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- So that's the truth, right? - were the words that came out, my voice was barely audible.
"Aiden, wait please let's talk for a moment" Tom said trying to take my shoulder, but I refused.
-I would like to take a walk- I saw Tess, out of the corner of her eye, approaching slowly to want to tell me something- a walk, alone, there´s...... a lot I have to think about. "About," she said, taking a step closer quickly. in my walk
After a silence, Tess spoke again, in the background you could hear the argument that Gabby and Ellie were having.
- And you weren't confident enough to tell me?!-
- Gabby, calm down, it's just a game and strategy-
- It's not if you hurt someone with it!!-
"If you need to talk about it, you know we're here for you, Aiden," was what Tess said when she saw me walk away. From the tone of her voice I assumed she must be worried about me.
When the ball challenge ended and we arrived at our camp, Gabby immediately asked Ellie about the villain alliance, much to the dismay of Tess, who I understood was going to talk to that carrot, Ellie naturally denied everything, but her girlfriend revealed the conversation. . she that she heard from Riya and Alec. We didn't expect Gabby to get mad at Ellie for not telling her, we tried to calm them down, but one thing led to another and Ellie ended up confessing something that then made Tom and me angry.
She planned the kiss in the musical to upset Jake, Tom got pretty angry at her and yelled at her, I don't blame him, I would have done the same thing too if I hadn't started thinking about how Jake felt when he saw us, now I understand because I felt like he was sending daggers at me with his eyes in that episode, he probably didn't like witnessing that scene at all and for my part I decided to walk away because I didn't want to get angrier than I already was.
I walked away from our camp
Where was I going?
Towards the magenta team camp to try to talk to Jake, I don't want him to think badly about what happened, it bothered him in some way and even though Tom apparently has a boyfriend, he still cares about the blue-haired boy's opinion.
- I didn't think their camp was very far - I said a little tired after walking for several minutes in what I thought were hours - oh, there you are, hey Ja..-
-I talked to Tom and he has a boyfriend- I stayed silent listening to Jake's voice, talking to someone, I hid behind some bushes for a moment, I didn't want to interrupt.
-Oh really? Well, I guess that explains a few things: the other voice, if I remember correctly, was Ashley's.
- Yes, although I haven't gotten over him, you know? - Jake sighed, I felt bad at that moment, it can't be easy to carry those feelings - but it confuses me. What the hell was he doing with Aiden in the challenge? - That? -! Did you see how he was on top of Aiden like he wanted... well, you know? -
- Oh Jake, come on, you said that he has a boyfriend and that Tom told you that they are just friends - the cowgirl responded to her friend.
- Oh, of course he told me, but then he tells me that he has a boyfriend and it turns out that he goes and throws himself into skunk hair - I raised an eyebrow at the nickname, he was talking about me - and now it all makes sense, I knew that I wasn't crazy, Ashley.
-Jake...- the worried tone looking at her friend made me imagine her face
- First he doesn't talk to me for two years, then he avoids me during the competition, he suddenly becomes friends with a stranger and they already seem close for a lifetime - Jake continued speaking with an angry tone of voice - then he helps him and protects him Even though he can perfectly defend himself, the kiss in the musical continues and now he tells me that he has had a boyfriend for months and as the culmination of everything, that scene occurred in the balls challenge - I don't think I'm sure I understand , but I'm starting to get annoyed. From what I'm hearing- it's obvious, Aiden is Tom's boyfriend, Ashley
- Jake, first, calm down buddy - Ashley tried to reassure him - Aiden and James have been dating since their season ended, this must be a misunderstanding, a big one.
Of course it was, he was going to pull me up and interrupt the conversation.
- Many have already noticed, the closeness between the two - Jake said, audibly annoyed - I told James to talk to Aiden about the infidelity, but nooo, he was so blind as not to believe it - Jake stood up and crossed his arms - Eliminating him was my revenge against Aiden, now that I know it's true, I don't regret anything-
Crack
The pair of friends turned to look behind them, where they heard something break, Ashley walked to look behind the bushes, but there was nothing, the cowgirl shrugged her shoulders.
My revenge against Aiden
I ran
I ran aimlessly after hearing that.
I ran until I reached the lake and screamed
I screamed in frustration and tears began to flow.
I knew there had to be an explanation for my boyfriend being eliminated, but I didn't expect Jake to be the one to accuse me of cheating on my boyfriend with Tom and James to defend me.
Same with Lake, she was eliminated for taking my side.
He was crying, not from sadness, but from anger.
Anger knowing that I was, although indirectly, the cause of the elimination of my two most loved people.
I feel angry, no, really angry at Ellie and Jake, both manipulating the situation and using me like I'm a fucking puppet.
This reminded me of how I was manipulated in the previous season, how Yul manipulated me into eliminating James and turning out to be Maggie.
Remember how Riya manipulated me to break up and fight with James.
And now these two are using me as a reason to expel James and Lake?!
I'm tired, I'm tired of being the stupid and naive boy who is manipulated and used by everyone!
I'm already tired of being useless!
Was this the reason why I wasn't accepted in the first season?
Well I can't deny it, who would want to see an idiotic and innocent boy being used by everyone and letting it happen over and over again?
- It's been more than an hour, do you think he's okay?- was Gabby's question to Tom and Tess, worried about Aiden's condition.
- It should have arrived, the rain is going to get stronger - Tess saw and heard the drops of water falling hard outside the waterproof tent
- It's over, I'm going to look for him, it can be dangerous out there in this weather - Tom looked for his jacket and boots ready to start searching for the boy with two-color hair.
- Tom, be careful- Tess told him, equally worried and willing to help.
- Wait guys, look- Gabby said as a figure entered the store. - Aiden!-
The boy was soaked, with his hair covering part of his face and the wet drops of rain hiding the traces of tears in his eyes.
- Be more careful next time, we were worried because you didn't arrive- Tom exclaimed in a softer tone of voice, drying the boy with the help of Tess.
Aiden didn't say anything, he just stared at Tom for a while with one thought in mind.
- Sorry for worrying you, I got lost in my thoughts and the next thing I knew, it was raining- Aiden responded with a sheepish smile, somewhat embarrassed.
Tess smiled understandingly and gave him a hug.
- You know we'll be there to help you if you need to talk, right?- She said, comforting him, everyone getting ready to sleep and Ellie a little away already sleeping.
- Thanks, guys- Aiden responded, smiling more quietly.
A while later in the night, while everyone was sleeping, Tom felt something pull him closer, he slowly opened his eyes and saw two-colored hair sticking to him, trembling.
- Aiden?- he asked confused.
-I-I'm sorry, I just- he fell silent when thunder was heard and the boy clung closer to the police officer.
Tom understanding, without speaking, but with an action that spoke for itself, gave the boy a small hug so that he would not be afraid, at least for that night.
And as Tom fell asleep again, Aiden's frightened expression changed to one of indifference.
I don't really understand what you saw in Jake, but I understand why you want to stay away from him.
If Jake wants to see me as the bad guy, then so be it.
If you want to hate me Jake, I'll give you a reason to want to.
The boy smiled before falling asleep