“Until you fucking mean it. ”

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“Did you actually not know who Leo was?” one of them asked Katherine. She didn't remember either of their names. She didn't feel like it was necessary , or important for that matter. “Oh, I knew who he was. He was this hot, popular guy that everyone wanted. He had asked me out one time, and let's just say. It made me want to forget who he was. And honestly, I did. Or at least, for a while I did.” Katherine responds. “What happened that made you want to forget him?” the brunette man asks. “Now, why would I tell you that?” Katherine says with a sarcastic smile.

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34 days ago
Location: unknown

Katherine feels someone pulling her out of the ocean. They turn her onto her side, as she starts coughing out water. “What the fuck?” Katherine after they stop coughing and is fully conscious. She looks up to see Leo. “Are you okay?” he asks. “I was before I looked at your face.” the brunette scoffs. “Do you seriously not remember me?” Leo questions. Katherine feels the urge to slap him, so she does. He holds the side of his face in pain. “I'm guessing that means you do.” He says. “No fucking shit, asshole!” Katherine yells before getting up and walking away from him.

“Kath, how many times do I have to apologize for what I did?” Leo asks, as he follows her. “Until you fucking mean it.” Katherine responds coldly. They walk along the beach in silence, trying to find the other guys. As they're walking, Katherine spots her suitcase and backpack floating in the water. She quickly jumps into the water to get them. When she comes back, she notices that Leo is still waiting for her. She sets down her suitcase, and looks through her things. Once she finds that everything is there she smiles widely.

Leo looks at her fondly. She might not have forgiven him, but she was at least, sort of talking to him. And the happiness on their face when she found their suitcase, made Leo smile. After that they keep walking until they eventually find the other boys. “Oh, thank God.” Katherine says as they approach the boys. Leo looks at her slightly offended, it still hurts, even when he was the asshole in the situation. “Do you have any food or water in either of those?” Kirin asks her. She sets the suitcase and backpack down, and rummages through them, pulling out any food. 

“How the fuck did that all fit in your bags?” Scotty asks. “I know how to pack.” Katherine says simply. They all look at the pile of food, and drinks. “This won't last that long, even if we ration it.” Henry says. “What else do you have in there.” Kirin asks reaching for the suitcase. Katherine smacks his hand away. “Unless you want to see my tampons and pads, I suggest to not look through my stuff. And to answer your question, I have ibuprofen, Lexapro, and my allergy medicine. A bunch of hygiene stuff, my clothes, and makeup. And my phone was in my pocket, but I guess it fell in the water.” Katherine says.

“Isn't Lexapro for depression?” Seth asks. Leo looks at Katherine worried, and for some reason, so does Kirin. “Yes, and for anxiety.” Katherine says, as she busies herself with organizing the food. “Kath?” Leo asks. She sighs, and looks up at him. “No, it's not because of you. I have other problems, other than you.” Katherine scoffs. “Okay, there's obviously some history here.” Seth says. “No, really? Is there?” Katherine says sarcastically. “Care to share with the class?” Ivan asks, looking between Leo and Katherine. “No, I wouldn't. Now drop it.” Katherine demands.

“Well whatever it is, I'm guessing she doesn't like you. Because you have a red hand print on your face.” Kirin says with a small laugh. Leo doesn't give a reaction, because he knows he deserved it, and because he already doesn't like Kirin. That probably won't change during their stay.

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34 days ago
Location: unknown

“Good one mother. Great idea. How about, how about. We ship me off to some wilderness fucking circle jerk. Maybe it'll be fun, she said. Yeah, maybe I'll learn something. Yeah maybe sure, I'll learn what it's like to almost basically drown. Maybe I'll learn, what's its like to get a metric shit ton of water up my fucking nose. Maybe I'll learn what it's like to absolutely and extremely hate you. You fucking dick tits!” DJ yells before kicking a rock. He yells out in pain, and starts cursing more.

Scotty starts laughing. “I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I can't just pretend that wasn't funny. Dick tits.” Scotty says in between laughs. Bo and Josh start laughing along with him. Katherine stifles a laugh. Suddenly she hears Josh starting to cry. “Hey, you doing okay?” Seth asks him. “No.” Henry answers. “Henry come on. Not now.” Seth says. “What? Whether we're lost,  dead, or captured, none of us are okay.” Henry retorts. “I'll rephrase. Are you doing okay, considering?” Seth asks Josh again. Josh nods his head in response.

“Why're you doing that?” Kirin asks motioning towards Josh. Katherine rolls her eyes at him. “Doing what?” Josh asks. “Crying.” Kirin responds. “It's fine actually. It's healthy really. I think it should be normalized as a behavior.” Josh answers. “Jesus fucking Christ. Who came with this kid.” Kirin asks. Rafael raises his hand. Katherine feels annoyed by the whole situation. Kirin should just let Josh cry, if that's what he needs. “Is he always like this?” Kirin asks. “I don't really know.” Rafael says. “We're in different friend groups. Hi Rafe.” Josh says with a small wave. Katherine smiles, thinking that it's adorable.  “Whatever, look we've been sitting on our asses for too long. Let's quit fucking crying and do something.” Kirin says.

“Hey, uh, man what's your name again?” Seth asks. “He'll tell you it's Kirin, but we all know he's a natural born Chad.” Ivan answers. “Don't start Taylor. Don't even start.” Kirin responds annoyed. “Okay, some history there. Look, Kirin why don't we just let Josh be Josh for a sec. We've all been dropped into this live action fever dream, we should probably normalize having any reaction that we want. Like, if you want to call your mom a dick tit, go for it.” Seth says. “I did need to, she fucking sucks.” DJ responds.

“Goddamn it people. Can we just stop talking and move?” Kirin interrupts. “And go where?” Henry asks. “To go look for shit. Deserted islands don't even exist, we fucking found them all.” Kirin responds. “Yeah, see that's true all these islands have been snatched up by theses rich dude, with illuminati money.” Scotty agrees. “Alright, everybody up!” Kirin exclaims. Henry and Ivan are the first to stand up. Leo stays seated and glares at Kirin, they hadn't even been there that long, and he was already taking leadership of the group.

“Why'd I just do, what he told me to do?” Henry asks. “It's that captain daddy voice, you just can't fight it. I mean look at me, I've loathed him since middle school, and my ass got up.” Ivan says. Katherine laughs. “Look, obviously rescue is coming. But if there's some sick hotel around the corner, and we're too lazy to go find it. We're going to feel like total dicks. So I think we split up, head in separate directions. Just send someone back when you find something.” Kirin says.

“Everyone from here over, you're one group.” he says motioning from Leo to Seth. “I mean,” he whistles and motions Henry and Katherine to move closer to him. “I mean from here over.” Kirin says to Ivan. Katherine shakes her head in amusement. Ivan nods with a grimace. “The others you're with me. Let's go.” Kirin says. “Still happening. It's like a tractor beam.” Henry says towards Ivan. Katherine laughs again. “Try to resist it Henry. Trust me it's not as hard as you think.” Katherine says as they follow Kirin. “Sadly, it is hard.” Henry responds. Katherine smiles.