Pulling Up to Camp211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JZDRFSqZX
Sophia sits in the passenger seat of her mom’s car, watching the trees blur by as they drive up the long, winding road to Camp Maple Ridge. Her phone buzzes in her lap—texts from friends back home about beach trips and parties she’s missing. She sighs, shoving it into her pocket.
Mom (cheerfully): “You’re going to love it here! Fresh air, sunshine—”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPHC8DfPSMU
Sophia (cutting her off): “Yeah, can’t wait for the smell of bug spray and screaming ten-year-olds.”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgslHq5j5T
Mom: “Think of it as an adventure. Who knows? You might actually have fun.”
First Impressions211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0ed5NDML4
The camp is buzzing with activities kids running around, counselors unpacking, and the faint smell of pine in the air. Sophia drags her duffle bag toward the main cabin, looking around nervously. That’s when she spots her.
Lia stands by the lake, sunglasses pushed up in her hair, laughing with a group of counselors. Sophia tries not to stare, but it’s impossible. M catches her eye for a second, smirking just enough to make Sophie look away.
Counselor (behind her): “You new?”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0YlvjiKQS0
Sophia (startled): “Oh, yeah. First year.”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNdWlMASZib
Counselor (grinning): “Good luck. Hope you like running after kids who don’t listen.”
The Cabin211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnF7J8lyJkD
Sophia’s unpacking in the counselor’s cabin when Lia strolls in, dropping onto the bunk across from hers.
Lia: “You’re Sophie, right?”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7izCx9Ng9t
Sophia (nervous): “Yeah. How’d you know?”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYWYuE1NSup
Lia (grinning): “I know everyone. Plus, they told me I’m stuck with you for the next eight weeks.”
Sophia’s heart skips. She tries to play it cool.
Sophia: “Lucky you.”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUZQYqxeQT
Lia (teasing): “We’ll see.”
Bonfire Night211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEK9qXkNIz3
Later that evening, the counselors gather around a bonfire to kick off the summer. Sophia sits quietly, listening to everyone joke and laugh. Lia slides down onto the log next to her, shoulders brushing.
Lia (softly): “Don’t worry. First week’s always awkward. You’ll get used to it.”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AOS7WLAwy
Sophia (glancing at her): “What if I don’t?”211Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIjjtCcuob
Lia (grinning): “Then you’re stuck with me. I make a great escape plan.”
Sophia laughs, and for the first time, summer doesn’t feel so bad.
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