~*~ Harry ~*~
Harry places his hand on Louis’ lower back when they walk into the foyer to meet Gemma. Ella is already there waiting with her. In an effort to deflect any comments or conversations that he knows Gemma is about to start, he asks, “Do you know what’s on the menu tonight at the full service tent?”
“I think I read that it’s Italian night,” Gemma answers. “Is that good for everyone?”
“Works for me,” Louis says with a shrug.
“I’m not a fan,” Ella grimaces. “I’m going to go to find something else, and I will meet you guys there. Save me a seat.”
“Will do. See you in a bit,” Gemma replies and turns to Harry and Louis. Eyes darting to Harry’s neck, she smirks but doesn’t press for answers. “After the scavenger hunt, let’s do an all-nighter. I want to have time to watch at least three movies tonight.”
“Three?” Harry squawks, his voice reaching a pitch that only dogs should rightfully be able to hear.
“Yep, or more,” Gemma confirms with a grin.
“More?” Louis quirks an eyebrow at her.
“All-nighter, duh,” Gemma explains. “It’s kind of a tradition.”
Harry laughs, shaking his head, and nudges his sister with his shoulder. “Gemma, we have done it once. One single solitary time. Last year. It’s not a tradition.”
“Well, we are making it a tradition, so get used to it little brother.” Gemma pats him on the back and glances meaningfully down to his neck. “Besides, it’s that, or we can talk. We have loads to talk about, apparently. Have any new stories to tell?”
Harry rolls his eyes, but gives in easily. “Whatever you say, Gems. Last year, you fell asleep in middle of the second movie. I was the only one that stayed up all night.”
“Shhh. That’s not what we are going to dwell on. All-nighter. Tonight. Be ready,” Gemma says leading the way into the full service tent for dinner.
~~*~~
About an hour later, they congregate in the library for instructions on the scavenger hunt. There are two age groups. Older teens and adults, ages 16 and up, are assembled in the large library, while the younger kids, ages 15 and under, are in the sitting room and have their own age-appropriate list.
Everyone then breaks into smaller groups of five to compete for bragging rights and the £5,000 prize. Louis, Harry, Gemma, Ella, and Tyler group together, and Harry takes the brown, sealed envelope boasting “16+ Teens & Adults” that is handed to him.
The bell rings, beginning the game, and Harry rips open the envelope, pulling out a small digital camera, £1, and the list. He holds out the paper so that everyone can read it.
Scavenger Hunt – 16+ Teens & Adults 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
This scavenger hunt will be broken into two rounds. A combined score of both rounds will determine the winner of the grand prize.
Round One: Search, find, and perform tasks via photo/video. All items and team members must return to the library by 9:00 p.m. sharp. Teams arriving after this time will receive zero points for this round.
Drivers are available for every team. No speeding or breaking of any road laws is allowed.
Only the money provided in the envelope can be spent. No additional monies are allowed except for those wishing to complete the bonus points section.
