It was night time. The Guardians, the Burgess Gang, Rosi and Amanda were chatting and eating their dinner happily and laughing about the day's events. The toy-making had been a good activity: North had made at least 20 plush toys, Tooth made one of Baby Tooth and Sophie had made a rabbit with, not surprisingly, Bunny's help. Jack made one too, a little rag doll that he was planning on leaving at his sister´s grave once the whole human thing was over. The bake off had… some success: everyone was making cupcakes…when certain SOMEONE started a food fight. Jack was chased by both Amanda and Rosi for over an hour while the rest watched in amusement. Some kids even cheered for Jack.
Currently, Jack and Tooth were telling everyone with what happened at the office; they couldn't do it at lunch since the counselors were sitting next to them.
"And then, Broody said that he would call the mayor to say that there was a misunderstanding and then he thanked the "Guardian of Fun" Tooth was saying.
"I really feel sorry for Broody… I mean, losing a big brother at such a young age… it must be terrible" Amanda said.
"Yeah…" North said looking at Jack, whose mind immediately went back to his sister. Tooth put a reassuring hand in his shoulder. Everyone took notice of this, as they all thought about the conversation they had had with Rosi in the morning.
"All right then, listen up. I need your help with something" Rosi said once Jack and Tooth were out of reach.
"Oh no. We are not going to sell cookies at the mall again" Jamie said almost immediately. The three remaining Guardians became confused.
"How much money did you guys earn last time? $40?" she asked.
"$20" Monty said.
"Uhh… what?" Bunny asked, not understanding what was going on.
"Every time Rosi says "I need your help with something", it means that she wants us to help her to sell something at the mall" Cupcake answered.
"Oh" Bunny and North said, while Sandy just made a face.
"This time is different! I promise this has nothing to do with cookies and a mall" the teenager said in her defense.
"Then what is it?" Sophie asked. Rosi smiled.
"Okay. You guys…" she said pointing at North, Bunny and Sandy. "… Have known Tooth and Jack for a long time, right?" they nodded.
"Well if none of you have noticed, those two are-"she continue to said, but she was cut by Bunny.
"Totally in love with each other" he finished.
"Wait… YOU GUYS KNEW?!" Rosi incredulously asked. North laughed.
"Rosi, Jack lives vith me. Do you really think that I vouldn't have noticed vefore?" he answered.
"After he has visited her, Tooth doesn't stop talking about him" Bunny added.
"Also, Jack kind of blushes when he talks about her" Jamie said, remembering the few times that he had caught the winter spirit blushing. He and the others usually teased Jack about it… and he usually responded by throwing a snow ball at their faces.
"All right, all right. I get it. But none of you have tried to, you know… set them up on a date or something?" Rosi asked. The kids looked at the Guardians, who in turn looked at each other. Truth to be told, they really never actually though about doing that.
"We thought that maybe they would come around someday" Sandy admitted.
"Huh… well then, I got news for you people, we are going to bring them together!" Rosi said with excitement in her voice.
"Wait, what?" Pippa asked, not sure if she heard correctly.
"You heard her right Pippa. And no, she is not kidding" a voice said from behind. It was Amanda.
"Amanda! My partner in crime!"Rosi said. The dirty blonde just rolled her eyes in response.
"Hold on just a second. Amanda, you knew she was going to ask us this?" Bunny said.
"Yep. She told me yesterday on the way to the beach. I wasn't really surprised, she did this with two of our classmates last year" she said.
"And it worked! They are still dating!" Rosi said.
"Okay, okay. Listen Rosi, how do you know this is going to work? Jack and Tooth are not stupid and Jack is extremely street smart. He is going to notice what you are trying to do" Jamie said.
Amanda and Rosi gave each other a look.
"Guys, you really don't know what Rosi here is capable of…" Amanda said with a smirk.
"Here's what we are going to do…" Rosi said.
"Ummm… guys? Guys!" Jack´s voice took everyone back to the present. Jody and Broody were currently escorting the children to the forest.
"They told us that we need to go to the forest to see the movie. It's going to be a picnic!" Tooth said excited.
"Are you guys okay? You all went off for a moment…" Jack said.
"Ve are fine. Ve vere just thinking about different stuff, you knov…" North said with a smile. The two seemed to buy it.
"By the way, what movie are we going to see?" Amanda asked while they got up to follow the group.
"Your favorite" Rosi replied.
"HARRY POTTER?!" she asked in delight. Jack and North shared a look while chuckling at the girl's excitement; she looked like Tooth when she was collecting teeth.
"Eh… no. Your other favorite" Rosi said. Amanda tried to squeal in delight once again, but she was stopped by a hand in her mouth.
"Yes, is the Avengers. You don't need to shout it" Rosi said with a serious tone.
"We never heard of it" Bunny said. He was meet by crazy looks from the two girls.
"Have you guys been living in Antarctica?" Rosi asked.
"What Aster here is saying is that he was really busy when it came out and neither he or Nicolas or Sanderson or Tooth had the time to see it" Jack quickly covered.
"Well then, come on! This one of the best movies EVER!" Amanda said while pulling Tooth's hand to hurry up.
"Let me guess... you have seen this movie before, haven't you?" Jamie asked Jack while they walked.
"Yep" he answered. He then remembered what he told Jamie in the morning.
"Hey, remember what I told you earlier today? That I would explain my behavior?" Jack said.
"Yeah" the kid answered as the two sat on the picnic blankets.
"Well then, the truth is-" Jack started to say, but was cut by the counselors´ usual yelling. The two were telling the others about what movie they would be watching. He sighted; he didn't have time to explain. An idea popped in his head.
"Listen; remember what you said on Tuesday? That I looked familiar and from a book that you couldn't place where?" Jack said, knowing that sooner or later he would be shushed by everyone who was trying to see the movie. Jamie nodded.
"Find it. It must be a history book… and tie it with your story about the Overland Lake and everything that you know about me. All right? I promise that you are going to understand, you are a smart kid after all" he said. Jamie stared at his friend for a while.
"All right. Although… this sounds like homework" he said before he was shushed by everyone. The two friends smiled at each other before paying attention to the movie.
At the other side of the improvised movie theater, North and Bunny were having a conversation about what they got told in the morning.
"Are you sure this is going to work mate? I know there is no spirit of love and all, but-" Bunny was saying before he was cut by North.
"Stop being such a nervous vreak, Bunny. I knov is going to work. I can feel it in my belly" North replied.
Bunny rolled his eyes in response to the last part.