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around, and spat it out. There hadn't been much water, and I used it all. Kevin was angry.

‘You should have shared it with me,’ he complained.

‘I know,’ I replied, ‘but there was so little water in there, I used it all without even noticing.’

‘Still, you should have shared. You always have to share.’

Kevin was ticked off and went to the tent, where Karl was already snoring.

Marcus and I were left alone by the fire. Neither of us spoke a word. I was ill at ease and felt lonely after having quarrelled with Kevin. I needed him. If Kevin got mad at me, he might befriend Marcus again, and then I would be left out. Marcus peeked over at me, but I wouldn't meet his eyes. I sat there thinking for another moment and then rose and said good night.

Kevin wasn't yet asleep in the tent.

‘What's Marcus doing out there all by himself?’ he asked.

‘I don't know,’ I answered.

Kevin didn't seem at all upset with me. On the contrary, he put a warm hand on my shoulder when he said good night. Kevin and I were reunited. Marcus's defeat was complete now. I looked out at his fragile figure, and a chill crept along my spine. What was becoming of me? Where was all this darkness coming from? Why did I mock him? Why did I enjoy his pain? Suddenly I was afraid, afraid of myself. I wanted to rush out,