Admiring Who? {Short story} {On Hold}

~Chapter nine: Plans to Hunt~

After a lot of trouble with each other's partner, the two groups met up with Kierstein and Jaylen.

''Layla did not help at all, and once again she stole my food. Even at the snack bar she is a villian.''

''I do what I can.''

''And Felicity gorilla glued me into her stupid banana costume!''
The complaints kept coming for another two minutes, until Kierstein shut them up.

''Guys, I put you with those specific partners so that you could find common ground, not so that you could tear each other apart.'' She began, as she threw them all judgmental looks. ''Did anyone besides my group get any clues or hints or... anything?''

''We investigated the snack bar.'' Layla reported smartly with a smirk.

''Well.. I was kind of  busy pulling my prank on Hannah...''

''Ughh...ok... Jaylen and I did find some clues so you are all forgiven. Consider yourselves lucky. When we went to question Davis, he told us about a treasure hunt.'' She paused for a second to let her partner finish up her statement. Unfortunately, Jaylen did not notice her hinting it. Kierstein nudged her partner lightly and cleared her throat. She finally caught on, and instantly became embarrassed.

''ehem...'' She started to say quietly, slowly gaining more confidence. ''After telling us about the treasure hunt, we thought that it might be good to join in. It hasn't started yet though, so don't worry. We believe that it could possibly lead us to the clue that we need. When we mentioned a clue that we needed, he told us about it....so.. if you guys can put aside your petty arguments, please join us in winning this hunt.''

''Okay. We wi-I will join you.'' Felicity volunteered, while raising her hand and smiling.
''Hannah, will you join me please?''

''Why should I?'' Hannah droned angrily.

''I will help you out of your yellow, fruit prison if you help me.'' She promised with a reassuring smile.

''Ughh..'' She groaned in response, not fully accepting her cousin's offer. ''...Fine.. but only because I want to get out of this trap!''

''Okay, sureeee.'' Felicity picked on Hannah without hesitation, as usual. She only did it in love though, but Hannah still did not like it.

''Juliet? Layla? Will you two join us?''

''Not if that Loony tunes is joining us.''

''Juliet! I am not a Loony Tunes; I don't even watch that show!'' She retorted sullenly.

''Why are you sad all of the sudden?''

''Hah! You fell for it! At least this cartoon can trick you!''

''Layla, will you join us?''

''Can't I just help from the outside without participating? Like, we all could have earpieces! And then-''

''Where would we get some?'' Felicity interrupted quickly. ''They are expensive.''

''Hannah.'' Layla beckoned her to the group from where she was standing. ''Please show these common people the stuff.'' Hannah approached the group from a few feet away, and pulled a small box out of the banana's back pocket. She struggled to open the box for a while, until Kierstein took it from her and opened it up. Once it was open, she gasped and then just laughed.

''You really are prepared for everything, aren't you?'' She mumbled in Layla's direction.

''But of course dear cousin, I am prepared for literally everything.'' She said in response, as she handed everyone their own earpiece. They slipped in their earpieces and began testing them.''

''Testing testing. Banana banana.''

''Very funny, Felicity.''

''Attention everyone!'' Davis bellowed over the large intercom on his roof. ''The treasure hunt is starting in five minutes! Participants, please meet me at the living room if you would like to join!''

''So, what is the plan?''

''All of the girls, aside from Layla, are going to do the treasure hunt. And Layla, find out clues from people who are not doing the hunt. Also, try and help us out here and there in this game. I have a gut feeling that we need to solve this.''

''Alrighty Kierstein. If it will help the team, my snails, and everything else. Good luck to you guys!''

''Snails?''

''Hannah bought me two snails while we went to the store the other day.''

''She named them charles and.... evilEvan...'' Hannah shook her head, and laughed.

''Wow Layla... Why are you so bothered by this Evan dude... Do you li-''

''Mustard! I love Mustard! Speaking of loving things, I love you guys solving things! Good luck. Byee!''

''...Bye...?''