My Secret Twin Sister//Emma Chamberlain + Dolan Twins +James Charles

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I literally watched a white water rafting video so it didn't seem like I was bull shitting and making shit up. It's one of my BIGGEST pet peeves when authors write about something they don't know. It literally makes me cringe reading something that isn't accurate.

ANNIE LAKEN

The five of us stood in a line, watching and listening to what the instructor had to say. We were all taking it seriously, but the one person who was on top of every little detail was Ethan. Even though he isn't showing it or saying something, I could tell he was nervous.

James was also nervous, he kept asking the instructor hundreds of questions. Mostly extreme ones like "What would happen if I fell out and nobody realized I did?"

Of course Ethan had a comment for that one, "James, we'd definitely realize if you fell out." A sarcastic, but truthful tone lingered in his voice causing us all to laugh. Ethan always made funny comments, so did Grayson. Those two were actual goofballs- even if they don't want to admit it.

After a good ten minutes of instructions and going over different techniques, it was time for the five of us, plus the instructor to take us out onto the water. He explained that the first half will be nice and easy water to practice on before we get to the faster and more crazy drops. I kept imagining what it would feel like to be out on the raft and going over the more extreme rapids. This trip down the water will be a blast.

My eyes found Grayson's who was already looking at me. He was just as or maybe even a little more excited than I was. His thrill seeking and adventure side was definitely a turn on.

"You ready, babe?" He asked, slipping an arm into his life jacket. The name 'babe' rolled off his tongue so smoothly that it sent butterflies to my stomach. A smile escaped my lips as I followed Grayson's league, putting my life jacket on.

"I'm so ready, I low key hope I fall out, just for fun." Our life jackets, and the raft will be connected to each other so if one of us were to fall out, we'd easily be able to get pulled back in.

A shriek filled my ears coming from James who was next to me. "Oh my god Annie, don't say that I'm literally having a panic attack right now." James was freaking out. He was very nervous because he watched videos on the way here of different rapid trips. I told him he didn't have to do this if he was too scared, but James doesn't back down.

Emma laughed at James, buckling up her life jacket. She was also pretty scared too, but Emma was hiding her fear by making jokes and laughing. "Me fucking too, sis."

"You guys are pansies." Grayson scoffed, grabbing his paddle. He looked hotter than ever if that was even possible. I'm pretty sure I think that a lot, but he was looking extra fine today.

This made me laugh, looking at James and Emma who had terrified looks on their faces. Ethan was quiet, which was not normal. I wanted to call him out, but I didn't feel like I should be the one saying anything to him. Grayson must have noticed his brother, patting him on the back.

"Bro, don't tell me you're nervous."

Ethan looked at the ground, picking up his paddle. He was definitely hiding how he was feeling.