PARTY ON EARTH

Scott's POV

I looked around for Zoe, I couldn't find her. I shouldn't have left her alone when she needed me most.

The Islanders were already throwing a party, Liam was drunk already. "You guys found some drink?" I asked him.

"No," he replied. "We actually made a juice out of the leaves." He added.

"Are you sure it isn't contaminated?" I asked.

He laughed. "Don't act like Zoe, earth is the best planet to be in. I'm actually having fun, you should join us in the party." He suggested and I shook my head negatively. I didn't want to have fun without Zoe, I just couldn't.

"Don't it seem a little bit odd that I and Zoe won't be staying in the same tent. I'm a watcher and she's a fighter." I said, expecting a genuine reply.

"You shouldn't worry about Zoe too much, I'm excited I and Noah are in the same thing, we'll look after Zoe for you." He replied and I smiled.

An impish grin tugged at his lips.

I ran my fingers through the front of my hair and picked up a gun. "Where are you going?" He asked, surprised.

"I guess I should go and look for Zoe." I answered.

He chuckled. He was obviously drunk! "Let's chat for a while." He said, voice pillow soft.

"About what? This place is shit."

"It's actually fucking great."

"Well, what's your question?"

"What do you think of Alexa?" He asked bluntly.

"She's a great person and she's also fun to be with but if you're thinking of being her boyfriend, I don't see any connection between you both." I answered, honestly.

It was the truth. What they shared was lust and nothing more. "Thanks for your honest answer, I caught Tracy and Jake, they're having sex already." He said and I almost screamed in excitement.

"Fuck, I didn't expect it to be so soon, if Zoe was here, she'll tell them that the radiation could affect them." I joked and we burst into laughter.

"You haven't touched Zoe?" He asked.

I nodded. I knew it was impossible to believe but Zoe never let me touch her, we only kissed each other and that was all.

With that, I left to look for Zoe. I wondered where she would be at that particular time. I bumped into Alexa who was also drunk. "Why are you guys behaving insane?" I asked as she leaned on my chest.

I pushed her off me and she fell on the ground. "Sorry!" I murmured and went to the back. "Zoe, are you here?" I asked, making my voice a little bit loud.

I found her, she was sitting on the grass with tears in eyes. She didn't say anything when she saw me, I wondered if she was still angry with me.

Alexa's POV

I stood up and walked past the Islanders, I found Liam also drunk, he leaned on the tree talking to himself.

I walked to him and tapped him on his shoulder. "You should chill, why are you out here alone?" I asked.

He gave me a shaky laugh. "I'm just having fun."

Noah walked towards us with a smile. "Where have you been?" I asked him with a smile.

"I've been busy lately and I'm also preparing for tomorrow's escapade." He answered.

I let out a slight chuckle. "Luckily for me, I'm in Team science." I said as I took a deep, shaky breath.

Liam coughed and vomited on the floor. I didn't even bother to help him, I just left to have more fun."

Zoe's POV

I looked at James as he sat down near me. I leaned on his shoulders and sobbed quietly. "I knew you wouldn't be angry with me for a long time." He said and gave me a cough that was supposed to sound scoffing but sounded sort of strangled instead.

I forced a light laugh. "Do you like Jake's idea?" I asked.

"Believe me when I tell you, it's fun." He answered and I frowned.

I just shook my head and gazed at the stars. "We can't touch the stars, right?" I asked, changing the topic.

He laughed. "Of course, we don't have powers. I'm going to miss you tomorrow." He finally admitted and I smiled.

I knew he would definitely miss me, I was also in love with him so I understood what would be going on in his mind.

"We should get married." I suggested, standing up.

"I'm not ready for marriage, I promised my Grandma that I'll get married in Mars." He said, mocking me.

I looked at the rest who were having fun. "I should probably rest, I'm feeling sleepy right now." I replied and yawned.

He stood up and held my hands. "Aren't we going to have fun? C'mon, I can't be having fun while my girlfriend is sleeping." He said and I shrugged.

I coughed and ruffled his hair. "Have fun babe, I'm not the outdoor type." I replied.

He touched my cheeks and kissed me. It felt like heaven, he spread a hand across my spine and deepened the kiss. I wanted to feel connected to him but I knew it wasn't the right way, I wanted us to be connected in heart and not body.

"Let me make love to you," he whispered persuasively.

"Scott..." I was silent a moment and looked at him. I wanted to resist him but it was almost impossible. I passionately returned the kiss and shifted back a little. "You should respect my principles, I can't do this." I added and walked away from him frowning.

Noah stopped me on the way, "What's up with the face?" He asked with a frown.

I faked a smile. My mind drifted back to what happened, I didn't want him to take advantage of me.

"I'm good, I was just counting the stars." I lied.

He chuckled and looked at me. "I like you, I don't mean love but you're a likeable person, Zoe." He said and I smiled.

This time, my smile was genuine. He just seemed to brighten my night. I was smiling like a child and I knew it. "Thank you so much for this." I appreciated and pulled him in for a hug.

"Where's Liam?" He asked, realizing himself from my grip.

I looked at him and nudged him with an elbow. "You have a thing for him, don't you?" I asked.

He seemed to blush. "I love Liam but our people never accepted homosexuality and I'm not ready to be the first guy to try it." He answered.

I could sense the frustration in his voice. "Follow your heart when the time comes, I'll support you when the right time comes." I said and he nodded.

"Thank you Zoe, aren't you staying for the party?" He asked.

I shook my head. "No, I'm actually heading off to sleep." I answered.

"It'll be nice working with you tomorrow, I'm one of the fighters ."

"Really?"

"Yeah, it's quite surprising that I and Liam are going to be working with you, Tracy and Matteo are also with us." He said and I frowned.

"Tracy?" I asked as I cringed in frustration. I was certain Jake wanted me and Tracy to fight so he could prove to them that I was the bad person.

"Yeah, she's one of the fighters."