Camo's P.O.V.
Time: 2:30 P.M. Location: The caves by Mermaid Cove.
Peter and I said we would help Nibs and Libby find the perfect shelter that they could live in. So we spent all day looking for a suitable place that we could fix up and finally settled on a cave we literally stumbled upon. Its opening was a hole that was hidden behind half of a tree and the cave actually leads to an opening that we hadn't explored before out in the woods. We added this to our map then set up flashlights all along where Libby and Nibs planned on fixing.
The reason only us four went is because we didn't want the other boys crashing here all of the time, which we knew would happen if we told them. Another benefit of having another hideout is if we ever have an emergency and need a place then we have this.
We put a cot, a dresser, two bedside tables and a cooler in the hideout. Nibs said he was going to back to earth soon to pick up nice things for it but it'd have to wait until the end of the month because Peter was going back to get supplies then.
We went back to the main hideout after we finished setting them up. Today was Tootles' birthday so we were having a little surprise party for him tonight. Curly had already taken him out fishing and Marmaduke and Tink were in charge of going back to earth and getting some supplies. They actually left yesterday apparently taking a faster way back. I still don't understand exactly how time works here.
There were hushed whispers when we arrived but they soon stopped when they looked at us.
"You might not want to act so suspicious." I laughed. Instead of a witty comeback all I got was snickering.
"They're up to something." I whispered to Peter.
"Of course they're up to something. It's Tootles' surprise party." Peter remarked.
"Are you sure there isn't anything else?" I asked.
"Pretty sure." He replied with a smile.
"Alright well we need to get moving any way." I sighed.
The others swept dusted and swept everything. Mary and Binky offered to clean Tootles' room. Libby and Nibs were in charge of the cake and getting the presents all ready. Peter and I took over decorations on the floor while Slightly spotted Anna who was climbing up the walls of the cave, hanging paper lanterns and streamers.
Marmaduke came in a few minutes after we finished setting up. He had brought a bunch of stuff all stuffed into four big duffel bags. There was junk food, alcohol, sodas, electronics complete with chargers and battery packs, different board games, makeup and clothes things for us girls and the boys, lighting fixtures and much more.
We set up all of the things we could for Tootles' party, including the booze and games then we all decided to get a bit dressed up for the party.
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Libby's P.O.V.
Everyone was acting really suspicious and I knew it wasn't just about the party. Something was definitely up and no one would spill.
Nibs and I were getting ready in our room before the party and I wasn't sure if he knew what was going on so I asked.
"Nothing is going on." He chuckled.
"You can't fool me that easily." I responded trying to zip up my new dress. He came over and zipped it up for me then grabbed me around my waist and put his head in between my neck and my shoulder. "Now c'mon let go so I can grab my makeup."
"I think not." He said. I tried to pull out of his reach but couldn't.
"Seriously, let go I need to get ready." I said standing limp in his arms.
"You look beautiful. You don't need anything else." He said softly.
"You always say that." I grumbled.
"That's because it's always true." He replied.
"Nibs so help me God I will sleep in Camo's room tonight if you don't let me go." I warned. He reluctantly let go. "Now anyway, what's going on?"
"Nothing is going on!" He said but his eyes gave it away.
"I'm sleeping in Camo's room tonight if you don't tell me." I replied.
"Fine but I'm not giving it all away." He said while attempting and failing to steal my makeup bag from me.
"Well what is it?" I inquired.
"We're playing a little prank on Tootles. Well it's more of a prank on Camo but involves Tootles getting a really great present." Nibs chuckled. "I wasn't in on it at first but Binky persuaded me. "I'm not telling you what it is though because you're too close with Camo."
"Fine, now was that so hard to say?" I asked while putting on eyeliner and looking at my compact.
"No." He admitted.
"Good." I smiled putting away my makeup.
"Libby?" He asked.
"Yeah?" I responded.
"I love you." He smiled.
"Good, you better." I laughed.
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