chapter 7 :

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sasha's pov: 

The next day, I woke up at 8 a.m. and slipped into an oversized striped sweater, worn off one shoulder, paired with loose-fitting light-wash jeans. Ready for the day

, I stepped outside to enjoy breakfast

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, I stepped outside to enjoy breakfast. Lucas was acting strangely all day. He didn't leave my side for a moment, constantly chatting and joking with me. Though he didn't seem tired or dizzy, there was an underlying tension in him. I have to admit, I enjoyed the attention he was giving me, even if something felt off.

After breakfast, we gathered everyone to begin our planned adventure in the forest. Unfortunately, the trip organizer had an emergency, so he entrusted Lucas with the responsibility since he was familiar with the area. Reluctantly, Lucas had to leave my side to lead the group through the forest, sharing his knowledge as we ventured deeper into the woods.

We began our journey with our backpacks . the forestwas beautiful, calm and peaceful place where tall trees with green leaves create a cool, shady area. Sunlight shines through the branches, making patterns on the ground covered with soft moss and leaves. The air smells fresh, and you can hear the gentle sound of leaves rustling and birds singing. A simple path goes through the trees, inviting you to explore and enjoy the quiet and magic of the forest.  We laughed, ran, and played like children.

when the sun began to set , we gathered around a crackling fire, singing, playing games, and enjoying each other's company. Ethan approached me with a suggestion, "There's a beautiful spot nearby. you can see the most beautiful sunset,  Want to  join me ?" I hesitated for a moment before replying, "As long as we're not going too far, it's okay." "Don't worry," he assured me.

We walked together, and Ethan was surprisingly sweet and kind, nothing like the person who had made me uncomfortable before. We reached a serene river and took in the beauty of the natural surroundings, playing truth or dare and laughing as time slipped away. Before we knew it, three hours had passed.

Lucas's Perspective:

As the fire burned and the evening activities began, Emma suggested we take a group photo to remember the moment. Everyone agreed, and I offered to take the picture. As I framed the shot, Emma called out, "Cheese!" Everyone echoed her, but I noticed something strange Sasha wasn't in the picture. I scanned the area with my eyes and asked, "Has anyone seen Sasha? Where is she?" No one answered. Panic set in as I realized Ethan was also missing.

"Fuck," I muttered under my breath. I quickly told everyone, "Stay here, no one moves! I'm going to look for Sasha." I sprinted into the forest, shouting her name, but there was no response. My heart raced as I grabbed my phone and tried calling Ethan, but he didn't pick up. Anxiety overwhelmed me, and I rushed back to the camp to gather all the students and lead them back to our rooms. Desperate and out of options, I called Mr. Peter.

"Hello, sorry to bother you, but did Ethan call you?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. Mr. Peter, calm as ever, assured me nothing was wrong, which should have been comforting, but it only heightened my anxiety.

About 30 minutes later, Ethan and Sasha finally returned, laughing as if nothing had happened. I lost it. "WHERE THE FUCK  HAVE YOU BEEN ?" I shouted, my voice echoing through the camp. All the students came out of their rooms, watching us in shock. My eyes locked onto Sasha's, and I yelled louder, "What the fuck were you doing? Do you have any idea how worried I was? What if something had happened? What if the trip organizer found out you were missing? WHY THE FUCK  DIDN4T YOU TELL US ?"

Tears welled up in Sasha's eyes as she turned away, her face flushed with embarrassment. I wasn't done. "LOOK AT ME !" I demanded. "Tell me what you think of yourself, wandering off without permission, laughing like nothing happened. Do you think this makes you amazing? DO  YOU THINK PEOPLE WILL CALL YOU THE  'CRAZY GIRL ' AND ADMIRE YOU ?"

Ethan stepped in, putting his hand between us and pushing Sasha behind him. "BRO STOP THE FUCKING THING THAT YOU DOING RIGHT NOW . I asked her to come with me, that's all," he said firmly. Then, turning to the others, he added, "The show's over, everyone. Go back to your rooms there's nothing to see here."

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