Stretching, I open my eyes to find Griffin still snoring softly beside me. He looks incredibly sexy, his hair tousled from sleep and his face peaceful.
Pulling myself away from the man next to me, I sneak out of the tent and rummage through my bag, deciding that after his little prank yesterday, it's time for one of my own. Finding what I'm looking for, I climb back up the ladder and grab the tent's zippers. Quickly, so as not to be caught before I can finish, I slip a bobby pin through both the zippers, bending the bobby pin to create a makeshift lock.
Snickering to myself, I pull out my phone and open the app I downloaded specifically for this moment. Pressing the button, a loud foghorn sound blares from my phone.
Inside the tent, I hear, "What the-?!" as Griffin startles awake and flails around, searching for the exit.
He finally finds the zippers, attempting to pull them apart as he continues to shout expletives from inside the tent.
Finally, I can't stand it anymore and I burst out laughing, hanging onto the ladder so as not to fall. I let go of the button and the tent falls silent as Griffin no doubt hears me laughing hysterically.
From inside the tent, a menacing voice floats out. "I'm going to kill you."
"Well then, there's no incentive to let you out, is there?" I ask, hiccuping from laughter.
Hopping down from the ladder, I gather my things to change, and Griffin unzips the window on the side of the tent, peering down at me.
I pull off my tank top and shorts, hidden from everyone but Griffin.
"Princess, I appreciate the strip show as an apology, but I need you to let me out," he says seriously.
Turning towards him, I pull my shirt over my head.
"Why?"
"You almost scared the piss out of me, and if you don't let me out ASAP, you're going to be sleeping in a wet sleeping bag tonight."
I wrinkle my nose as I pull my shorts up.
"Gross, Griffin."
"I agree. Now let me out."
Huffing, I climb back up the ladder and undo my bobby pin lock, unzipping the tent for him.
Inside, I find a scowling Griffin.
"Good morning sunshine!" I sing, as I hop back down and head over to the kitchen area to get started on breakfast for everyone.
I'm sure Griffin isn't the only one I woke up with my prank, and I plan to make it up to them by preparing a five star breakfast of pancakes and bacon. Sure enough, everyone emerges from their tents as I begin breakfast, joining me and laughing as I detail Griffin's reaction.
The man of the hour finally joins us, and I hand him a mug of coffee, already prepared.
He pats my butt in thanks, turning his attention to Blake as he speaks up. "I'm sorry to say this, but I think she's got you beat so far in your prank war, bro."
"First the spider, now this?" Jake asks. "She's kicking your ass."
"Don't forget the fake demon possession two nights ago too," I pipe up.
"Demon possession?" Jake asks.
I smirk as I describe my horror movie prank.
Blake turns to Griffin after I finish. "She's definitely in the lead."
I smile at their assessment and turn my attention back to breakfast.
"Unfortunately, I have to agree," Griffin says from behind me, gently tugging on my ponytail. "I guess I have to step it up."
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Unveiling Destiny
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