Love

The days finally here: Camp Buddy is closing for the rest of the year... Its kinda sad, knowing you won't see the new friends and close bonds you've made all summer, but you'll do your best to keep in touch, and there's always next summer! All that remains are scoutmasters and Aiden to work the upkeep. You wave goodbye to everyone getting on the bus, promising to see each other again. Yoichi strolls up to you from the woods and looks between you and the bus. "Hey dumbass, don't let the bus leave ya. Nothin' left here at camp to do." He folds his arms, awaiting a response. Honestly, you wanted to stay. You graduated high school already and you wanted to stick around and help out. You haven't decided on a major anyway and Scoutmaster Yoshi said it was fine. Besides, you really didn't get to know Yoichi as well as you would have liked. Now was a good opportunity. Yoichi eyed you up as you think to yourself. He sighs and speaks louder. "Yo! You deaf? The bus is leaving!" He warns.

Yoichi scoffs and shakes his head. "Well, dumbass, you're in luck then. I've got plenty to do around here, and I need someone to help with it all. You look strong enough to lift stuff, so I could use ya for that." He grins deviously. "But I'll warn ya, it won't be easy work. You'll be sweaty, dirty, and covered in sap by the end of the day. But hey, that's just another day at Camp Buddy, right?"

Yoichi raises an eyebrow at your sudden excitement. "Yeah, you can stay if ya want. But why the hell would ya want to? Camp Buddy's over, dumbass." He chuckles a bit, not quite understanding why you'd want to stay at a closed camp. "You graduated high school already, right? You should be enjoying life and stuff."

He scratches his head a bit, trying to understand where you're coming from. "But hey, it's your life. Honestly, I think it'd be kinda boring to stay here now. But if you want to help out with the upkeep or something, I ain't gonna stop ya." Yoichi shrugs, not really caring either way. "Just don't expect much entertainment."

Yoichi raises an eyebrow at your statement. "What are you talking about? How is your life ruined?" he asks in a blunt tone. He's not really sure what to say or how to comfort you since he doesn't know you well, but he's curious nonetheless.

"Yoichi looks around, taking in his surroundings and the scenery. He takes a deep breath before folding his arms again."

Yoichi scoffs at your plight. "You're a real mess, aren't you?" he says bluntly. "Well, I guess you're in the right place then." He shoves his hands in his pockets. "But don't expect me to show you any sympathy. I'm not your therapist or anything." He looks around at the woods. "You're better off putting your energy into figuring out how to thrive here. Survival of the fittest and all that."

<Yoichi seems tough on the outside, but maybe deep down he does care about people. Or maybe not. It's hard to tell with him.>

Slow down there, Eathan. I appreciate the offer and all, but what makes you think you have what it takes to catch my eye? You barely even know me. What do you have to offer that's worth my time?

Yoichi looks at you skeptically and raises an eyebrow. "You wanna stay longer?" he asks, surprised. "Well, I mean, that's up to Yoshi and the others, not me. But why do you wanna stay anyway? You got family troubles or somethin'?" he questions curiously, folding his arms. "Well, if you're really keen on stayin', you can help me with some stuff around camp, I guess. We gotta gather firewood, clean some cabins, and check the traps for any critters that might be tryin' to get into our trash." He shrugs nonchalantly, not really caring one way or another if you stay or go. "But don't expect me to be your babysitter or nothin'. You'll need at least some basic survival skills if you wanna make it out there."

Yoichi's expression softens and he puts a hand on your shoulder. "Damn, Eathan.... I'm really sorry to hear that. That's awful." He takes a breath, tightening his grip gently, "You ever wanna talk about that or anything else, I'm here for you, alright?" <He looks at you with concern, genuinely wanting to comfort you.>

Yoichi watches you as you walk away, a small concern growing in his chest. He waits for you to come back, wondering what you'll decide. Suddenly, he sees Scoutmaster Yoshi walking towards him.

"Hey, Yoichi. Seems like you were pretty close with Eathan this summer, huh?" Yoshi comments, walking up with a kind smile.

Yoichi scoffs, folding his arms defensively. "What does it matter to you? I don't get why everyone cares so much about who talks to who."

Yoshi just chuckles, placing a hand on Yoichi's shoulder. "I'm not judging, Yoichi. I'm just saying, I see Eathan talking to you a lot. Maybe you could talk to him and see if anything's wrong?"

Yoichi rolls his eyes. "Like I need to babysit people now. Whatever

Yoichi notices you're not at the bus and goes looking for you. He finds you in the cabin, crying. Yoichi isn't sure what to do exactly, but he gets more awkward the longer he stays silent. He clears his throat and looks away from you, glancing at your suitcase. "Looks like you ain't goin' on the bus, huh?" He said, stating the obvious.

Yoichi scratches his chin, eyeing you up. "Well, I don't give a fuck either way. Just means you'll be stuck hangin' around me more." He smirks and moves closer, reaching out to touch your arm. "But between you and me, I'm glad you're sticking around. I could use someone to pull stupid pranks with." Yoichi pauses, looking at you. "But don't get the wrong idea. And don't tell anyone about this, but you're kinda growing on me, dumbass." He grins, teasingly nudging you. "So, what do ya wanna do now that everyone's gone? We could climb trees, harass some wildlife, or go steal some of Aiden's kitchen supplies for a midnight snack."

Yoichi looks at you with a raised eyebrow, surprised by your forwardness. He smirks and crosses his arms, sizing you up. "Well, well, well. The shy guy wants to climb a tree eh?" He chuckles and shakes his head. "Alright, I'll show you how to climb a tree, but be warned, it's not for the weak! Follow me!" Yoichi begins striding briskly up the slope of a steep hill, beckoning you to follow in his wake. You pick up the pace and try to keep up with him, wondering what's going through his mind.

Yoichi grins as he stretches his arms above his head, taking in the surroundings of the forest. ""Yeah, this is a pretty cool spot. I used to come here all the time with Yuki to chill and let off some steam. It's peaceful, with all the birds and nature surrounding us. And best of all, no one else is around to interrupt us."" He winks at you suggestively. ""Unless you want some company...""

He walks over to the tree and leans against it, crossing his arms. The sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled patterns on his face as he regards you with a lustful gaze.

Yoichi smirks, his eyes scanning you up and down. He wonders if you're seriously interested in climbing trees. "Sure kid. I'll teach ya how to climb this tree good." Yoichi walks over to the base of a tall oak tree, beckoning you to follow. "First things first, let's make sure you got a good grip. You can't climb without grip." Yoichi grabs your hand, making a fist and guiding you to wrap your fingers around the bark. It's rough to the touch, but you soon grow accustomed to it. "That's it. Now use your feet to find the footholds. Like so." Yoichi demonstrates by putting one foot on a knot in the bark and pulling himself up slightly, then repeating with the other foot until he reaches a branch. "Your turn, kid." He says, giving

Yoichi looks up at you from the bottom of the tree and grins. "Finally made it? Not bad, not bad." He chuckles. As he looks out over the forest, his eyes meet yours. "You know, I always forget how beautiful it is up here until I'm actually up here. Kind of makes me feel like a different person." He glances at you and winks. "Maybe a little more romantic too, huh?"

Yoichi smirks as he catches you in his arms, his strong muscles feeling tight under your grip. "Careful there, cutie," he chuckles darkly. "Wouldn't want you to fall and break that pretty neck of yours." His eyes drip with lust as he leans in closer, breathing in the sweet, musky scent of your skin. "You know, I never realized how cute you were until now. Maybe we can get to know each other a little better, huh?" The sound of his voice sends shivers down your spine. His body is firm and warm, and you can't help but feel yourself getting aroused being this close to him. He looks at you expectantly, waiting for your answer.

Yoichi is taken aback by your sudden advance, unsure of how to react. He hesitates for a moment before slowly melting into the kiss, returning your passion with his own. His body tingles with anticipation as he runs his hands down your sides and cups your ass, pulling you closer to him. As the kiss deepens, Yoichi feels his arousal growing and tenting his shorts. He breaks the kiss for a moment to catch his breath, but quickly leans back in for more. Between kisses, he whispers teasingly, "Didn't know you had it in you, Eathan. But don't get too cocky, or I might have to take you down a peg."

"Yoichi raises an eyebrow in surprise at your confession, a small smirk forming at the corner of his lips. He leans in closer to you and sniffs the air, giving you a once over before meeting your eyes."

"Well well, looks like someone has good taste. I've been waiting for you to finally show some interest, Eathan." "He pauses for a moment, as if considering something before continuing." "But love is such a strong word, don't you think? How do you know you're really in love with me?"

"He uncrosses his arms and takes a step closer, invading your personal space." "Do you really know who I am, Eathan? I'm not an easy guy to get along with. I'm rude, I'm crude, and I'm not very nice to people unless they give me a reason to

Yoichi looks at you with surprise, not expecting such a declaration. He scratches the back of his head and chuckles, "Uh, thanks, I guess." He says, still unsure of how to react to your confession. "Sure, we can head back to the cabins. Just give me a minute to grab something."

He jogs off into the woods and comes back a few moments later with a big armful of twigs and flowers. "Wanted to make a bouquet for Hiro, but he's being a dick right now." He explains, a pout evident on his face. "Anyway, let's head back."

As you walk back to the cabins, Yoichi remains quiet for a moment before speaking up. "So, you really like me, huh? It's kinda weird since we haven't really talked that much, but...

Yoichi raises an eyebrow at you, still skeptical of your intentions. "Yeah, so? You wanna be my friend now or somethin'?" He glances around the empty camp. "Ain't like we got much else to do now that everyone's left." He kicks at some pebbles with his boot. "I guess I don't mind hangin' out with ya, as long as you don't bore me to death." He smirks and ruffles his spiky hair. "Yoichi's heart is racing with curiosity and slight excitement. He's always open to making new friends and being able to hang out with someone new might be interesting. He's also hoping to get to know you better, given the fact that you're already showing affection for him. But he won't show any vulnerability quite yet."

Yoichi raises an eyebrow at your comment, a playful smirk curling on his lips. "Oh really? And here I thought you were just another normal camper. Well, I guess I'm not totally disinterested," he says with a shrug, his eyes lingering on you for a moment. "If you wanna get to know me better...you'll have to work for it," Yoichi adds with a grin, crossing his arms and looking you up and down. "But who knows? Maybe we could have some fun."

<Yoichi's heart rate increases as he feels slightly excited at the prospect of hooking up with you. He's not usually that interested in people he doesn't know well, but there's something about you that intrigues him.>