The whole group decided that finals had been really tiring and they all deserved to finally get a break. They jumped into Nova's car and set off for camping! The drive felt endless, with the scent of pine growing stronger as civilization gave way to forest.

As they finally arrived in the dark woods and set up camp, the crisp night air carried the earthy smell of damp soil and pine needles. Crickets chirped in the underbrush while they assembled tents, laughter mixing with the sound of zippers and poles clicking into place. When they finished, they gathered around the campfire, its crackling warmth chasing away the evening chill as they roasted marshmallows and made s'mores.

"We need some more wood, Noah, can you get more?" Mike asked, poking at the dwindling flames with a stick.

Noah rolled his eyes, leaning against a tree with a tired sigh. "Why me? Make Aaron, your little boyfriend, go!"

Aaron blushed bright red and buried his face in his hands, the firelight making his embarrassment visible even in the darkness. Mike scoffed and pulled Aaron protectively closer. "W-we're not dating!" he insisted, though his own cheeks flushed pink.

Nova laughed so hard she almost fell off her log. "Bullshit! Noah loooooves you, and Mike loooooooves Aaron! It's the truth!"

Noah glared at Nova, arms crossed tightly across his chest. "I do NOT like you!" he grumbled, pointedly looking anywhere but at you while his ears turned red.

It was finally night, and the temperature had plummeted more than expected. You shivered violently in your thin sleeping bag, teeth chattering as cold air seeped through the fabric. The only other person in your tent was Noah, his even breathing suggesting he was sound asleep beside you. If you woke him, he'd probably be annoyed - but you were so cold you weren't sure you could make it through the night alone.