Sorry everyone for taking so long to update. My computer had a brain-fart and pretty much wiped out everything I'd saved. I basically had to start over from scratch. Haven't really had the time to do that until now.

"And that is why I have the higher IQ than you," Nikki told him derisively, patting his back.

The familiar shrill whistle grated the air.

"Gather 'round troops!" hollered Madam Serge. The couples reluctantly huddled around her.

"Now that you're properly assembled…" Unconsciously, they all glanced back to where several poorly pitched tents rested. "We're gonna get down to business. Lay down the law! With… this short instructional video."

She stepped aside to draw attention to an archaic projection screen and movie reel.

"This ought to be interesting," Nikki scoffed as Madam Serge cranked the wheel.

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"…and that is why they'll be no fornication on this trip," Madam Serge concluded, clicking off the projector. "Any questions?" The silent response from every camper was an equally aghast expression plastered across his or her faces.

Jason and Joanie paused in their face-sucking congregation to whimper in terror at the contents of the video. Even the wildlife appeared to be shocked into a horrified silence.

"Very well, then." Madam Serge clicked her heels together. "Now, that went on a bit longer then I intended but, ahem, no matter. We'll go over the expectations and requirements of this program bright and early tomorrow. DISMISSED!"

Scarcely able to look anyone else in the eye, the couples stumbled off to their respective tents in a daze, musing over the horrors they'd just seen.

"Blood…"

"Diseases…"

"…a rash down th're…"

"Such an ugly baby…"

"…it could, like, actually fall off!"

"So much blood…"

"Human proliferation is a ghastly process," Starr declared. The others could only nod in agreement.

"Oooh, how am I going to face Kam again? Much less share a tent with him!" Caitlin bemoaned to Nikki.

"What do you mean?" Nikki asked.

"I mean you and Jonesy are in an established relationship. The worst possible things that could go wrong for you already have at this point! For me and Kam, though, things are different." Caitlin explained miserably. "Sitting with him through that embarrassing movie was the worst. I mean there's only some much humiliation a relationship can take in early stages!"

"Uh, yeah, well…" Nikki struggled to think of something supportive to say while Caitlin pouted.

"If you'd feel more comfortable tonight, Caitlin, I'll take my sleeping bag into the woods," Kam offered, falling into step beside them.

"Aww," Caitlin cooed adoringly at his thoughtfulness. "But what if it rains?"

"Don't worry, I'll sleep in the woods under the trees."

"You're so sweet!" Caitlin leaned up and gave him a peck.

"She seems to be able to face him again," Nikki whispered back to Jonesy.

"Hmm? Um, yeah. Uh, listen, Nikki…" Jonesy couldn't quite meet her eye. "Maybe we should swap tentmates for tonight. At least."

"Are you saying you aren't comfortable around me after seeing that video?" Nikki smirked at him.

"What? No!" Jonesy denied a little to quickly. "I mean, I like my kiwis were they are and that has absolutely nothing to do with this situation. I was just thinking that if you girls would be more comfortable bunking together then there's totally no reason we guys can't bunk together, too. Right?"

"Hmm, I guess so," Caitlin agreed slowly.

"Fine by me." Kam nodded.

"Riiight." Nikki knew her boyfriend all too well not to see through that one. Seeing Nikki was still not convinced, Jonesy did some quick thinking.

"Besides," he whispered into her ear. "If you really think something's up with Kam this will be a chance to do some investigating."

"True…" Nikki nodded thoughtfully and then smiled. "Okay. You're off the hook. I'll move my sleeping bag into Caitlin's tent."

Jonesy, unsuccessfully, tried not to look too relived.

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"Isn't this so cool!" Caitlin hugged her pillow close while Nikki arranged her sleeping bag. "It's like having a slumber party!"

"Yeah, I was never really big into those," Nikki said dully.

"What! Why not?" Caitlin didn't wait for a response. "Never mind. I still think it's total amazing out here."

"You do now but just wait a few more minutes," Nikki warned her. "When the sun goes down it's not for fun and games."

"Hn?" Caitlin blinked, bemused.

"First night with the Club Scouts was the worst," Nikki clarified. "Because of all the-" She paused abruptly to listen to an eerie howl echoed in the distance. Caitlin squealed.

"Right on cue," Nikki noted.

"What was that?" Caitlin panicked.

"The neighborly wild-life population making itself known," Nikki sighed. "I brought some extra earplugs if you any." She held out a tiny bag containing a pair.

"Oh. Thanks." Caitlin gratefully accepted them.

"Well, 'night Caitlin," Nikki said popping in her own earplugs.

"Goodnight," Caitlin responded pulling a pink sleeping-mask over her eyes.

Slowly, both girls drifted off to sleep.