*Carolyn’s POV*

“We won!!!”

We all watched as Key danced around like a maniac. He grabbed Brianna by the hands and began spinning around in a circle with her. She laughed at his aegyo, pulling him in for a tight hug.

“I’m sorry I didn’t win for us Carolyn,” Taemin put a hand on my shoulder.

“What? Oh, it’s okay Taemin. You tried your best,” I smiled, kissing him on the cheek.

I knew he really wanted to beat his hyungs, so I tried my best to cheer him up.

“Hey, do you want to make s’mores tonight?” I suggested.

“Yes, yes, yes!!” he shouted happily, clapping his hands together in excitement.

I laughed. He was so cute!

*Jonghyun’s POV*

“Oh well,” Annie turned to face me. “We tried our best.”

“But I wanted to win…” I pouted.

“Hey, look on the bright side! Now we get to spend another night in this lovely wilderness place!”

I shot her a glare, but she just laughed.

“Yeah with all these spiders…”

That shut her up.

*Onew’s POV*

“I’m just proud that we made it back in time,” Rebecca smiled at me.

“Haha; and you didn’t think we’d make it!”

She blushed and looked away shyly.

Aigoo, you’re so cute Rebecca! I want to make you mine.

I swore to myself that by the time this camping trip was over, I would have made my move on Rebecca.

“Um, I don’t know if you guys have noticed, but Minho still isn’t back yet.”

We all turned to look at Nicole. She was sitting under the big tree trying to look angry, but we all saw the worry in her eyes.

“I’m sure he’ll be here soon,” Brianna comforted her.

“I hope so…” she mumbled.

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*Rebecca’s POV*

It was four hours after the end of the race, and night was beginning to fall. Minho still hadn’t returned. The boys, along with the manager, had broken up into groups and gone out looking for him. Onew searched with Taemin while Jonghyun and the manager teamed up. The manager had encouraged Brianna and Key to go along to their hotel, ensuring them that he’d send word as soon as Minho was found. Carolyn, Annie, Nicole and I went back to Minho’s and Nicole’s campsite to wait for the boys.

“It’s been three hours since the boys started searching, and not one of them is back yet,” I said worriedly.

“I’m sure they’ll be back soon,” Annie said, but I could hear the worry in her voice.

I looked across the fire pit to where Nicole sat, wrapped in Carolyn’s arms. Nicole had held strong for a while, but finally couldn’t take it any longer and broke down. When Carolyn immediately went to comfort her I was slightly surprised.

Since when were those two so close?

I was glad Carolyn reacted that way though. I felt really bad for Nicole. If somebody hadn’t comforted her, I eventually would have.

I felt a vibrating in my pocket. I only had one bar, but it was better than nothing.

Brianna: Any sign of Minho yet?

Me: No. None of the boys have returned. We’re still waiting anxiously. I’ll let you know as soon as we hear anything.

Brianna: How are you doing? Like, with Onew still out there…

Me: I’m fine, just… worried.

Brianna: He’ll be back before you know it. Just hang in there.

Me: How’s the hotel?

Brianna: It’s nice. The jacuzzi room is amazing. That’s where we are right now.

Me: Careful you don’t get your phone wet!

Brianna: Haha, I won’t sachon! Let me know when the boys get back!

Me: Will do! Hugs and kisses!

Brianna: Hugs and kisses!

I shut my phone, along with my eyes.

Wherever you are Onew, please be safe. I need you to come back to me. I need you to know…I love you.