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Chapter Twenty: And Now Everyone Knows...

It was around five o' clock when I crept back into the Computer Cabin. I had come up with a solution to my training sessions with Trey. He had me do grueling work that honestly, I just couldn't take anymore. So I thought maybe the Internet could help.

In the words of Bree, "the internet has the answers to everything."

I quickly logged onto one of the computers and googled up how to fight. One of my most favorite websites came up.

Wikihow.

Seriously, they had everything.

I clicked on the link and it popped up. I stared at the demonstrations and read some instructions before standing up and trying them for myself.

I think this might actually work.

Suddenly the door opened behind me. "No-you can't be." Trey gasped from behind me.

My eyes widened and I darted in front of the computer. "Trey, this isn't what it looks like."

"Yeah right." he scoffed.

"I can expla-"

"I can't believe you're cheating on me! With Wikihow? Seriously?" Trey shook his head with disbelief.

"Cheating? I-"

"No-" he held up a hand. "I thought we had something." he looked sad. "Thug's going to be so disappointed in you." Then he walked out.

Was that just me or did that sound like a breakup?

I rolled my eyes and chased after him. "Trey I'm sorry!"

He slowed down and faced me, crossing his arms. "Why are you speaking to me, peasant?"

I frowned. "Peasant? What does that have to do with anything?"

"Why would I tell you? You're a cheater . . . peasant."

"Trey, you're being childish."

He ignored me. 

"Seriously, you're giving me the silent treatment?" 

He didn't say anything. 

I blew out a breath, exasperated. "Fine. I give up. What do you want?"

"Train with me."

"Um..."

"You're hesitating." He accused.

I threw up my hands. "Fine! Okay, no more Wikihow." And then I grumbled under my breath, "I barely even got a chance to look at it anyway."

"What was that?"

I smiled sweetly. "Nothing, let's get going. What are you going to teach me today?"

Trey grinned. "I really don't know yet. I'm just winging it."

I laughed. "Of course you are."

"Hey Trey!" Natasha waved wildly, a smile lighting up her face.

Trey smiled. "Hey Nat."

Nat? Since when did they get so close?

"I'm saving a spot for you at dinner, remember to find me!"

"Of course."

Trey was still smiling as we walked towards the woods. I cleared my throat. "So when did you and Natasha first meet?"

He cast an amused glance at me but didn't comment on my sudden curiousity. "We've known each other since this camp formed so when I was maybe three or four years old."