A WEEK AWAY

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Marcus looks up at his best friend and sister in utter disbelief.

''You lied to me! Yesterday when I asked if you were together you lied to my face the second time I'm such a fool I'm so...''

Stephanie latches onto her brothers leg as if her life depended on it, ''That stupid Kaylee, she recorded us too Marc, Marc, please Ill do anything, please Marcus. Ill even break up with Evan, never talk to him again pl- ''

All three boys looked at her in shock and disgust.

Marcus roughly frees his leg from his sisters grasp and walks away. Steph breaks down into tears and crawls up to Evan.

''Baby I'm so sorry. I didnt mean it. You mean the world to me. I love y-'' she was cut off once again as Evan grits out, ''Dont you dare! Dont you dare say that you love me. Youre just another gold digger. Pathetic!'' and he walks away too.

Jack just looks at her.

''You deserve it.'' then he is gone.

Unbeknownst to the four, Alexa was eavesdropping on their conversation. A myriad of emotions swirling in her heart and mind, but when she reaches Jack, she only shows pride for her best friend standing up for her. She hugged a disgruntled Jack. They once again fell asleep in each others safe embrace.

Jack woke up alone. He quickly staggered out, only to find Alexa out of breath, running silently up to the campsite. When in earshot he asked, ''Where were you?''

''Just for a run to clear my mind.''

When Jack looked unconvinced, she carried on, ''Todays events, they were just too much, Im sorry if I worried you, I needed some fresh air.'' His eyes softened and pulled Alexa in for a hug.