Camp Cretaceous (Darius X Brooklynn)

Chapter Eighteen

Another one. Hope you guys are still enjoying. Anyways guys, stay home, stay safe.

Soft yacht rock music played through the boat speakers. At least the tape players worked. Darius was worried, but he figured that a little fun wouldn't hurt. As long as Kenji didn't find another bottle of liquor, they were in good shape. Ben and Yaz were jumping off the side of the boat and swimming in the ocean. Sammy was helping Kenji search for some more party supplies.

Darius and Brooklynn were sitting on the comfortable chairs near the bow of the ship. They had been sitting there for a little while when Brooklynn came to a sudden realization. "When we find the gas, we're not just leaving the island, we are leaving in style."

Darius chuckled. "I could get used to having a whole boat at my command."

They both sighed and continued to let the sun hit their skin. This might have been the most relaxing thing they have done since they got on the island. "So, what's the first thing you're gonna do when you get home?" Brooklynn asked.

Darius sighed. "I'm going to hug my brother, chew him out for not looking for me, don't worry, he knows that I'm joking, and then I'm going to see how long I've been away. I wonder if they are going to make me start the school year again."

Brooklynn raised an eye at him. "Really? In a few days, we are going to hit Costa Rica, basically come back from the dead, get global news coverage, become more famous than Drake, probably interviews with all sorts of Late Shows and Tonight Shows, and you're worried about school?"

"I still have a football career to worry about." Darius defends himself. "I've got collages to think about. Not to mention, I'm gonna have to fight the starting QB for my position back." Brooklynn nodded her head. "What will you do?" he asked her.

"After I hug my dads, I'm going to make myself a nice cup of coffee." she said.

"What if I bought you one?" Darius blurted out. Before Brooklynn could respond, he backtracked. "We'll do a group thing with the others. My treat."

She smiled. "That would be nice."

They both looked at each other for a few seconds before laying back down on the chair. Suddenly, a loud popping noise burst near Darius's head. He stumbled out of the chair, with Brooklynn taking cover too. Darius grabbed the gun, and clicked the safety off. He pointed up towards where he thought the sound came from and was going to shoot. But another noise made him realize who it was.

"Ha ha ha haaaaaaa!" Kenji doubled over in laughter.

"Ugh, Kenji!" Brooklynn yelled.

"Not funny bro!" Darius said. "What if I shot you?"

Kenji looked at him. "You wouldn't have shot me." he said. "The gun isn't even in your... hand..?" Darius held the gun up for him to see. "Wait, you were really going to shoot me?" Kenji's laughs turned into nervous chuckles. He quickly moved away from them, nervous laughter coming from him.

Darius groaned, and clicked the safety back on. The two teens then sat back on their chairs. "So, how are we going to get him back?" Brooklynn asked.

"What are you talking about?" Darius responded, confused.

She elaborated, "Kenji is obviously doing this for a reaction, and I've never been involved in a prank war. But since you have siblings, maybe YOU have an idea of what to do next?"

Darius thought for a second. "Well, think. He's giving out a few shots, trying to get a response so that he has another reason to prank you back. The pranks only get more intense over time, which I've learned the hard way is NOT amazing." After thinking for another minute, he continued, "Nip this thing in the ass and quick."