Chapter 284
WILLA
I woke up late the next morning probably because I had spent the best part of the night tossing and turning, agonizing over things that would never be.
The weather had at least been a little fair. It hadn't rained yet so far. I hoped it wouldn't until this field trip was over. I still had a defective tent.
Yawning and stretching, I stepped out of my tent. It was a beautiful morning, bright and sunny.
The very first thing I saw, apart from the clouds which I had briefly turned my face up to was Lucian and Naomi. They were wrapped in each other's arms, kissing passionately.
This time it wasn't only Naomi doing the groping. Lucian was.
That they were smooching for my benefit, I had no doubt. If not why hadn't they taken it to the other side of the camp?
Though I didn't want to admit it, even to myself, the sight hurt my eyes and my heart. Now I understood why Hannah had always said mate bonds were sometimes overrated.
If Lucian had been just a regular guy I liked, and not my mate, I would have been so over him by now.
It was a cruel joke by the moon goddess, that mates could hurt themselves so badly by hooking up with other people.
"Lucian!" Naomi gasped and giggled when he stopped kissing her long enough to nibble at her earlobes. She smacked his arm playfully. Then looked around to see who was watching. "We're in public! Control yourself!"
"Who the hell cares?" Lucian growled and sought her lips again.
It occurred to me then how pretty immature Lucian was. He had gone right back to Naomi because I had refused to be his sex toy. Now who was pathetic?
"Good riddance," I muttered under my breath and turned away.
I told myself I was done with him. This time for good.
The kissing sounds went on and on. I wanted to yell at them to get a room but then I would be playing right into Lucian's hands. The best thing to do was ignore them.
I was startled out of my thoughts by the familiar ping of my phone, a sound I had not heard in days. I had even completely forgotten I had brought my phone along on the trip.
My phone pinged again. I got it out from the side pocket of my backpack where I had dumped it days before.
I stared at the screen. I couldn't believe I actually had a strong network signal.
Now I really looked around, past the happy couple that looked like they were now on the verge of swallowing each other's faces, I noticed the other students I could see where all busy with their phones.
The girl in the tent next to mine was on a video call with someone.
The text I had gotten was from Theron. I sat cross-legged at the door of my tent and opened it.
In the first message he had written, Just so you don't forget what my face looks like. Love, Theron.
P.S. Remember to come back in one piece.
Next came pictures of Theron dressed in some ridiculous costume and a blonde afro wig that made me grin. He looked years younger. Judging by the background, it was Halloween.
Picture after picture followed with Theron goofing around. There was one where the photographer had perfectly caught the expression of terror and excitement on his face as he cliff dived.
The last couple of pictures were tagged 'Really hot stuff' followed by a whole lot of winking emojis. In the last one he had gone swimming and had an actual rubber duck around his waist.
I howled laughter, slapped my thigh.
"This one's going into my yearbook," I said as I typed.
I was scrolling back to the previous picture when I felt suddenly started to feel uncomfortable. I looked up.
Naomi was gone. Lucian was not. He was glowering at me and at the phone in my hand.
For a few wonderful minutes, I would have given to have again, I had completely forgotten that he and Naomi existed. Maybe that was why he was looking so pissed.
Again I turned away, checked my watch, saw it was time to have my bath with the other girls. The boys would be having their turn soon.
I got my things and went off to the waterfall with my head held high, completely ignoring Lucian who I was sure continued to stare until I was out of sight.
The girls were washing their things, splashing water on each other and generally goofing around.
I stripped, waded into the cool water until it was up to my shoulders. Almost immediately I felt the sore muscles in my back relax.
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