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It had been a couple days after the incident of losing a beloved member of the group, everyone sat around the fireplace, winter was rapidly approaching and nipping at Eleanor's pale skin.

She rested her head upon her knees, watching how the others scoffed down maggots like it was a big buffet. No matter how hungry she got, she'd never stoop as low as eating bugs.

"you've gotta eat." Nat offered her the bowl of squirming bugs. The younger girl glanced up at her with an expression that read, 'Not a chance'

The blonde let out a defeated sigh, slamming the bowl down onto the ground in front of her in hopes she'd give in eventually.

But Eleanor Blythe was stubborn. one of the most stubborn children the group had ever encountered.

"Okay, I can't do this anymore." Mari mumbled as she walked into the other room, soon returning with a jar of mysterious liquid. "what is that?" Coach Scott raised his brows.

"some berries I was trying to save, but.. I think it might've turned into booze," she explained, struggling to open the jar. "I don't know about the rest of you, but I could use a drink."

Eleanor glanced over at Nat, her eyes lighting up before instantly being shut down by the older girl shaking her head with a furrowed brow. There was no way, stranded or not Nat would let Eleanor drink imagine the awkward conversation when they got back home.

"oh yeah, sorry Ms.Blythe!! I let your ten-year-old drink booze."

"do we think it's safe?" Jackie glanced over at the coach. "do we care?" he retorted.

"I have a few more." she sniffed the liquid.

Jackie stayed silent for a moment, "if we have booze let's have a party." she stated.

"yeah, 'cause we have so much to celebrate." Taissa chimed in, her tone laced with sarcasm.

"do we need a reason? We're all gonna die in a few weeks.." the captain mumbled, receiving a very displeased look from the others.

"There's a.. full moon tomorrow." Misty chirped, trying to lighten the mood. "and it's almost homecoming." Akilah added.

"We all packed dresses, right? for the awards dinner." Lottie glanced around at the group.

"yeah, Travis packed a pink sparkly one." Eleanor mumbled, quiet enough for only the man himself to hear, receiving a small shove to her side.

"There we go! We have dresses, we have booze, we can decorate.. we can moon-coming." Jackie slammed her hands down onto her knees as she stood up.

"more like a doom homecoming," Mari mumbled, her head lazily resting on the palm of her hand.

"a doomcoming." Lottie corrected her making Natalie burst out in chuckles. "now that's a party idea." she giggled.