just because [pin hawthorne] 𝐢

chapter four

"Goodness gracious," exclaimed Olivia at the sight of Bob. "What happened, I thought you said he was ready for the photoshoot!"

"The muck heap happened," said Jade as she kept on scrubbing at Bob.

"Let me help you guys," said Olivia.

"Don't you have to get Nina ready?" Asked Becky.

"Yeah, but I have to get Bob ready first," she winked.

"Thanks Liv, you're a life saver," sighed Becky. Olivia went and got some equipment and started helping her friends. She would have to hurry to get Nina ready for the photoshoot, but she could do it. Besides, the photoshoot mattered much more to Becky than it did to Olivia.

"Bob what is your obsession with the muck heap?" Sighed Jade tiredly after a while. "It's useless, we'll never get these stains out before the photographer arrives."

"Sure we will, don't think like that," encouraged Olivia. A laugh sounded behind them, and Olivia didn't need to turn around to know who it was.

"Look at them working away, they actually think they've got a chance of being picked by the photographer," she said with mock pity.

"Which half of Bob are you putting forward for the magazine cover, Becky," taunted Susie.

"Now don't be mean Susie, it's not her fault she has to share a scabby pony with her brother," reproached Mia. "Daddy says that when I'm on the cover, he'll buy every copy in the newsagents," she bragged.

"He might as well, it's not like anyone else is gonna want a copy with you on the cover," sneered Olivia. Mia shot daggers at her before walking away.

"She's so sure she's got this, isn't she? Raven will look amazing," said Becky in disappointment.

"Yeah, he will, but um... Bob will look..." said Olivia.

"Distinctive," finished Jade.

"Yeah, you're right, there's only one Bob," agreed Becky. She turned around to turn off the hose when the water stream hit Zoe who happened to be passing by.

"Turn it off!" She shrieked.

"Oops," said Becky.

"It doesn't matter, do you guys know where I can get a lead rope?" Asked Zoe.

"Yes, follow me," said Jade. As the girls followed her, Olivia decided to talk to Zoe.

"So, how's getting along going?"

"As good is it can I guess, we got the saddle on, but then Raven got loose," Zoe explained.

"Well, at least you got the saddle on first," laughed Olivia. As Jade looked for some more equipment to wash Bob, Olivia tried to find a lead rope.

"What is this?" Asked Zoe. Olivia turned around to see her holding a piece of paper.

"Nothing," quickly said Jade.

"That's our hot Marcus map," immediately said Becky.

"Becky!" Exclaimed Jade.

"You guys still have that?" Laughed Olivia.

"What?" Said Zoe in confusion.

"We use it to map out his movements throughout the day, so we know where to be for maximum bump-into ability," explained Becky as if it was the most normal thing in the world, whilst Jade looked as if she was ready to melt of embarrassment. As if on cue, the door opened to let in Marcus.

"Marcus!" Exclaimed Becky, quickly hiding the map behind her.

"What?" He asked.

"Uh, I thought you were supposed to be feeding Monty," quickly said Jade.