5 Second Day in a Mess

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What is going on here... really'

Milan thought as she watched two girls fighting over the scary guy who is about to explode from a strong feeling of displeasure. Lilia -the one who was saved by Vincent and Milo the other day -pulled Vincent's right arm while the other girl Amber pulled his left arm. They played his body like some tug of war in front of the students. The guys, who were fans of the two girls, felt envy as they saw that the so-called lucky guy is dragged by the two beautiful girls. Tears won't stop overflowing in their eyes.

Vincent only wanted to escape from the drama. It was uncomfortable yet even how monstrous of a guy he is, he wouldn't hurt a woman, that's what he promised to his sister.  Although that's another thing. His face can't lie how he dislikes this situation.

Milan sighed. "How did this happen? I didn't know there will be rivals in this camp"

Milan went back in thought as she went back yesterday, the second day of camping. Like everyone else, they all woke up early, for the first task of the day. Girls stayed at their tent; guys stayed at their tent as well. Good day, good hell, the four students by now can imagine how they won't enjoy the second day as they reminisce the agony they felt. Milan on the other hand was focused on inspecting the girl who appeared out of nowhere yesterday. But that's not what caught her attention, it was her flushed face when Vincent thanked her. Also, how she squealed inside when Vincent briefly touched her fingertip when she gave the plate. How did she know? She called it a woman's instinct.

'Even I didn't get a thanks'

Milan glanced at Vincent while sulking, puckering her lips. He noticed the way Milan looked at him, the only thought that came to his mind was 'Is she trying to impersonate a duck?' Vincent shrugged.

"Good morning, Vincent"

There she was, Lilia, taking the first action as soon morning came. Milan knit her brow. Milo and the girls are shocked to see a girl approach, Vincent. They grinned for a chance to tease. While Vincent was unchanging as ever. He was silent, knowing a woman wanted his answer but Lilia didn't give up, it's not like she has a rival, and no one is interested in the infamous Vincent.

She giggled, she tucks her hair on her ear "I have chocolate, would you accept it" she stretched both her hands holding the chocolate.

Milan rolled her eyes 'who would eat chocolate in the early morning' 

Vincent took it and buried it in his backpack. Milan's eyes widened and her jaw dropped down, she was speechless. He took it like it was natural for him to get it. 

Vincent would take a bite if it was a bar of strawberry chocolate but it wasn't so he just throws it in his backpack with the intention of throwing it later. 

Lilia was again flustered; she held her hot face as she daydreamed of Vincent thanking her with a warm smile. Several students at the scene dropped what they were doing as soon as they saw the number 3 favorite girl – based on the poll—gave a bar of chocolate and was blushing, what they truly couldn't believe was the guy she gave her chocolate was the notorious wild animal. It is true, though some girls were curious about Vincent and he has a decent look but they weren't bold enough to try to be close with him. Because of what Lilia did, she didn't know she influenced the other girls to hit on Vincent.

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The only task for the second day was scavenger hunting. They were given a map, a flashlight, and a stamping paper. They had to collect 6 stamps from all the stops they laid out, to avoid cheating. All the stamps have a distinctive shape, heart, star, moon, and cat. Milan thought Lilia would be stuck with them but because of its team versus team, they were separated. It was a relief for Milan.

The first stop was in the resting area. It was easy so they got the heart stamp immediately. The second was in the forest where they had to search for food. The whole forest felt like a maze, everything was similar so they don't know if they were heading straight or not but with the help of Milan, they got out with no problem and took the star stamp.

The third was an endless road, less trees, more jogging. There is one more problem, it was a muddy place, a perfect swamp at the mountain. Enduring the sticky and thick liquid as their feet were filled with mud –to prevent their shoes getting dirty, they chose to walk it on foot—arriving at the third stamp, they had the moon. 

Fourth, the last stop. The team is quite excited the treasure hunting will be over. All they had to do is catch the cat that holds the stamp on his collar. That is the hard part, where could the cat be? color? friendly? They have no idea. Vincent examined the map if there were a hint to help them out, and then they heard a rustling sound above the sky as well as purring of a cat, Vincent tilted his head, puzzled by the sound, he glance upward and instead of a tree he'll saw, he saw a butt fell to his face and crushed at the ground.

The girl with a cat landed perfectly on Vincent's chest. The girl with orange hair was surprised to see a guy at the ground, face flat. 'That's why I didn't feel anything'. She stood up, offered a hand to help him get up. He rose and glared at the orange girl. The oblivious girl didn't see Vincent evil glare grinned "Sorry, I was trying to get the cat but I slipped so I thought I'll die! Thanks for saving me" her enormous laugh as she patted Vincent back roughly. Vincent didn't like it.

"Oh. Forgot to say my name. Your classmate since 6th grade, Amber"

"Amber? You mean the girl who confessed back then to Vin?" Milo glance at Vincent then to Amber

Amber scratch the back of her head "That's embarrassing, not in front of Vincent"

Vincent narrowed his eyes "I don't remember you"

She laughs "Of course you don't. That was already a long time ago…" She peeks at Vincent then blushed

Milan saw Amber look, it reminded her of Lilia's flustered face. Milan frowned as she observed the situation, it was so similar to Lilia. She groaned "Another rival"

Back to the present, the two girls continue pulling Vincent. It was to decide to be his partner for the test of the courage of the third day of camping. If Vincent knew he'd be in this nightmare, he already burned the paper and spent his week listening to Milan depressing talk show, that seems better than getting the attention of the people.

"Why do they have to fight over Vin… he's mine"

"He is not yours" Milan was surprised when Milo answered her, she looked at Milo yet he wasn't acting weird.

'Did I hear it right?' 

"G-Girls calm down. We can decide this fair" Milo saving the heroine aka Vincent

"HUH? Who the hell are you to decide that?" The well-known gentle flower, Lilia said as her gaze pierces through Milo's heart. He hesitated for a bit. "Sorry, Vin. You are on your own"

Milo took a step back, hidden in the crowd. Vincent's eyebrow twitched, he thought for once Milo might be a great friend and his opinion was changing until he backed down. He was not the bothersome friend, he is the coward one. He clicked his tongue, at that moment all he wanted was peace, not jealousy and noise. He looked at Milan signaling her 'I'll kill you later'

Milan gulped. It was a bad idea to bring Vincent on a camping trip.