Ch. 13

When Mia opens her eyes, she is briefly disoriented. Did she just banter with Max after all? Confused, she sits up and realizes that she is still wearing her jeans. "Aaah.", That's really uncomfortable. "Morning sleepyhead. I should tell you from Max that you fell asleep at some point in the middle of a sentence. "

Sophia comes into the room. Already dressed and judging by the blob on her shirt, she has already had breakfast. "Tomorrow. You made good friends with your bread and jam, as I can see. ", Mia quickly grabs a new top and scurries into the bathroom. She doesn't feel like having a conversation. She's not awake enough for that.

An hour and a shower later, she returns to the room and finds a nervous Sophia, whose hands are held by Finn. "What's going on?" "I ... we ... have decided that I will tell Jack on my date today that I am with Finn.", That also means that Sophia has to go on Saturday. As a result, Finn and Sophia will hardly see each other or not at all until the end of the show. "Are you sure?", Finn gives his lover a kiss. "Yes we are. It's not fair to withhold that from him. ”, Mia sits down next to her friends. “He will understand. And you can easily survive the two weeks. There are telephones, Skype and you can definitely take a day off. This is not a prison. ", Sophia breathes in and out deeply, she has tied her brown locks in a braid. "Let's go down."

In the kitchen, Mia pounces on the bread. She skipped dinner and is starving. A short time later the doorbell rings. "I'm going!" Summer hops away. Mia stares angrily after her.

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Jack is full of action. Today he will hike up a mountain with Sophia. From there you can enjoy the sunset beautifully. Let's see what awaits him up there.

" Hey Jack! Come in. “, Summer wears a dress that plays around her knees. "Good Morning!"

Everyone is waiting for him in the kitchen. He notices that Mia looks fit again. She is still eating, everyone else is looking at him expectantly. “How are you?” “Good!” “Fantastic!” “Great!”, Everyone answers at the same time. His gaze wanders back to Mia, who chews and swallows calmly. "How are you, Mia?", Her green eyes fix him. Suddenly he feels guilty. But he doesn't know why. “As far as good again. Sniff a little more, but I'll survive that too. ”Her face didn't smile. What did he do to her?

“ Sophia, we will go hiking. Will you change your clothes, please, so that you can walk well? ”Before these answers, Lola squeaks. Everyone stares at her in confusion. She has never made such a sound before. Apparently she has not turned back into her old or second face. Jack knows why she's grinning like that. He has a date where he goes hiking and Lola has confessed that she loves to go hiking. Another passion they share. "I'll be right back!", Sophia stormed upstairs. Out of the corner of his eye he recognizes that Mia looks after her worried.

An uncomfortable silence arises. Summer has turned to Lola and is studying her. Lola gives her a triumphant look. Mia doesn't seem to care. The women have got to know him better and develop an instinct to protect him. Emilia just grins arrogantly and feels extremely confident of victory. How should one behave in such a situation?

" Here I am again.", Sophia saves him from reacting to the play. "Okay, let's go."

" How are you doing in the villa? Do they all get along? ”The car has just dropped them off and they start their hike. “I made friends with Mia and Summer. I also get along well with Finn. ”, A slight glow plays around her features. “You can tell that the mood is changing. In the beginning everyone was relaxed and made friends. The last few days, however, the girls have been sniffing at each other or decorating their dates with you. Mia hasn't noticed anything about it yet. She was sick in bed the last few days. ”“ And you? What about you? ”“ I've never fought over a guy. If he chooses someone other than me, I know he's either an ass or has found love. I'm always for one - and they lived happily ever after - "" Have you heard of the change of coach in Bavaria? "" Yes, of course! Serves them right that the coach leaves in the middle of the season. ”, Laughing, they rush over Bayern's soccer team.

For Sophia this is more of a friendly conversation. But how does it all feel to Jack?

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“ Finn, stop pacing around here. What is Jack supposed to do? He can't do more than let her out. We both know he won't be angry. You're his best friend, I think he's happy for you. ", Finn runs up and down the room. His brown hair sticks out in all directions, even more than usual. He constantly runs his hands through, his dark eyes shine with concern. “What if he's into Sophia? I am not giving them away and Sophia chose me. What if he ends my friendship? We still know each other from elementary school. ”“ Stop worrying. Sit down or let's go to the others. They certainly distract us. ", Mia grins at the introduction." Do you really want to do that to yourself? We can also stay up there. ”, Very sensitive. "Nonsense! This is about you right now and if a bitchfight distracts or cheers you up, we'll have a look. "

A relatively relaxed atmosphere awaits you below. Very different from what you thought. "Hey, Mia. Nice that you're fit again. Look that came in the mail today. “, Emilia holds her photos under her nose. About her and Jack. In a meadow. Frolicking like two teenagers in love. God, which of us hasn't he wrapped around his finger yet? Okay, Emilia is all about winning, not about the man behind it. “You're really photogenic,” she says politely. "Yes or? We are such a sweet couple. “Lola clears her throat. “I think he was just nice to you. What we experienced yesterday was as if our souls had found each other. ”She languishes. "Hello? Is it still possible? What do you think what you are saying? Jack is just friendly and doesn't want to move you. The concert was our breakthrough. The kiss, the audience and of course the longing look in his eyes. “, Holla the mood is probably not that relaxed. “I think I have to go. I was so bad to him, and I just don't dare to open up to him. I find that difficult now. Despite everything you have to say about yourselves, I believe that I would be the right person if I hadn't built it myself. "

Help! That is the purest love nest. Right in the middle of it all. Mia. Also a crush on both ears. Max promised her to fight, but not like that. “Are you actually listening to each other? That is totally absurd! We were on the verge of becoming something like friends a week ago and now ... now we're all fixated on one guy who can only choose one. Isn't that a bit of a drama? ”Everyone stares at her briefly. But then Summer laughs maliciously. “You're just disappointed that he wrote you off so quickly. Last week it looked like you were his -right-. Well, you just can't take it that he has chosen me now. ”“ Wait a minute! He clearly chose me. Yesterday I revealed my life to him and he was so happy and relieved that I am not what I played. ”Lola angrily directs her attention to Summer. “You are so gullible. A man like Jack doesn't look for love. He is looking for the woman who can best represent him. Once he's a famous lawyer, he needs a girlfriend who can make a difference. I am definitely the best choice among you. “, Emilia raises her chin imperiously.

“ Earth to you all! Do you not see how much you are changing? Summer, I had a really good conversation with you. Lola, you showed Jack that you weren't like that. Even so, you start exactly where you left off before your date. Yes, Emilia, you are probably the only one here who has remained true to herself. Aria, your date wasn't great, as it sounded, but you are already thawed among us women. Don't let yourself be dragged into such fuss. ", She has to reproach herself too. Finally, Mia turned away from Summer too. With a “Phh!”, Emilia struts away. Aria blushes and looks ashamed. A flood of emotions unfolds on Summers face. First anger, then amazement, an admission, and finally an apology.

Mia would not have thought in life that she could end the argument. The only question is how long the armistice will last.

" I'm clearly distracted!" Laughs Finn. And that was the aim of the whole theater.

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The sun is slowly going down. He and Sophia sit on the little mountain, watch the sunset and breathe heavily. They ran the last stretch.

" Jack?", Sophia turns to him. "I have to confess something to you." "Okay." He looks suspiciously into her eyes and realizes concern. "I like you. Unfortunately I only like you as a buddy. ", He processes it briefly and answers. “You don't have to worry about that. Nobody can say how feelings develop. I also see you more as ONE friend. Somehow I'm relieved that you don't feel anymore, because I don't want to have to hurt anyone. ", But he feels that there is more to it than that. Something she's more afraid of. In contrition, she turns away. “There's something else.” The cameras are buzzing in the background. “Spit it out. It can't be that bad. "" Um ... there is someone else who has become very dear to my heart and with whom I want to try it. ", Jack is confused. "If there was one, why did you register for it?" "Because ... because I only got to know him here." "A cameraman, Max?", Sophia opens her eyes. "What? No! It's Finn! ”, Finn? His Finn? His life buddy has something with Sophia? Behind his back! "I beg your pardon, what? Finn? And you? Since when? How? Why? ”, Her pupil flits nervously from left to right. “Yes, Finn and me. Since last Thursday. It just happened. We got along well from the start, talked, laughed and on Thursday he kissed me. It was already clear that we feel more for each other. “, Jack is flabbergasted. Wow. Incredible. Is this really happening right now?

" Yes, uh ... good that you told me that. That's why you were so relaxed on Saturday when I was only busy with Mia ... ", now some things become clear to him.

“ Congratulations! I am glad for you. I'm always for one - and they lived happily ever after. ", He remembers her words. He hugs her spontaneously. “But you know that you will have to pack your things on Saturday, that is tomorrow.” “Yes, we know that. It will take a load off Finn's heart when he hears how well you have taken that. "

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Summer and Mia sit on the couch and talk properly to each other. The sun has set and Finn is standing at the living room window, waiting for her to return. Aria and Emilia are in their room.

" Mia. MIA! There they come. There they are. ”, He runs excitedly to the front door, changes his mind and squeezes between them on the couch. "What's wrong with you?", Summer doesn't know anything about all the drama and Mia leaves it up to him to explain or to be silent.

Then the door opens. Finn holds his breath. Sophia's face looks depressed, then her eyes find his and she grins. "Everything is great!" Before she can finish speaking, Finn has already fallen around her neck. Jack appears behind them. "Why did you think I would be angry with you?", He smiles at the couple, shaking his head.

Jack's eyes look for Mias. Find them and hold onto them. Without words, he apologizes for his behavior towards her counterpart.