So now that Oscar knows of Flora and Sam, what's going to happen? Sorry if it's short again but I was multitasking, writing my RS fiction as well which is taking me a little longer than I thought to complete, so don't be surprised if it's posted a few days late. And as for A Rag-Tag Bunch, I know it's been more than a month, but don't worry, I am NOT discontinuing. I'm so sorry that I'm keeping you guys waiting so long with it, but I will update whenever I can!

"They were what?" asked Soto, not entirely believing in what Soto just told them.

"I'm telling you Soto. He was being extremely nice to her, making her laugh and they were completely mocking us with their little impressions. And about Sam looking worried every time he would bring something back, he's been feeding the girl."

Soto growled. If Sam really was showing Flora such hospitality, it would ruin what they have been planning all along.

"I can't believe it!" Zeke made a gagging noise. "He's actually flirting with her! What do we do now?"

"We're keeping Sam away from that cave from now on." announced Soto.

"How come?" asked a clueless Lenny. He didn't see the problem. They were just two teenagers talking to each other.

Soto shot Lenny a death glare."If you wouldn't be complaining about how starving you are, you would know. If Sam really does have feelings for Diego's daughter, then it's pretty obvious that he will listen to his heart, free her and there goes our chance for sweet revenge."

"But we'll have other chances!" Zeke perked up. "I say we find Diego and those other freaks, sneak up on them and maul-"

"MAULING IS NOT THE ANSWER TO EVERYTHING!" snapped Soto, losing his patience with the hyper-active imbecile.

"So what will we do with the situation?" asked Oscar.

"Like I said, we keep Sam away at all costs and, each of you will guard Flora everyday so she won't get any ideas escaping."

"I don't want to guard a whining teenager!" whined Zeke. (hypocritical much Zeke?)

"Well you're stuck with it! Unless you're of course questioning the way I run things here." Soto shot another death glare, this time aimed at Zeke, who flinched at it.

"Good. Now, once we see Sam heading to the cave, we jump out in front of him. Don't say anything else other than your taunts. Leave the interrogating and punishment to me."

As the dusky colors of blue, purple, pink and orange painted the sky, Sam headed to Flora, this time managing to catch some ox. He hoped that she was doing better down there now that she wasn't all that miserable after their comedy show from last night. The boy had a confession he wanted to make to Flora, but he was debating with himself whether he should admit it or not.

I wonder if this would be a good time to confess now?

No, are you crazy? That will ruin our friendship. And telling Flora while she's still trapped in there would not make things any better for her.

But it's bad to keep secrets from someone who you're close to. That would go against everything Mom taught you.

So you're willing to risk seeing your friend unhappy and not talking to you again for the sake of your morals and codes? Dude, how selfish can you possibly get?

What if-

Sam's thoughts were cut off when he felt crushing weight pinning him to the ground. He looked up to see it was Soto, with Oscar, Lenny and Zeke circling him. Sam gulped to see that his fellow pack mates aiming furious eyes at him.

"Going somewhere, Lover Boy?" Soto demanded, full of rage.

Oh no! Soto and the other caught Sam in the act! Well, not entirely, but almost! What will happen now?