MOVED TO AO3 || Someday Soon (Duncan x Oc) || Total Drama Island

The Dramatic Teenage Cooking Show

=====LAST TIME=====

I followed closely behind Beth and Cody, stopping at the end of the dock that touched the land. I waited there for Beth to come back. I watched as the two were having a pretty one-sided conversation. Finally, Beth seemed to be walking back after giving the boy a friendly kiss on the cheek.

However, only horror crossed my face when I saw his wheelchair roll forward...

I broke into a sprint, but I couldn't catch the chair before it fell. I jumped into the water without hesitation. Swimming down, I pulled Cody's arm over my shoulders and started back up. Thank goodness I had stayed behind, or Cody might not have made it! Cody got onto the boat safe and sound.

=====NOW=====

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I yawned, popping my neck as I walked. I had gone to the Mess Hall earlier that morning to brew some tea, and I had it in hand as I made my way back to the cabins. I was still in my pj's as well with bare feet and a severe case of bed-head. And the best part? I hadn't run into any drama, yet.

Oh, yeah. I was living the life.

"Hey, don't forget to clean the skid maker!"

I almost choked on my tea as I passed the cabins. It seemed I had thought too soon as I turned to see Harold leaving his cabin with a frustrated huff and a towel. I chose to ignore the fact that he wasn't wearing any pants.

He looked up at me as we crossed paths and I gave him a sympathetic smile. I placed my mug on the ground near my feet so that I could sign. "Hey, Harold. You okay, man?"

He growled under his breath, but it soon turned into a sigh as he tried to calm himself down. "Yeah, it's just that the guys are getting under my skin!"

I raised an eyebrow as he ran a hand over his face, under his glasses. "How're they doing that?"

I was a bit surprised to see his face flush. He rubbed his hand over the back of his neck, clearing his throat in an embarrassed manner.

"It's my own fault, really..." He muttered. He took an unsure look around before raising his hands to sign. "I've been forgetting my underwear on the floor and they won't get off my case."

I cringed but I nodded. "You're not doing it on purpose, are you?"

He seemed insulted, waving his towel in a frustrated way. "No way!"

I moved my hands in a motion of surrender before responding. "Hey, I was just making sure! I know they like to pick on you, so I didn't know if this was you getting back or something."

He shook his head.

"You want me to see if I can get a laundry hamper or something for your cabin?"

His face seemed to brighten up. "You can do that?"

I nodded with a small shrug. "I don't see why I can't."

"Hey, thanks, Kim!"

I smiled. "No problem, dude." I paused, smirking before plugging my nose playfully. "Now go take a shower. You stink!"