User:Raised By Wolves/CO and Dakota

This article focuses on the interactions between CO and Dakota.

Overview
Despite being on different teams, the two quickly become close friends, even despite not having a good start. Dawn predicts that they will become friends, however she does not tell CO that is it Dakota that she will befriend. Over time, Dakota stops acting shallow toward CO and becomes friendlier toward her. They work together to save Sam from his terrible fate, which makes their friendship even stronger.

Bigger! Badder! Brutal-er!
CO recognizes a famous Dakota and wonders why she competes in Total Drama since she already has the money. Thus, she can't believe when Dakota talks to her. CO is astounded by Dakota's snobbish attitude. Dakota says she thinks CO's pretty and tricks her into saying she thinks so too. Dakota also feels offended when CO asks who she is.

Truth or Laser Shark
CO finds the makeup box and asks Dakota about it first. She compliments Dakota, and she compliments CO back. They begin to talk about what CO heard from the Mutant Maggots' girl cabin, and Dakota responded by talking about how horrible Anne Maria, Jo and Zoey were. Dakota then brags about her gossip expertise when CO asks how Dakota knew Zoey was so terrible. CO asks Dakota about the makeup box, and Dakota says that it isn't hers, since she would never use that shade. When CO calls Dakota smart, Dakota looks flattered - MUCH more than when CO called her pretty, which Dakota was used to. She said no one had ever called her smart before and meant it. After Dakota makes Sam an intern after his elimination, she tells CO she wanted him to stay because of how sweet he was.

Ice Ice Baby
In Ice Ice Baby, CO notices a sad Dakota at the breakfast, and decides to comfort her rather than warn Cameron about an incoming mutated mouse. Dakota tells her that it's because even though Sam stayed, he's an intern now and she won't get to see him as much. She tries to cheer Dakota up by saying she'll get to see Sam during challenges and that he's able to survive a lot of injuries. Dawn later tells CO that Sam has a terrible fate if he stays too long. CO tells Dakota later, and they discuss getting Sam fired. CO encourages Dakota to then win for Sam.

Backstabbers Ahoy!
The next morning, in Backstabbers Ahoy!, Dakota invites CO into Lake Wawanakwa to swim with her and Bridgette. CO tries to comfort Dakota when Sam accidentally drops the latter's phone into the water, but stops when Dakota storms off.

Runaway Model
In Runaway Model, CO decides to help Dakota get Chris off the island in order to save Sam. In the beginning of the episode, she is in the bathroom with her, Anne Maria, Jo and Zoey. CO commends Dakota's good work on Jo's eyebrows. After Chris announces the challenge, CO and Dakota discuss it, knowing that Dakota will do well in it. CO reminds Dakota about Sam being in danger, and they decide to get Chris off the island. Dakota wonders if Chris could potentially hate them for doing that, and CO tells her that it doesn't matter. CO is later surprised when Dakota knows the word "rendezvous". Dakota agrees to CO's plan for putting glue in Chris's shampoo. When CO is about to empty out the shampoo, Dakota takes it and mixes the shampoo with glue, using Chris's toothbrush. She then washes the toothbrush, and puts the shampoo back, saying that Chris would smell the glue otherwise. When CO asked about Dakota's expertise on the matter, Dakota simply told her it was through trial and error. Chris accuses CO and Dakota of doing perverted things in the bathroom for so long, making both disgusted at him. Later, CO asks Dakota for advice for the challenge. Sam comes along as well. Dakota is flattered when the two ask her for advice, since no one had ever done so before, thinking her to only be a dumb girl. CO suggests that Dakota being a fashion designer. While heading back to Camp Wawanakwa from Boney Island, Dakota and CO go on the same canoe. Dakota reveals that she cannot row, due to her never having to do so before, and CO teaches her how to. Dakota insists on CO telling her why she stereotypes rich girls, and CO tells her about a girl in her school who got everything because she was rich. They also discuss Jo, and how Jo's insecurities are beginning to show. Dakota notifies CO that their prank on Chris failed, and they decide on stealing his wig. They snatch the wig and hide it in Dakota's suitcase.