The following two days, Gwen had found herself thinking more and more about Duncan. It had come to the point that when she was in college, she found herself mindlessly thinking about Duncan. Thinking, it didn't seem like a bad idea to date him again. She hadn't done this since post-Action. Those same feelings started to bounce back to surface and Gwen didn't know what to do. The feelings were strong but luckily, Gwen had finally been able to master hiding her feelings away.

It came to the point when everything had resembled to Duncan and their relationship.

Fortunately for Gwen, the last two days of finals week were the days everyone got to relax. They still had a couple of assignments but they weren't as intense as the tests or mid-term assessments. Due to her circumstances, she was given an extension and told to complete the test later. However, that meant that Gwen had to do her finals during her break.

"You may all be dismissed." The teacher announced as everyone started packing their bags.

Finally being able to be dismissed, Gwen jolted up, eagerly packing up her books. As she was doing so, she noticed the book she was sketching on. There, she drew Duncan! This was the moment she started realising her sudden interest in Duncan.

As Gwen walked across the hallway, she could feel eyes darting her way. But it was very hard to when that was all everyone was doing.

"It's fine. They're probably still hung on to the fight." Gwen stated, trying to reassure herself. But her attention was drawn away when she received a message. It was from her mother... And there was also another unopened message from Trent. "I've really got to start checking my messages more often. Poor Trent." Gwen mumbled to herself.

that's great!

i was wondering this coffee place around the street, Beanstalk Bistro

u still live in California right? ~Trent, delivered three weeks ago..

Oh heyy

yh i still live there

sorry for late response i dont rlly check my messages

wanna meet up tdy?~Gwen, delivered five seconds ago..

u busy rn

nope

im on my way

cool

I'll start too!~Trent, delivered fifteen seconds ago..

alright cyaa~Gwen, delivered just now..

Gwen stopped messaging Trent as she stepped out of school and started walking home. Unlike the past few weeks, the weather today had been nice and sunny. Although Gwen hated sunny weathers and loved the rain, that weather had caused nothing but more stress for Gwen recently. Also, it wasn't scorching hot which Gwen had always dreaded. It was more of the sun shining on a cold day. The best feeling.

And then Gwen changed her direction as she headed toBeanstalk Bistro. She cringed at the pathetic name. She could've given the coffee shop a better name.

Ten minutes later, Gwen found a comfortable seat in the coffee shop. She was scrolling through her phone, waiting for Trent to arrive until she felt someone tap on her shoulder. Gwen turned around to realise it was Trent.

"Trent, it's so good to see you again. How have you been?" Gwen greeted as she stood up.

"Good. How have you? It's been way too long." Trent chuckled.

The exes were trying to figure out whether to hug or shake hands. It all felt awkward after the podcast. Mainly due to their little fight on how their relationship crumbled. Ultimately, the two just decided to sit down in their respective seats. Neither knew how to start off the conversation and tried laughing it off. It made them seem like two middle schoolers having their first date. So, the two decided to order first.

Trent being himself, stated that he'll order for the two at the front while Gwen had time to prepare what she was going to say. Once Trent arrived, Gwen smiled as she was ready. "So, what's with the glasses?"

"What's with the new hair? Not goth anymore?" Trent joked. "I'm kidding. I got glasses a year ago. No biggie."

Gwen nodded along. "Yeah... I guess I just outgrew that stage. Especially due to the fact that I'm in college now and I kind of wanted to leave Total Drama in the past. Even though it keeps haunting back to me."

"So I'm assuming you didn't want to come to coffee with me?" Trent assumed.

"No, it's not that. Just, I don't want to be known for Total Drama. You know how the fans get."

"NUMBER NINE. TRENT." The cashier yelled out.

Nine... Gwen cringed at how Trent acted in Action. She tried not to show it but it seemed pretty obvious to Trent. "Did you personalise it to be nine?" Gwen inquired.

"Nah, I'm over that now." Trent responded before going over to the cashier to get the coffee. Once Trent came back, he gently placed Gwen's coffee and his coffee on the table. "What were we talking about?"

Now that she thought of it. Gwen couldn't remember either. "I honestly can't remember. So, how much was this coffee?" Gwen questioned.

"Don't worry. I already paid for you." Trent responded.

"Trent, you really didn't have to do that." Gwen shook her head. Trent shrugged in response. "You still doing music? I remember how much you loved that guitar."

Trent nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I am. Although The Drama Brothers disbanded, we all still meet up pretty often. Although everyone now has different career paths. Did you know Harold is a part-time counsellor in Magic Steve's Magic Camp? He also works for NASA now."

"Expected." Gwen responded. As her and Trent continued talking, people who walked past Gwen started looking and pointing at her. It seemed as if she was back in college and she still had no idea what it was for. This whole time she had been thinking it was because of the podcast but it had already been weeks since the podcast. God, why can't they just forget about that stupid podcast. "Another reason why I hate the show is because of how obsessed the fans get. Like, I thought the hype about the podcast died down a while ago but nooo, people are still talking about it." She ranted.

"Uh... I don't think it's about the podcast anymore, Gwen." Trent stated.

"What do you mean?" Gwen inquired, taking interest.

As Trent opened his phone to open something, Gwen tried to see too. "Don't you have social media?" Then, Trent opened the picture and showed it to Gwen's face. "The photo. See."

The photo was a picture of Gwen and Duncan sleeping under the bus stop. What made it worse was that Gwen and Duncan were cuddling with the brightest smiles on their faces and hadn't realised it. Well... Duncan did once he woke up but he didn't really do anything. Gwen however didn't know about this. She didn't think to realise all the people who could've seen them sleeping.

"No. I deleted all my socials after World Tour but why did no one decide to tell me about this?"

"I honestly thought you would've known by now." Trent responded. "So what were you doing under the bus stop with Duncan?" He inquired.

Gwen huffed thinking of the memory. All she had been thinking about was Duncan and Trent had been making it worse. She really didn't want to think about Duncan for the moment. "It's a long story."

"Well, I just wanted to say that whatever I said on the podcast was just purely because of some issues I've been having recently. It had nothing to do with Duncan or you or even the relationship but I feel like I needed to clarify that. Mainly due to the fact that people think I still liked you." He explained. When the cast was in Hawaii in World Tour, everyones' families were invited and Trent had become close with Heather's cousin, Tiffany. To this day, he is still with her. "And we both know that's not true."

"Oh I forgot about Tiff, how is she?"

The two kept talking as the awkwardness was now gone. It had been too long since Gwen and Trent had last spoken and this catch up was very needed.

Duncan furiously stormed away from class, ready to go home. Everyone was talking about how him and Gwen were sleeping under the bus stop and was coming up with crazy rumours. The craziest one was that Gwen and Duncan were secretly dating and Gwen got pregnant and the two got kicked out of their houses. Now, they are homeless. Those were the types of things everyone was saying and it really aggravated Duncan.

"Duncan! Dude! Wait up!" Geoff called out, trying to make his way through the hallways.

Even after all the drama and the show, Duncan, Geoff and DJ managed to stay friends. Although DJ goes to a different school.

Ignoring Geoff, Duncan continued muttering curses under his breath. "Fucking shit. Why do they care? They weren't sleep under the bus stop so, why the fuck so it bother them? Seriously, get a grip!" Duncan mumbled. Once he finally made his way through the hallway and was now heading to his motorbike, Geoff placed a hand on his shoulder. "What do you want?" Duncan snapped, turning around.

"Dude, you'll be fine, alright? Everyone will forget about it by next week. No one will think you're still with Gwen." Geoff reassured.

Duncan rolled his eyes, crossing his arms. "I couldn't care less if they think I'm dating Gwen! What gets under my skin is the bull they're coming up with. Did you hear half the things they said? It's like they've got nothing better to do! And don't even get me started on how obsessive they are. I thought Sierra was creepy, but these guys take the cake."

"Oh." Geoff responded, not knowing what to say.

"Forget it. I'm out of here." Duncan added, placing his helmet on him and hopping on his motorbike. "Later."

"Uh-ok bye Duncan." Geoff waved.

Once Duncan arrived back to his apartment, he plopped on his bed and checked a message.

To Duncan,

Duncan my man, way to go dude. Still causing drama years after the show? Perfect. My ratings have never been higher after that podcast but now, even better and you know why it is? Because of that viral photo of you and Gwen snuggling under the bus stop! Anyways, you're invited to join the press conference with Gwen. It's tomorrow.
Can't wait to see you there!

From your incredibly irresistibly handsome host, Chris McLean.~Delivered six hours ago..

Duncan chucked his phone across the room. "This guy can't even take a break." Duncan stated.

He was more worried the fact that was going to face Gwen again. Their last encounter seemed... complicated. At one moment the two were screaming in each other's each and the next, the were hugging. The next morning, they seemed fine but it just seemed awkward. Even more awkward after that photo got leaked.

'Least I get to see Gwen again, right?Duncan looked back at the photo and that's a good thing.