Pulling Up to Camp417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpZZLdGdgI
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—”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzOVW0j9utN
Sophia (cutting her off): “Yeah, can’t wait for the smell of bug spray and screaming ten-year-olds.”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFrdvS5gQi
Mom: “Think of it as an adventure. Who knows? You might actually have fun.”
First Impressions417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKTAoHBIs8
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?”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXiESFrDsV2
Sophia (startled): “Oh, yeah. First year.”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrJKc5gMgY
Counselor (grinning): “Good luck. Hope you like running after kids who don’t listen.”
The Cabin417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUvQNnkmY0z
Sophia’s unpacking in the counselor’s cabin when Lia strolls in, dropping onto the bunk across from hers.
Lia: “You’re Sophie, right?”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHB06QJ8upp
Sophia (nervous): “Yeah. How’d you know?”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOs2gQ3lNip
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.”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLLerVRAPt0
Lia (teasing): “We’ll see.”
Bonfire Night417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOyhDJwIemD
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.”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsIBn7Wsnd7
Sophia (glancing at her): “What if I don’t?”417Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJznRXsXXy
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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