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The universe hates Noah. That’s the only explanation for the current situation. At the moment he’s competing in season three of Total Drama: World Tour. Sadly Justin had also made it into this season. Worse still he’s on Noah’s team, along with Alejandro, Tyler, Owen, and Izzy.
They’d been at each other’s throats all season so far. Noah got the feeling Alejandro wasn’t the biggest fan of the model either, but as unofficial leader he couldn’t actually let him know that, beyond the occasional snide remark that likely went over Justin’s head.
Izzy doesn’t like the model either, but she’s often busy doing her own thing. As for Owen and Tyler…Well they like him. So Noah’s the one with the most obvious grudge against him. The worst part is that he can’t even say he’s a bad teammate.
To say Noah had gotten into several situations with Justin that he didn’t want to would be an understatement. In Egypt he was directly under the model when they piled on to the goat. With a view of his perfect butt right above him. Noah doesn’t like to acknowledge his attraction to the model at the best of times and now he’s having his face rubbed in it.
Of course when he complained about it Justin just gave him that smirk. The knowing one that meant he knew Noah was thinking about his butt. Which was probably the worst part of all. The only upside was that Team Victory lost, leading to the departure of Ezekiel.
Then there was Japan, where they landed next to each other in the giant bowl of rice. Getting out of it was a struggle in the first place, let alone when you’re desperately trying not to touch someone else. The fact that Justin knows why he’s doing that makes it worse.
In the Yukon Justin was freezing, as were they all, and decided the person nearest to him was going to become his personal hot water bottle. Guess who was nearest to him? Yep. It was Noah. And he knows he’s a hypocrite considering he was just about to do the same to Bridgette, but he’s not happy about it.
Then in New York he ended up landing on top of Justin at the bottom of the fire pole. The model smirked at him. “This seems to be happening a lot. It’s almost like you’re doing it on purpose.”
Noah glared at him. “I’m sorry. The last time this kind of thing happened you were the one who instigated.”
“Details.” Justin waved his protest off.
Then in Germany Tyler caused an avalanche and Noah ended up buried in snow. He struggled to get out, as his body is weak. Eventually and hand reached out to help and he took it, desperate for some air.
Then it turns out the owner of the hand is Justin. The model wastes no time in teasing him. “Breathless? I’d be too if someone as hot as me saved my life.”
Noah knows it’s stupid but part of him wishes he was still trapped under all that snow.
Which leads us to today’s challenge. They were in the Amazon, and had to hike out to Machu Picchu. After which they had to search for a golden treasure of some kind.
It was so hot. Noah’s used to the climate in Canada. So you can imagine how hot some of these places feel to him. This was different to any he’d experienced thus far. Sure Egypt had been hot but it had also been dry. Here in the rain forest it was humid.
It’s about halfway through the day that Justin takes his shirt off. Which Noah supposed he should have seen coming but he’s still not happy about it. Justin clearly noticed as he turned to Noah with a smirk. “What’s with the glare?”
“You know the rest of us are choosing to suffer in this heat right? We’re not taking our shirts off.” He noted.
He should have known that he’d just given Justin ammo. “You could take off something too. You’re wearing three shirts.”
Noah huffed. “Like I’m taking advice from you.”
The conversation would likely have gone on longer if it weren’t for Owen removing his own shirt. “Yeah! Justin’s right.”
Alejandro looked slightly ill. For once something Noah could enjoy had come from Justin’s antics. “You okay Alejandro?” He smirked..
“I may just be suffering from the heat.” Alejandro told him, removing his own shirts.
“Yeah! Let’s beat the heat!” Tyler declared, taking off his track jacket.
“Izzy loves a party!” The ginger declared, clearly about to join in.
“Izzy! No!” Four of the guys protested. Owen looked pretty excited.
“Aww I’d have thought you’d be excited.” The ginger pouted.
“Maybe we would be, but we don’t know what parts of this are going to air. Chris would kill us if the editors had to censor your chest for most of the challenge.” Noah noted.
“I’m a little disappointed.” Owen sighed.
They continued their trek with Noah refusing to remove even a single item of clothing out of protest. He’s honestly struggling to keep his eyes away from Justin’s chest, and Alejandro’s for that matter. Look its not his fault the two of them are built like Greek gods. Which was honest quite fitting give they're notorious for their ill intentions and vanity.
Owen has no such problems opening staring at the model’s bare chest. Much to Izzy’s annoyance. She walked alongside Noah. “Big O is losing some serious boyfriend points right now.”
Noah sighed. “I hate to admit it, but I think you should give him a break. No one does well when they’re a bisexual so far into the closet they don’t even know it yet.”
Izzy sighed. “Yeah. Justin’s hardly the first guy Owen’s stared at. I’m still mad though.”
“And that’s fine. Just don’t take it out on him.” Noah told her. “He’s not crossed the line yet. It’s just staring for the moment. If it becomes more feel free to kill Justin.”
Eventually they stopped for the night to camp. It went well, as Alejandro knew how to make a fire. Of course, the problem with a campfire is that it can attract some unwanted guests. Like say a bunch of giant caterpillars that they had to fight off?
The rest of the night is full of broken sleep. And when he finally does fall asleep for more than a few minutes, he wakes up to find his arms are wrapped around a shirtless. Justin. And the model’s awake. And staring at him knowingly. Noah let’s go of him quickly.
He can tell Justin’s about to tease him, but thankfully Alejandro insists they head for Machu Picchu immediately. They make it there soon enough but aren’t allowed in because they’re missing Owen. Wait. He didn’t notice Owen was gone? What kind of best friend is he?
Alejandro left to find Owen, leaving the rest of them to wait around. Which of course gave Justin a chance to continue where they left off. “Apparently I’m so attractive people are even drawn to me when unconcioius”
“Shut up.” Noah told him. “Not in the mood. Never in the mood, but right now I’m worried about Owen.”
Justin sighed. “Yeah. Hope the big guy is okay.”
They sat in awkward silence after that. Thankfully Alejandro returned with Owen. They didn’t end up winning though.
They’re back in the plane and Noah’s done for today. He can already feel the Metube compilation they’re going to make out of all these moments with Justin.