.Rise And Fall.

.Rise and Fall. (43)

|Chapter: 43|

"Are you sure this is the place because it looks more like a lake house", I asked  cutting the engines off as I gaze outside at the wooden designed house. Nick never mentioned about a house. So I brought my tent and all the stuffs for camping.

"Thats what the map says", Salvor shrugged. Just then the van arrived at the spot throwing away all my doubts. The boys hoped out so did Sal and I. The place was beautiful, not too deep inside the forest, clean patch of area and we could cleary enjoy a sky full of stars kinda place. But really, who would built a house here?

"Dude, isn't it weird people go for summer camp and we came for winter camp?", Jason chuckled hitting Mason.

"I like weird", Mason said with his hands on his hips as he stared at the house. "Man whoever built that house here is a pure genius. I'd like to live here when I'm grey and old." I smiled upon hearing that. Jocks plan things too.

Another car pulled up and I turned around to see Sarah coming out of it. I tried to smile but she averted her gaze from me and walked away while Zac followed her. I felt dejected but I guess I deserve it. Some of the boys already set a table in the middle. I saw Kathleen giggling with Sasha before she joined the table to meet her boyfriend, Alex. I looked around and there was no sign of Stella nor Nick.

Like on the que screeching tires came to halt. My eyes immediately followed the sound. Now, I'm sure as hell it was a bad idea.

Nick came out and so did Stella from the same car. I was shocked not because they came together. But because Nick was dressed in a white tee and a loose denim jacket. No boots but converse. On top of it, a beanie that pushed his hair behind giving access to his full handsome face. Is there a possibility for this guy to look any more handsome? If there is, then I don't know how. Stella quickly clinged to his arm as they went towards the table to join the boys. I felt my blood running up to my head, telling me to look away but I just couldn't do it.

"Serena? If you don't mind can you help me with the grill?", Ian asked breaking my eyes off from the perfect duo.

"Sure", I said with a smile that probably look like I was holding back my shit.

We put down the grill and walk over where the discussion was going on. I stood at the side, feeling out of place. I was instantly relieved when Sal's arms came around my shoulder. I don't even know where he was off to just after we arrived but I'm glad that he's by my side now.

"Why do we need camping equipments if we've got a house with the supplies?", Mason asked.

"Except for the food", Jason added.

"Some of you still have to stay outside. No room no choice", Stella said with her eyes on me. Why do I feel that some includes me and that too exclusively me?

"Well then I'm staying out. Where's the fun in camping if we don't?", Ian smirked. I nodded my head agreeing with him.

"Me too", I said.

"If she is then no one's stopping me", Sal said squeezing my arm. I felt someone's eyes boring holes into my side but I didn't dare to look at his way. Because I know who that someone is.

Jason, Mason, Lucas, Trent and few more boys from the team agreed with their captain and decided to camp outside. Alex looked hesitant about his decision since Kathleen kept on glaring at the poor guy.

"Babe let's go inside these bugs are already bugging me", Kathleen complaint pulling Alex with her.

Jason scoffed, "That's why they are called bugs."