Jarida Drabbles

Competition at Camp

Merida hauled her things into her cabin and sighed. she had managed to convince her mother to let her return to Camp Wanahakaloogie again this year, which had been a lucky break. A familiar melodic voice squealed and Merida had the breath knocked out of her in a bone crushing hug.

"Hi, Rapunzel. Long time no see." she greeted after the blonde had let go of her

"I was afraid your mother wasn't going to let you come back after...last year..." the blonde said.

Merida cringed at the memory of last year's incident and tried once again to push it back down.

"Yeah, I didnt think she would either. My dad had to convince her."

"You know, Jack's back too." Rapunzel whispered, her face flushing red at the mention of her long time crush.

Merida groaned and rolled her eyes "Not him again. That lad is the reason why I almost didn't get to come back!"

Rapunzel avoided her friend's eyes and twirled a lock of golden hair before muttering "it wasn't all his fault you set fire to a cabin."

"It was COMPLETELY his fault! That bloody fool is dead the moment I see him!"

"Who's the bloody fool?"

Merida's skin crawled at the form in the doorway. she detested every fiber of his being, from his unnatural white hair, to his blue eyes and his stupid...

He strode leisurely into the cabin smirking.

Smirk. That's the one thing she hated most. The way he grinned smugly, particularly around her. Rapunzel's blush reappeared when he spoke to her.

"Hey, Punz, nice to see you. Can't say the same for you redhead. I thought you weren't coming back after last year." he said taking a seat on a nearby bed.

"Don't call me redhead." she said through clenched teeth.

"Whatever you say Slingshot." he said, laying down on the mattress.

"You're on my bed." her blue eyes were narrowed.

"Care to join me?"

"Um, Jack? I don't think boys are supposed to be in the girls' cabins." Rapunzel cut in hesitantly.

Jack's gaze shifted to the blonde, who looked down at her feet. He flashed a toothy white smile at her and said in a mock cheerful tone "No worries, Punz. Slingshot here has already broken all the rules there are in this place."

Merida took a threatening step forward and said "All of them except fist fighting, but that could be arranged."

The white haired boy sat up and held up and index finger "Correction."

He stood up and walked quickly right up to his rival. With a charming smile, he looked down at the Scott who was scowling at him defiantly.

"All of them except fist fighting AND prohibted sexual activity." Merida's outrage turned to shock. Surprise was etched on her face. Taking advantage of her uncharacteristic silence he moved so that their faces were only inched apart. He locked his gaze on her parted, pink lips and mumured "But that could be arranged."

Regaining her usual anger, Merida pushed him sending his lean frame reeling. His laughter rang through the room as he left, leaving the red head fuming.

Rapunzel stood awestruck at the scene she'd just witnessed before turning to her friend wide eyed.

"Merida, I think he likes you." she said urgently.

Merida only shook her head, scattering her curls, and said angrily "No, he only does it to get a rise out of me. He would never like me..." tossing her hair agin, she said haughtily "But neither would I, he's not even close to my type."