Aiden and James

This page focuses on the interactions between Aiden and James.

## Overview

James and Aiden initially started off as allies of convenience as the two were the only males on their team. However after Aiden saw how underhanded and manipulating James could be in the game, Aiden opts to avoid interacting with James for a while. James though was able to make things right with Aiden after he prevented Yul from poisoning him with mushrooms. With Aiden thinking that James is okay, decides to resume their alliance once more. Over the course of the competition, Aiden helped James see that there was life outside of his social media and how to be a kinder person. James in turn showed Aiden that it was okay to be cunning and use strategy in the competition when need be without compromising his morales. The friendship developed into a relationship as both would flirt with one another from time to time and show concern for the others well being. However when Riya outed James for using Aiden just to get more followers on his social media, Aiden was heart broken and angry. James does admit that his interest with allying himself with Aiden was for his followers, but as James got to know Aiden, he began to genuinely care for Aiden and feels horrible for how he used him. In the finale, after James saves Aiden from falling to his death, the two talk and rekindle their relationship. By the end of the season, the two are seen holding hands, confirming the two to be an official couple.

## **Disventure Camp - Season 2**

### Pilot

Aiden is amazed by James, Riya and Yul's social media popularity, and jokingly states he is jealous. James tells Aiden to not worry, and suggests he take a photo with him and upload it, he tells Aiden he is certain his followers will love him.

Later, we see James and Aiden talking a bit. James asks Aiden, who is a fan of the show, if he knows the social media handles of participants from the previous seasons. Aiden admits he follows a few, including Tom and Jake who he believes are the most popular ones. James asks Aiden why they are the most popular, Aiden suggests that it's because they were a couple and social media seemed to enjoy them. James wraps his arm around Aiden's shoulder and states that he hopes this season the pair will be the most popular. Aiden points out though that he does not really care about those things in the show. James seems to agree with him.

Later on Aiden and James are then placed together for the challenge, and James warns him to hold on tight as he is going to go really fast. James later asks Aiden to take his phone from his pocket and upload a picture for his story, Aiden freaks out saying how he could think about that in the middle of the challenge. James then ask nicely and Aiden decides to take the pic.

### Open Your Eyes

James tells Aiden that since he published their photo together, he has gained a thousand followers. Aiden thanks him, appearing to not particularly care. And James tells him it's what friends do. Aiden is surprised to hear they are friends, and James tells him of course as they are the only guys on their team. Aiden acknowledges this and it is nice to have friends in the game.

James and Aiden are talking later in the challenge, and James asks if he's noticed that Rosa Maria, Maggy and Lake have not been apart since Day 1. Aiden has in fact noticed, and James expresses that he is worried as if they get Karol on board with them then they could vote with together to get James and Aiden out. James then suggest Aiden that perhaps he should talk to her about it. Aiden agrees to try talking to Karol later.

After the challenge, James asks Aiden how he slept and he responded saying he slept surprisingly good. James asks if Aiden spoke to Karol. Aiden admits he did and that she would vote with them to get rid of one of the girls, as she is not that close to them. James thanks Aiden stating that is all he needed to hear before heading to the cabins. Aiden asks him where he is going as he begins to walk off. When James calls the girls out of their cabin, Aiden asks him what is doing. James exposes what Karol and Aiden had discussed, and Aiden freaks out on him asking what is wrong with him, and believes he cannot be trusted. As Aiden is walking off James tries to catch up with him to talk Aiden. Aiden is upset that James used him to out Karol like that, beleiveing that they could have formed an alliance ith Karol instead of throwing her under the bus. James argues that eventually she would have joined up with the girls and that what he did was best for the guys. Aiden does not believe this and demands that James stays away from him. As Aiden leaves James looks troubled by Aidens reaction. Later on at the elimination ceremony, Aiden votes for James.

James and Aiden strategising during the challenge.Aiden tells James to get away from him.Aiden votes for James.
### The Kiss-a-thon

James talks to Aiden the next morning as if nothing happened, and Aiden reminds him that he voted for James to be eliminated. Aiden tells James to stop being friendly and he declares he won't change his mind about him. James tries to explain his reasons for what he did, but Aiden struggles to see James side. James points out that if Aiden is made he should be mad at the game, and not him.

Later on during the kissing competition, the wheel lands on both James and Aiden. While Aiden is frustrated it landed on James, James is seen smiling at the circumstances. James teases Aiden to not make him wait. Aiden begrudgingly agrees in the hopes to get it over with as soon as possible. As the begin James cups Aidens face, and when Aiden tries to pull away after the three seconds are up, James pulls him in to keep the kiss going. When finally separated, Aiden questions what is wrong with James. James says that if they are going to win, they best do it in style, and even calls Aiden baby. the two sit back down with Aiden looking away from a grinning James. The two are seen giving each other shocked glances after they hear Kai's rant to Yul.

### Truth Hurts

James attempts to sit with Aiden during breakfast, Aiden points out that James can do whatever he wants as he does not own the table. James asks if he would want him to sit there, and Aiden questions if he has ever cared about his opinion. James then decides to leave, indicating that he doesnt need a friend as he has over a million followers, a statement Aiden is seen rolling his eyes to. Later in the last challenge it is revealed that Aidens kiss with James was his actual first kiss. James is shocked by this fact and even asks if that true. Aiden, a little embarrassed as indicated by his blushed cheeks, points out that it doesn't matter. Later on in the challenge, when a questions is asked about which teammate had a sex reassignment surgery, James and Aiden are seen looking to one another in shock

Aiden agrees with Yul's plans to vote out James, though at the elimination ceremony that Yul and James played him so that they could get get Maggie eliminated and had Aiden's vote meaning nothing.

### You Are A Monster!

When Yul and James discusses how to get rid of the competition, James is shocked that Yul suggest poisioning Aiden. While James plays along with the idea, in the confessional that the idea of poisoning someone is going too far. When Yul finds a mushroom in the woods, James pretends to agree to the idea of putting the mushrooms on Aidens plate while Yul distracts him.
During the Queen says challenge, Aiden blushes after seeing James run naked on stage.
During dinner before the elimination ceremony, James is seen dropping mushrooms onto a plate. He assures Yul he did his part, but later on during the elimination ceremony, Yul begins to vomit and becomes pale. Yul calls James out for poisoning him instead of Aiden, which James denies. Aiden of course realizes that Yul really did intend to poison him. As Kristal calls for an ambulance, she points out that Yul would have been out anyways as there were three votes against him, meaning that James intended to get Yul out of the game one way or another. Later on when Yul is wheeled off, Aiden ask if James really poisoned Yul for suggesting he poison Aiden. James claims it was all to get rid of Yul. Aiden however appreciates the gesture and thanks James for protecting him none the less, which James smiles to.

### Broke & Back Mountain

While boarding the bus for the challenge, Aiden jokingly lies that Yul mysteriously ate a mushroom he found in the woods making James smile to him. James and Aiden are paired for the challenge. During the challenge James can't help but to complain about having no service on his phone. Aiden points out that they need to focus on the challenge and getting the tent ready for the night, pointing out that the sooner they get back to camp the sooner they can get back online. In the confessional Aiden points out that after what James did for him in the previous elimination ceremony, he thinks that James might be a good person after all. When the tent is pitched and they are getting ready to turn in for the night, James once again complains of not being able to upload video's for his followers. While Aiden tells him to get some sleep as they need to get up early the next day, Aiden becomes startled when it begins to thunder. James notices this fear of Aiden's and asks him about it. While Aiden claims he just doesn't like the noise, it's clear that the thunder does indeed scare him. James smiles a bit before snuggling up to Aiden, making the boy blush a bit. James flirts with him saying that he cannot replace his teddy bear, but he can try to. The two then go to sleep, rather peacefully, for the remainder of the night

The next day James and Aiden bike back to the camp, and win the challenge. The two are rewarded Kristals hot tub to use for a hot tub party and are allowed to invited whoever they want. Aiden claims everyone is invited, which James happily agrees to as he wraps his arms around Aiden's shoulder. Aiden asks if he wants to check up on his followers, James though pleases Aiden by telling him that he will do it later.

### Not As Easy As It Seems

During the day, Aiden ask Lake on her advice about what he should do about James. Lake points out that his previous actions towards and for Aiden seem to imply that James is smitten by Aiden and suggest giving him a chance.
Later one Aiden and James talk. Aiden point out that the two can try to be friends and allies again so long as James includes him in any plans he comes up with. James agrees and asks if they can take pictures together again, Aiden giggling says yes. They take a picture together before being approached by Rosa Maria, Lake and Riya. Aiden and James agree with the girls to vote out Tess or Ally due to Hunter's alliance being strong.

### Nightmare in Tipiskaw

James tries to deny Aiden's fear of Nina and believes there is an explanation to it. James asks Aiden if he wants to watch a horror movie, and he wraps his arm around him. Aiden is shocked to see James 'dead' later, and tries to get him to say something to him but it is not working. He declares he will go look for help for him. James and Aiden wake up alive later after being 'killed', Aiden asks if he is okay. Aiden is happy to see James is alive, and lets him give him a hug because of this. He smiles at him as he does this.

James and Aiden determine they must vote for one of the girls and James asks Lake. Aiden refuses but James points out Lake is one of the strongest competitors remaining. Aiden guesses that they will be voting for different people in the ceremony, and he points out that Karol hates them. Aiden and James are surprised to see Karol behind them

James suggested the pair watch a horror movie.Aiden and James are happy they are both alive.James and Aiden are uncertain of Karol's real motives.
### Sabotage Below Zero

While preparing for the challenge, James tells Aiden there is something he needs to tell him. James explains he saw Karol talking to Riya, and that she wants the pair of them out. Aiden thinks he must've heard wrong but James is certain of what he heard. Aiden tells him they will talk about it later. Aiden and James pair up for the second part of the challenge, James asks Aiden if he thinks he is lying about Karol and Aiden responds saying he does think it is a lie. James apologises for using Aiden and regrets not including him. James hands Aiden his phone and after receiving proof Aiden begins to feel like an idiot for not trusting James. Aiden and James agree that James will put on the blindfold while Aiden guides him. Aiden guides him well while complimenting him.

Aiden and James are talking later, and James asks him if he sabotaged her with the spider. Aiden explains that he didn't wish to hurt her but only to make her not win. When Aiden asks if what he did was wrong, James denies and says he is finally thinking about the future of the game and adds that he is proud of you. Aiden wraps his arm around James and rests his head on him, showing he is truly grateful for him being proud of him for his strategic decision and supporting his actions.

### Popping Trust

Aiden and James appear to have fallen asleep together, fully clothed and snuggling against each other. Aiden wakes up and realises, altering James tells him they fell asleep watching the movie. James reminded Aiden that if they hadn't watched that 'cheesy drama movie' then that wouldn't have happened. Aiden argues saying some people like art, and not just 'those bloodbaths you call horror movies'. James reminds Aiden that when they watch those movies they remain awake. James gets out of the bed to go for breakfast before realising he lost his phone. Later, Aiden asks James if he found his phone but he tells him not yet.

During the challenge Aiden reminds James that despite his anger for losing his phone they have to concentrate on finding Hunter. James asks Aiden what if he told him that he didn't lose it. Aiden is shocked and asks what he is talking about. James tells Aiden that someone must've stolen it. Aiden tells James that that is a serious accusation and he can't say that without prove. James asks Aiden if he thinks he would just lose his phone like that. Aiden states that it is possible. James reminds Aiden that Riya lost her perfume, and that means there is a pattern. And when there is a pattern there is a connection. James asks AIden who is the only one at camp with that background. Their conversation is disturbed by their balloons being popped. Aiden and James are disappointed to lose 3 out of their 6 balloons.

Aiden tells James to stop when he is being aggressive with Rosa Maria. But is shocked when he is 'right' and then becomes aggressive.

### Rotten Fruit

James hits two million followers, which makes him very happy, wrapping his arm around Aiden while pulling a suggestive grin. Aiden congratulates him and tells him that he knew he'd make it. James mentions how Aiden is also doing well on social media, but Aiden states that he does not really care about his socials.

James asks Aiden if he will take his shirt off to come swim with him, and Aiden responds saying he does not feel very comfortable doing that. James says that is no problem and he can come in the way he is. Aiden asks if James could believe how close they were to reaching the finals and James says it has been crazy as now one of the two will be a millionaire. Aiden asks James what will happen after the game, James says that they will be famous and they can go on a trip together if they want to and if he's interested. Aiden accepts with gratefulness, he then proceeds to tell him he wishes to tell him something, he is not very comfortable with it but he feels he must tell James. He asks James if he remembers the truth challenge where Kristal asked a question which no one answered. James tells Aiden that it is okay, and he does not have to feel forced to talk about it with him until he feels comfortable talking about it, he tells Aiden that nothing will change what he thinks of him. Aiden hugs James in the water, showing they both truly love each other. James confesses he feels very relaxed when he is with Aiden and is looking forward to being friends with him after the game.

Before climbing the ladder, James wraps a hand around Aiden as he appears nervous. Aiden explains that he cannot do this as heights terrify him. James links his fear to spiders, and how holding one made it better, so he just needs a push to conquer it. After reaching the lowest level, James tells Aiden to breath, count to three and jump. James pushes Aiden when he is mid counting, but he appears to not care as later when James lands they both smile at each other.

Later, Aiden thanks James for giving him a push for the challenge and he needed it. James says it is nothing. Riya exposes what James has been doing this whole time, which leaves Aiden infuriated at him. Aiden states that he should've known as all that James cares about is his followers. James tries to explain, but Aiden isn't interested and Riya keeps pointing out every tiny thing he says to either Aiden or to the camera to make his followers feel worse. Aiden tells James to leave him alone as he doesn't want to talk, leaving Aiden feelings a mix of bad emotions. James vents to Hunter about the way he feels about Riya. Aiden feels very infuriated about Jame's betrayal and does not want to see anyone at camp's faces again.

### Money, Fame and Shame, Part 1

After Riya locks the cabin, James asks Aiden where he is going to sleep and he says he will sleep in the dining room and James cannot join him. Later, James is scrolling through photos of himself and Aiden, with tears in his eyes. After a few scrolls, a notification pops up saying 'What you did to Aiden is disgusting. Unfollow'. This infuriates James and he chucks his phone across the room.

The first selfie James looks at.James and Aiden's selfie during Broke & Back Mountain.James and Aiden's selfie during Sabotage Below Zero.

Meanwhile Aiden is also upset by Jame's betrayal, he sits by the waters flooded with memories of the great time they spent together and the impact they both left on each other.

James is alarmed later in the challenge when he sees Aiden is hanging off a cliff by just a hand.

### Money, Fame and Shame, Part 2

It's revealed that right before Aiden drops, James managed to catch him with his hand after a plot twist. James tells Aiden that he's got him and pulls him up. Aiden thanks James and James asks if he's hurt and he responds saying he is fine. James asks Aiden to listen, and he tells him that what he did was horrible and he understands if he doesn't want to forgive him, but he wants Aiden to know that there was a moment when everything became real. Regardless of whether they want to continue talking, James wants Aiden to know that he is sorry and he doesn't want to see him hurt. Aiden asks James how is he supposed to know that he is not just saying that to win back his followers. James explains that when he lost everything he understood something very important. And that is that Aiden is everything he has ever wanted. Aiden apologised to James as when he feels like a fool he can get irritating. and he felt that way yesterday. He asks Aiden if they are okay, and Aiden says they are.

James tells Aiden to take his hand, and they will jump together. Aiden reminds James that only one can stay in the game and there is no way he can beat Riya but James can. James questions what Aiden is saying and states that he worked really hard today. James tells Aiden he cannot give up now. Aiden asks James if he remembers when he told him he just needed a push, he then proceeds to kiss him for the 2nd time the season. He then grabs a hold of James and tells him that it is his turn, and shoved him off the mountain to win the challenge. Aiden tells James that he can do it as he believes in him.

When James wins the game, Aiden runs up to him and hugs him. Aiden tells James that they did it together, which leaves Aiden to pull James in for another kiss, and they smile at each other happily. At the final elimination ceremony, James and Aiden hold hands.

Aiden hugs James as he won the game......and pulls him in for a kiss.Aiden and James hold hands.

## **Disventure Camp: All-Stars**

Aiden and James are confirmed to be competing together in the All-Star season, which potentially means we can explore more of their relationship.

### **All-Stars - Episode 1**

In the beginning, Aiden and James are seen relaxing together and taking a selfie when James gets Kristal's call to return to the show.

They both boarded the plane after it arrived in Brazil.

After jumping out of the plane and parachuting down to the camp, it's discovered that Aiden and James would be on separate teams. Aiden warns James not to do anything crazy on his team, but James reassures him that he'll behave.

## Trivia

* They are the longest lasting members who were on the Orange Team.
	+ Additionally, they are the longest lasting males.

* James and Aiden both won the first merge challenge.
* This is the longest lasting couple in Disventure Camp (Season 2) who both made it to the final 3.