I was so happy when Ali was at school on Monday. I ran to her and gave her a tight hug. She chuckled and kissed my head. She released her hold, but I refused to let go. She laughed as she continued hugging me, occasionally swaying from side to side.

"Someone missed me." She said in a teasing tone.

"Duh! You were gone the whole weekend and I was so worried! How was it? Did they hurt you?"

"No, precious one. I didn't even last a day." I looked at her in confusion. "I kind of went off on the people and then left. My dad was waiting since he knew we wouldn't last long. He then took us to look at some caves. I couldn't contact you since I left my phone at home." She gave me sympathetic eyes.

"That's alright. I spent the weekend catching up with my friends in NC and entertaining your sister." She raised a brow at that. "Zara was bored since she was basically under house arrest and couldn't see anyone if it wasn't school related."

"Hmm... she really has taken a liking to you." I gave her a look. "I'm serious! She wouldn't allow just anyone into her room. Gemma would, but not Z."

"Did you two make up yet?" She nodded at my question. "Finally! I couldn't take anymore of Zara complaining about how much she missed you." Ali chuckled.

The bell rang so we had to go to our classes. I was in much higher spirits knowing that she was back. Ali texted to ask me to come over after school. She bought me a souvenir and wanted to give it to me. She also wanted to spend time with me since she was robbed the weekend.

X

Ali took my hand and led me to her room. She went to her dresser to pick up a little bear wearing a Seneca Cavern shirt. I giggled and hugged it. She started to explain how her father had to pay for damaged property since Gemma had accidentally broken a piece of rock. She couldn't finish since Tamsin entered the room and demanded we convene in the living room. She, unfortunately, wouldn't leave, so we went downstairs.

Zara was sitting in Ryder's lap while Chico was giving Gemma a piggy back ride. Laurens was relaxing in a chair while drinking some scotch. Ali and I sat on the couch while Tamsin began speaking.

"I have decided for us to do some bonding activities." Tamsin clasped her hands like she said the best idea ever. "We'll be spending the evening doing stuff together and then this weekend each couple will come up with an activity." She beamed.

"So you're hijacking our weekend." Ali stated.

"Seems like that." Zara agreed with her.

"Shut up! I'm going out of my way to be inclusive!" She looked at Ryder and me. "So be grateful!" She glared at her sisters. "We will first be doing the 'Things that remind me of you' challenge. So we will be going to the mall to buy the items." Tamsin grabbed some keys.

"Does Nicola even have money to buy stuff?" Ali shot Zara a glare. "What? I was just innocently asking." A smug smirk appeared on Zara's face.

"It's fine. You'll just use one of my cards." Tamsin rummaged through her purse and pulled out a gold, black, red, and blue card. "Which one?"

"I c-can't just-"

"Just take one." She shoved me the blue card. "Now, let's go because we aren't wasting anymore time!" She forced us into a Porsche SUV.

The twins, Ali, and I had to squish in the middle seats since the car was a 7 seater and there were 8 of us. Tamsin drove us to the mall and told us there wasn't a price point, but we had an hour to find everything. Because we would be buying stuff for our partners, we couldn't shop with them.

Gemma went with Laurens, Ali went with Tamsin, Zara went with Chico, and I went with Ryder.

Ryder and Chico both squatted and demanded that Zara and I jump on their backs. We didn't have much option. I jumped on Ryder's back and he sped us away from everyone. Ryder rounded a corner before allowing me to jump off.

"Alrighty, so this challenge says favorite drink, color, snack, and something that reminds me of you." Ryder then scrolled through his phone. "It also says that we're supposed to do this at Target." We laughed.

"Where do we start? I know Ali's favorite color is blue."

"Z's is black... like her soul." Ryder and I laughed. "Where to begin... oooh! I have an idea." He impishly smiled.

X

We were finally back at the house and everyone had their items. Ali was trying to sneak a peek, but I moved my bag out her line of sight. She groaned while I smirked and pecked her lips.

"Alright, so favorite color." Tamsin said.

Tamsin gave Laurens a blue Rolex while he gave her a silver Omega. Those two really think alike. Gemma gave Chico red Jordan's while he gave her pink Versace sunglasses. Ali gave me an emerald necklace while I gave her sapphire earrings. And then... it went to Zara and Ryder. Ryder bought Zara black blindfolds, handcuffs, and a gag ball. I thought Zara would be annoyed, but she showed an orange dildo that she planned on pegging Ryder with. His eyes widened in horror at the object.

"Okay, then. Favorite drink." Tamsin stated.

Chico, Laurens, and I gave our girlfriends Starbucks Frappuccino bottles. Tamsin gave Laurens a bottle of expensive red wine. Chico received Gatorade. I got some Sprite. Now, Zara received pepto bismol and some laxative drinks. Ryder got a bottle of rat poison.

"Favorite snack." Tamsin was glaring at Zara and Ryder.

Zara gave Ryder peanut butter, knowing that he's allergic. Ryder surprised Zara with a jellied moose nose . I have no idea where he found it since he left me to find the mysterious food. Zara and Ryder managed to convince each other to try the disgusting food. They gagged when the food touched their tongues. Everyone looked at them in utter confusion. I gave Ali some fruit while she gave me Cheetos. Tamsin and Laurens liked the same thing, kale. Chico got Oreos while Gemma got cookie dough.

"You two are crazy." Tamsin narrowed her eyes. "The final one... what reminds you of them."

Chico and Gemma got each other horse supplies. Ryder actually gave Zara new skates and she gave him a snowboarding helmet. Tamsin received earrings while Laurens got some dress shoes. I got Ali a tennis racket that she really wanted. She gave me some art supplies.

"Oooooooooooooo!" Gemma grabbed everyone's attention. "Let's do 'who's most likely to!' I'll go first! Most likely to shit their pants!"

Laurens pointed at Tamsin while she pointed at him, resulting in a debate between them. Gemma pointed at Chico who meekly raised his hand. Ryder was dying of laughter when Zara pointed at him. Ali and I were having a serious debate on the matter. I said her, but she said hell no and that it'd most likely be me.

"Most likely to spread rumors." Ali stated. Everyone pointed at Tamsin who gasped in offense.

"Horniest!" Ryder said. I was shocked that all the McAllister girls raised their hands.

"End up in jail!" Chico laughed.

Ali and I pointed at Zara. Zara and Gemma pointed at Ryder. Ryder pointed at himself. Tamsin and Laurens pointed at Ali. And Chico had no clue.

"Engage in public sex." I smirked.

Ali and I pointed at each other. Gemma and Chico raised their hands. Zara and Ryder pointed at each other. Laurens pointed at Ryder and Tamsin pointed at Gemma.

"Threesome." Laurens said. Who knew he actually knew how to relax and have fun.

"US!" Chico and Gemma shouted, causing everyone's mouths to drop.

"What?!" Tamsin yelled.

"Hey, girls are pretty." Gemma laughed. "And really good in bed."

"This is your influence, Alicia." Tamsin narrowed her eyes.

"You do realize Gem is older than me. Plus, I'm pretty sure she lost her virginity first." Gemma rapidly nodded at Ali.

Tamsin rolled her eyes and shook her head. We spent the rest of the night lounging around. Ali had me stay over since she wanted to cuddle me to death.