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She hummed their way back to the cabins, hands swinging between them as Beau and Tati walked side by side. Dirt kicked up a bit with every step, like little tiny clouds surrounding their feet. Tatiana's mood seemed to have lifted after talking with Beau; he always managed to lighten up her mood, even just a tiny bit. The boy was like a beacon of annoying little lights forcing you to be happy one way or another. Some might think it could get annoying, but he was a source of happiness and a sense of home to Tatiana. 

[color=779FA1]"Hey, wanna sneak out tonight? Finally got some mugwort and skullcap."[/color] Tati looked to Beau, an easy smile on her lips. [color=779FA1]"Wanna see what would happen if we mix it with weed? Think Kareem could give me some?"[/color] Tatiana was a bit of an experimentalist when it came to mixing herbs. While her grandmother had taught her well about healing herbs, she was more interested in the results they gave when it was smoked. 

So far, her favorite mix was chamomille, lavender, and passionflower. Lavender worked wonders. 

[color=703642]"Hmm? Sure..."[/color] Beau had been a bit distracted since they left the bleachers. Tati was right; he should just get it over with. Just talk to Imani, clear the air, and move on. Dwelling on it for any longer wasn't going to solve his feelings. It wasn't going to make everything they had gone through together just magically disappear, but at least he would get some closure. Finally. 

He could feel Tati's eyes trained on him, so when he finally snapped out of his little trance, he shot her a quick smile- squeezing her hand in his. [color=703642]"Honestly, I doubt he would want to see me. Last time we saw each other, I had my pants around my ankles with that one Apollo boy."[/color] Kareem, being the big idiot he was, had just stood there staring at them until the other boy had said something. Since then, Kareem had been avoiding Beau, and he hadn't had a chance to apologize for that ordeal. 

Tatiana snorted before breaking into laughter. [color=779FA1]"Completely forgot about that!"[/color] Poor Kareem, to have witnessed something like that, Tatiana thought as she continued to laugh. She wasn't surprised, especially when Beau was just one step behind Brandon. And the boy complained about the latter.

[color=779FA1]"Seriously, you have to be extra careful, Beau."[/color] She looked at him, wiping the corner of her eyes with her free hand. [color=779FA1]"Learn from me. Never been caught once."[/color] She brushed some of her curls behind her shoulder. 

[color=703642]"Learn from you?"[/color] Beau rolled his eyes at her. [color=703642]"Ma'am, did you not tell me that Kyrin caught you and Cee last week?"[/color]

[color=779FA1]"Wha- that doesn't count! He probably doesn't even remember."[/color] Tatiana rolled her eyes, looking away from the boy next to her and towards their path ahead. [color=779FA1]"And you, don't go around telling people shit. And besides, at this point, you'll dethrone Brandon as being the camp's man whore."[/color]

Her eyes spotted a green-haired boy she hadn't seen in a while looking their way. So he was back. A smile spread over her features as she glanced at Beau. [color=779FA1]"You gotta get your act together, babes. Talk to Imani."[/color]

[color=703642]"I told you it's gonna be difficult. She doesn't even want to talk to me."[/color] Beau sighed, rubbing the back of his neck with his free hand. [color=703642]"But I think I'm ready."[/color] Their time apart had given him time to think, but it also didn't help that they lived in the same camp. He had considered applying for a transfer to the Roman camp, but he'd miss his brothers and sisters too much. And not to mention the many friends he had made over the past years at camp. All of the thrown away over a messy breakup he couldn't seem to get over? It wasn't worth it enough. 

[color=779FA1]"Well, you should. Because I know someone, besides your Apollo boy, that might be interested."[/color] Tatiana had finally noticed a certain green-haired boy staring their way ever since they had arrived. While Tatiana didn't talk much to people outside the small circle she had formed that consisted of her siblings and Beau, she was an observant girl. She saw things, things that she liked to keep quiet about until the right opportunity arose. 

[color=779FA1]"Seriously, this person is soooo much better. I don't even know that Apollo's kid name!"[/color] She had never bothered to ask, but then again, Beau had never bothered to mention his name. 

[color=703642]"Lance."[/color] Beau looked at Tatiana then around them, trying to spot who she was talking about. Of course, he didn't have to because he already knew. [color=703642]"His name is Lance, and uh, it's nothing serious."[/color] He finally spotted Kep looking their way before snapping his head back to the girl next to him after he finally processed what she had said about it. 

He was not a man whore.

[color=703642]"Excuse me, I am not a man whore. I am simply a whore."[/color]

[color=779FA1]"Same thing, dude."[/color]

[color=703642]"A whore with standards."[/color]

[color=779FA1]"Very low ones, it seems."[/color] She rolled her eyes, pulling him along towards Kep that was practically staring at Beau. Seriously, life in this camp would be so much easy if people just talked. Use words! Beau wouldn't be in a six-month heartbreak if he would just clear things up with Imani. Just be direct—no need to beat around the bush and dwell on things for so long. 

It just stresses you out. 

Maybe Tatiana could start selling some lavender blunts laced with weed. Those things would sell like crazy.

[color=703642]"Hey! That is so rude!"[/color] Beau glared at Tati for a second before realizing he was being dragged towards Kep. He had to swallow his next words just as they stopped in front of the green-haired boy.

[color=703642]"Welcome back, Kep."[/color] Beau pulled his hand away from Tatiana's and brought it up to his neck, smiling at the boy in front of him. 

[color=779FA1]"Nice to see you, Kep."[/color] Tatiana crossed her arms over her chest, glancing over at Beau for a second before turning her attention back to Kep. [color=779FA1]"I'll let you both talk,"[/color] she winked at him before turning to kiss Beau on the cheek. [color=779FA1]"See ya later, Beau. Don't forget around the weed for later."[/color] She patted his shoulder and shot Kep a wink before turning on her heels and walked away from the pair. 

[color=703642]"Don't mind her."[/color] Beau let out a small nervous laugh before stepping next to Kep and wrapping an arm around his shoulders. [color=703642]"Glad to finally see you back! How was it out there? Enjoyed all the nature-y stuff?"[/color] He wanted to hear all about Kep's adventure. Beau had never been much of a listener, but something about the way that Kep talk made him fall into a sort of trance that just kept Beau's mouth shut, and he was able to actually listen. 

[color=703642]"Maybe I should go with you next time. Get away from camp for a few days, my sister some peace and quiet. And so I could get away from Tati's herb testing on me."[/color] Beau made a face at the last part. The last time Tati had convinced him to try a new potion of hers, Valeria had to reverse the side effects. The side effects being not being able to talk. 

And Beau loved to talk. It had been a nightmare.


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