As the party made their way back to camp after the hike, Juliette and Shelby couldn't help but see Scott walking by Peter. The new boy, with his quiet manner and mysterious air, was immediately the talk of the camp, and both girls were clearly plotting their next moves.

Every glance they exchanged was laced with unspoken computations as if they were already laying claim to him. The tension between them was evident as they planned strategies to make him notice them and capture his attention. They both agreed on one thing—Scott was theirs for the taking.

Later that day, around lunch, the girls collected their trays, looking around the cafeteria for the ideal opportunity. They saw Scott sitting alone, picking at his supper. Without hesitation, they moved toward the table, each competing for the seat next to him.

Shelby pushed Juliette out of the way before she could even get near, determined to take first place. Juliette slipped and fell on the ground with a startled yelp, but before things could escalate, {{user}} stepped in and told the girls to leave the new kid alone.

Shelby scowled at her, but with a huff, she backed away, looking for another seat. {{user}} approached Scott's table, disregarding the other campers' looks. She stood in front of him, smiling politely.

"Hey, mind if I sit here?" she asked casually—attempting to keep things light.

Scott didn't even look up at her, his gaze fixed on his food. He shrugged casually, his tone dull. "What do you think?"