Stranded

TSG: Chapter 5: New Beginning

I stiffened as my head turned. I saw Amanda staring at us, her arms placed firmly on her sides. Her eyes were widened and a shocked, disgusted look was on her face. I saw Tasha look down at the corner of my eyes.

"Yeah... Tash..." I said, my voice small and quiet. I looked into her eyes and gained a small bit of confidence.

"What are you even doing with her?" Amanda asked, her voice slightly vile, "did something happen to you?"

I stared at her, heat heating up my face. I looked down, hiding my smile. "No... Nothing happened. Tasha just wanted to apologize and we just started talking," I explained, "She's not as bad as everyone says that she is."

Amanda's gaze softened but still looked very hesitant. "What about your cheek?" she motioned to the bandage that was sprawled onto the scratch.

"Like I said she apologized to me," I said once again.

Amanda sighed and closed the distance between her and the table. She spun the chair around and sat with her front to the back of the chair. I saw movement from the corner of my eye and saw Tasha shifting uncomfortably. I turned to her and smiled.

"I think we should introduce ourselves again, as a do-over," I said to Amanda and Tasha.

"I think that's a great idea!" Amanda exclaimed; an amused grin plastered on her face. Tasha nodded slowly, matching the smile she had earlier.

I turned to Tasha. "Hello! I'm Ignis," I said, introducing myself.

"Uhm... Hi... I'm Tasha... but you can call me Tash... if you want...," she said, her shyness taking form.

"Nice to meet you," I said. I motioned to Amanda and Tasha nodded.

"Hello, I'm Amanda," Amanda said, her voice smooth and cool. I saw Tasha's eyes widened, her mouth twitching into a small smile.

"uhmhii'mtashabutyoucancallmetashifyouwant...," she mumbled quickly, breaking eye contact and looking at the table. I smiled at her shyness and gave both of them a thumbs up.

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I put my phone into my bag, exhaling a bit. Tasha and Amanda both looked at me and got up, walking over so we could all walk to lunch.

"Are you going to the campsite next week?" Tasha asked, looking down at her feet as she walked. I looked at Amanda who had a thinking face on.

"Probably," I replied, looking back at Tasha. Amanda stopped short.

"Guys, don't look now, but Tasha's friends are coming this way," Amanda said, both me and Tasha turning back to her, then back to the Quad; except, they're probably the Trio at the moment.

Tasha's face turned into panic and she looked around helplessly. "You guys need to get away," she said, panic coating her voice, "if they see you with me, they'll get really mad and do something that they'll regret!" I turned to Amanda, holding my breath as I grabbed her hand and pulled her away, ignoring the twinge of happiness as her grip met mine. We fast walked around the Quad and found Jack and Trevor chatting happily. Jack turned to us.

"Oooo~," he said jokingly as he saw us together, "did something happen while I was gone?" Me and Amanda looked at each other with confusion and then remembered that we were holding hands.

"Don't be silly," I said, "you know Amanda is aromatic." I sighed. Trevor looked at me with a knowing look, he opened his mouth. "Uhh so what happened with you two?" I asked, interrupting whatever Trevor was about to say. He winked at me and I mentally facepalmed. Did I mention that me and Trevor were childhood best friends? This was before Sarah became my mortal enemy. He knows when I'm adoring someone, and I felt the same with him. That's how I got Jack and Trevor together. With the power of persuasion!

Jack's face reddened slightly, "uhm, you know-" he said, "the usual."

Trevor turned to Jack. "Whaaat? You mean us finally getting to do normal couple stuff, is usual?" He made a fake, "I am so very hurt" face and put his hand on his forehead.

Jack's face reddened even more. "I- Uhh- I-" he stammered.

"Wow Jack, that seems like it was quite the eventful day, if I do say so myself," I said, winking at them.

"So, is anyone going with me and Ignis to the campout in a few days?" Amanda asked, changing the subject from family to adventure.

Trevor looked at Jack. "I'm in if you're in," he said, moving his hand towards Jack's.

"I'm in," Jack said. Aww they're so cute together, I thought.

"Brilliant," Amanda exclaimed, excitement already filling in her beautiful blue eyes. I shifted uncomfortably as Trevor once again looked at me with a knowing look.

"Can it Trevor," I mouthed, embarrassment filling my face.