Annie woke up as usual, took a bath, and was about to change into her uniform when she realized it was the weekend. She quickly switched into a comfy t-shirt, black leggings, and a grey jacket. After some light cleaning, she combed her hair and styled it into her iconic ponytail.

Heading downstairs, Annie made herself a breakfast of fresh pancakes shaped like maple leaves, using some fresh maple syrup that had been sitting in the fridge for a while. After enjoying her meal, she checked the group chat of her friends to see what they were up to.

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Group Chat (GC)

Tina: Hey everyone, up for an adventure?

Rose: Ooh! Count me in!

Clark: Yeah, sure. Why not?

John: Clark, I thought your dad banned you from outings.

Clark: 🙄 I do what I want, whenever I want.

John: Whatever... I'm in.

Michael: Sounds good to me! I'm in!

Rose: What's the adventure?

Tina: A camping trip at Valleypoint.

Michael: That famous mountain campsite? I'm definitely in!

John: If everyone else is going, I guess I'll come along too.

Clark: I'll help prepare.

Michael: Wait... who's going to pay?

Clark: I've already done my turn.

Tina: Don't worry, I'll cover it. I mean, I am the second richest in this group.

(Annie frowned as she read that part.)

John: 🙄

Rose: What about Annie?

Tina: Ugh, fine, she can come... though it wasn't necessary to mention her.

Rose: Hey, Annie! Are you in?

Annie: Yeah, sure, why not...

(Annie left the conversation, thinking about what she had agreed to.)

Annie's thoughts: A camping trip? It sounds nice, but honestly... dealing with Tina and her "I'm better than you" attitude is just annoying!

Bell: Maybe Tina's having a hard time with her personal life?

Annie: I know, but still... I haven't done anything wrong to her, right?

Bell: Maybe she has her reasons. Try not to judge her too quickly.

Annie: You're right... Fine, I'll go. I'll try not to hate her for now...

(Annie checked the group chat again.)

GC

Clark: What about Darren?

Rose: Nah, he's absent.

Tina: I'll pick you all up in my golden limo in about an hour, so get ready...

(Annie immediately stopped reading and rushed to pack her bag.)

Bell: Girl, why are you in such a hurry?

Annie's thoughts: I need to be prepared! (Annie thought as she hurriedly opened her closet, packing a few shirts, two pairs of pants, and an extra jacket. She also grabbed an umbrella, a pillow, water, matches, a pocket knife, sunscreen, an old camera, and more matches.)

Bell: Girl, you're prepared as hell.

Annie: I also need my charger and power bank... (Annie said, grabbing those items along with some jerky and pancit canton, one of her favorite noodles. She headed downstairs to prepare some food.)

Bell: I think there's a restaurant...

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Annie: Just in case, to be safe... (Annie replied as she microwaved a frozen pizza, cooked jasmine rice, and prepared boneless fried chicken. She put the pizza in a large container and the rice and chicken in her Tupperware. She also made five pieces of peanut butter bread and placed them in a square Tupperware.)

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Annie organized her stuff and packed it all into a duffel bag. With 23 minutes to spare, she sat in the living room and started reading a new BL manga, Tsugumi and Megumi. Less than 10 minutes later, Annie was startled by a loud honk. She peeked through the window and saw a fabulous sparkling gold van. Tina rolled down her window.

Tina (coldly): "Get in." Tina's voice was icy, making it clear she wasn't thrilled about Annie's presence.

Annie held back a distasteful expression as she climbed into the van, immediately struck by its opulence. It was massive and luxurious, like a mini home on wheels.

Tina (pointing with a hint of meanness): "Put your stuff at the back." Tina's tone was curt, almost dismissive. Annie ignored the harshness and did as she was told, noticing they were alone in the van.

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Bell (sympathetically amused): "Damn... good luck with the awkward ride..." Bell couldn't help but chuckle, feeling bad for Annie while also finding the situation a bit humorous.

Annie's mind (annoyed): "Oh, shut up, old blonde..." Annie thought, trying to stay calm. She sat far from Tina, hoping to reduce the awkwardness. Still, she decided to be polite and try to make a good impression.

Annie (quietly, genuinely trying to be nice): "You have a lovely gold van, huh?" Annie's voice was soft, her compliment sincere.

Tina's mind (suspicious, disdainful): "Did that bitch just compliment my van...? Is she planning something... Why is she complimenting it... Does she think we're okay now?" Tina felt a surge of paranoia, her expression guarded.

Tina (mockingly): "Well, thank you... My uncle got it for me as a graduation gift when I was in grade 1..." Tina's tone was laced with mockery, subtly flaunting her wealth and trying to belittle Annie.

Annie (struggling to remain composed): "That's cool..." Annie forced a smile, determined not to show her irritation.

Annie's mind (seething): "Ugh... I SWEAR I'LL SNAP HER LITTLE NECK!" Annie thought, envisioning herself strangling Tina like Homer strangles Bart in "The Simpsons." She kept her face neutral, unwilling to give Tina the satisfaction of seeing her upset.

The ride was tense and quiet, with Tina occasionally glancing at Annie while checking her phone. Annie tried to distract herself by looking out the window, appreciating the beautiful mountain scenery. The countryside was peaceful, offering a reprieve from the usual stress and mental strain.

After about 12 minutes, the van stopped in front of a luxurious apartment complex.

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Annie's mind (curious): "I wonder who lives here... Maybe Rose..." Annie thought, peering out the window. She spotted a tall man with purple hair—John—carrying a large backpack. He climbed into the van, sitting across from Annie and Tina.

John (quietly, somewhat subdued): "Hey, guys..." John's voice was low as he slouched into his seat, his posture resembling a shrimp.

Annie's mind (irritated): "I swear I'll smack his back so hard he'll sit up straight forever..." Annie thought, feeling a surge of irritation but keeping it hidden.

The van started to move, and just eight minutes later, they stopped in front of a mini castle. Rose was waiting outside the big gate with her cute candy-themed luggage.

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Rose (warmly): "Hey guys!" Rose greeted them, her cheerful demeanor instantly lightening the mood.

Bell (relieved): "Finally, someone to ease up the tension..." Bell remarked, feeling the atmosphere in the van become more relaxed with Rose's happy and sweet presence. As they continued the ride, Rose chatted with Annie, lifting her spirits.

Suddenly, they heard a roar. Everyone looked out to see Clark riding a massive green dragon. The dragon swooped down and picked up the golden van with its huge claws, lifting them into the sky.

Tina (panicked, shouting): "Make sure not to scratch it!" Tina yelled at Clark through the window, her voice full of concern for her van. Clark nodded silently, focused on the task.

The experience was overwhelming as the dragon flew above the traffic, carrying the van in its claws.

Bell (in awe): "That is so cool!" Bell exclaimed, her eyes wide with amazement at the sight of the dragon carrying them. It was an exhilarating and unique experience.

After about ten minutes of this crazy ride, they reached a beautiful valley campsite. The dragon gently lowered the van into a parking area. As they all got out of the van, they saw Michael, who had arrived on another dragon. Clark led his dragon to a stable, securing it.

The campsite was absolutely stunning. Instead of traditional tents, there were mini cabins scattered throughout the area. Tina walked up to the receptionist.

Tina (confidently): "Tina Shara... booking for two mini cabins for only one night," Tina informed the receptionist as they entered the area. Annie was fascinated by the charming mini cabins.

A worker guided the group to their assigned cabins.

Tina (decisively): "This cabin is for the boys, and this one is for the girls."

Rose (excitedly squealing): "Thank god I brought my nail polish!" Rose's excitement was infectious, and the group couldn't help but smile.

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This was going to be an interesting and possibly fun day at the Valley Point campsite, filled with unexpected adventures and the promise of new memories.