Chapter 5 : Preparation

                                    

                                          
The entire room was shocked by Fang's statement. I have mixed feelings hearing that. Our first impressions aren't really good. I already made a bad scenario that might happen during the study camp inside my head, knowing this would not be easy. 
"C'mon, don't look at me like that, we are in the same group. Well, I know that I'm famous, and you guys might be surprised to be in a group with me. It's not a chance that everyone has, right?". Fang mocks us while folding his arms across the chest.
The atmosphere changes drastically, it gives us so much pressure. The one who melts the ice is Ying.
"So everyone's gathered. Nice to meet you, Fang."
However, Fang ignores her words. Pretending not to hear her.
A step was heard from the podium. Someone stands in the middle of the podium with a microphone in his hand. It was the person who was in charge of this study camp event. He welcomed us and elaborated on the procedures of the study camp.
"The study camp will be held for 3 days. We'll start on Monday morning and finish on Wednesday midday. The 10th graders are divided into 30 groups with 5 members in each group. Each of them will be destinated into a different location. Group 1 to 5 goes to 'Heartlake', group 6 to 10 goes to 'Famine Peak', group 11 to 15 goes to 'Pale River', ...... ". 
We're in group 9, which means that we're going to 'Famine Peak'. And it's just for 3 days, so I don't have to be in contact with Fang for too long. I think I could manage it, as long as there are no problems, everything will go well. My heart said, to convince myself. 
"I've already written the list of things you should bring there. So don't forget to bring them. Thank you for your time, see you on Monday".
He's coming down from the podium and left the hall. The equipment list is given by the teacher to the students. This is going to be difficult, as plenty of items are on that list. But someone came out with a bright idea. 
"How about if we buy the equipment together?". Ying asked us. 
"Good idea, Ying. When we gonna come together?". Yaya replied. 
"I'm free tonight, how about you Boboiboy?". Gopal ensures me. 
"Tonight sounds good, let's set up the meeting point". I replied. 
"Okay, let's meet at the town supermarket". Yaya said.
Everyone agreed to buy it together at the town supermarket. Teamwork makes the dream work, but not for him. 
"Fang, you're coming too?" 
Ying asked him, hoping that he would come with us. 
"Nah, I'll pass. I got something to do". 
As expected, he won't come with us. His arrogant character is easy to guess. Fang is about to leave the hall, but Gopal confronts him. 
"Umm... Fang, about your glasses... How much does it cos-". 
"You can't afford it even when you save your money. It's not a thing you guys could pay for. It's a 'Cartier Rectangle Glasses', you don't even have an idea how much it costs. Just cut it out, you wasting my time".
Fang leaves the hall and leaves the crowd in silence. 
We're all going back home. I'm lethargic after having a long day in school. So I decided to take a nap. Have to save my energy tonight. 
I woke up, I saw a sunset from my window. The sky is getting dark, it feels uneasy for me because I'm alone in this house. Dad still working, so I just cooked some nuggets that were left on the fridge. There's nothing special about my dinner. 
I finished the meal and received a notification from the group chat. Yaya and Ying are on their way to the town supermarket. I headed to the station alongside Gopal to get to the town. It took us some time for the train to get in there. Yaya and Ying arrived, so we got into the market and buy what we needed. 
"Hey guys, let's buy this beef! We gonna have a barbecue party. Oh, this one too, a coke! Barbecue and coke and perfect combination!". Gopal says with excitement. 
That's typical of him, he loves to eat and that's why he's chubby and cute. Everyone agrees to buy them. We split into 2 groups. Yaya and Ying are buying the food supplies, and Gopal buying the tools needed during the study camp. 
"Ummm... Boboiboy. Do you have a large tent by chance? I don't have a tent, it's so expensive to buy a new one. Maybe I could sleep in your tent".
Asked Gopal with a serene voice. 
"I got 2 tents in my house, you can use it. The tent are still working well. You could come to my house after this". 
I replied to him while adding the tools needed in our cart. 
"Thank you Boboiboy. You're my best friend".
It brings joy to my heart to see his bright smile. 
Yaya and Ying came to us, looks like they already bought everything needed. And we're done too, so we head to the cashier. I'm about to pick up my credit card to pay for the goodies. But Yaya and Ying have already paid for the goodies. 
"That's okay guys. It's on me and Ying. We still have some scholarship money".
"That's right! Just leave it to us". Ying appended. 
What a great student, they could earn sums of money just from studying. I wish I was born clever so I could make my parents proud. 
We bought everything needed, and all of us went back home. Me and Gopal ride the train to get back home. It's almost midnight, the sky is pitch black. The moon is hiding in fluffy clouds. Making the night darker than it should be. The roads are so quiet, there aren't many people on the sidewalk. 
We finally arrived at my home, I brought the tent for Gopal to use and gave it to him. 
"Here, Gopal."
"Thanks, boboiboy. I'll take care of it, I promise". 
*Giggle "Don't worry, take it easy". 
"See ya on Monday Boboiboy!" 
"See ya!" 
He's waving at me, slowly leaving away from my sight. That's how tonight ends. I'm so exhausted right now, and ready to jump to my bed. I turned off the light, and close my eyes.