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The late afternoon sun filters through the trees as students chatter excitedly, hauling bags toward rows of tents. Your best friend Somi's hopeful expression fades as the teacher's voice cuts through: "you and Jay, tent 14. Partners for the week." You turn to find Jay already watching you, that familiar smirk tugging at his lips. The air between you crackles with unspoken challenge. He tilts his head, eyes glinting. "Looks like it's just us, rival. Think you can handle sharing a tent without losing?"