "good boy."

I playfully narrowed my eyes at the mutt, "Dude, you little traitor," Dude barked making me and Carlos laugh. I petted him, "be a good boy for Carlos," I then pulled the white-and-black haired boy into a hug. He tensed up at first, but then relaxed before slowly hugging me back. I pulled away, "bye, Carlos."

"See ya."

I gave him one more smile before making my way to my dorm. I almost got to my room, when a familiar voice called out to me from behind.

"Hello, Princess."

I turned to see Jay. I smiled at him, "hello, Jay," I noticed he had on a Tourney Jersey, and there was one in his hand, "I believe congratulations are in order."

He looked down at his jersey then back at me, "oh, thank you," he paused, like he couldn't believe he just showed gratitude. He shook it off then held up the other jersey, "Coach let Carlos on the team too."

I grinned, "really?!"

"Yeah, Ben made a convincing case about how his speed would really help the team. And..," Jay laughed, holding up the jersey so I could see the number on the back, "I don't think Coach would make this number for just anyone."

I busted out laughing. The jersey number was 101.

I calmed down, "Coach does have a dry sence of humor," I gestured to both jerseys, "this is awesome," I gave him a hug. Like Carlos, he tensed then relaxed, but he didn't hug back, so I pulled away. I guess, like gratitude, they don't have hugging on the island. "Well, I need to go. I have lots of homework. Again, congratulations. Bye, Jay."

"Bye," he quickly walked away. It looked like he was heading towards Mal and Evie's dorm.

Once I got to my room, I started doing my homework. After triple checking all of my work, I noticed it was almost midnight. I got up and stretched. Man! Mr. Delay gives out way too much homework.

I got into my pjs, then realized that I never gave Carlos Dude's nightly treats. Despite curfew being eleven, I went to the kitchen. When I entered, I was hit by a mouth-watering aroma.

"Someone's making cookies."

The four bakers jumped and turned to me.

Carlos smiled, "oh. Hey, Anna," he was sitting on one of the metal tables. Beside him was Dude, who was sitting in a mixing bowl. "What are you doing here?"

"I forgot to you Dude's treats," Dude barked when I said treats. I giggled, "he loves treats."

I got a few pieces of Dude's homemade doggy treats and put them in a sandwich bag. Dude jumped off the table then started going in circles at my feet. We all laughed. I threw a treat up in the air. Dude stood up on his hind legs, catching the treat in his mouth. The VKs ooed the clapped.

I petted Dude, "good boy," I held up the bag towards the VKs, "want to give him one?

Carlos quickly hopped off the table, "sure."

Mal, Jay and Evie joined Carlos, taking turns giving Dude treats. Sometimes, they get him to do a trick. I smiled watching them. They were smiling and laughing, but most of all, they were having fun.

Once all of the treats disappeared into Dude's belly, the timer on the oven dinged. Mal zoomed to the oven and took out a tray of cookies.

I took a deep breath, "wow, that smells good."

"Yeah," Jay eyed the cookies then looked at me, "You should try one once they have cooled."

I smiled at him, "definitely, but for now, we can have some ice cream."

"Ice cream," the VKs asked as I walked to the freezer.

I looked inside, "yeah. Dude's not the only one who can have a treat," I saw a certain flavor, "hey, Carlos. There's chocolate."

"Don't touch it," he ran up and snatched the ice cream away before I could grab it, "I don't want you to have an allergic reaction."

Mal and Jay tilted their heads, "allergic reaction?"

"In an allergic reaction, the immune system starts fighting substances that are usually harmless as though the substances are trying to attack the body. Rash and trouble breathing are just two of many bad things that can happen during an allergic reaction," Evie explained to them. She looked at me, "so you're allergic to chocolate?"

I was about to answer her, but Carlos beat me to it.

"Yes, she is," he pointed at Jay, "and that means no cookie," he looked at me, "they're double choclate chip."

I pouted, "Aw man. I wanted one. They smell so good."

He pointed at me, "no cookie for you."

I giggled, "you're so silly."

I grabbed a container of vanilla ice cream and set it on the table. As I got out some spoons, I could've swore I heard Mal and Jay mumble something about me and the cookies. Man, they really wanted me to have a cookie. That's sweet of them.

Mal, Evie and I shared the vanilla while Carlos and Jay shared the chocolate. We ate and talked for a good hour and a half. I helped the four clean the kitchen before heading to my room. Carlos offered to walk with me, but I said no because I didn't want him to get caught on the girls' side of the dorms after curfew. As soon as I got in bed, I snuggled under my covers and drifted off to sleep.