Chapter 36 " Rick pov My jaw clenched so tight I could hear the pressure in my ears . I had barely slept . Every time I shut my eyes , I saw Fiona with him . That idiot . Andrew . I should have broken hit jww the second she said it . Almost kissed her ? Almost ? What the hell did that even mean ? And why did it bother me this much ? I pulled my shirt over my head and walked out of the tent , still running the words in my head . It was an accident , she had said . It was nothing but it didn't feel like nothing . Not when it was her . The announcer clapped his hands from the center of the camp . " Everyonel Pair up . We're doing a gemstone hunt . The forest team has hidden several colored stones deep in the woods . Each one has a point value . You must return before the bell rings or your team is disqualified . The team with the most points at the end wins . No phones , no outside help . Just instinct and strategy . " People scattered in twos , some already jogging into the trail . I was looking around without even realizing what I was doing until I caught myself searching for her face . Before I could find her , Benita slid her arm around mine . " Let's do it together , " she said , leaning close . " It's an activity , nobody can say anything about it and it'll look totally normal Cute , e She gave a soft giggle and tugged me forward . I tried to refocus , but when I glanced up again , Fiona was already gone . " Who are you looking for ? " Benita asked , tilting her head . Her voice had tumed flat . I didn't answer right away . I just muttered , " Let's go . " She kept talking as we walked , her arm still locked with mine , " So , we just pick a direction ? I think left looks cool . Or do you want to go deeper ? Oh my God , what if we find a ruby or something and everyone freaks out ? " I barely heard her . My mind was running . I was trying to figure out why I couldn't stop thinking about Fiona Why I couldn't shake the image of her by that lake alon with Andrew . Benita glanced up at me . " Rick . You're so quiet . And your face looks like someone just ruined your whole day . " I stopped walking . She turned to face me . " What ? " " Why were you following Fiona last night ? " I asked . Benita blinked , confused . " What are you talking about ? " " Don't lie to me . " Her face dropped . " I wasn't following pinyone . " 12 Chapter 36 " You were out there with a phone , " I said , voice rising . " You took a picture and tried to use it against her . What the hell is wrong with your She stepped back . " Rick , calm down . " " No. You crossed a line . You went after her like some lunatic , hiding in the bushes . Who does that ? " i was protecting you ! " she snapped . " From what ? From her sitting by a damn lake ? " I shook my head , " You humiliated yourself . You humiliated me . And don't ever say you were doing it for me. " Her eyes were glassy now , but I didn't care . " You should be ashamed , " I said . " You acted like a stalker . That wasn't love , that wasn't concern , that was jealousy and it was disgusting " She flinched . " Wow , so you believe her . " " I saw your rface , I saw what you did ?" " I was scared ! " she yelled . " Scared of losing you ! " I stared at her for a second . Then shook my head again . " You already did ." She stood frozen , mouth slightly open . Suddenly , a whistle blasted from across the field . Heads turned . One of the organizers waved a red flag and shouted . " Everyone , get back Storm coming ! Back to the main tents ! " People started rushing back to camp . Hast , eyes scanning every direction . Fiona wasn't there . " Where the hell is Fiona ? " I snapped , jogging up to Andrew near the mess tent . My pulse was already hammering from the chaos of the storm alert , and the fact that I hadn't seen her since morning was crawling under my skin like fire . Andrew looked up , brows pulled low . " She said she was heading off to clear her head . Why ? " I stepped in closer . " You let her wander off into the damn woods ? " " She didn't ask for permission , man , She's not a child .. " bullshir " She didn't say where she was going , " he shot back , face tightening . " Why are you flipping out like this ? " I clenched my jaw . " Because she's out there , alone , with a storm coming . " He narrowed his eyes . " Is this about the photo too ? " I grabbed his collar . " You tried to kiss her , I had been trying to hold back from causing drama just because her warnings were still evident in my mind and I didn't want to cause a scene but this fucking man was testing my limits and my patience at this point and I was starting to lose my damn mind . 10:12 Wed , 27 Chapter 36 " It didn't happen ." * But you tried . " I was drunk , Rick . " " That's not an excuse . " " She was crying . I wasn't trying to take advantage of her . " I released him with a shove . " I don't care what your intentions were . If something happens to her … " " She'll be fine , " he said , but I could see the doubt in his face . " I swear Andrew , if she's hurt … " Rick ! " I turned . One of the staff was yelling something about dangerous terrain . " Don't go out there ! " " they warned . " Trees could fall , visibility's zero " I backed away from Andrew , scanning the edge of the woods . " She's out there , " I muttered . My chest tightened . I turned toward the woods . " Rick , " one of the organizers warned , " Do not go in there . Trees are already moving . You could get hurt . " Benita rushed up behind me . " You can't be serious . You're not actually- I pulled my arm away from her . " I'm going ." Benita grabbed my arm . " Don't do this . Rick , please . " I shook her off My heart was pounding . My hands curled into fists . " She might be in there , " I said , already walking . " All I can think about is her , " And without another word , I broke into a run . " I'm coming for you , " I muttered . AD Comment Send gift Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!