When the class landed in Miami, they took a shuttle all the way to Key Largo. Jen and Tori were seated next to each other during the bus ride down, so they enjoyed some pleasant small talk while they waited to reach their destination.
"Oh Tori, look outside! Theres sunlight! And palm trees! And....okay theres an old man in a Speedo..." Jen said turning away from the window. "That's attractive...so how was your plane ride?" said Tori with a hint of suspicion in her tone. "Well I just talked with Toby the entire time. OMG Tori he is so cute! I heard him whisper to one of his friends that I'm a 3:45...wonder what that means..." Jen said pondering, then shrugged it off. "So how was your ride?" Jen asked Tori, but Tori was too distracted to hear her. She was watching Teddy mingle with Summer Samuels. Teddy and Summer had been seated together for the second bus ride, and Tori was less then happy with this outcome. Summer was a tall, slim, blonde-hair-and-blue-eyed beauty. She seemed to have a new boyfriend every week, and by the way she was staring and Teddy, it looked as if she had found her next victim. Summer flirtatiously took one of Teddy's ear buds out and started listening to his music, bopping her head to the beat. Tori sent her a death glare. Summer wouldn't know Aerosmith from the Rolling Stones. Teddy said something to Summer, and she laughed a peal of bells. Tori frowned in disgust and turned away to look out the window. Of course he would like that blonde-haired bimbo, who wouldn't? Tori just had to face the fact that she wasn't good enough for him.
Mean while, Teddy was sitting in his seat, silently cursing Mr. Wallice for his seating arrangement. Of course he thought Summer was pretty...she just wasn't Tori. Teddy had been sitting, minding his own business, until Summer had leaned over and plucked one of his ear buds from his ear. She then took it, stuck it in her ear, and moved closer to Teddy. He had cringed away at this movement. It was weird sitting so close to her. Sure, he loved sitting so close to Tori, but with Summer it was just plain...uncomfortable. But he endured it, not wanting to be impolite. Summer was nodding her head, pretending to know the song. Teddy mentally rolled his eyes. She wouldn't know Areosmith from the Rolling Stones. Summer then turned to Teddy, "I love how you're so into music. It's so cute," she said with a bat of her eye lashes. "Thanks...I think?" he said. Summer laughed a symphony of giggles. To teddy it was like nails on a chalk board. Unlike other guys, this was the type of girl he found utterly unattractive. Everything about her was cheap and fake, even her laugh. Teddy loved Tori's laugh. It was cute and genuine, and her snorting just made it all the more adorable. Teddy sat day dreaming about the girl of his dreams until they reached the Marine Lab.
The Marine Lab was, in one word, cool. When entering it, the main resting area was a large volleyball court. On the left side of the two-story building, there was a stair case leading up to, what looked like, dorm rooms. The right side was an exact copy of the left side. To the left of the Marine Lab, there was a small beach over looking the many miles of ocean. To the left lay a pavilion and a bay, filled with boats. The many teenagers were more than excited to start their trip.
Once they entered the volleyball pavilion, a tall man walked up to the class. "Hey there! My name is Allen and I'm one of the instructors here. I'm here to show you where you'll be staying and where you will do your activities. So lets go!"Allen turned to the left side of the building. "This is the boy's side. Boys, you will be staying up these stairs and to the far corner. Girls, you're gonna stay on the right side in the exact opposite room. Number one rule: no boys allowed in girls room, and no girls allowed in boy's rooms. The showers are in the back of the building along with the bathrooms. Why don't you all go unpack your stuff and I'll meet you down here later to show you the rest of the place," he then walked back to the right of the volleyball pavilion. The class moved to their designated rooms and began to chatter.
"Oh my god, isn't that instructor soooo HOT!" gushed Jen. "Sure, I guess so.." said Tori, looking glum. Jen turned to Tori and gave her a skeptical look. "Okay, what's going on? You've been acting all moody ever since we got here," Jen said putting her hands on her hips. Tori just shrugged. Jen rolled her eyes, "Oh come on, you weren't like this before what's up?" Jen pleaded. Tori just shot icy glares at Summer. Jen followed Tori's glare, hoping to find what was troubling her. Seeing that she was looking at Summer, Jen turned to Tori, confused. "Why are you killing Summer with your stare? I mean, I know she's a slut, but what did she do to you?" Jen asked. Tori just kept glaring. Jen stood there, pondering for a bit, then looked up, shocked. "Wait a minute...Summer sat with Teddy on the bus ride...the bus ride is when you started acting weird....that means........" Jen looked right in Tori's eyes. She was silent for a moment then, "OH MY GOD NO F'ING WAY!!!!!" Jen shrieked. "What?" Tori asked, breaking her glare. "I cannot believe I didn't realize it before!" Jen said said dumbfounded. Tori looked at her almost scared, "What didn't you realize?" "Umm hello? DUH! You like Teddy!" Jen proclaimed. "SSSHHH!!!!" Tori hissed. "Oops, sorry! I just can't believe I just saw it! Wait, why didn't you tell me?" Jen asked. Tori sighed. "I don't know, I guess I was a little embarrassed. And...scared," Tori said sheepishly. "Scared? why?" Jen asked with concern. "Well, Teddy is like your brother, so I thought maybe it would be weird if I told you I liked him," Tori said wringing her hands. Before she could speak again, Tori was attacked by a giant bear hug. "Oh Tori, of course I'm not mad! You can like whoever you want to like! Besides, you two are too cute to keep apart!" Jen said, causing Tori to blush, "Well don't tell him okay? That would be extremely awkward, and the last thing we need is more awkward!" Tori told Jen. "Honestly, Tori, do you really have so little trust in me?" Jen asked, looking shocked. Tori raised an eye brow and nodded her head. "Good, smart girl. But I swear I won't tell him alright?" "Okay," Tori said letting out a sigh. It felt good to finally tell someone. "Okay, now let's go outside so I can woo the cute instructor!" Jen said, primping her hair. Tori rolled her eyes for the millionth time and followed Jen outside.
Jen smiled while she walked. She knew she should have told Tori that Teddy liked her back, but she just couldn't. This had to play out for itself. Anyway, they really were destined to be together, so it was only a matter of time before they were. As they neared the group of boys, she caught Tori smiling at Teddy. When Tori looked away, all Teddy could do was look at Tori. Jen could only describe this in two words: nauseatingly cute.
