The Haven High Book Series (Wattys2017)

Chapter 5

Cam caught Zach's eye as he mouthed FAIL pretty distinctly. Then when he nodded his head Zach mouthed TELL THE OTHERS.

Cam looked around for members of his crew. He caught Kyle and Travis horsing around laughing and joking looking really pleased with themselves.

He slowly made his way over to them and said from the side of his mouth, "Guys, we need to suck."

"Nay no way Brah this guys going down," Kyle said as he poked Trav in the ribs.

"You must have been dropped on your head as a kid if you think you got this." Trav replied.

"GUYS," Cam stage whispered as he cocked his head repeatedly towards the other end of the field where the council officials sat.

Finally getting the picture, they looked over before he could warn them not to be too obvious.

"OHHH MAAAAN" . . . Kyle groaned.

"That sucks balls," Travis concurred.

Cameron leaned into them not wanting to attract attention.

"Tell the others, but don't completely stink up the joint. You know what I mean?"

"Yeah," Kyle whispered

"We'll let them know," Travis slapped him on the back as they went their separate ways.

Cam started searching the crowd for Meg, but she had already started making her way to the lake where all the undine where instructed to go.

He felt a tight knot of worry in his gut that no one had told her as he attempted to catch her before she started a test. That's what this was all about; he'd guessed.

He had to get to her, that girl was super fast and lethal and as competitive AF. If she can come out on top, she'll do it every time.

He breathed a sigh of relief that his slow nonchalant jog and his "Hey wait up a sec," hadn't looked or sounded like the way he felt inside -- all frantic and protective.

Meg looked back and her face spread into a wide grin. Her eyes even shone with anticipation. He gulped down the bile that rose to the back of his throat at the idea that she hadn't known.

"Hey Bae, Got a sec?"

If this is just a ploy to get me to take it easy on you, think again." She laughed, but stopped pretty abruptly when he continued to look at her with a stone cold expression.

"What's up Cam? You look like shit." She said as she worriedly grabbed his arm.

He pulled her into his arms and whispered in her ear, "The races are a test. Please don't do that thing you do when you wipe the floor with our asses." He chuckled nervously.

She placed her arms on his chest and pushed him back to look him deep in the eyes searching for the truth.

Cam inclined his head to the side and said don't look now, but there are some creepers over there ready to take notes.

Meg leaned in again and whispered, "I know I saw them earlier SO? "

"I don't think they're going to be handing out ribbons at the end of this little track and field meet." Cam insisted.

"Why do you think there here?" Meg asked.

"I haven't got a clue, but please Babe, please shelf your usual badass self."

"Only for you Babe." She hugged him fiercely before letting him go.

They took their time catching up with everyone after that.