chapter 19 : Truth Or Dare?

��Guys, it shall go turn by turn,�� Sebastian announced, since it wasn��t possible to spin a bottle on the grass. ��We can start asking from one side and it will go in circles.��
��No, babe, it��s not fun,�� Vanessa pointed out.
��Then what do you suggest we should do?�� Sebastian questioned and Vanessa started thinking.
When an idea popped into Becca's mind, she said, ��How about we pass something while someone plays the music? When the music stops, the person who has the object has to choose between truth and dare.��
��That��s a great idea,�� Lucas said and stood up from the log as he was sitting next to Julia. He didn��t want to stay with her, so he offered, ��I will be the one playing the song and stopping it.��
��But���� Vanessa was interrupted by Lucas.
��Please.��
She sensed the problem and chuckled. ��Sure.�� she said to him, ��You can play music on your phone.��
��That��s settled then,�� Sebastian said. ��Now let��s find something we can pass around the circle.�� He started to look for a suitable object.
��This is crazy,�� Alexander mumbled, which was heard by Becca.
��Why?�� she asked him. ��I find it quite interesting.��
��But the question they will ask me is if I choose the truth, what if I don��t answer or lie to them?�� Alexander pointed out.
Becca replied with a small smile, ��That��s up to you. People are counting on you to speak the truth and if you simply can��t, then go for a dare. It��s better than lying to these awesome people.��
��What if I don��t like the dare they give me either?�� he asked.
She shrugged her shoulders. ��Then speak the truth. This is the game, Alex. You are doomed either way.��
��Okay, guys,�� Sebastian announced, showing everyone a happy face emoticon pillow. ��We will pass Antonio��s emoticon pillow.��
��What the heck?�� Antonio got up from his seat. ��Where did you get this?��
��Buddy,�� Lucas said with a smile that didn��t seem friendly at all. ��I got it from your tent.��
��Why did you go to my tent?�� Antonio scoffed.
��Because only you have these kinds of weird stuff and Lucas knew it,�� Alexander grumbled, and Antonio headed back to his seat. Whereas, Becca, Lucas, Vanessa, and Sebastian looked at him in amusement. He just spoke on behalf of Lucas, which meant that Alexander was finally following his heart. ��I just responded because I hate Antonio. Even his voice is annoying.��
��Yeah, right,�� Becca said, but her tone expressed the sarcasm in it. She didn��t believe Alexander��s words and knew that he started seeing Lucas as a friend now.
��I am touched, buddy,�� Lucas said to Alexander, putting his hand over his chest after wiping imaginary tears. He wanted to hug Alexander, but the glare he sent his way made him raise his hands in defeat and went to one corner, selecting a piece of music to play.
��Alright, let��s begin,�� Vanessa said and she sat on a log with Sebastian.
Lucas started the music and Sebastian passed the pillow to Vanessa, which she gave to the person next to her. It reached Alexander soon, who quickly handed it to Becca.
��Looks like someone doesn��t want to get trapped in this game,�� Becca murmured while passing the pillow to another person.
��What can I do? This game seems scary and I don��t feel like lying,�� Alexander told her. ��I have lied enough in my life, yet I am not comfortable with it. I feel uncomfortable every time I lie to a person.��
The music came to a stop all of a sudden when Alexander was about to pass the pillow to Becca.
She chortled as Alexander cursed under his breath.
��Alex!�� Vanessa said aloud. ��Truth or dare?�� She was excited to ask him a question.
Alexander looked at Lucas, who gave him a grin. I knew I shouldn��t have helped that bastard because he wasn��t grateful at all, Alexander thought and clenched his fist.
Lucas did it on purpose, even though he was looking in the opposite direction, he could sense it because the Lycans had a sensitive sense of smell.
��Alex, answer her,�� Becca nudged him.
He deadpanned, ��Truth.��
��Okay, I will ask him,�� Vanessa said, beaming in excitement. ��What is the one thing you wanted to tell to the person next to you but you didn��t have the courage?��
��This is an exciting one,�� Sebastian chirped in.
��What is it?�� Becca glanced at Alexander, waiting for him to answer since she was the one next to him.
��It can be me as well,�� Antonio interfered. ��Since I am next to Alex as well, even though I am on the next log, yet.��
��Goddamn it, can��t you keep your mouth shut for once, Antonio?�� Lucas grunted in annoyance.
��Remind me why we brought Antonio in the first place,�� Sebastian whispered to Vanessa.
She chuckled in response. ��Don��t worry. I know my brother and he will say something to Becca, not Antonio.��
��What is it?�� Becca repeated when Alexander stayed silent.
Alexander looked at her, his eyes piercing through hers. He started speaking, ��I wanted to say that I like your smile. You always have a bright smile, which would lighten anybody��s mood.��
Another bright smile formed over her lips as she asked, ��Why didn��t you have the courage to say so before now?��
��Because I thought you would go over the moon and tease me about it whenever you feel like, since you love doing whatever goes on in your mind,�� he informed her.
The other students went ��aww�� hearing it.
��Told you,�� Vanessa said proudly to Sebastian.
��I can��t believe that just happened, Ness,�� he murmured, awestruck at what had happened.
Lucas gave a thumbs up to Vanessa since their plan was going smoothly.
��Okay, thank you,�� Becca uttered, her cheeks heating up in embarrassment. The way he would compliment her made her heart flutter. ��Let��s continue the game,�� she said and took the pillow from Alexander��s hand.
The music started playing again. Others had their turns and did their work. They decided to eat roasted marshmallows in between the questions.
��Here you go, Becca,�� Lucas handed three sticks of roasted marshmallows to her and offered one to Alexander. ��Do you want one, buddy?��
Alexander shook his head. ��No, thanks.��
Becca took the three sticks of the roasted marshmallows, wondering whether she should eat those or not. It was still hot and she wasn��t supposed to eat warm food��her father strictly forbade her and even if he didn��t, she should never eat warm food. However, she loved marshmallows and wanted to know how they tasted when roasted in the open fire.
She watched others delicately eating them and her mouth watered at that sight.
��Why aren��t you eating?�� Alexander asked Becca, noticing that she was watching others eating, and then glanced at the sticks in her hand.
��I���� she couldn��t answer him.
��Hey, Becca,�� Antonio called out, eyeing the delicious marshmallows. ��If you don��t want to eat, why don��t you give them to me? I will ea����
Before he could take it from her hand, immediately she put one marshmallow in her mouth. She didn��t want others to snatch it away from her.
��Woah, fine.�� With that, Antonio went back to his seat.
��Seriously, were you waiting for him to snatch your food?�� Alexander asked her with a chuckle.
Becca didn��t bother to answer him and continued eating the marshmallows, savoring its taste. Alexander watched her eat as if there was no tomorrow. A slight smile evolved on his face at that sight.
Soon it was time to play another round of truth and dare after the marshmallow break.
Lucas was playing the song again and this time, the pillow ended up resting with Becca.
��Truth,�� Becca announced, which made Vanessa frown.
��Come on. Truth is no fun, Becca,�� she said.
Becca arched an eyebrow. ��Fun or not, I am going for truth, Ness.��
��Okay,�� Sebastian said in between. ��I will ask her a question then. Becca, if you were to kiss a boy from here, who would it be and why?��
Becca twitched her lips, wondering how to reply. She stole a glance at Alexander, only to find him looking at her. She wanted it to be Alexander, no doubt, but she was wondering the reason she would give to the others.
When her eyes fell to Julia, she answered, ��My choice would have to be Alexander, because he and Lucas are my male friends here. Sebastian is my friend too but he is with Vanessa, and Lucas is with Julia so I don��t want to risk anything. So, it would have to be, Alexander.��
Sebastian and Vanessa shared an impressed look, while Lucas smiled. He was happy that Becca and Alexander were slowly falling for each other, but he felt sad for Becca, wondering what would happen when learned that Alexander was interested in her just for the vampire potion.
Whereas Alexander felt happy that Becca would choose him, and he mentally scolded himself for feeling that way.