It was Eva who had returned.
"Uh, Eva? Let me explain." I felt a bit overwhelmed. Eva and I were in a relationship, but she didn't want it to be public.
"There’s no need to explain. It's just that I was out there looking for you, while you are here having a good time!" Eva gave me a side glance.
Worried she might be angry, I immediately got up to explain. But before I could say anything, Eva couldn't hold it in and started laughing, "Look at your silly face!"
Seeing her smile, I felt a wave of relief. Eva talked with me for a bit before sitting by the campfire and chatting with everyone.
The previously tense atmosphere in the cave eased up, though it was clear that the girls had formed different factions, each not getting along with the others.
Crystal and Susie were one group, while
