Chapter 5
A vile girlI haven't been so nervous in a while.Noticed Gwen. All the campers got out of the cabin to take a shower. There was a long queue leading to the public bathroom. No one had the patience to wait. They tried to get ahead of each other and started fighting.
''We don't have time for showers.''
''But I can't smell bad!'' yelled Heather.
They all agreed, but Chris didn't care one bit.
''Today's challenge is going to be hard. We have to start early. You can shower after.''
The contestants rolled their eyes and groaned. No one wanted to do the challenge so early, but they knew they had to.Only for the million…Thought many of the contestants. All of them went back to the cabin and changed in their 'adventure' clothes. All the people were tired, except Alejandro. Despite he didn't even blink that night, he was more energetic than ever. All he did was overthink and he tried to find a solution to his problems.I will win this season, and maybe my parents will accept me.Heather hasn't told anyone about her problems.
She kept all her insecurities and bad days for herself, and that made her snap sometimes and be really mean. Alejandro was the only one who understood her when they were a couple, but after they broke up, Heather locked herself in her head and didn't open up to anyone ever since. It was like someone had the key to her heart, but she didn't know whoyet. After they got changed, the campers went outside to wait for Chris.
''I have a feeling we will win today.'' said Leshawna.
''You say that every day and we lost all the challenges so far.'' said Eva.
''Leave her alone. At least she hopes, unlike you!'' said Harold.
Leshawna thanked him for taking her side.
''Now that you are here, we can start.''
''What are you planning?" asked Geoff.
''I won't tell you. You have to ride this horse for how much you can to help your team win. The more you resist, the more chances you have to win. We will add the seconds of each contestant together and compare the seconds of each team. That is how I will decide who wins.''
The teenagers nodded.
''Where is the horse?'' they asked in unison.
''Look.'' said Chris, pointing at a dirty horse.
''That is the horse?'' laughed Heather.
The horse looked like it was one hundred years old and as dirty as the toilets in the camp's bathroom.
''It's stronger than you think. If you fail you will get thrown in the lake.''
''Then I will start.'' Heather said confident.
She slowly walked to the horse. When she touched it, the horse went crazy. He hit her and she landed right in the lake.
Chris laughed, because he knew that would happen. Alejandro gasped loudly and most of the people turned to him. He didn't say a word. He was too shy to save Heather this time.
''My hair is wet now!"
''No one cares!'' said Beth.
Heather glared at Beth and walked away. Alejandro sighed.
''Who wants to go next? The Owls didn't succeed from the first try this time.''
''I want to try.'' said Leshawna.
She got on the horse, scared. The horse started moving really fast and it ran around like crazy. She hold on to it for 15 seconds before she landed in the lake. Her teammates congratulated her for resisting so much. Lindsay wanted to prove her value, but Heather whispered:
''Come with me, now.''
Lindsay had no choice but to try later. Heather brought Lindsay to the bathroom and locked the door.
''I need you to respect your part of the deal.'' announced Heather.
''What deal?''
''Alejandro and I saved you from drowning, so you 'agreed' to tell me the weaknesses of your team…''
Beth was passing by the bathroom when she heard what Heather said. She was really wet because she tried the challenge. Beth made it to 20 seconds. She decided to spy on them.I am not spying on them, just listening to their conversation.That's what Beth liked to think. The wooden dirty door wasn't sound proof, so you could easily hear everything that was happening in the bathroom.
''Oh… yes, I remember. I owe you and Alejandro my life. I think I have to do as you say…''
Lindsay wasn't so sure about it, but she thought it was right.
''Ok… So, who is the best contestant?''
''Hmm… I think Both Leshawna and Eva.''
''And the weakest?''
''Justin, Tyler and… me! I am not really good at this game, but I am trying to prove my value.''
''I see. Thank you for your help. I want you to tie the horse with this transparent rope when no one is looking and pull when someone from your team has to ride the horse. He will get more annoyed and the person riding it will lose instantly.''
''…''
''Do it or I will tell your team you almost drowned and you are weak.''
''Ok…''
I have no other choice. I have to help her…Lindsay was worried about the situation she was in. She took the rope in her hands and nodded. When they opened the door, Beth was already gone.
I will let my team know what a cheater Heather is. I thought Lindsay would never do something like this.
I will vote Heather every time I get the chance, even though she is helping us win all the challenges, we will get punished by Chris if he finds out. I thought Lindsay and I were best friends…Beth's eyes were on the horse all the time, so she could expose Lindsay when she tied the horse. A loud sound came from the kitchen and the group looked in that direction. Lindsay had 5 seconds to do her job. She tied the horse tightly and made the rope bigger so she could hold it easily. Beth also looked at the kitchen when she heard the loud sound, so she didn't have time to catch Lindsay. So far Leshawna, Heather, Beth, Tyler and Harold rode the horse. It was Courtney's turn. She was ready to shower in the lake. Lindsay was careful not to pull the rope when Courtney was on the horse. She fell after 10 seconds. When she was about to get wet Duncan caught her.
''T-thank you, I guess…''
''It's nothing.''
They looked in each other's eyes. Duncan didn't notice until then she had really pretty and shiny eyes. I didn't see such eyes in my life… so beautiful…
''You have-''
But Courtney wasn't paying attention anymore. Duncan wanted to tell Courtney what he thought about her. Gwen gasped when she saw the scene. Trent tapped her on the shoulder.
''Yes?''
''It's your turn.''
Gwen didn't even want to hear about the horse.
''I will do it later. I need more courage.''
''You are the bravest girl I know. I am sure you can pass this challenge. You won a season. This is a piece of cake compared to what you did in the past.''
''I was younger then. I am scared of many things now.''
''I don't even see a big difference between you right now and the first time I saw you.''
''That's very sweet of you to say. I will do it.''
Gwen stepped towards the horse. She got on it and made it to 30 seconds, a record. No one made it so far. Trent hugged Gwen.
''I knew it. You underestimate yourself.''
Gwen smiled, even though he couldn't see that. When it was Noah's turn, Heather gave Lindsay a look. She was aware and pulled as hard as she could. The people were too busy looking at Noah that they didn't even notice what Lindsay was doing. Noah didn't even get to stay on the horse for 1 second. Heather's plan worked.
Lindsay continued to pull the rope every time it was one of her teammates' turn. Beth was full of rage. She saw Lindsay sabotage them and couldn't say anything, in fear that Heather will make the others vote her.I will tell them someday.Of course the Beatles lost the challenge. The Owls won with a huge advantage. It was time to vote someone out.
In the confession room
''I will vote Noah. Ever since he got on the horse we kept losing as quickly as I can eat a cake. That means really quick!'' said Owen.
Almost all the people voted for Noah.
''Now we will see who is going home.'' Announced Chris.
The Beatles hoped that they weren't going home, but eventually someone must go home. Lindsay started shaking, but no one noticed.
''I have a marshmallow for: Leshawna, Eva, Justin, Tyler, Cody, Owen, Sierra, and the last marshmallow belongs to…. LINDSAY!"
Lindsay sighed out of relief.I am so lucky! Poor Noah. It isn't even his fault, but everyone is on their own here.Noah was surprised he was the one going home.I tried. That is what is actually important.He thought. That helped him be less upset. Noah got on the boat and left.
''Goodbye everyone!''
They all said goodbye and went to the cabin to get some sleep. The teenagers were tired after the tough challenge. Lindsay felt really guilty because The Beatles actually had a good chance to win, but she ruined everything.This isn't me…
End of chapter!
I know I kind of ruined Lindsay's character, but I think she actually fits the role of the innocent villain. What do you think about this chapter? I am looking forward to make some romantic moments between Courtney and Duncan. Be ready for some really interesting chapters ahead.
