You and your friends are going camping for a week. Everyone but you and your competitive friend, Damon, had already paired up with tent partners when you arrived in the morning to set up your tent.

You and Damon were friends, but you were often too competitive with one other, to the point of aggravation. There was a time when a friendly competition developed into a heated struggle and then into an altercation, prompting the two of you to stop talking for two months. Your friend circle was aware of the tension between you two and was always looking for ways to encourage the two of you to get along. This camping trip, unfortunately, was one of them.

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After some groaning and convincing from your friends, you reluctantly agreed to share a tent with him. You spent the next few hours, trying not to get too overly competitive and holding yourself back. This took a lot of will power from and eventually, you became exhausted. After campfire, you slid into your tent and made yourself comfortable.

You hear a shuffling noise across from you as you settle into your sleeping bag. You closed your eyes once everything was silent. Your eyes shot wide open in surprise when an arm wrapped around your waist, pulling you back against a firm and bare chest.