Captivated Hearts (On Hold)

Chapter 10

Liam felt very anxious when the cooking challenge started. He was sure it wouldn't work.The challenge took place in a park and all family members and friends were there. Kai, confident in his cooking skills, wasn't worried because he knew Liam couldn't cook.At the start of the game, both contestants started cooking. Liam made several mistakes that everyone noticed.

After the cooking was done, the judges asked Jennie's parents to taste the food. Liam was full of nerves. After tasting the dishes, Kai got most of the points which won the battle.

Liam went to his friends who tried to cheer him up.

Jisoo then revealed that the next game will also have food, but this time whoever ate the most wins..

After the cooking game, Liam decides to take some time alone to clear his head. He lights up a cigarette, even though he doesn't really smoke, just to help him think. His mind is filled with thoughts about the upcoming challenges.

He knows that if he loses the next game, it's all over, and Kai will win for sure. He's determined to win.

Lost in his thoughts, he doesn't notice Jennie approaching. "I didn't know you smoked," she says.

Startled, he throws his cigarette away and steps on it.

"Not really, I just needed a distraction from my loss," he replies, gazing at her.

"A distraction, huh? Well, how about we go get some ice cream? I know a great place nearby. Want to come?"

"Absolutely. So, is this a date?" he asks with a smile. "If that's what you want to call it, then sure," she responds with a gummy smile.

In Ice cream place 🍨

Jennie leaned in and whispered, "Do you want a hint about the next game?"

Liam hesitated, "I'm not sure if that's fair. I don't believe in cheating to win, especially when you're involved."

Jennie blushed at his words. "Don't worry, it's not cheating if I'm the one giving you the hint." Liam raised an eyebrow,

"Alright, spill the beans then." "My sister ordered a hundred hotdogs," Jennie revealed, causing Liam to choke on his saliva.

"A hundred? That's insane!" Jennie just shrugged.

They enjoyed their ice cream, chatting about various topics before heading back to their cottages to rest. Liam found talking to Jennie more energizing than any energy drink.

Liam had been skipping meals for the past couple of days, leaving him with an empty stomach.

On the table were two plates of hotdogs, each with 50 hotdogs. Liam and Kai stood next to each other, facing the others who were standing. Jisoo gave the signal to start the game, and Kai wasted no time digging in. Before Liam started eating, he flashed a sweet smile at Jennie.

They both ate their hotdogs at the same pace, occasionally almost choking on the food. Jennie looked concerned about Liam. A few minutes later, Kai passed out from overeating. Liam managed to eat one more hotdog before Jin approached him.

"The winner of the game is Liam," Jin declared, raising his hand. But before Jin could retract his hand, Liam also passed out.

Next day

Jisoo called for a meeting to discuss the upcoming challenge.

"Alright. I was actually going to brief you on this yesterday, but you both passed out. Here are the details for the next game. We've decided on a physical challenge with three parts: swimming, cycling, and running. The event will take place at a school nearby, which is conveniently nearby. You can practice at the school over the next two weeks leading up to the game. Once the game is over, our vacation will also come to an end," Jisoo explained.

After the meeting, everyone headed back to their cottages. The next day, Liam and his friends gathered on the road to meet Jisoo. She called him over and asked to meet her at a specific location.

When they arrived, they found Jennie, Kai, and the rest of their friends there. Liam frowned at the unexpected sight.