Oliver turned to Snow as they walked out of the administrative building. "Hey, I need to ask you something," he said with a sly grin.
Snow raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"
"I need to know if you're sure you can handle judging the surfing competition tomorrow," Oliver said, trying to sound serious.
Snow nodded confidently. "Of course, I can do it. Don't worry."
Oliver chuckled. "Okay, but just to warn you, it's going to be a tough day. You'll have to wake up at 6 am."
Snow's eyes widened. "Six am? Are you serious? You know I'm not a morning person."
Oliver nodded. "Yes, and you have to be on time. No fancy clothes required, though."
Snow raised an eyebrow. "Are you kidding me? That's not all, is it?"
Oliver grinned mischievously. "Oh, and you'll have to stay up all night reading about different surfing techniques and judging criteria."
Snow's jaw dropped. "Are you serious? You're kidding, right? That's, like, a whole college course."
Oliver burst out laughing. "I'm not messing with you, Snow. But I have to admit, your reactions are priceless."
Snow playfully rolled her eyes. "I'm going home to read up on everything, just to prove I can do it."
Oliver chuckled. "I'm looking forward to seeing you bright and early tomorrow, Snow. Don't forget to set your alarm."
Snow smiled confidently. "Don't worry, I'll be there, and I'll be ready. And I'll make sure to wear my best 'I'm a surfing judge' outfit."
Oliver laughed. "I can't wait to see it. You know, I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow. It's going to be fun having you as a judge."
Snow grinned. "Yeah, it's going to be a blast. And who knows, maybe I'll even learn something new."
Oliver smiled. "I'm sure you will. You're always up for a challenge, Snow."
Snow nodded. "Yeah, bring it on. I'm ready for whatever tomorrow throws my way."
She looked at the time and then recall she has a lot to do before the contest tomorrow. She quickly told him bye and left while he just kept on laughing.
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Back in the suite, Minnie, Snow, and Violet were hanging out together. However, Violet still had a chip on her shoulder and refused to speak to them.
Minnie and Snow were watching a movie together, trying to enjoy each other's company despite Violet's cold shoulder.
Every now and then, Minnie and Snow would try to gain Violet's attention, making jokes or commenting on the movie.
But Violet remained stubbornly silent, her eyes fixed on her phone.
Minnie tried to coax Violet into joining them. "Hey, Violet, come watch this movie with us. It's really funny."
Violet did acknowledge her comment, "I'm pretty much not interested Minnie," just kept scrolling through her phone.
Minnie tried a different tactic. "Violet, I'm making some popcorn. Do you want some?"
Violet shrugged, still not looking up from her phone.
Snow and Minnie exchanged a knowing glance. They weren't going to give up on Violet that easily.
Snow tried again. "Violet, we're not mad at you. Why don't you just talk to us?"
Violet finally looked up, her eyes flashing with anger. "I don't want to talk to you guys. You're just going to judge me anyway. Most especially you!"
Minnie and Snow looked at each other, concerned. They knew Violet was still hurting from her breakup with Oliver, and they wanted to help her through it.
But for now, it seemed like Violet just needed some space. Minnie and Snow went back to watching their movie, hoping that eventually Violet would come around and join them.
Snow wasn't really invested in the movie, but she was happy to spend time with Minnie.
However, her attention kept drifting to Violet, who was still sulking in silence.
Snow's heart went out to Violet, who was clearly still hurting from her breakup with Oliver.
Snow loved her friends dearly, and she hated seeing Violet so upset.
Minnie, sensing Snow's distraction, leaned over and whispered, "Hey, don't worry about Violet. She just needs some time."
Snow nodded, smiling softly. "I know. I would give her that."
Minnie put a reassuring hand on Snow's arm. "She will warm up, eventually. Just be patient."
Snow nodded, taking a deep breath. She knew Minnie was right. Violet would come around when she was ready.
For now, Snow was content to simply be present for her friends, even if it meant watching a movie that didn't really hold her attention.
She was happy to be there for Violet, even if Violet didn't seem to want her company right now.
As they watched the movie, Snow's phone buzzed with a text from Oliver. She glanced at the screen and chuckled. "Oh no, I totally forgot!"
Minnie looked at her curiously. "Forgot what? You're not forgetting our movie night, are you?"
Snow jumped up from the couch. "No, no, it's not that. I'm supposed to read up on surfering judging criteria for Oliver's contest tomorrow. And I have to wake up early!"
Minnie laughed. "You are a surfing judge, in what?? Like his contest tomorrow?" Snow nodded in affirmation. " Well that's good it mean, and I know Oliver's counting on you, but wow."
Snow nodded frantically. "I have to! Oliver doesn't believe I can do it, aso I wanna let his doubts down. And I just realized I have to be there at 6 am tomorrow! Can you believe it?"
Minnie teased, "Well, I'm glad I'm not the one who has to wake up at the crack of dawn. You're crazy, Snow."
Snow playfully rolled her eyes. "Hey, someone's got to represent us surfering judges. And I'm determined to do it well."
As Snow spoke, she raised her voice slightly, hoping to pique Violet's interest.
But Violet remained stubbornly silent, refusing to engage.
Minnie whispered to Snow, "I don't think Violet's going to come to the contest tomorrow."
Snow whispered back, "Yeah, I don't blame her. She just broke up with Oliver, and it's still pretty raw."
Violet suddenly got up and retreated to her room, leaving Minnie and Snow to wonder.
Minnie chuckled. "I don't know how I ended up friends with two people who have the loudest tempers ever."
Snow laughed. "Yeah, we're a handful. But hey, at least we're entertaining."
Minnie grinned. "That's true. So, are you really going to read all night?"
Snow nodded. "Yeah, I have to. I want to be prepared for tomorrow."
Minnie yawned. "Well, I'm going to bed. Wake me up when it's time for the contest."
Snow smiled. "Will do. Goodnight, Minnie."
As Minnie headed off to bed, Snow settled in for a long night of studying. She set her alarm for 5 am, determined to be on time for the contest.
As she delved into her books, Snow became more and more engrossed in the world of surfering judging. She read about different techniques, judging criteria, and even the history of suffering competitions.
Despite the chaos of the day, Snow was ready to take on the challenge of being a surfering judge.
Bring it on!!
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The next morning, Snow's alarm blared to life, but she didn't stir. She had set it for 5 am, but she ended up sleeping through it.
Panicked, Snow jumped out of bed and rushed to get ready.
She arrived at the contest location, flustered and apologetic, at 8:50 am.
Oliver, who was one of the contestants, Karen and the other who were judges were already there, waiting for her.
Williams, the other contestant, was also present, eager to start the competition.
Snow walked majestically towards them, her outfit fitting perfectly for a surfing judge.
Oliver raised an eyebrow, about to caution her on her tardiness, but the announcer interrupted him.
"Surfers, please take your places! The competition is about to begin!"
Snow flashed Oliver a sheepish grin. "Sorry I'm late!" she whispered.
Oliver chuckled. "You're just in time, actually. I was starting to think I'd have to judge myself."
Karen patted Snow on the back. "You look fabulous, by the way. Very surfing-judge-esque."
Snow laughed, feeling a bit more at ease. "Thanks, Ms Karen! I was hoping to make a good impression."
Oliver teased, "Well, you're definitely making an impression. Just hope you can keep up with the competition."
Snow playfully rolled her eyes. "Hey, I've been studying hard. I'm ready for this."
As the competition began, Snow took her place alongside the other judges.
Oliver and Others paddled out to catch the first waves, and the crowd cheered them on.
One judge leaned over to Snow and whispered, "I'm so excited to see how this turns out. Oliver's been practicing for weeks."
Snow grinned. "I know, right?"
The competition heated up, with Oliver and Williams riding wave after wave.
Snow and the other judges carefully scored each ride, taking note of technique, style, and overall awesomeness.
As the day wore on, Snow found herself completely absorbed in the competition.
She was determined to make up for her tardiness and prove herself as a capable surfing judge.
As the judges gathered to announce the scores, Snow's nerves were on edge.
She had done her job to the best of her ability, but she knew that one wrong move could cost Oliver the competition.
Just as they were about to announce the scores, one of the judges spoke up. "I think we should disqualify Oliver. His last ride was a bit sketchy."
Snow's eyes narrowed. "Excuse me? Sketchy? That ride was totally on point!"
Oliver tried to intervene, but Snow waved him off. "No, no, let me handle this."
She launched into a passionate defense of Oliver's surfing skills, quoting surfing rules and regulations, and showing video evidence on her phone.
The other judges looked at her in surprise, but Snow didn't back down. "I'm telling you, Oliver's ride was perfect. He didn't wipe out, he didn't lose control... it was textbook surfing."
One of the judges raised an eyebrow. "Well, I think we should take another look at the footage."
Snow nodded. "Absolutely! I've got the video right here. Let's take a closer look."
The judges huddled around Snow's phone, watching the video and discussing the finer points of surfing technique.
Finally, the head judge nodded. "Alright, alright. Oliver's score stands. He's advancing to the next round."
The crowd erupted in cheers as Snow grinned triumphantly. Oliver shook his head, laughing. "Thanks, Snow. I owe you one."
Snow winked at him. "I'll always remember that."
As they walked off the beach, Minnie and William high-fived Snow. "Yaaas, Snow! You totally killed it out there!"
Snow laughed. "Hey, someone's got to keep those judges in line."
Minnie teased, "And someone's got to keep Oliver in line, too."
Snow playfully rolled her eyes. "Hey, Oliver's a big boy. He can take care of himself."